Spanish 1 Lesson Plan
What’s in Your Backpack?1
(¿Que está en la mochila?)
Level: Spanish 12
(Grade 8-9)
OBJECTIVES
The following lesson plan is designed to:
 Improve level of vocabulary
 Improve content of conversation
 Provide words used in daily conversation
MATERIALS
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PROCEDURE
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Textbook
 Notecards (cut into smaller strips)
Backpack
 Tape
Paper
 Glue
Scissor
Pencils/Pencil Sharpener
Pens
Markers
Stapler
Other Various School
Supplies
Students were informed earlier this week to bring various school supplies
to class.
Before beginning the activity, students should go over the list of
vocabulary terms located at the beginning of Chapter 3 (pg. 75) (About 10
minutes)
To begin the activity, pass out notecards, tape, glue, and markers to
students (This activity should take about 15 minutes)
 Ask students to empty out their backpacks of the school supplies
 Then have students write the name of the school supplies on a
notecard and have them attach the notecard to the school
supplies.
 Example: Student would write “la carpeta” on a notecard and
attach it to their folder.
Then have students practice using this new vocabulary in conversation
with their partner in the class (About 15 minutes).
 Students should follow the following model (also found on pg. 76
in the text):
 A: ¿Que está en la mochila?
B: Hay una carpeta para la clase de inglés.
 Students should change the underlined words to practice saying
Adapted from Wheaton Warrenville South High School, Sra. Johnson’s class.
Image taken from Microsoft Office Clip Art
Spanish 1 Lesson Plan
ASSESMENT
RESOURCES
other vocabulary words.
5. At the end of class pick 4-5 groups to demonstrate the conversation in
front of the class. (About 5 minutes).
1. While the students are working on the activity, the teacher should be
walking around helping the students with pronunciation and answering
any questions there might be.
2. By the end of this lesson, students should be able to use the new
vocabulary properly in daily conversation.
3. By writing the Spanish name on their school supplies it allows students to
see a concrete representation of the word.
4. Mark down which students participate so that they receive their
participation points
1. The textbook
2. To make flashcards: http://spanishflashcards.tripod.com/
TEACHING
STANDARDS
“STANDARD 1
COMMUNICATION: Write and speak in a language other than English
Learners engage in written and spoken conversations on a variety of topics. (Interpersonal)
9.1.1 Accurately and appropriately state information about self and others.
9.1.2 Exchange more detailed information and opinions in guided conversations.
Examples: Express emotions and inquire about others’ feelings
9.1.3 Exchange more detailed information and opinions in written form with guidance.
9.1.4 Make requests and ask different types of questions in a variety of social situations.
9.1.5 Recognize and use situation-appropriate non-verbal communication.
9.1.6 Use speaking and listening strategies to facilitate communication.
Examples: Identifying key words, synonyms and antonyms