Getting to Know You: Greetings and Descriptions in Spanish
Lesson Introduction: Icebreaker Activity - "Who Am I?"
Objective
To engage students and help them practice greetings and self-descriptive phrases in Spanish in a fun and interactive way.
Materials Needed
- Sticky notes or index cards
- Markers
- A timer
Activity Steps
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Preparation (5 minutes)
- Before class, prepare a set of sticky notes or index cards. On each one, write a simple characteristic or trait (e.g., "Amigo," "Deporte," "Música," "Alegre," "Estudiante").
- Stick one card on each student's back as they enter the classroom without them seeing it.
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Explanation (5 minutes)
- Gather the students and explain the objective of the activity. Each student must find out what word is on their back by asking their classmates questions in Spanish.
- Encourage them to use basic greetings and questions like:
- “¿Hola, cómo te llamas?”
- “¿Qué te gusta?”
- “¿Eres alegre o serio?”
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Activity (15 minutes)
- Set a timer for 10 minutes. During this time, the students will mingle and ask questions to each other to figure out the word on their back.
- After they guess successfully, they can share a brief self-description using the word they received. For example, if a student has "Música" on their back, they might say, "Me gusta la música. Soy una persona que toca la guitarra."
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Group Reflection (5 minutes)
- After the activity, bring everyone together and ask a few students to share their words and a fun fact about themselves in Spanish. This encourages listening and reinforces vocabulary.
Conclusion
This engaging icebreaker not only fosters interaction among students but also reinforces the vocabulary around greetings and self-descriptions in Spanish. By creating a lively environment, students will feel more comfortable practicing their language skills, setting the tone for a productive lesson ahead!
Feel free to modify any aspect of this lesson based on your students' proficiency levels and preferences!