Year 10 Spanish Lesson Plan - Introducing Everyday Activities and Reflexive Verbs

Objective:

Students will learn to discuss daily routines and activities using reflexive verbs in Spanish, aligning with the Learning Languages area of the New Zealand Curriculum (Level 5).

Resources:

• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector and computer
• Handouts with reflexive verbs and vocabulary
• Access to Education Perfect for interactive exercises
• Access to NZ Curriculum Online - Learning Languages

Duration:

40 minutes

Class Size:

23 students

Lesson Plan Outline:

1. Introduction (5 minutes)

• Warm-up activity: Quick interactive quiz on basic Spanish greeting and verbs using Kahoot!
• Introduction to topic: Explain the importance of reflexive verbs in discussing daily routines in Spanish.

2. Presentation (10 minutes)

• PowerPoint Presentation: Display and discuss a list of common reflexive verbs used for daily activities (e.g., levantarse, ducharse).
• Visual Aids: Show short animated clips or images depicting people performing daily activities, using the verbs in context (e.g., Una persona se levanta a las siete de la mañana).

Links for animated clips (if applicable):

• Generally, teachers can use resources like FluentU for educational clips, however specific links to appropriate clips should be accessed via trusted educational platforms consistent with school policy.

3. Class Interaction and Practice (15 minutes)

• Group Activity: Split the class into groups of four. Each group receives a set of flashcards with daily activities and reflexive verbs in Spanish. Students take turns acting out an activity from a flashcard while others guess the verb.
• Pair Work: Students pair up and write a short paragraph about their daily routine using reflexive verbs. Encourage students to use conjunctions to make sentences flow (e.g., primero, luego, después).

4. Application Using Technology (5 minutes)

• Interactive Exercise: Students log into Education Perfect to complete a customised lesson set up by the teacher, reinforcing reflexive verbs and daily routines vocabulary.

5. Consolidation (5 minutes)

• Recap and Q&A: Recap the key verbs and phrases learned. Open the floor for any questions.
• Homework Assignment: Assign students to write a detailed description of a weekend day using as many reflexive verbs and new vocabulary as possible. This will be submitted in the next class.

Assessment:

• Participation in group and pair activities
• Completion and accuracy of the Education Perfect exercises
• Review and feedback on the written homework assignment to assess correct usage of reflexive verbs and comprehension of daily routine vocabulary.

Additional Notes:

• Adjust the pace of the lesson based on students' understanding and engagement levels.
• Be mindful of different learning styles and provide extra support where necessary using visual, auditory, and kinaesthetic learning aids.
• Encourage use of Spanish as much as possible during the lesson to enhance language immersion.

This lesson plan is designed to be engaging, interactive, and supportive of varying learning abilities, conforming to New Zealand's educational standards and requirements for Year 10 language acquisition.