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How is she? 'Es' and 'está'
Learning outcomes
I can understand a text about how I am and how she is using 'ser' and 'estar'.
I can distinguish between [e] and [i].
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- Year 5
How is she? 'Es' and 'está'
Learning outcomes
I can understand a text about how I am and how she is using 'ser' and 'estar'.
I can distinguish between [e] and [i].
Lesson details
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Key learning points
- In Spanish, [e] is pronounced as in ‘elefante’ and [i] as in ‘idea’.
- Practising vocabulary helps reinforce learning and improves communication skills.
- Use the verb 'estar' (to be, being) for location and temporary states. 'Estoy' means I am and 'está' means she, he is.
- Use the verb 'ser' (to be, being) for general traits. 'Soy' means I am and 'es' means she, he is.
- 'Estar' and 'ser' can be combined with adjectives to describe how someone is feeling and how someone is in general.
Keywords
Estoy - part of the Spanish verb 'estar' meaning 'I am'
Está - part of the Spanish verb 'estar' meaning 'she, he, it is'
Soy - part of the Spanish verb 'ser' meaning 'I am'
Es - part of the Spanish verb 'ser' meaning 'she, he, it is'
Common misconception
[e] and [i] are pronounced the same in Spanish and English.
[e] is pronounced as in elefante and [i] is pronounced as in idea.
Additional practice of 'estoy'/'soy' and 'es'/'está' may be required to consolidate the use of 'estar' for location and temporary states and 'ser' for general traits. This could be done when answering the register, e.g. 'estoy presente', 'hoy estoy contenta', 'normalmente, soy positiva'.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the Spanish to the English.
Match the Spanish to the English.
Q2.Which of these words means 'annoying'?
Which of these words means 'annoying'?
lento
serio
cansado
divertido
Q3.Order these words to say 'she is (normally) calm but today she is nervous'.
Order these words to say 'she is (normally) calm but today she is nervous'.
Q4.Which word is an adverb?
Which word is an adverb?
porque
triste
conejo
Q5.Yo contento cuando en el parque'. Complete this sentence. You will need the same answer for both gaps.
Yo contento cuando en el parque'. Complete this sentence. You will need the same answer for both gaps.
Q6.Translate into Spanish 'normally she is active'.
Translate into Spanish 'normally she is active'.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which sentence has 6 [i] or [e] sounds in total?
Which sentence has 6 [i] or [e] sounds in total?
Mi amigo pronuncia una frase difícil.
Mi idea es importante y diferente.
Mi amiga necesita hablar español también.
Aprendo los idiomas porque son divertidos.
Q2.Which words could be used to describe 'una niña'?
Which words could be used to describe 'una niña'?
divertido
curioso
perdido
Q3.Which words are opposites?
Which words are opposites?
inteligente
enferma
importante
Q4.Order these words to say 'normally the teacher is creative and fun'.
Order these words to say 'normally the teacher is creative and fun'.
Q5.'Tu estuche está perdido.' Translate this sentence into English.
'Tu estuche está perdido.' Translate this sentence into English.
Q6.'He is happy at school.' Translate this sentence into Spanish.
'He is happy at school.' Translate this sentence into Spanish.
