En las noticias: Maratón en menos de 2 horas | CI Spanish (Nov–AP) 05.04.26

This En las noticias lesson plan is a fully turnkey, proficiency-based CI resource built around a real CNN Español article about Sabastian Sawe becoming the first athlete to run a marathon in under two hours in a competitive race.

Students explore a historic moment that challenges human limits and highlights excellence on a global stage.

Designed for Spanish 1 through AP Spanish, this lesson makes authentic language accessible through clear scaffolding and communicative tasks.

Students will:

• Interpret a real Spanish-language news article

• Participate in interpersonal discussions about human potential, identity, and achievement

• Present their ideas about the importance of this milestone

This lesson:

• Requires little to no prep

• Aligns with ACTFL proficiency guidelines

• Covers all three modes of communication

• Integrates AP themes

• Centers joy and excellence within historically marginalized communities

Part of a weekly CI curriculum that helps you build your program one meaningful story at a time.