Learning Stations Activity: Spanish Name Spelling

Station 1: Name Recognition Task: Students will match the given Spanish first names to their
corresponding English translations. Questions:

1. What is the Spanish translation for the name "Maria"?

2. Can you find the English translation for the name "Carlos"?

Station 2: First Name Spelling Task: Students will practice spelling Spanish first names
correctly. Questions:

1. Spell the name "Alejandro" in Spanish.

2. How do you spell the name "Isabella" in Spanish?

Station 3: Last Name Identification Task: Students will identify the country of origin for given
Spanish last names. Questions:

1. Which country is associated with the last name "Garcia"?

2. Can you identify the country of origin for the last name "Rodriguez"?

Station 4: Last Name Spelling Task: Students will practice spelling Spanish last names correctly.
Questions:

1. Spell the last name "Hernandez" in Spanish.

2. How do you spell the last name "Lopez" in Spanish?

Station 5: Name Matching Task: Students will match the given Spanish first and last names
correctly. Questions:

1. Match the first name "Juan" with the appropriate last name: "Martinez," "Gonzalez," or
"Sanchez."
2. Can you match the last name "Perez" with the correct first name: "Ana," "Roberto," or
"Pedro"?

Station 6: Name Dictation Task: Students will listen to a recording and write down the Spanish
names they hear. Questions:

1. What are the first and last names you heard in the recording?
2. Can you spell the names you heard correctly?

Note: Ensure that clear instructions and examples are provided at each station to facilitate
independent learning and understanding.

Activity: Name Spelling Relay

Objective: To help students practice and improve their spelling skills in Spanish by accurately
spelling first and last names.

Materials:

 List of Spanish first and last names (prepared by the teacher)

 Whiteboard or blackboard
 Marker or chalk
 Stopwatch or timer
 Paper and pen for each team

Procedure:

1. Divide the students into teams of 2-4 members each. Make sure each team has a paper
and pen.
2. Explain the objective of the activity and the rules.
3. Write a Spanish first name on the whiteboard or blackboard.
4. The first member of each team will come forward to the board.
5. You will announce a letter from the name, and the students will take turns spelling out
the name by writing one letter at a time on the board.
6. Each member of the team will have 10 seconds to write their letter before rotating to the
next member.
7. If a student misspells a letter, they will sit down, and the next team member will continue
from where the previous member left off.
8. Once a team successfully completes spelling the first name, they will sit down, and the
next team member will come forward to spell the last name.
9. Repeat steps 5-8 for the last name.
10. Keep track of the time taken by each team to complete spelling the names.
11. The team that accurately spells the names in the shortest time wins the round.
12. Repeat the activity with different Spanish names, rotating the team members.
13. After completing several rounds, tally the scores and declare the winning team.

Note: The teacher should ensure that the Spanish names used for the activity are appropriate and
culturally respectful. It is also essential to create an inclusive environment, allowing all students
to participate and feel comfortable during the activity.
Game Name: Trashcan Spelling Bee

Materials Needed:

 Empty trashcan
 Small soft objects (e.g., foam balls, rolled-up socks) for shooting
 Scoreboard or any means of keeping score

Game Objective: The objective of Trashcan Spelling Bee is for students to review and
demonstrate their ability to accurately spell Spanish first and last names. Students will answer
review questions and earn points based on their accuracy and the difficulty of the question.

Game Setup:

1. Divide the students into teams of 2-4 members each.

2. Place the empty trashcan at a designated spot in the playing area.
3. Set up the shooting line a few feet away from the trashcan, ensuring a safe distance for
shooting.

Rules:

1. Each team will take turns answering review questions.

2. The team captain will be the primary spokesperson and will provide the team's answer.
3. Only one answer per team is allowed for each question.
4. If the team captain answers correctly, they will get a chance to shoot the object into the
trashcan for points.
5. The shooting distance can be adjusted based on the difficulty of the question. Closer
distances for easier questions and farther distances for more challenging questions.
6. Each team will have a designated shooter for each turn.
7. The team will earn points based on the shooting line from where they successfully shoot
the object into the trashcan:
o 1 point: Shooting from the closest line
o 2 points: Shooting from the middle line
o 3 points: Shooting from the farthest line
8. The team with the most points at the end of the game will be declared the winner.

Review Questions:

1. Spell the first name "Maria" in Spanish.

2. Spell the last name "García" in Spanish.
3. Spell the first name "Juan" in Spanish.
4. Spell the last name "Rodríguez" in Spanish.
5. Spell the first name "Ana" in Spanish.
6. Spell the last name "López" in Spanish.
7. Spell the first name "Carlos" in Spanish.
8. Spell the last name "Hernández" in Spanish.
 9. Spell the first name "Isabella" in Spanish.
10. Spell the last name "Martínez" in Spanish.
11. Spell the first name "Diego" in Spanish.
12. Spell the last name "Ramírez" in Spanish.
13. Spell the first name "Luis" in Spanish.
14. Spell the last name "Torres" in Spanish.
15. Spell the first name "Sofia" in Spanish.
16. Spell the last name "Gómez" in Spanish.
17. Spell the first name "Pablo" in Spanish.
18. Spell the last name "Ortega" in Spanish.
19. Spell the first name "Valentina" in Spanish.
20. Spell the last name "Sánchez" in Spanish.

B I N G O
Ana Juan Luis Rosa Maria
Peña Diaz Lopez Garcia Rodriguez
Hugo Sanchez Morales Torres Martinez
Elena Ramirez Fernandez Gomez Herrera