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Which subject	Spanish
What topic	Preterite vs imperfect through story telling
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 11
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan

Topic

Preterite vs Imperfect through Storytelling

Objectives

• Understand the difference between the preterite and imperfect tenses in Spanish.
• Apply the preterite and imperfect tenses in storytelling.
• Create a short story using both tenses to demonstrate understanding.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Printed handouts with examples of preterite and imperfect
• Story outline template
• Pens or pencils
• Timer

Grade/Age Group

Year 11 (16-17 years old)

Subject

Spanish

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the standards for foreign language learning, emphasizing communication and cultural understanding through narrative skills.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 mins	Briefly explain the lesson topic and objectives. Discuss the importance of storytelling in using the preterite and imperfect.
2	Review of Tenses	5 mins	Quick review of the preterite and imperfect tenses, focusing on usage, conjugation, and examples.
3	Group Activity	10 mins	Divide students into pairs. Each pair creates a short story outline using a prompt, ensuring to include both tenses.
4	Story Creation	5 mins	Students write their short stories individually based on the outline they created, incorporating the targeted tenses.
5	Sharing and Reflection	3 mins	Students share their stories with their pairs and provide feedback on the use of preterite and imperfect.
6	Wrap-Up	2 mins	Summarize the lesson, highlighting key points. Assign homework to write a final version of their story and submit it.

Homework

• Students will revise their stories based on feedback and submit their final version for evaluation without presentation.

Assessment

• Students will be assessed on their written stories for correct usage of preterite and imperfect tenses as well as creativity and coherence in storytelling.

Additional Notes

• Encourage students to think about the context in which each tense is used, and how it affects the narrative of their story.
• Make sure to provide support as needed during group activities.

Lesson script