Brief chronological list (1977-2005) of some Spanish laws (equality men-women, divorce, abortion, gay marriage etc) relevant to the AQA topic "Los valores tradicionales y modernos". It complements the topic, giving students an overview of the quick changes in Spanish society and family structures during that period. By researching when these changes happened in their own country, and filling in the table provided, students get a wider view which allows them to compare the evolution of both their and Spanish society. Most verbs are in the preterite tense, although this document does not focus on grammar.

Gap filling activity from a 2016 news article about the Valedictorian speech of a young undocumented Mexican student (Larissa Martínez). It includes: - a Word document (text with gaps and a box with the missing words) and a text with the answers. It has two versions (one with key vocabulary included the other one without -differentiation opportunity). - a Power Point with an introduction to the activity: a link to a 8 minutes youtube clip (Valedictorian speech), the vocabulary and the article with the answers (same as Word doc), and a few suggestions to further exploit the activity (I am sure every teacher will find more!). Objectives: - Raise awareness about the situation of young undocumented immigrants - Reflect on reasons people are in favour / against immigration - Build up / revise topic related vocabulary - Practice gap filling (grammar, strategies) - Inspirational 18 year old student (resilience, overcome difficulties)

Reading comprehension activity. Objectives: to give a general context to the situation of illegal immigrants in relation to healthcare in Spain. Although created to give context to a cartoon in Kerboodle book (page 19), the activity can be used on its own. Vocabulary Spanish-English and suggested answers provided.

Resource created to consolidate some vocabulary from the last AQA reading and listening papers, and to practice exam-like questions. Four people talk about different aspects of the Christmas season. Answers included.

With Halloween approaching, this is an ideal activity to use as a starter, transition or end of lesson. Objective: revise or introduce vocabulary. Vocabulary: numbers 1-31, months, animals, jobs, adjectives to describe people. Power Point with three slides for three different levels. - Slide 1. KS3: numbers 1-31, 12 months, 12 animals, 31, adjectives - Slide 2. KS4: numbers 1-31, 12 months, 12 jobs, 31 adjectives. - Slide 3. KS5: numbers 1-31, 12 months, 12 elements of the novel, 31 adjectives. "Como agua para chocolate" theme. Instructions: There are two tables: one with 12 months / 12 animals. Another with 31 days / 31 adjectives Every student finds his/her Halloween costume (which will match their birthday date) Options/Suggestions: - Students say loud what their Halloween costume is - They draw a picture and their partner has to guess the costume. - They use body language and the class has to guess the costume