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Experiencing Language With Friends

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Students watch a "Maya and Miguel" video that presents the concepts of meeting new friends, introductions and students that speak different languages. They discuss language learning, review several Spanish phrases and role-play introductions.

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friendship, social skills, immigration

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friendships, immigration, social skills, languages
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Grade
1st - 4th
Subjects
World Languages
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
Instructional Strategy
Simulation
Technology
Video
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