**Lesson Plan: Learning Spanish with "Pobrecita Ana" by Shelli Thompson**

**Objective:** 
- To improve students' Spanish language skills through reading and comprehension of the novel "Pobrecita Ana" by Shelli Thompson.
- To reinforce vocabulary, grammar, and cultural understanding related to the themes presented in each chapter.

**Materials Needed:**
- Email and Internet Access
-Students will be given access to a Canvas course and Flangoo (A reading site similar to Netflix but for Spanish Books)

**Lesson 1: Chapters 1-2**
**Objective:** Introduce the main character and set the stage for the story.

1. **Introduction: Video Lesson (15 minutes):**
   - Briefly introduce the novel and its author.
   - Discuss the title "Pobrecita Ana" and its potential meaning.
   - Pre-teach key vocabulary related to family, feelings, and daily routines.

2. **Reading Comprehension (30 minutes):**
   - Have students read chapters 1 and 2 independently.
   - Discuss comprehension questions as a class.
   - Identify new vocabulary and phrases.

3. **Grammar Focus (20 minutes):**
   - Review basic present tense verbs.
   - Practice conjugating verbs related to daily routines.
   - Provide exercises to reinforce grammar concepts.

**Homework:**
- Write a short paragraph summarizing Ana's daily routine using newly learned vocabulary and grammar structures. 

**Lesson 2: Chapters 3-4**
**Objective:** Explore Ana's feelings and experiences as she adjusts to a new culture.

1. **Vocabulary Review (15 minutes):**
   - Review vocabulary from previous chapters.
   - Introduce new vocabulary related to school, friends, and emotions.

2. **Reading and Discussion (30 minutes):**
   - Read chapters 3 and 4 aloud as a class or in small groups.
   - Discuss Ana's experiences at her new school and her feelings of loneliness.
   - Encourage students to share their own experiences of adapting to new environments.

3. **Cultural Connection (20 minutes):**
   - Discuss cultural differences between Ana's old and new environments.
   - Compare and contrast school systems and social customs.
   - Watch a short video or listen to an audio recording related to cultural integration (optional).

**Homework:**
- Write a diary entry from Ana's perspective, expressing her feelings about her new school and friends.

**Lesson 3: Chapters 5-6**
**Objective:** Analyze Ana's character development and language use.

1. **Vocabulary Expansion (15 minutes):**
   - Introduce new vocabulary related to hobbies, interests, and family dynamics.
   - Use images or realia to reinforce understanding.

2. **Reading Comprehension (30 minutes):**
   - Read chapters 5 and 6 independently or in pairs.
   - Discuss significant events and character development.
   - Analyze how Ana's language use evolves as she becomes more comfortable in her new environment.

3. **Writing Activity (20 minutes):**
   - Ask students to write a letter to a friend, describing Ana's experiences and asking for advice or support.
   - Encourage creativity and emotional expression in their writing.

**Homework:**
- Write a short story or dialogue between Ana and her new friend, incorporating vocabulary and grammar structures learned in this lesson.

**Lesson 4: Chapters 7-8**
**Objective:** Explore themes of empathy and friendship in the novel.

1. **Review and Discussion (15 minutes):**
   - Review vocabulary and concepts from previous chapters.
   - Discuss the significance of Ana's friendship with Linda and her interactions with other characters.

2. **Reading Comprehension (30 minutes):**
   - Read chapters 7 and 8 as a class or in small groups.
   - Focus on Ana's experiences with empathy and understanding others' perspectives.
   - Discuss how cultural differences impact relationships.

3. **Creative Activity (20 minutes):**
   - Divide students into small groups and assign each group a scene from the chapters to act out.
   - Encourage students to improvise dialogue and actions based on the text.

**Homework:**
- Reflect on a time when they felt misunderstood or out of place, and write about how they overcame that feeling or what they learned from the experience.

**Lesson 5: Chapters 9-10**
**Objective:** Conclude the novel and reflect on personal growth and cultural understanding.

1. **Vocabulary Review (15 minutes):**
   - Review key vocabulary from the entire novel.
   - Provide opportunities for students to practice using words in context.

2. **Reading and Reflection (30 minutes):**
   - Read chapters 9 and 10 aloud as a class.
   - Discuss Ana's personal growth throughout the novel and how she navigates challenges.
   - Reflect on cultural differences and similarities presented in the story.

3. **Final Project (20 minutes):**
   - Assign a final project where students can choose to create a poster, presentation, or written reflection on the themes and characters of "Pobrecita Ana."
   - Encourage creativity and critical thinking in their presentations.

**Homework:**
- Complete the final project and prepare to present it in the next class.

**Assessment:**
- Assess students' comprehension through class discussions, written assignments, and the final project.
- Provide feedback on language use, grammar accuracy, and cultural insights demonstrated in their work.