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Which subject	Spanish as a foreign language
What topic	EL CALENDARIO DIAS FESTIVOS
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 6
Class size	26
What curriculum	SPANISH WORLD LANGUAGE CURRICULO NEW JERSEY
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Lesson plan

Topic

EL CALENDARIO DIAS FESTIVOS

Objectives

• Students will be able to identify key holidays and celebrations in Spanish-speaking countries.
• Students will learn the names of the months and learn how to describe the significance of each holiday.
• Students will develop vocabulary related to dates and celebrations in Spanish.
• Students will enhance listening and speaking skills through interactive activities.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector and screen (if available)
• Printed handouts with a calendar and descriptions of holidays
• Flashcards with holiday names and images
• Audio clips of traditional holiday music from different Spanish-speaking countries
• Homework assignment sheet

Grade/Age Group

Year/Grade 6

Subject

Spanish as a Foreign Language

Class Size

26 Students

Curriculum Alignment

Corresponds to the National Curriculum - SPANISH WORLD LANGUAGE CURRICULO NEW JERSEY

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Holidays	5 minutes	Briefly introduce the topic of holidays (días festivos) in Spanish-speaking countries. Engage students with a question about their favorite holiday.
2	Vocabulary Introduction	7 minutes	Present vocabulary related to holidays and months using flashcards. Include words, images, and pronunciation practice.
3	Interactive Calendar Activity	8 minutes	Distribute printed handouts. In pairs, students will label holidays on the calendar and discuss their significance.
4	Listening Activity	5 minutes	Play audio clips of holiday music. Ask students to guess which holiday it corresponds to, discussing as a class.
5	Group Discussion	3 minutes	Facilitate a brief discussion about how different cultures celebrate holidays, allowing students to share personal experiences.
6	Homework Assignment	2 minutes	Distribute homework sheets. Explain the task of writing a paragraph about a holiday of their choice in Spanish, to be submitted next class.

Homework

• Write a short paragraph in Spanish about a holiday that is important to them or their family, including details such as the date, traditions, and significance. Submit the homework the following lesson. (Students will check their own homework in pairs but will not present it in front of the class.)

Assessment

• Evaluate students' participation during activities.
• Check the completion and comprehension of homework assignments in the next class.

Additional Notes

• Encourage students to ask questions throughout the lesson.
• Be mindful of varying student language proficiency and provide additional support for those who may need it.

Lesson script