The vowels: [a] [e] [i] [o] [u]: classroom instructions
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can recognise and understand instructions in the classroom.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- The vowels [a] [e] [i] [o] [u] are pronounced differently in Spanish and in English.
- When you know the sound-symbol correspondences (SSCs) you can read aloud words and short sentences correctly.
- Knowledge of Spanish sound-spelling correspondences can be strengthed by joining in with a song.
- Spanish verbs escuchar, escribir, leer and hablar are useful words to use in the classroom.
- Common instructions in Spanish lessons include escucha (listen), escribe (write), lee (read) and habla (speak).
Keywords
Vowels - letters [a] [e] [i] [o] [u]
SSC - sound-symbol correspondence is the relationship between letters and their sounds
Verb - a word that communicates actions or states
Common misconception
Vowels sound the same in Spanish and English.
Although the letters look the same, the vowel sounds are different in Spanish and English.
Teacher tip
Use the song regularly in class as a way to encourage participtation and motivation. The song will also help commit language to memory and to help tune in to the sounds of the language.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.In the alphabet there are two sets of letters - what are they called?
Q2.Which Spanish word contains all of the vowels?
Q3.Which is the correct definition of a verb?
Q4.'Hablo en clase con un amigo.' What does this sentence mean?
Q5.Match the English and the Spanish.
house
elephant
two
idea
universe
Q6.Write the five vowels in alphabetical order.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which vowels are missing from the sequence 'a, i, u'? Write them in alphabetical order.
Q2.Which SSC is missing from these words? _l_fant_; _l_gant_; univ_rso; prim_ro.
Q3.What is the third line missing from this verse? 'Hablo en clase, hablo en clase, hablar es .'
Q4.Match the English and the Spanish.
Speak in class!
Read in class!
Listen in class!
Write in class!
Q5.Which verb is this?
Q6.Write the instruction form of this verb in Spanish.
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