Lesson 3

Tuesday, 3rd December

In order to extend the content and add a little bit of difficulty in lesson three, we decided to introduce the aspect of expressing quantities. It is essential for foreign language use, not only to express the quantity of objects but also to strengthen emotions and verbs. This lesson connects language learning with practical applications, engaging students through visuals, nice activities, and collaborative work. Here’s the breakdown:

Learning Objectives/ Intention: To express the quantity of fruits in Spanish.

Success Criteria:

1. Recognize and use key vocabulary for quantities.

2. Use Spanish numbers to describe how many fruits there are.

3. Combine fruit names and quantities in full sentences.

Opening Phase
We’ll start by showing a video of a Spanish market to introduce real-world context. Students will observe how vendors and shoppers interact, paying attention to numbers and phrases in Spanish. Afterward, we’ll discuss the importance of expressing quantities, connecting it to everyday scenarios like shopping or cooking.(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIE_8lnxmLY) 

Teaching and Core Learning

Because the students already know Spanish numbers, the lesson now introduces the phrase “hay” (there is/are) and descriptive quantities like “muchos” (many) and “pocos” (few). Using a smartboard, the teacher will show a fruit basket and model sentences like “Hay cinco manzanas” (There are five apples), emphasizing new vocabulary with gestures.

Next, students will work in small groups to create bar graphs. Each group will express fruit quantities using images, then input the data into a digital graph-making tool. The labels woud be in Spanish, reinforcing vocabulary.

Closing Phase
Groups will present their bar graphs to the class, describing the quantities in Spanish using phrases from the lesson. For example:

• “Hay cinco naranjas” (There are five oranges).
• “Hay muchas fresas” (There are many strawberries).

These presentations will be kind of a a learning activity and an informal assessment to ensure students can confidently combine fruit names and quantities in Spanish.