Lesson 1: Cities of the Ancient Maya
Translating written and oral sentences to find out about Ancient Maya cities.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1. Recap and recall
Before starting this unit, check that the children can recall:
- A range of adjectives to describe people, places and things: Spanish, Year 4, Pets in Spanish and Spanish, Year 5, A trip across Spain.
- Phrases for giving opinions: En mi opinion - in my opinion.
A range of reading strategies, including identifying cognates, use of context, knowledge of root words and knowledge of grammar.
- Who the Ancient Maya were and where and when they lived: Spanish, Year 5, Sports in Spanish, Lesson 3: The Maya ball game and History, Upper key stage 2, How did the Maya civilisation compare to the Anglo-Saxons?, Lesson 1: Who were the Maya and where did they live?
Before beginning the unit, it may be helpful to watch the Pupil video: Why is Spanish spoken around the world?with the class.
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 2 July 2026
