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aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_typeGive a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subjectSpanish
What age groupYear or Grade 1
What topicVerbs in present and past
Quantity1
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Creative Lesson Introduction for Spanish: Present and Past Verbs

Objective

Introduce Year 1 students to the concept of verbs in the present and past tense through an engaging storytelling approach.

Lesson Starter: "El Viaje Mágico de Verbo"

Setting the Scene

Teacher's Note: Gather students in a comfortable reading area where they can listen and engage together. Use props or a storytelling puppet if available to make the experience more lively.

Step 1: Capture Attention

Start the lesson with an intriguing question:

"¡Hola, mis pequeños amigos! ¿Alguna vez han imaginado cómo sería si los verbos pudieran viajar en el tiempo? Hoy, vamos a conocer a un verbo especial que se llama 'Correr'!"

Step 2: Storytelling

Narrate a fun, simple story about a character named Verbo who embarks on an adventure through time. Use the following plot:

El Viaje Mágico de Verbo

Un día, Verbo (who represents "Correr") decidió que quería correr en el presente. Así que, cuando Verbo corre, ¡es hoy! Correr es divertido.

Pero, de repente, Verbo encontró una máquina del tiempo. "¡Quiero saber cómo era correr en el pasado!" pensó. Verbo viajó al año pasado. En ese tiempo, Verbo corrió rápido cuando jugaba con sus amigos. ¡Qué emocionante!

Step 3: Interactive Questions

After telling the story, ask students engaging questions to encourage participation:

  1. "¿Qué hace Verbo en el presente?" (What does Verbo do in the present?)

    • Expect an answer: "¡Corre!"

  2. "¿Qué hizo Verbo en el pasado?" (What did Verbo do in the past?)

    • Expect an answer: "¡Corrió!"

Step 4: Transition to Lesson

Conclude the story with a smile:

"Ahora que sabemos cómo correr y corrió, vamos a aprender más sobre otros verbos en el presente y el pasado. ¡Prepárense para jugar con palabras!"

Key Takeaways

By using storytelling, students are more likely to relate and remember the concepts of present and past verbs, as it taps into their imagination while providing a fun learning atmosphere.

Follow-Up Activities

  1. Act it Out: Have students act out different verbs in both tenses.
  2. Verb Chart: Create a simple chart where students can illustrate verbs in the present and past.

End the introduction with cheers, reinforcing the excitement of learning in Spanish!