Lesson Plan: Familia
Subject: Spanish as a Foreign Language
Duration: 30 minutes
Level: A1 (Beginner)
Topic: Familia (Family)
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
- Identify and name different family members in Spanish.
- Use simple sentences to describe their own family.
- Practice pronunciation of family vocabulary.
Materials Needed
- Flashcards with family member vocabulary
- Whiteboard and markers
- Handouts with a simple family tree diagram
- Audio recordings of family vocabulary pronunciation
Lesson Outline
Introduction (5 minutes)
- Greeting: Begin the class with a friendly greeting in Spanish (e.g., "¡Hola a todos!").
- Warm-up Activity: Ask students to share how many siblings or family members they have in English to create familiarity.
- Objective Sharing: Explain to students that the lesson will introduce them to vocabulary related to family.
Vocabulary Introduction (10 minutes)
- Flashcards Presentation: Show flashcards depicting family members along with their Spanish names:
- Madre (Mother)
- Padre (Father)
- Hermanos (Siblings)
- Abuelo/a (Grandfather/Grandmother)
- Tío/a (Uncle/Aunt)
- Pronunciation Practice: Repeat each word after the teacher and encourage students to say the words aloud.
- Interactive Exercise: Have students pair up and quiz each other using the flashcards. One asks "¿Quién es?" and the other answers with "Es mi [family member]".
Sentence Formation (10 minutes)
- Simple Sentences: Introduce the structure of sentences using family vocabulary.
- Example: "Él es mi padre" (He is my father).
- Guided Practice:
- Ask students to create simple sentences about their own families using the vocabulary provided.
- Provide sentence starters for support, such as "Yo tengo..." (I have...), "Mi madre es..." (My mother is...).
Family Tree Activity (5 minutes)
- Handout Distribution: Give each student a handout with a blank family tree diagram.
- Personalisation: Students will fill in the family tree with their own family members in Spanish based on the vocabulary learned.
Conclusion and Review (5 minutes)
- Quick Quiz: Conduct a rapid-fire quiz by showing flashcards and asking students to name the family member in Spanish.
- Recap: Ask a few students to share their sentences about their families.
- Closing: Summarise the lesson, thank students for their participation, and encourage them to practise at home by talking about their families in Spanish.
Additional Notes
- Ensure to cater to different learning styles by providing visual, auditory, and kinesthetic activities.
- Be mindful of cultural sensitivities regarding family structures and dynamics.
- Prepare for any potential questions students may have about vocabulary or grammar.