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Which subject	Spanish as a foreign language
What topic	First day of school Spanish class greetings and saludos
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 10
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: First Day of School Spanish Class Greetings

Topic

First Day of School Spanish Class Greetings and Saludaciones

Objectives

• Students will be able to greet peers and teachers in Spanish.
• Students will learn basic Spanish phrases used in a classroom setting.
• Students will practice pronunciation and intonation of Spanish greetings.
• Students will engage in simple dialogue with classmates.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Printed handouts with common greetings and phrases
• Flashcards with images and corresponding Spanish words
• Projector (if multimedia elements are included)
• Audio recordings of native Spanish speakers (optional)

Grade/Age Group

Year/Grade 10

Subject

Spanish as a Foreign Language

Class Size

20 students

Length of Lesson

30 minutes

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the national curriculum for language learning by emphasizing communicative competence and social interaction in a new language.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction	5	Briefly introduce the topic. Explain the importance of greetings in Spanish culture.
2	Teaching Basic Greetings	10	Introduce key phrases: "Hola," "Buenos días," "Buenas tardes," "¿Cómo estás?"
3	Pronunciation Practice	5	Model pronunciation; have students repeat phrases chorally and in pairs.
4	Pair Work: Simple Dialogues	5	Students pair up to practice greetings and introduce themselves using phrases learned.
5	Class Activity: Greeting Circles	5	Students stand in a circle and greet each other in Spanish as they pass a ball around.
6	Wrap-Up	5	Review the key phrases learned; discuss the significance of greetings. Announce homework without formal presentation.

Homework

Students will write a short paragraph in Spanish about their favorite greeting and when or with whom they typically use it. The homework will be submitted at the beginning of the next class without any oral presentation.

Assessment

• Participation in pair work and group activities.
• Completion of the homework assignment.
• Informal assessment of pronunciation and engagement during activities.

Reflection

Teachers should reflect on the effectiveness of activities in promoting engagement and understanding of greetings in Spanish. Consider adjustments for the next lesson based on students’ responses and participation levels.

Lesson script