What’s included:
Starter Task – Retrieval Grid (¿Cómo viajas?)
Students begin with a structured retrieval table, matching modes of transport and key vocabulary. This supports recall and encourages early speaking practice through simple sentence building.
Read Aloud Task (GCSE-style practice)
Students develop pronunciation, intonation, and fluency by reading a short holiday-themed text aloud. This task mirrors the format of the new AQA GCSE speaking element and includes a clear mark scheme.
4 Speaking Questions (GCSE-style)
Students respond to structured questions based on the topic of holidays:

¿Adónde fuiste de vacaciones? (Fui a…)
¿Con quién fuiste? (Fui con…)
¿Cómo fuiste? (Fui en…)
¿Cómo te fue?

These build confidence in forming past tense responses.
Photo Card Task (PALMO technique)
Students describe and respond to a photo card using the PALMO structure, with scaffolded support and suggested answers to guide responses and build exam skills.
General Conversation Questions
A set of holiday-themed speaking questions with model answers and an accompanying mark scheme to support peer and self-assessment.
Plenary / Exit Task
A reflective or summarising activity to consolidate learning and provide quick evidence of progress.

Key features:

Clear progression from supported to independent speaking
Focus on key holiday vocabulary: ir, viajar, transporte, opiniones
GCSE-style speaking tasks embedded at KS3
Structured scaffolding through sentence builders and model answers
Use of PALMO to develop extended speaking
Built-in opportunities for peer assessment and reflection

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 (Years 7–9) using Viva 2 Module 1: De vacaciones