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Which subject	Spanish
What age group	Year or Grade 9
What topic	first day lesson
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Creative First Day Lesson Plan for Spanish - Grade 9

Objective

To engage students from the very beginning, set the tone for the rest of the year, and ignite enthusiasm for learning Spanish.

Lesson Title: "¡Hola y Bienvenidos a la Aventura! (Hello and Welcome to the Adventure!)"

Materials Needed

• Whiteboard and markers
• "Getting to Know You" Spanish Bingo cards
• Stickers or small rewards
• A world map or globes
• Versatile video or music player (for a Spanish song)
• Handouts with basic Spanish phrases

Introduction (10 minutes)

• Warm Welcome: Greet students at the door with a friendly “¡Hola! Bienvenidos a clase!” and a handshake or high-five to create a welcoming environment.

• Classroom Setup: As students enter, have Spanish music playing softly in the background to immerse them in the language right away.

Icebreaker Activity: Spanish Bingo (20 minutes)

• Purpose: To help students get to know each other while learning basic Spanish vocabulary.

• Instructions:

  1. Distribute "Getting to Know You" Bingo cards, which should include prompts like “Find someone who has traveled to a Spanish-speaking country” or “Find someone who speaks more than one language.”
  2. Students walk around the classroom asking questions in Spanish to fill out their Bingo cards.
  3. The first student to get a line of five in a row shouts, “¡Bingo!” and shares one interesting fact they learned about a classmate.

Class Discussion: Why Learn Spanish? (15 minutes)

• Interactive Dialogue: Bring students back together and ask them to share their thoughts on why learning Spanish might be beneficial. Guide the discussion toward:

  • Cultural appreciation
  • Career opportunities
  • Communication with Spanish-speaking communities

• Map Activity: Use the world map to point out Spanish-speaking countries and have students name any they know. Encourage students to share any personal experiences they may have with these cultures.

Conclusion & Closure (5 minutes)

• Wrap-Up: Introduce the idea that this year will be a journey through the Spanish language and culture. Use phrases like “Este año será una aventura.” (This year will be an adventure.)

• Preview: Hand out a sheet with fun Spanish phrases they will learn throughout the year and let them know they will be able to understand these phrases by the end of the course.

Homework (Optional)

• Ask students to think about a Spanish-speaking country they would like to visit. They should write a paragraph about what interests them about that country and what they would like to learn there.

Final Note

This lesson aims not only to kick off the school year in a lively way but also to encourage students to begin thinking of language learning as an exciting journey rather than a chore. Through interaction and cultural insights, students will leave feeling motivated and eager to learn more throughout the year.