KS3 Spanish Speaking Lesson – “A comer”

What’s included:

• Silent Starter Task – “¿Qué comes?” Retrieval Grid
  Students complete a structured grid using key vocabulary on food and drink, writing full sentences about what they eat and drink at different mealtimes.

• Read Aloud Task (GCSE-style practice)
  Students practise pronunciation, intonation and fluency by reading a short text aloud, helping build confidence with unfamiliar language.

• 4 Follow-Up Questions (AQA-style)
  A set of structured comprehension questions based on the read aloud text, mimicking the format of the new AQA GCSE speaking element, encouraging understanding and verbal response.

-Role Play Scenario
Students take part in a scaffolded speaking activity (e.g. ordering food or discussing meal choices)

-Unprepared Questions
Students respond to spontaneous questions on the topic of food, encouraging them to think on their feet.

Key features:

• Clear progression from supported to independent speaking

• Focus on key vocabulary: comer, beber, comida, opiniones

• GCSE-style speaking practice embedded at KS3

• Differentiated opportunities through sentence builders and challenge tasks

• Peer assessment built in throughout

• Assessment:
  Each task includes an embedded mark scheme, allowing students to:

Peer assess effectively
Reflect on pronunciation, accuracy, and communication
Become familiar with GCSE-style success criteria from an early stage

Ideal for:

KS3 Spanish (Year 7–9)
Building confidence before GCSE
Introducing speaking exam skills gradually
Observation or evidence-based lessons