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Which subject	Spanish
What topic	Main idea and summarizing
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan for Spanish: Main Idea and Summarizing

Topic

Main Idea and Summarizing

Objectives

• Students will be able to identify the main idea of a text.
• Students will summarize texts in their own words.
• Students will enhance their vocabulary related to summarizing.

Materials

• Copies of a short Spanish text (article or story)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector (if needed)
• Worksheet for summarizing exercise
• Vocabulary list on summarizing

Grade/Age Group

Any grade level (appropriate for varying skill levels)

Subject

Spanish

Number of Students

20

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction to the Topic	5	Introduce the concepts of main idea and summarizing. Discuss why these skills are important.
2	Pre-Reading Activity	5	Activate prior knowledge by asking students what they think makes a good summary.
3	Reading the Text	10	Distribute the short Spanish text. Allow students to read it silently, note the main idea.
4	Guided Discussion	5	Facilitate a discussion on the main idea of the text. Ask key questions to guide understanding.
5	Summarizing Workshop	5	Have students write a brief summary of the text on the provided worksheet.
6	Review and Practice	5	Review main ideas from various texts. Encourage students to share their summaries in pairs.
7	Closing	5	Summarize key takeaways from the lesson. Remind students of the importance of main ideas.

Homework

• Assign students to summarize a short article or story of their choice in Spanish. Collect and check homework without student presentations. Provide written feedback if necessary.

Standards

This lesson aligns with the national curriculum for language arts, focusing on reading comprehension and summary writing skills.

Lesson script