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    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on developing dialogues where students communicate their plans for free time activities based on the weather forecast.
    • We are FOCUSING adapting short paragraphs in Spanish describing their favorite free time activities for different weather conditions, using the vocabulary and expressions introduced in the lesson

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    This week we will focus on the weather.

    • Identify and understand common weather vocabulary in Spanish.
    • Describe the weather using appropriate expressions and adjectives in Spanish.
    • Engage in conversations about the weather in Spanish with peers.

    Success Criteria:

    1. Vocabulary Recognition:

      • Students can identify and understand at least 10 weather-related vocabulary words in Spanish, including:
        • Sol (sun)
        • Nubes (clouds)
        • Lluvia (rain)
        • Nieve (snow)
        • Viento (wind)
        • Tormenta (storm)
        • Calor (heat)
        • Frío (cold)
        • Templado (mild)
        • Niebla (fog)

    2. Expression of Weather:

      • Students can use appropriate Spanish expressions to describe different types of weather, such as:
        • Hace sol (It's sunny)
        • Está nublado (It's cloudy)
        • Está lloviendo (It's raining)
        • Está nevando (It's snowing)
        • Hace viento (It's windy)
        • Hay tormenta (There's a storm)
        • Hace calor (It's hot)
        • Hace frío (It's cold)
        • Está templado (It's mild)
        • Hay niebla (There's fog)

    3. Conversation Skills:

      • Students can engage in simple conversations about the weather with peers, asking and responding to questions such as:
        • ¿Qué tiempo hace hoy? (What's the weather like today?)
        • ¿Cómo está el clima? (How's the weather?)
        • ¿Te gusta este tiempo? (Do you like this weather?)
        • ¿Qué tiempo hará mañana? (What will the weather be like tomorrow?)
        • ¿Qué tiempo hace en tu país? (What's the weather like in your country?)

    4. Accuracy and Fluency:

      • Students demonstrate accuracy in their use of weather vocabulary and expressions, with minimal errors in pronunciation and grammar.
      • Students speak with fluency and confidence when discussing the weather in Spanish, using appropriate intonation and expression.

    5. Engagement and Participation:

      • Students actively participate in class activities, such as weather discussions, role-plays, and games, demonstrating enthusiasm for learning Spanish vocabulary related to weather.