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Which subjectSpanish
What age groupYear or Grade 9
What topicVerb to be, las nacionalidades
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Lesson Introduction: Spanish Verb "Ser" and Nationalities

Objective

Today, we will dive into the exciting world of the Spanish verb "ser" (to be) and how it connects to nationalities. By the end of the lesson, you will be able to use "ser" to express who you are and where you're from!

Creative Hook: Cultural Passport Project

Objective of the Hook

To engage students' interest and help them relate personally to the topic of nationalities.

Materials Needed

Warm-Up Activity: Your Cultural Passport

  1. Passports: Distribute a piece of construction paper to each student and have them fold it in half to create their own Cultural Passport booklet. Encourage them to decorate the front with their name and some colorful images that represent their interests or heritage.

  2. World Map Exploration: Display a large map of the world in the classroom. Ask students to choose a country they feel connected to (either their ancestral home, a country they visited, or one they dream of visiting).

  3. Sharing Nationalities: Once they've chosen their countries, have students write the name of the country and its associated nationality inside their passport booklet. For example, "México - mexicano/a", "España - español/a", "Japón - japonés/a".

  4. Using "Ser" to Introduce Themselves: Now, ask each student to introduce themselves using "ser". For example:

    • "Hola, soy [Student's Name]. Yo soy estadounidense." (Hello, I am [Student's Name]. I am American.)
    • Share the format and guide them to use the country they chose from the map.

  5. Class Discussion: Gather the students and have a brief discussion about the various nationalities represented in the room. Ask them to think about how these identities shape their experiences and perspectives.

Transition to Lesson Content

This warm-up not only serves to break the ice but also sets the stage for learning the conjugation of "ser" and how to describe nationalities in Spanish. We will dive into the intricacies of the verb "ser," its uses, and practice forming sentences that incorporate one’s nationality!

Get ready, because learning Spanish is going to be as fun as this Cultural Passport adventure!