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| Which subject | Spanish |
| What topic | Greetings |
| What length (min) | 40 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 9 |
| Class size | 30 |
| What curriculum | Realidades |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 10 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Greetings in Spanish
Year/Grade 9
Spanish
30 students
Aligned with Realidades curriculum standards.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Topic | 5 | Briefly introduce the topic of greetings, asking students what they know about them in English. |
| 2 | Vocabulary Introduction | 10 | Introduce common greetings in Spanish with examples. Use visuals or gestures to aid understanding. |
| 3 | Pronunciation Practice | 5 | Play audio clips of greetings, and practice pronunciation as a class. Provide individual support as needed. |
| 4 | Pair Work Activity | 10 | Students work in pairs to practice dialogues using greetings. Provide prompts or dialogue examples. |
| 5 | Class Discussion | 5 | Regroup and ask pairs to share their experiences. Highlight common errors and correct pronunciation. |
| 6 | Assigning Homework | 5 | Explain the homework assignment, ensuring all students understand the task and how to submit it. |
| 7 | Closing and Review | 5 | Recap the key greetings learned and encourage students to use them in everyday situations. |
"Good morning, everyone! Today we are going to explore an exciting topic in Spanish: greetings! To start, I'm curious what you know about greetings in English. Can anyone give me an example of a common greeting?"
[Wait for student responses]
"Great! We use greetings every day, and they're just as important in Spanish. Let's dive deep into this topic together!"
"Now, let's learn some common greetings in Spanish. I will write them on the board. The first one is 'Hola,' which means 'Hello.' Can anyone guess how to pronounce that?"
[Write "Hola" on the board]
“That's right! It is pronounced like 'OH-lah.' Now, let's try some more. The next greeting is 'Buenos días,' which means 'Good morning.' Repeat after me: 'Buenos días.'”
[Write "Buenos días" on the board]
"Excellent! Now let's learn 'Buenas tardes' (Good afternoon) and 'Buenas noches' (Good evening). Repeat after me: 'Buenas tardes' and 'Buenas noches.' Good job! I encourage you to use gestures to reinforce how we greet someone based on the time of day."
"Next, we're going to practice our pronunciation. I'm going to play some audio clips of native speakers using these greetings. Listen closely, and then we’ll practice them together."
[Play audio clips]
"Now, let’s try saying them together as a class. Remember to mimic the tone and rhythm you heard. Here we go! 'Hola,' 'Buenos días,' 'Buenas tardes,' 'Buenas noches.'"
[Pause for class to repeat]
"Fantastic effort! If you have trouble with any specific sounds, please raise your hand, and I’ll help you individually."
"Now it’s time for a fun activity! I want you to pair up with a partner. You will practice using these greetings in dialogue format. I have provided some prompts on this handout."
[Distribute handouts]
"Take turns greeting each other using these phrases. Remember to be polite and to ask follow-up questions to build your conversations. I’ll walk around and assist you if needed."
[Monitor and offer support]
"Okay, everyone! Let’s come back together as a class. Who would like to share an interesting exchange they had with their partner? What greetings did you use?"
[Facilitate discussion and invite students to share]
"That’s wonderful! I noticed some of you struggled with pronunciation. Let's correct those as a group. For example, can anyone tell me how to pronounce 'Buenos días' again? Let’s do that together!"
[Address common errors]
"Now let's talk about your homework. You will complete a written assignment. This will involve writing the greetings we learned today and using them in sentences. Make sure to submit this electronically on our online platform by the end of the week."
[Ensure understanding of the assignment]
"If you have questions about how to submit your work or the assignment itself, please don’t hesitate to ask me."
"Before we finish for today, let’s quickly review what we’ve learned. Who can tell me a greeting that means 'Good afternoon' in Spanish?"
[Encourage responses]
"Excellent! Remember to practice these greetings in your daily life. They will help you connect with Spanish speakers! Thank you all for a great class today. See you next time!"
| Slide Number | Image | Slide Content |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | {Image: A classroom with students} | - Introduction to greetings in Spanish |
| - Importance of greetings in daily interactions | ||
| 2 | {Image: A whiteboard with Spanish words} | - Common greetings in Spanish: 'Hola' (Hello) |
| - Pronunciation: 'OH-lah' | ||
| - Additional greetings: 'Buenos días' (Good morning) | ||
| 3 | {Image: People greeting each other} | - Practice greetings: 'Buenas tardes' (Good afternoon) |
| - Practice greetings: 'Buenas noches' (Good evening) | ||
| 4 | {Image: Audio speaker} | - Pronunciation practice with audio clips |
| - Repeat after the audio for better learning | ||
| - Tips on mimicking tone and rhythm | ||
| 5 | {Image: Students in pairs} | - Pair work activity: Practice dialogues |
| - Use handouts for prompts | ||
| - Focus on politeness and follow-up questions | ||
| 6 | {Image: Class discussion} | - Class discussion sharing interesting exchanges |
| - Addressing pronunciation challenges as a group | ||
| 7 | {Image: Homework assignment} | - Homework assignment: Write learned greetings |
| - Use greetings in sentences | ||
| - Submission details: Online platform by week's end | ||
| 8 | {Image: Teacher addressing the class} | - Clarify any questions regarding the homework |
| - Encourage student participation | ||
| 9 | {Image: Students raising hands} | - Quick review of greetings |
| - Example: 'Good afternoon' in Spanish is 'Buenas tardes' | ||
| 10 | {Image: Class waving goodbye} | - Reminder to practice greetings in daily life |
| - Thank you and see you next class! |
What is the Spanish greeting for "Hello"? Write it out and provide its pronunciation.
Translate "Good morning" into Spanish and write a sentence using this greeting in context.
List the Spanish equivalents for the following greetings:
Practice writing a short dialogue between two friends meeting in the morning. Use at least two greetings you learned in class.
Reflect on the pronunciation of "Buenos días." Write down any challenges you faced while pronouncing the phrase and how you plan to improve.
Create a visual representation (drawing or diagram) that illustrates the appropriate greeting to use at different times of the day (morning, afternoon, evening).
Write a short paragraph discussing why greetings are important in communication. Include at least one example using Spanish greetings.
Choose a partner from class (or a family member) and conduct a mini-interview using the greetings practiced in class. Document the conversation in writing.
Record yourself pronouncing each of the greetings we learned today. Listen to your recording and write down one way you could improve your pronunciation based on what you hear.
Imagine you are visiting a Spanish-speaking country. Write a brief scenario where you would need to use these greetings and how you would respond to someone greeting you.