The Time Traveller™ – Episode 0: The Cleaning Cupboard (KS3 Spanish Story + 4 Skills)
Episode 0 of The Time Traveller™ Series introduces Alex, a reluctant time traveller who discovers a mysterious bracelet in the school cleaning cupboard. This fully scaffolded resource is designed for KS3 Spanish (especially Year 7) and mixed‑ability/SEND groups.
Students follow the story in English with key Spanish words embedded in context (campana, lento, ruido, puerta, pulsera, mensaje, linternas, ¿Estás bien?, etc.). Throughout the episode, “Checkpoints” pause the story so learners can infer meaning, answer questions, and build confidence with Spanish vocabulary and cognates.
At the end, a full 4‑skills practice pack is included:
Reading task (short Spanish text based on the episode)
Listening task (teacher‑read sentences with matching activity)
Speaking task (mini roleplay: Alex & the stranger)
Writing task (guided description using a word bank)
Perfect for:
Year 7 Spanish
Low‑ability / SEND / EAL groups
Story‑based lessons
Cover lessons
End‑of‑unit “fun but meaningful” sessions.
Created by Mr Gallo – The Time Traveller™ Series
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