1. Introduce the key vocabulary and phrases to the students. Have students repeat the various words after you. Make sure to focus on their pronunciation and intonation. Also, try having students write the vocabulary words and phrases into their notes so they can refer back to them in the future. An example list of words would go as follows:
- ambulance – ambulancia
- explosion – explosión
- burned – quemado
- doctor – el médico/la médica
- fire – fuego
- fire extinguisher – extinto
- fireman – el bombero
- firetruck – el carro de bomberos
- ladder – la escalera
- paramedic -– el paramédico
- policeman – el policía
2. Introduce the phrase Yo necesito... (I need...). Practice using it with the various vocabulary words. For example, Yo necesito el bombero. (I need a fireman)
3. Hand out the worksheet that you can find here and have students practice saying what they would need in each situation. There is also a section that students can do on unscrambling the Spanish words. Use this worksheet to help them practice their writing and reading skills in Spanish.
4. As a class, review the vocabulary words again. Say the English word and see if students can recall the Spanish word that corresponds with it. If you have time, try doing some extension activities to help them use their new vocabulary words.
Emergency lesson plans for your Spanish class can help your students to learn necessary vocabulary before they study abroad. Knowing the vocabulary that is needed in an emergency situation can help students to feel safe and confident in any situation.
