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Which subject	Spanish as foreign
What topic	Saludos y despedidas
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Topic

Saludos y Despedidas

Objectives

• Students will understand and use common greetings and farewells in Spanish.
• Students will be able to recognize and respond to greetings and farewells in conversation.
• Students will be able to use proper pronunciation of greetings and farewells.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Flashcards with greeting and farewell phrases
• Audio clips of native Spanish speakers using greetings and farewells
• Handouts with vocabulary lists
• Classroom set of sticky notes

Grade/Age Group

• Appropriate for all levels (beginners to advanced)
• Age group: 8-15 years old

Subject

Spanish as a Foreign Language

Class Size

• 20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

• This lesson aligns with the national standards for foreign language education promoting the development of communicative competence.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction	5	Briefly introduce the topic of greetings and farewells. Ask students what they know about greetings in Spanish.
2	Presentation of Vocabulary	10	Use flashcards to introduce key greetings (e.g., "Hola," "Buenos días") and farewells (e.g., "Adiós," "Hasta luego").
3	Listening Activity	5	Play audio clips of native speakers using greetings and farewells. Have students listen and repeat to practice pronunciation.
4	Pair Practice	5	Students pair up and practice greeting and bidding farewell to each other using the phrases learned. Provide sticky notes for phrases to use.
5	Group Interaction	3	Regroup and have a few pairs demonstrate their exchanges. Engage the whole class by asking questions about the phrases used.
6	Review	2	Summarize key vocabulary and expressions. Highlight common errors or difficulties faced during practice.
7	Homework Assignment	2	Assign students to write a short dialogue using at least 5 greetings and farewells for homework. Explain that they will submit their work without presentations.

Homework

• Write a short dialogue using at least 5 greetings and farewells learned in class.
• Students will submit their dialogues on a designated platform or in person without presenting in front of the class.

Assessment

• Monitor pair practice for correct usage of vocabulary.
• Review homework for comprehension and correct usage of the learned phrases.

Additional Notes

• Ensure to support students who may need extra help by providing additional resources or one-on-one assistance during pair practice.
• Encourage students to use greetings and farewells in their daily interactions to reinforce learning outside the classroom.

Lesson script