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Kari McMullin
SpanishNovice Low/Intermediate
Lesson Title
Grade Level:
Mi Bolivia/Possessive Adjectives
6th
2 classes
Essential Vocabulary
This unit, from Martina Bex and The Comprehensible Classroom, uses a
slideshow, written from the perspective of a narrator from Bolivia, to teach and
reinforce possessive adjectives in through contextualized reading. Students
also practice cognates and learn about some of the history and culture of
Bolivia. Instruction is delivered through common TPRS methods, including
reading, circling (so that students can hear many repetitions of vocabulary
words), and PQA (Personalized Questions and Answers) so that the information
can be compared/contrasted to students interests and can allow them to talk
about things they enjoy and are important to them.
I can communicate on some very familiar topics using single words and phrases that I have
practiced and memorized.
I can respond to some yes/no questions
I can answer some either/or questions
I can respond to some who/where/what questions
Intercultural Competencies:
I can identify some elements of geography that define a nation.
I can identify symbols that represent a nation.
Transfer
Students will demonstrate an understanding of various vocabulary words (especially cognates
and possessive adjectives) and apply it to the worksheet they will complete in the next lesson.
Meaning Making
Students will understand that possessive adjectives have to agree in gender and number, as
well as the geography and cultural/indigenous influences in Bolivia.
Essential Questions:
What language learning skills do I already have (meaning from context, English vocabulary for
cognate practice)
How do I figure out meaning when words are not understood?
How does language shape culture?
Hook
Warm-up question and review, designed to ask kids about things they have (begin reps with
tu. Individual follow-up (answer in English is OKreflect back in Spanish)
Ongoing assessment
Students feedback to me/comprehension; answering questions in group and individually
Tailor to needs
Repeat questions or vocabulary for students who need additional help; ask extra follow-up
questions for fast processors
Extension
Follow-up: Students complete a post-discussion reading comprehension worksheet that
reinforces/assesses reading comprehension
Key resources
Martina Bex, Mi Bolivia
Powerpoint/laser pointer to advance slides
Worksheet
STUDENTS!!!!