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.