Exploring Spain's National Day
ESL Lesson PlansExploring Spain's National Day

Exploring Spain's National Day

This ESL First Impressions Lesson Plan immerses B1+ teens and adults in Spain's National Day through engaging reading and speaking exercises in a 60-minute group lesson. Students discuss national celebrations, complete fill-in-the-blank exercises, and answer comprehension questions to explore cultural and historical perspectives. The lesson encourages students to share personal views on national pride and cultural heritage while enhancing vocabulary related to public celebrations and historical events.

Skills

  • Can read straightforward factual texts on subjects related to their field of interest with a satisfactory level of comprehension.
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
Fully Customizable
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Discuss these questions in pairs. Then, share your ideas with the class.

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What do you think is the significance of a national day for a country?
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How do you usually celebrate important holidays in your culture?
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Can you share a memorable experience from a national or cultural celebration you've attended?
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What are some common activities people participate in during national holidays?
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Fill in the blanks to discover 5 interesting facts about the National Day of Spain.

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Read the text about the National Day of Spain.

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Glossary

5

Mark the sentences as True or False.

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Read the text again and choose the correct answer to the following questions.

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Read these opinions. Which one do you agree with the most and why? Share your opinion in small groups.

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