Lesson Plan: Introducing Themselves in Spanish
Grade Level: 5
Subject: Spanish
Duration: 30 Minutes
Objectives
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
- Use basic phrases to introduce themselves in Spanish.
- Ask and answer simple questions related to personal information (name, age, and hobbies).
Materials Needed
- Whiteboard and markers
- Printed worksheets with vocabulary and phrases
- Audio recordings of native Spanish speakers introducing themselves (optional)
- Flashcards with relevant vocabulary
Lesson Outline
1. Introduction (5 minutes)
- Begin the lesson by greeting the class in Spanish: “¡Hola, clase!”
- Briefly explain the importance of being able to introduce oneself in a foreign language.
- Share the lesson's objectives with the class.
2. Vocabulary Introduction (10 minutes)
- Write the following phrases on the whiteboard:
- "Me llamo ." (My name is .)
- "Tengo años." (I am years old.)
- "Me gusta ." (I like .)
- Go through each phrase, ensuring the students understand the pronunciation and meaning.
- Use flashcards to demonstrate vocabulary (age, hobbies).
3. Practice Introducing Themselves (10 minutes)
- Pair students up and have them practice introducing themselves using the sentences learned:
- Student A: “Me llamo Juan. Tengo diez años. Me gusta jugar al fútbol.”
- Student B responds accordingly.
- Circulate the room to provide support and correct any mispronunciations.
4. Class Sharing (5 minutes)
- Ask for volunteers to introduce themselves in front of the class.
- Encourage classmates to ask a follow-up question, such as:
- "¿Cuántos años tienes?" (How old are you?)
- "¿Qué te gusta hacer?" (What do you like to do?)
Homework Assignment
Task
Students will complete a worksheet where they write a short paragraph introducing themselves in Spanish using the three phrases learned in class. Instruct them to include:
- Their name
- Their age
- One hobby they enjoy
Worksheet Example
- Me llamo [Student’s Name].
- Tengo [Student’s Age] años.
- Me gusta [Hobby].
Correct Answers (example)
- Me llamo Ana.
- Tengo diez años.
- Me gusta bailar.
Conclusion
- Recap the lesson and ask students to share what they enjoyed about learning to introduce themselves.
- Remind students of the homework and encourage them to practice speaking with family or friends.
Assessment
- Observe student participation during pair work and class sharing.
- Review the homework paragraphs to assess understanding of vocabulary and sentence structure.
This lesson plan encourages active participation and reinforces listening and speaking skills in Spanish. Adaptations can be made to suit different proficiency levels within the classroom.