Y3/4 (B): Lesson 1: Dictionary detectives
Using a bilingual dictionary to select Spanish nouns and choose the correct article to identify their gender.
New statutory RSHE guidance is here. We’re creating our brand new RSE & PSHE scheme ready for September 2026. Learn more
Learning objective
This content is for subscribers only. Join for access today.
Success criteria
This content is for subscribers only. Join for access today.
National curriculum
Cross-curricular links
Before the lesson
This content is for subscribers only. Join for access today.
Lesson plan
1. Recap and recall
Before starting this unit, you might want to check the children can recall:
- That the article un means 'a' or 'an' for some nouns (un círculo - a circle, un elefante - an elephant).
- Pronunciation of the Spanish vowel sounds a, e, o and i. Use the Pupil phonics videos as a reminder if needed.
This content is for subscribers only. Join for access today.
Adaptive teaching
Assessing progress and understanding
Vocabulary
Created by:
Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 13 July 2026
