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Lesson Plan: How Do You Feel Today?

Subject: Spanish as a Foreign Language

Grade Level: 9

Duration: 30 Minutes

Objective

Students will be able to express their feelings and emotions in Spanish using appropriate vocabulary and phrases. They will engage in conversations and practice sentence structures associated with the topic of emotions.

Materials Needed

• Whiteboard and markers
• Flashcards with emotions vocabulary
• Printed handouts with dialogue examples
• Audio recordings of native Spanish speakers expressing emotions

Lesson Outline

Introduction (5 Minutes)

1. Greeting and Warm-Up
   • Begin the class with a friendly greeting in Spanish: "¡Hola! ¿Cómo están todos hoy?" (Hello! How is everyone today?)
   • Ask students how they feel today in English and encourage them to respond with different emotions.
   • Explain that today's lesson will focus on vocabulary related to feelings and emotions.

Vocabulary Introduction (10 Minutes)

2. Emotion Vocabulary

   • Introduce key vocabulary words related to emotions. Write the following words on the whiteboard, along with their English translations:

     • Contento/a – Happy
     • Triste – Sad
     • Enojado/a – Angry
     • Nervioso/a – Nervous
     • Cansado/a – Tired
     • Emocionado/a – Excited
     • Aburrido/a – Bored
     • Asustado/a – Scared

   • Use flashcards to reinforce vocabulary, showing images that represent each emotion.

3. Pronunciation Practice

   • Lead the class in repeating each word after you. Ensure correct pronunciation and intonation.

Activity: Pair Work (10 Minutes)

4. Expressing Emotions

   • Divide students into pairs and distribute printed handouts with a dialogue example, which includes questions and responses about feelings.
   • Example Dialogue:
     • A: "¿Cómo te sientes hoy?" (How do you feel today?)
     • B: "Me siento contento/a porque es viernes." (I feel happy because it's Friday.)
   • Encourage students to create their own dialogues using the vocabulary words.

5. Role-Playing

   • After practicing the dialogues, ask each pair to role-play in front of the class. Encourage them to be expressive and use appropriate gestures.

Conclusion (5 Minutes)

6. Wrap-Up Discussion
   • Gather students back together and ask some volunteers to share how they feel today using the vocabulary learned.
   • Address any questions regarding the lesson or vocabulary.

Homework Assignment

Task:

• Write a short paragraph (5-6 sentences) in Spanish expressing how you feel today and why. Use at least three vocabulary words learned in class.

Example Sentences for Homework

• "Hoy me siento nervioso/a porque tengo un examen." (Today I feel nervous because I have a test.)
• "También me siento cansado/a porque no dormí bien." (I also feel tired because I didn't sleep well.)
• "Pero estoy emocionado/a por el fin de semana." (But I am excited for the weekend.)

Correct Answers for Homework

• Sentences should vary but must include at least three emotion vocabulary words. Example completions may look like:
  • "Hoy me siento feliz porque voy a salir con mis amigos."
  • "Me siento triste porque tengo que estudiar mucho."

Additional Notes

Encourage students to use their creativity and personal experiences in their homework. Review some of the paragraphs in the next lesson to reinforce learning.