La vida en México: read aloud, role-play and translation
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can complete read aloud, role-play and translation tasks in the context of life in Mexico.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- When approaching reading aloud tasks, identify tricky sounds in the text before reading it aloud.
- When preparing role-play answers, it is important to include a verb in each answer.
- When translating from Spanish to English, read the Spanish sentences carefully before translating.
Keywords
Read aloud - task in which the student reads aloud a text in Spanish
Role-play - task in which the student responds to several prompts in the format of a role-play
Translation, translating - task in which the student translates a sample of text from Spanish to English or English to Spanish
Common misconception
It is best to stick to short, one-word answers when responding to role-play prompts.
It is advisable to include at least one verb in each answer given as part of a role-play.
Teacher tip
For the role-play, the suggestion of developing answers is aimed at Higher Tier students. An alternative version of the final learning cycle, targetting Foundation Tier vocabulary, is available on the slide deck. Question 2 of the Starter Quiz tests Higher Tier vocabulary.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the Spanish and English.
now
equality
society
fair
exciting
to understand, understanding
Q2.Match the Spanish and English.
luxury
complex, complicated
headscarf
border
to lend, pay (attention)
alive
Q3.True or false? The [r] sounds in ‘para’ and ‘rico’ are the same.
Q4.What is the verb in this sentence? Mi padre es alto.
Q5.Complete this sentence with an appropriate verb. Odio __________ los vestidos.
Q6.Select the translations of ‘por’.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.True or false? In Spanish, an ‘r’ at the beginning of a word has a long, rolled [r] sound.
Q2.You should aim to include at least one in role-play responses.
Q3.What is the best response to this role-play prompt? Say what you like to wear.
Q4.Which question verbs could complete this question? ¿__________ muchos restaurants en tu barrio?
Q5.'Fuisteis', 'empezasteis' and 'visitasteis' are examples of which verb tense?
Q6.Translate into English: Mi oficina está lejos.
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