Students can use both verbs "ser" and "estar" the correct why and explain why the use one over the other.
Calentamiento
Complete each sentence using ser or estar and explain why you used ser or estar with one of the words from the acronyms DOCTOR and PLACE.
1. Ella ____________ alta.
2. Tú _____________ enfermo.
3. Yo ______________ en la casa.
4. Juan _______________ el hermano de María.
5. Nosotros _______________ felices.
Complete each sentence using ser or estar and explain why you used ser or estar with one of the words from the acronyms DOCTOR and PLACE.
1. Ella ____________ alta.
2. Tú _____________ enfermo.
3. Yo ______________ en la casa.
4. Juan _______________ el hermano de María.
5. Nosotros _______________ felices.
Práctica #2 (INB 35)
En tu cuaderno interactivo (student side) copia y traduce al Español. No puedes usar la computadora.
1. I don't like to run but (pero) Lola loves it.
2. Do you like to listen to music in Spanish?
3. We are not sad.
4. The book is open.
5. My book bag is not under my desk.
6. Mrs. Rivera is not very organized.
7. I am happy because she has a new car.
8. Eva and Laura are not friends. They are mad.
9. I am talking to Mrs. Garcia.
10. We are sleeping right now.
11. I love Spanish class.
12. I am learning to speak Spanish.
Vocabulario Parte 2
We will learn some more of the vocabulary from the section "El hotel." Let's look at the following slide show to learn how to say each word and what they mean.
En tu cuaderno interactivo (student side) copia y traduce al Español. No puedes usar la computadora.
1. I don't like to run but (pero) Lola loves it.
2. Do you like to listen to music in Spanish?
3. We are not sad.
4. The book is open.
5. My book bag is not under my desk.
6. Mrs. Rivera is not very organized.
7. I am happy because she has a new car.
8. Eva and Laura are not friends. They are mad.
9. I am talking to Mrs. Garcia.
10. We are sleeping right now.
11. I love Spanish class.
12. I am learning to speak Spanish.
Vocabulario Parte 2
We will learn some more of the vocabulary from the section "El hotel." Let's look at the following slide show to learn how to say each word and what they mean.
Escribir (*INB 38)
To practice writing and using the vocabulary, you will write 10 original sentences using words and phrases from the vocabulary list.
Speaking Activity (INB 37)
En el hotel:
You've arrived in your Spanish-speaking country and have checked into your hotel/hostel. After settling in, you send a voicemail to your family/friends back home telling them about where you are staying. You will record yourself talking about your hotel/hostel in Spanish using words from your unit 2 vocabulary list.
Use class time to plan out what you want to say. Try to write your sentences in Spanish using what you know instead of writing them in English and translating. You should record yourself at home tonight or tomorrow.
Una tarjeta postal
To practice writing and using the vocabulary, you will write 10 original sentences using words and phrases from the vocabulary list.
- You should use at least 5 different verbs from the vocabulary list.
- You should use at 5 different nouns from the vocabulary list.
- Make sure you conjugate nouns so that they agree with the subject of the sentence (ex. If the subject is "yo," the verb should end in "0").
- Use prepositions like en, con, de, y (on/in, with, of, and) to connect the parts of your sentence.
- Use a variety of subjects and verbs (in other words, don't write all of your sentences in the Yo form).
Speaking Activity (INB 37)
En el hotel:
You've arrived in your Spanish-speaking country and have checked into your hotel/hostel. After settling in, you send a voicemail to your family/friends back home telling them about where you are staying. You will record yourself talking about your hotel/hostel in Spanish using words from your unit 2 vocabulary list.
- Information to include:
- The name of your hotel or hostel (hint: use se llama)
- The location of your hotel/hostel (What city is it in?)
- Whether you have a double or single room (use tener)
- What floor your room is on (use ordinal numbers; ex. el cuarto piso)
- A description of the state of your room (Is it neat and orderly? Is it clean? Is it comfortable?). Use estar + adjectives to describe conditions (ex. está limpia = it is clean).
- What the employees and other guests are like (Are they nice? Are they busy? Use ser + adjectives to describe characteristics and estar + adjectives to describe conditions.) (Ex. Los empleados son trabajadores = The employees are hardworking.)
- What attractions are nearby? (nearby= está cerca)
Use class time to plan out what you want to say. Try to write your sentences in Spanish using what you know instead of writing them in English and translating. You should record yourself at home tonight or tomorrow.
- I will grade you based on the Level 2 Speaking Rubric
- This is due on Friday
Una tarjeta postal
Last week you read and responded to a postcard. Today you will create one.
You will be writing a postcard about a Spanish-speaking country and about the things you see. This is an individual assignment.
You will create a postcard that will include a picture and a message. Follow these steps:
***Example message (yours must be in Spanish):***
Dear María,
I am visiting Barcelona. I am going to see the Sagrada Familia. The Sagrada Familia is very big and pretty. I am going to see the Cathedral. The Cathedral is old. I want to go to Park Güell. There is a statue of a lizard. I am happy because I like Barcelona. The food is great. I like to walk around the city downtown.
Sincerely, Ana
When you finish writing your postcard turn it in to the basket.
You will be writing a postcard about a Spanish-speaking country and about the things you see. This is an individual assignment.
- First, choose three sites or other places you could describe.
- You must write complete sentences in Spanish. You will use the present tense, the present progressive, the simple future (ir a + infinitive), ser and estar.
- Write to a friend and tell him all about yourself. Tell him/her what places you're visiting, what you see there, what foods you are eating, where you are staying and what are the activities to do there. You should have at least 8 sentences and a total of 3 questions for him/her. Be creative!!!
You will create a postcard that will include a picture and a message. Follow these steps:
- Create a picture in that represents your country, and draw it on the front of the card. The picture can be a photograph, a drawing or your country's flag.
- Create two columns on the opposite side.
- In the right column, write the name of the person you're "sending" the postcard to. You can make up an address as well.
- In the left column, you will write your message. Start with a greeting (ex. Dear Paul,...) and end with a farewell (ex. Sincerely, Mary).
- You must write at least 8 complete sentences. Use ser and adjectives to describe the different sites. Use estar to talk about the locations of different sites or where you are. Use other verbs, nouns, and adjectives that you know. Hay means "There is" or "There are." Keep your sentences short, and use verbs and adjectives that you know or can easily look up. Use your vocabulary list.Draw a picture of a Hispanic touristic area on one side and on the other side
***Example message (yours must be in Spanish):***
Dear María,
I am visiting Barcelona. I am going to see the Sagrada Familia. The Sagrada Familia is very big and pretty. I am going to see the Cathedral. The Cathedral is old. I want to go to Park Güell. There is a statue of a lizard. I am happy because I like Barcelona. The food is great. I like to walk around the city downtown.
Sincerely, Ana
- Keep your message simple like in the example, but write yours in Spanish.
When you finish writing your postcard turn it in to the basket.
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