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Using the Imperfect Tense & the Preterite Tense
In Spanish, there are several verb tenses used to express things that happened in the past. The tricky part is figuring out which one is appropriate for your situation. Let this resource help you and your pupils as they master the...
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The Preterite Tense
Focus on how to conjugate Spanish verbs in the preterite. You can use this webpage to inform your own lesson on the preterite, take a day in the computer lab, or flip your classroom and have pupils examine the page for homework. There is...
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El Imperfecto
You class can learn all about how to form the imperfect with -ar and -er/-ir verbs. The slides do cover the only verbs that are irregular in the tense and the situations for which you use the imperfect (plus examples). Go over the...
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Preterite vs. Imperfect #2
Print a series of these conjugation half-sheets to use as bell-ringers! This one focuses on using the preterite and imperfect tenses. Intermediate Spanish scholars use the verbs in parentheses to complete each of the sentences provided....
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Irregular Verbs in the Imperfect
Learners will fill out a verb chart for the imperfect forms of ser, ir, and ver. Then they'll complete fill-in-the-blank sentences using these irregular verbs! Great practice if you're looking to focus on these three verbs.
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Preterite vs. Imperfect #9
What is the difference between the preterite tense and the imperfect? Compare the two, and then give your class this practice half-sheet. There are 12 verbs in parentheses, and your class must decide which should be in the preterite...
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The Imperfect (Past) Subjunctive: How?
Teach your class how to form the imperfect subjunctive. Included here is information on and examples of regular imperfect subjunctive verbs, irregular imperfect subjunctive verbs, and imperfect subjunctive -se endings displayed in long...
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Sequence of Events
Your intermediate and advanced learners can expand their conversation skills when they learn how to express multiple past events in the same sentence. This reference guide provides helpful commentary, examples, and translations.
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The Conditional in Spanish
Under what conditions would your Spanish language learners use the conditional? They can find out here, and practice their new knowledge with the linked exercise. There is information about regular and irregular conditional verbs as well...
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The Present & Imperfect Progressive
Starting off with present participles, this resource tackles the progressive with grammatical explanations, examples in English and Spanish, and an interactive practice exercise. Use the menu at the top of the webpage to navigate to each...
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Subjunctive vs Indicative (Pres. and Imp.) #2
When do you use the subjunctive tense? When do you use the indicative? After reviewing these two tenses with your intermediate Spanish speakers, give them this practice opportunity. It's short, so consider opening up the day with this...
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Imperfect -ar Verbs
How well does your class understand the imperfect tense? Included here are 32 multiple choice questions which require the learner to translate the sentences provided and identify the correct English translation from four options. Answers...
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Mi vida loca
At this point, your Spanish speakers are almost high school graduates! Have them reflect on their life thus far by creating a timeline of their life. Then, for each age range, have them write about two events on their timeline. Consider...
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Cuentitos para ni
Vamos a escribir! Your older learners will love writing a children's book for learners at the elementary level. The resource suggests having small groups write their stories and create PowerPoint slides with illustrations, but this can...
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The Preterite vs. the Imperfect
Students write their own original studenT story in the past in Spanish using the imperfect and the preterite after watching the teacher present the provided Power Point presentation on the differences in the uses of the two.
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Spanish - Imperative vs. Preterite Tense
Twelfth graders take an online quiz using a website where they differentiate between preterite and imperfect tenses in Spanish. In this Spanish lesson plan, 12th graders use their computer skills and Spanish skills.
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The Preterite
Students practice one of the past tenses in Spanish called the preterite after the teacher presents the provided Power Point presentation.
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Temas contraversiales del mundo hispanohablante:Controversial Themes of the Hispanic World
Eleventh graders brainstorm controversial themes of Spanish-speaking countries. They read articles written in Spanish. They discuss the articles, practicing their Spanish speaking skills. Students conduct research and design a...
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Using Ser and Estar
While ser and estar both mean to be, they are each used in different situations. This is often confusing for Spanish language learners. Clarify these verbs for your class with direct instruction. The information included on this page...
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Muslim Arab/Spanish Connection
Ninth graders watch the video, 'El Cid.' They participate in teacher-led discussion about the beliefs, customs, goals, and heroes of both Spaniards and Moors. They create and present an artifact to the class showing the results of their...
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Writing A Storybook
Students create a storybook using vocabulary from the topic "urban and rural life". They write about past events in a children's story. They present their story to the class at an author's tea.
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Writing a Storybook
Students explore language arts by creating their own stories in class. In this book making lesson plan, students read the story City Pig in class and create storyboard illustrations in order to analyze the story. Students utilize these...