Project Slide 7 (San Juan, Bogotá, Punta Arenas). Model how to read conditions and temperatures: "En San Juan hace sol y calor (31°C)." Transition immediately to Slide 8: 60-second timed partner dialogue where Student A asks and Student B reports, then switch roles.
23 - 35 min (12m)
Independent Practice: Weather Reporter Worksheet
Distribute worksheet. Set a visible 12-minute timer on the board. Students complete Parts 1–3 on Page 1 (6 min) and Parts 4–5 on Page 2 (6 min). The teacher circulates to check formulas (hace vs está) and assists students drafting their local weather report in Part 5.
35 - 40 min (5m)
Closure & Fast Exit Ticket Share
Cold-call two volunteer "weather anchors" to read their Part 5 sentence aloud. Class does a quick physical check: point to the sky if it was accurate. Collect worksheets as students line up.
Teacher Time-Saver & Transition Tips (Stay on 40-Min Track)
1. Pre-Place Papers: Put the 2-page worksheet on desks before class starts to save 2 minutes of transition.
2. Keep Slide 2 Visible: Leave Slide 2 projected during worksheet time so students don't get stuck on spellings.
3. Pacing Bell/Timer: Ring a chime at minute 29 to remind students to turn to Page 2 for their personal report.
Fast Scaffold (Struggling Learners):
Focus on completing Parts 1, 2, and 4 first. Allow drawing and one sentence for Part 5 using the prompt "Hoy hace...".
Fast Extension (Early Finishers):
Write what the weather will be like tomorrow: "Mañana va a hacer sol" or add clothing advice: "Lleva un abrigo".
Quick Key: P1: Hace sol, Llueve, Hace frío, Está nublado, Nieva, Hace viento • P2: Hace, Está, Hay, Hace
Full solutions on Answer Key sheet
Teacher Lesson Plan • 40-Minute Spanish Weather Unit Page 2 of 2
6 Points (2 pts each)
1. What is the weather like in San Juan today? (¿Qué tiempo hace en San Juan?)
Model Answer: "En San Juan hace sol y hace mucho calor (la temperatura es de 32°C)." Grading: Award 1 pt for identifying sunny/hot conditions and 1 pt for writing a complete Spanish sentence using hace.
2. If you travel to Madrid today, do you need an umbrella or sunglasses? Why?
Model Answer: "Necesito llevar un paraguas porque en Madrid está lloviendo (llueve) y hace fresco (11°C)." Grading: Award 1 pt for choosing un paraguas and 1 pt for explaining with llueve / está lloviendo.
3. Which city is the coldest, and what winter weather condition is happening there?
Model Answer: "En Bariloche (Argentina) hace más frío (1°C) y nieva (está nevando)." Grading: Award 1 pt for naming Bariloche and 1 pt for identifying that it is snowing (nieva).
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Part 5: Student Meteorologist Report (Exemplar & Rubric)
4 Points
Exemplar Student Response:
Town: Chicago • Temperature: 8°C • Icon: Cloud with rain
Sentence 1: "Hoy en mi ciudad hace fresco y está lloviendo."
Sentence 2: "Recomiendo llevar una chaqueta y un paraguas grande."
Language Accuracy Uses hace / está / hay accurately with target weather vocabulary. Minor grammatical error (e.g. spelling or minor formula slip). Translates literally (e.g. "es sol" instead of "hace sol").
Completeness Draws symbol, states temperature, writes 2 complete sentences. Misses drawing/temp or writes incomplete fragments. Writes isolated words without sentence structure.
