People and places: 'ser' and 'estar' singular and plural persons
Learning outcomes
I can describe places and people using a variety of adjectives and the verbs ‘ser’ and ‘estar’.
I can read words that contain the weak vowel [i] correctly.
- Year 8
People and places: 'ser' and 'estar' singular and plural persons
Learning outcomes
I can describe places and people using a variety of adjectives and the verbs ‘ser’ and ‘estar’.
I can read words that contain the weak vowel [i] correctly.
Lesson details
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Key learning points
- The weak vowel [i] when next to [a], [e] and [o] become a single syllable.
- The verb 'ser' means 'to, be, being' and it is used to describe permanent traits.
- The verb 'estar' means 'to, be, being' and it is used to describe temporary states/moods.
- In Spanish, adjectives must agree with the nouns they accompany in gender and number.
Keywords
Weak vowel - vowel that is not strong or dominant in pronunciation. e.g. the letter [u]
Strong vowel - vowel that is strong in pronunciation. e.g. [a], [e], [o]
Ser - verb 'to be, being' used to describe permanent traits
Estar - verb 'to be, being' used to describe temporary state/mood and location
Common misconception
When a weak vowel is next to a strong vowel, we pronounce them separately.
When a weak vowel is next to a strong vowel, like for example [i] next to [a], [e] or [o], it merges with them to make a single syllable.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the English and Spanish.
Q2.Select the word which means the same as 'normalmente'.
Q3.Select the word which means the opposite to 'igual'.
Q4.'Camina por la ciudad.' Which words could replace 'por'?
Q5.Translate into English: 'Estás triste hoy.'
Q6.Translate into Spanish. 'She is clever.'
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the Spanish and English.
Q2.What does 'quizás' mean?
Q3.Match the English and Spanish.
Q4.Match the Spanish and English.
