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What topic	Greetings and farewells
What length (min)	30
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Spanish Lesson Plan: Greetings and Farewells

Grade Level: 3

Duration: 30 Minutes

Subject: Spanish

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Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

• Recognize and use common Spanish greetings and farewells.
• Engage in simple conversations using the vocabulary learned.

Materials Needed

• Flashcards with greetings and farewells
• Whiteboard and markers
• Audio recording of Spanish greetings
• Handouts with key vocabulary
• Colorful markers and paper for drawing activity

Lesson Outline

Introduction (5 Minutes)

1. Greeting the Class: Begin with a friendly “Hola, clase!” (Hello, class!) and encourage students to respond.
2. Objective Sharing: Briefly explain what students will learn today. Use simple language to ensure understanding.

Interactive Presentation (10 Minutes)

1. Introduce Greetings:

   • Write the following greetings on the whiteboard:
     • "Hola" (Hello)
     • "Buenos días" (Good morning)
     • "Buenas tardes" (Good afternoon)
     • "Buenas noches" (Good night)
   • Go through each greeting, pronouncing them clearly and encouraging students to repeat after you.

2. Introduce Farewells:

   • Write the following farewells on the whiteboard:
     • "Adiós" (Goodbye)
     • "Hasta luego" (See you later)
     • "Nos vemos" (See you)
     • "Que tengas un buen día" (Have a good day)
   • Again, pronounce each farewell and have students repeat after you.

Listening Activity (5 Minutes)

1. Play an audio recording of Native Spanish speakers using greetings and farewells in conversations.
2. Ask students to listen carefully and identify the phrases they hear.
3. Discuss as a class which greetings and farewells they recognized.

Practice Activity (5 Minutes)

1. Pair Work: Have students pair up and practice greeting each other and saying farewells using the phrases learned.
2. Monitor the pairs and provide guidance, encouraging them to use complete sentences where appropriate.

Creative Activity (5 Minutes)

1. Drawing and Writing:
   • Give each student a piece of paper and markers.
   • Ask them to draw a picture of a scene where they might use greetings or farewells (e.g., a friend meeting for the first time or saying goodbye).
   • Encourage them to label their drawings with the appropriate phrases in Spanish.

Closing (5 Minutes)

1. Review: Go over the greetings and farewells once again as a class.
2. Assessment: Ask students to volunteer to greet or say goodbye to the class in Spanish to assess their understanding.
3. Wrap Up: Congratulate the students on their efforts and encourage them to use these phrases at home with their families.

Homework

Ask students to practice using at least three greetings and three farewells with family members before the next class.

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Assessment

• Participation in pair work.
• Completion of the drawing and writing assignment.
• Voluntary speaking assessment at the end of the lesson.

Reflection

After the lesson, reflect on what went well and any difficulties students had with the material. Adjust future lessons as necessary to enhance student understanding and engagement.