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| Which subject | Spanish as a foreign language |
| What topic | ser describing people |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 10 |
| Class size | 28 |
| What curriculum | Kentucky |
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| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
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| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
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Ser Describing People
Year/Grade 10
Spanish as a Foreign Language
28 students
This lesson adheres to the Kentucky academic standards for World Languages, focusing on communication, cultures, and comparisons.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to "Ser" | 5 | Briefly explain the verb "ser," its uses, and provide examples on the whiteboard. |
| 2 | Vocabulary Introduction | 5 | Introduce vocabulary related to descriptions (physical and personality traits). |
| 3 | Group Activity | 10 | Divide students into small groups. Each group will discuss and write sentences using "ser" and the new vocabulary. |
| 4 | Distributed Activity | 5 | Hand out printable cards. Students fill them in with sentences describing themselves or others using "ser." |
| 5 | Collection/Random Check | 3 | Collect or randomly check the cards for correct usage of "ser" and vocabulary learned. |
| 6 | Review and Closure | 2 | Quickly recap key points and answer any lingering questions. Assign homework. |
Students will write a short paragraph (5-7 sentences) using "ser" to describe three people they know. Collect homework digitally (via email or online submission) without asking students to present it in front of the class.
"Hola, clase! Today we are going to learn about the verb 'ser,' which is very important in Spanish for describing people. This verb helps us convey attributes and identities. For example, we use 'ser' to say 'He is tall' or 'She is friendly.' Let's look at some of these sentences together on the whiteboard."
[Write on the whiteboard: “Él es alto” and “Ella es amigable”.]
"Make sure to note how 'ser' changes based on the subject. Does anyone know the different forms of 'ser'? Yes, we have 'soy', 'eres', 'es', 'somos', 'sois', and 'son'. Remember these, as we'll be using them a lot today!"
"Now, let's move on to some vocabulary we will use to describe people's physical characteristics and personality traits. I want everyone to pay attention as I mention these words because we will use them in our activities.
Here are a few examples:
[Write these words on the whiteboard as you say them.]
"Do you have any questions about these words? Great! Make sure to remember them, as we will be using them soon!"
"Now let’s move into our group activity! Please form small groups of four or five. I will give you a few minutes to discuss with your group.
Your task is to create sentences using 'ser' and our new vocabulary. For example, you might say, 'Él es alto y amigable' or 'Ella es inteligente y simpática.' Write down at least three sentences together as a group."
[Give the students 10 minutes to work in their groups.]
"Time is up! I want everyone to look at your sentences and be prepared to share one with the class."
"Next, I will hand out some printable cards. On these cards, I want you to write sentences describing yourself or someone else using 'ser' and the vocabulary we are focusing on today.
You can use the sentences you created in your group as inspiration! Be sure to include a mix of physical and personality traits."
[Distribute the cards and allow 5 minutes for students to complete them.]
"Now that you’ve written your sentences, I’d like you to pass your cards to the front. I will randomly check a few of them to ensure that you are using 'ser' and the vocabulary correctly.
Remember, it's important to have the right verb form and use the vocabulary accurately.
Let’s see what you have!"
[Collect the cards and check a few randomly.]
"Great job today, everyone! Let's quickly recap what we learned. We covered the verb 'ser' and how it is used to describe physical characteristics and personality traits. We also introduced some useful vocabulary.
Does anyone have any final questions before we wrap up? No? Fantastic!
For homework, I want you to write a short paragraph—about 5 to 7 sentences—in which you describe three people that you know using 'ser.' Send this to me via email or through our online submission tool.
Thank you for a great class today, and I will see you next time!"
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does the verb 'ser' express in Spanish? | |
| Can you name the different forms of 'ser'? | |
| How would you say "He is tall" in Spanish? | |
| What are some adjectives we can use with 'ser'? | |
| How do you say "friendly" in Spanish? | |
| What is an example sentence using 'ser' and descriptive vocabulary? | |
| How does 'ser' change based on the subject? | |
| Why is it important to use the correct form of 'ser'? | |
| Can you give an example of a physical characteristic using 'ser'? | |
| How would you describe someone who is intelligent using 'ser'? | |
| What type of group activity did we perform in today's lesson? | |
| How can we ensure proper usage of vocabulary in our sentences? | |
| What was your favorite part of the lesson today? | |
| What homework assignment do you have related to 'ser'? | |
| Why is it necessary to describe people using both physical and personality traits? |