Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to greet someone in Spanish and use the appropriate phrases for hello, good evening, good afternoon, and good morning.

Materials and Prep

• No additional materials are required for this lesson.
• Prior knowledge of basic Spanish alphabet and pronunciation is helpful.

Activities

1. Start by reviewing the Spanish alphabet and pronunciation.
2. Introduce the phrases for hello, good evening, good afternoon, and good morning.
3. Practice saying the phrases out loud several times.
4. Create flashcards with the phrases written in Spanish on one side and their English translations on the other side.
5. Play a matching game with the flashcards. Shuffle the cards and place them face down on the table. Take turns flipping over two cards at a time to find matching pairs of phrases.
6. Once the matching game is complete, have a conversation with the student using the phrases learned. Encourage them to respond appropriately using the correct greeting for the time of day.

Fifth Grade Talking Points

• "In Spanish, there are different ways to greet someone depending on the time of day."
• "To say hello in Spanish, you can use the phrase 'hola'."
• "For good evening, you can say 'buenas tardes'."
• "To wish someone a good afternoon, you can say 'buenas tardes'."
• "And to say good morning, you can use the phrase 'buenos días'."
• "Remember to use the appropriate greeting based on the time of day when talking to someone in Spanish."
• "Learning these basic greetings will help you communicate with Spanish speakers and show respect for their culture."
• "Practicing these phrases regularly will help you become more comfortable and confident in using them."
• "It's always a good idea to learn some useful phrases in different languages. Here are a few more: 'por favor' means 'please', 'gracias' means 'thank you', and 'adiós' means 'goodbye'."