For an advanced project, have students create a storyboard that they will later turn into a video! They can storyboard their script about an accident or injury, and diagnosis. Or they can use this activity to show their fluency by practicing conjugation, vocabulary use, and gender knowledge.
For this assignment, here are suggested areas for students to focus:
For this example, the teacher intends to have students act out this storyboard. Having students storyboard their script beforehand will enable them to get their thoughts on paper, and to practice their dialogue before taping.
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| Ayúdenme que me he caído en el agujero.
¡Tengo dolor en la pierna! Tengo que ir al médico. ¿Me puedes decir dónde te duele? Me duele todo el pie, caí y ahora está de color morado. ¡Necesitarás terapia física, descanso, y no deportes! Un mes más tarde... Ya estoy mejor. Gracias, doctor. De nada José. Buena suerte en su juego de fútbol! Me gusta el fútbol estoy feliz que puedo jugar otra vez. |
| Help I've fallen into the hole.
I have pain in my leg! I have to see the doctor. Can you tell me where it hurts? It hurts all over the foot, I fell and it is now purple. You will need physical therapy, and no sports! A month later... I'm better. Thank you, Doctor. José, you're welcome. Good luck in your soccer game! I like soccer. I'm happy I can play again. |
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Objective:Create a storyboard that shows an example of how someone might feel during the course of a specific event./p>
Student Instructions:
Create a large, visible chart listing common feelings in Spanish and English. Invite students to add emotions they learn or experience throughout the unit. This helps reinforce vocabulary and encourages daily practice.
Demonstrate how to begin sentences like “Me siento…” or “Estoy…” using real-life examples. Say your own feelings aloud each morning to show students how to use these structures fluently.
Begin each class by having students share their mood in Spanish using the vocabulary chart. Encourage them to use new words and phrases as their confidence grows. This routine builds comfort with expressing emotions.
Pair students and assign situations where they must describe how a character feels and why. Rotate partners and scenarios to keep practice fresh and boost spontaneous language use.
At the end of the unit, invite students to reflect—in Spanish—on how their ability to express feelings has improved. Share highlights or funny moments together for a positive, confidence-building wrap-up.
A storyboard activity for teaching Spanish feelings and injuries involves students creating illustrated scenes that show characters describing how they feel, what hurts, and steps to feel better. This helps students practice vocabulary, conjugation, and real-life dialogue in context.
To use storyboards for Spanish vocabulary practice, have students draw scenes where characters express emotions or describe injuries. Encourage them to use speech bubbles with relevant vocabulary and phrases like "Me duele" or "Estoy feliz." This reinforces language skills in a creative way.
Tips include: choose a relatable scenario (like a sports injury), provide sample dialogues in Spanish and English, focus on key expressions (e.g., describing pain or feelings), and let students illustrate each event step-by-step. Encourage them to role-play their scripts before recording or presenting.
Storyboarding first helps students organize their thoughts, practice Spanish dialogue, and visualize each scene. This preparation builds confidence, improves fluency, and makes the final performance more engaging and accurate.
Students should use key vocabulary such as body parts ("la pierna," "el pie"), feelings ("dolor," "feliz"), action verbs ("caer," "doler"), and helpful phrases ("Me duele...," "Tengo que ir al médico"). Including these terms boosts comprehension and speaking skills.