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Which subject	Spanish
What topic	irregular verbs in preterite
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 11
Class size	20
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Topic

Irregular Verbs in Preterite

Objectives

To understand the formation of irregular verbs in the preterite tense.
To identify irregular verbs and their conjugations in sentences.
To practice using irregular verbs in preterite through writing and speaking activities.

Materials

Whiteboard and markers
Handouts with irregular verb conjugation charts
Textbook excerpts containing examples of irregular verbs
Worksheets for in-class practice
Projector or screen for presentation (if applicable)

Grade/Age Group

Year 11

Subject

Spanish

Length of Lesson

30 minutes

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the national curriculum for modern foreign languages, focusing on the development of language skills through the practice of grammar and vocabulary, particularly within the context of the Spanish language.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (Minutes)	Details
1	Introduction	5	Briefly introduce the topic of irregular verbs in preterite. Explain the relevance of using the preterite tense in conversation and writing.
2	Presentation	10	Use the whiteboard or projector to present the conjugation of common irregular verbs in the preterite. Show examples in sentences to illustrate their use.
3	Guided Practice	5	Distribute handouts with irregular verb charts. Work through a few examples as a class, allowing students to practice conjugating the verbs together.
4	Independent Practice	5	Hand out worksheets with exercises focusing on conjugating irregular verbs in the preterite tense. Students work independently to complete the exercises.
5	Homework Assignment	5	Explain the homework: students must write a short paragraph using at least five different irregular verbs in the preterite tense. Remind them that the homework will be checked for completion later without presentations.

Assessment

Students will be assessed based on their participation during the lesson and the completion of the homework assignment.

Additional Notes

Encourage students to ask questions if they do not understand any of the concepts.
Monitor student progress during guided and independent practice to provide assistance as needed.