Christmas celebrations in Peru
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use 'ser' and 'estar' to learn about Christmas traditions in Peru.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- A range of familiar sound spelling correspondences can be practised in a traditional Peruvian Christmas carol.
- Singular 'ser' can be used to understand information about Christmas traditions in Peru.
- 'Estar' can be used to understand where things are and how people feel.
- 'Porque' can be used to connect ideas between clauses in a sentence.
- A huayno is a genre of popular music and dance from Peru. 'Niño manuelito' is a Christmas huayno.
Keywords
Soy - part of the verb ‘ser’ meaning to be, being for general traits meaning I am
Es - part of the verb ‘ser’ meaning to be, being for general traits meaning she, he, it is
Estoy - part of the verb ‘estar’ meaning to be, being for location and temporary state meaning I am
Porque - word that connects ideas between clauses in a sentence meaning because
Common misconception
Christmas traditions and celebrations are the same in Peru, Spain and Great Britain.
Each country has its own traditions and celebrations. Although there are similarities, each country has celebrations and traditions unique to its history and culture.
Teacher tip
You may like to explore this subject in more detail and allow pupils to research into Christmas traditions of other Spanish-speaking countries and compare them with the UK. You could also make some traditional decorations or some simple Spanish/Peruvian recipes to bring the subject to life.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which sound spelling correspondence is missing from these words? ma_ana, espa_ol, monta_a
Q2.Match the Spanish and English numbers.
Q3.Which of these use 'tener' to mean to be, being?
Q4.Which of these words do you need to say 'I am eleven years old'?
Q5.¿Cuántos años tienes? Answer this question by saying 'I am eight years old'
Q6.Order these words to ask: 'How old are you?'
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which line from the 'huayno' has all the sound spelling correspondences [que], [qui], [n] and [ñ]?
Q2.'La Nochebuena' is celebrated on which day?
Q3.What is a 'huayno'?
Q4.Match the Spanish and the English.
Q5.Which of the following sentences say 'I am happy because I speak with the family'.
Q6.Complete the translation: I am curious because I receive a gift. Estoy curioso recibo un regalo.
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