Learning objective
- To use and adapt familiar phrases to write an informal letter.
Success criteria
- I can follow the conventions for writing a
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National curriculum
Languages
Pupils should be taught to:
- Write
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Organise the children in pairs and give each a copy of the Resource: Knowledge organiser: Spanish – School life. Play the game Veo, veo (I spy) using the Knowledge organiser to spot different words or phrases. For example: I spy a Spanish school subject beginning with ‘i’ (inglés or informática). I spy a Spanish adjective beginning…
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support:
Should use the Activity: Letter writing frame to scaffold their writing in the Main event; should use the Knowledge organiser for vocabulary and spelling support.
Pupils working at greater depth:
Should attempt the Recap and recall activity without looking at the Knowledge organiser; could add additional information to their letter, for example, activities they like to do at lunchtime or after school clubs.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: writing an informal letter with all
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Vocabulary definitions
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querido(a)
dear
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escríbeme pronto
write soon
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Last update: 11th December, 2025
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