Objective: Students will read a formal school notification in Spanish, extract the essential information, and relay it in informal English to a classmate who does not speak Spanish. Time: 30–40 minutes Format: Individual writing
1. The Scenario (To present to the students)
Read the following situation: Your new classmate, Oliver, just moved here from Ireland. He is still learning Spanish, and his parents don't understand the messages the school sends through the iPasen app.
Today, the school sent an important notification about next week's schedule. Oliver is confused and has asked you what is going on. Your task is to read the official Spanish notice and send Oliver a quick email or WhatsApp message in English explaining what he needs to know.
2. The Input Text
Give this formal iPasen notice to the students:
Notificación de iPasen - Equipo Directivo Asunto: Taller Especial para 4º de ESO
Estimadas familias: Les informamos de que el próximo martes, 9 de junio, el alumnado de 4º de ESO verá alterado su horario habitual. Durante la tercera y cuarta hora (de 10:15 a 12:15), participarán en un taller práctico de CYR (Computación y Robótica) impartido por ponentes externos en el salón de actos.
Es estrictamente obligatorio que cada alumno acuda con su ordenador portátil o tableta con la batería completamente cargada, ya que no habrá enchufes disponibles para todos. La asistencia es obligatoria y la actividad está totalmente subvencionada por el centro (coste cero).
3. The Mediation Task
Instructions for the students: Write a message to Oliver in English (approx. 80–100 words). Remember, your goal is to mediate the information so he understands exactly what to do.
DO NOT translate the text word-for-word. Summarize the key points naturally.
DO use an informal, helpful tone suitable for a classmate.
MUST INCLUDE: What the activity is, when and where it takes place, what he must bring, and how much it costs.
