| aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type | Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson |
| Which subject | Spanish |
| What age group | Year or Grade 7 |
| What topic | City |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Any other preferences |
Today, we will embark on a virtual journey to explore various cities around the Spanish-speaking world! By the end of this lesson, you will be able to describe a city in Spanish, including its landmarks, culture, and key features.
Introduction: To kick off our lesson, we will engage in an exciting activity called the Mystery City Challenge!
Activity Setup:
Mystery Bags: Prepare three bags, each containing several small items or images that represent different cities in the Spanish-speaking world (for example, a mini Eiffel Tower for Paris, a flamenco dancer for Seville, or a small soccer ball for Buenos Aires).
Group Work: Divide the class into small groups. Each group will pick a bag without knowing the contents.
Guessing Game: Once the bags are chosen, groups will have 5 minutes to brainstorm as many Spanish words and phrases related to the items in their bag as possible. They can think about landmarks, food, culture, and activities associated with each city.
Presentation Time: After brainstorming, each group will take turns presenting their findings. They will describe the items in English, but when it comes to the city's Spanish name or relevant vocabulary, they must say it in Spanish!
Example: If a group identifies the flamenco dancer, they might say:
After all groups have presented, we will compile a list of the cities mentioned and their associated vocabulary on the board. This will serve as a springboard into our deeper exploration of the topic.
Next, we will learn how to speak about these cities using adjectives and phrases in Spanish, and even create our very own city guide.
Are you ready to dive deeper into the rich cultures and landscapes of Spanish-speaking cities? Grab your notebooks, as we are about to embark on an unforgettable urban adventure!