Weather Wise

Overview

Subject: Languages - Spanish
Grade Level: 4th Grade
Duration: 10 minutes
Curriculum Area: US World Languages, Novice Level (ACTFL Standards)

Objectives

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

1. Identify and pronounce basic weather expressions in Spanish.
2. Match Spanish weather expressions with corresponding weather illustrations.
3. Construct simple sentences using weather expressions.

Materials

• Printable worksheet featuring Spanish weather expressions and illustrations.
• Flashcards with weather symbols.
• Whiteboard and markers.

Standards Alignment

• Communication: Engage in conversations, provide and obtain information, express feelings and emotions, and exchange opinions in Spanish.
• Connections: Connect with other disciplines and acquire information in Spanish.

Procedure

Warm-Up (2 Minutes)

1. Greeting and Introduction:
   Begin with a brief greeting in Spanish (e.g., "¡Hola, clase!"). Explain that today they will learn about how to describe the weather in Spanish.

2. Engagement Question:
   Ask the class, "¿Cómo está el clima hoy?" ("What is the weather like today?") and elicit brief responses in English to connect with their prior knowledge.

Instruction (4 Minutes)

1. Demonstrate Weather Expressions:
   Introduce 5 basic weather expressions in Spanish with gestures and illustrations on flashcards:

   • "Hace sol" (It's sunny)
   • "Llueve" (It's raining)
   • "Hace viento" (It's windy)
   • "Está nublado" (It's cloudy)
   • "Nieva" (It's snowing)

2. Pronunciation Practice:
   Lead the students in repeating each weather expression. Encourage them to mimic your gestures to reinforce meaning and pronunciation.

Guided Practice (2 Minutes)

1. Worksheet Activity:
   Distribute the worksheet featuring illustrations of different weather conditions. Ask students to match the weather images with the correct Spanish expression by drawing a line between them.

2. Interactive Question:
   Ask, "¿Qué tiempo hace en la imagen número 1?" and have students respond with the correct Spanish sentence based on the image.

Assessment (2 Minutes)

1. Quick Review and Questions:
   Ask quick review questions, such as "¿Qué significa 'Hace sol'?" and have students answer to check for understanding.

2. Exit Task:
   Have each student say one weather expression in Spanish, using either the worksheet or flashcards as visual aids.

Differentiation

• For visual learners: Use colorful flashcards and the worksheet to support understanding.
• For auditory learners: Emphasize repetition and sequencing of expressions.

Reflection

• Teachers' Note: Consider students' responses to the exit task for identifying challenges. Use the next class session to address any confusion or add new weather vocabulary based on the interests they showed.

Extension Ideas

• Art Integration: Have students draw their weather picture and label it in Spanish.
• Cultural Connection: Discuss how different Spanish-speaking countries can have different weather patterns during the same season.

Engage students with dynamic repetition, visuals, and practical application to enhance language retention and enjoyment!