Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Introduce students to key Spanish and English vocabulary for cultural foods and guide them in discussing the cultural importance of these foods to foster empathy and cultural awareness.
Exploring the cultural significance of food deepens language learning, connects students with diverse perspectives, and builds empathy through shared culinary traditions.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Hook
5 minutes
Step 2
Vocabulary Presentation
10 minutes
Step 3
Paired Discussion Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Class Sharing
8 minutes
Step 5
Exit Ticket
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 1: Savoring Culture – The Cultural Importance of Food
Warm-Up: Cultural Foods Gallery
Vocabulary: Cultural Food Terms
Paired Discussion Activity
Class Sharing
Exit Ticket
Worksheet
Quiz
Session 1 Exit Ticket Quiz
Discussion
Answer Key
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Students will research and present a family or personal recipe in Spanish, explaining ingredients, preparation steps, and cultural significance, then engage peers in a Q&A to deepen cultural empathy.
By sharing personal recipes, students connect language learning to identity, reinforce vocabulary in context, practice speaking skills, and build understanding through cultural exchange.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare for Student Presentations
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Vocabulary Review
5 minutes
Step 2
Student Presentations
15 minutes
Step 3
Peer Q&A Activity
8 minutes
Step 4
Group Reflection
5 minutes
Step 5
Exit Ticket
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 2: Savoring Culture – Sharing Family Recipes
Warm-Up: Vocabulary Review
Student Presentations
Peer Q&A Activity
Group Reflection
Exit Ticket
Worksheet
Worksheet
Rubric
Quiz
Session 2 Exit Ticket Quiz
