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What part of a lesson	Homework check
Which subject	Spanish as a foreign language
What age group	Year or Grade 10
What topic	reading a paragraph and comprehension
Quantity	10
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Homework Check Activity for Spanish as a Foreign Language

Objective

To evaluate students' comprehension of a reading passage in Spanish while fostering a collaborative learning environment.

Lesson Structure

Duration: 30 minutes

Materials Needed

• Printed copies of a short reading paragraph in Spanish (one per student).
• Comprehension questions based on the paragraph.
• Colored sticky notes (five different colors).
• Whiteboard or large poster paper.
• Markers or pens.

Activity Outline

Step 1: Reading the Paragraph (5 minutes)

1. Distribute Texts: Hand out the printed paragraphs to each student. Ensure the texts are at an appropriate level for Grade 10 Spanish learners, containing relevant vocabulary and structures.
2. Silent Reading: Allow students 5 minutes for silent reading. Encourage them to underline any words or phrases they find challenging.

Step 2: Group Discussion (10 minutes)

1. Form Small Groups: Divide the class into small groups of 4-5 students.
2. Discussion Prompts: Each group discusses the following questions:
   • What is the main idea of the paragraph?
   • What new vocabulary did you encounter? How did you deduce its meaning?
   • Were there any phrases that were particularly interesting or confusing?
3. Sticky Note Response:
   • Assign each group a specific color sticky note for their responses to the discussion questions.
   • Have them write down their answers on the sticky notes.

Step 3: Group Sharing (10 minutes)

1. Gallery Walk: Instruct each group to place their sticky notes on a designated wall or board.
2. Review Session:
   • Conduct a gallery walk where each group observes the other groups’ notes.
   • Encourage students to ask clarifying questions and share their thoughts on others' responses.

Step 4: Comprehension Questions (5 minutes)

1. Distribute Questions: Hand out a set of comprehension questions based on the reading paragraph. These should include:
   • Multiple choice questions
   • Short answer questions
   • True or false statements
2. Partner Responses: Students will work with a partner to answer the questions.

Conclusion

Wrap up the homework check by asking a few volunteers to share their favorite new words or phrases from the reading. Reinforce that a deeper understanding of vocabulary and context will enhance their language proficiency.

Assessment

• Participation in group discussions and completion of comprehension questions.
• Teacher observation during the gallery walk for engagement and understanding.

Extensions

• Homework: Assign students a related reading passage to summarize in their own words for the following lesson.
• In future classes, consider rotating language focus (e.g., switching to listening comprehension or written expression) while maintaining the collaborative structure.

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This structured lesson part encourages teamwork, critical thinking, and engagement with the language, making the homework check not just a routine task but an enriching experience.