Christmas celebrations in Spain
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use 'ser' and 'estar' to understand information about Christmas traditions in Spain.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- A range of familiar sound-symbol correspondences can be practised in a Christmas carol.
- Singular ‘ser’ can be used to understand information about Christmas traditions in Spain.
- Singular ‘estar’ can be used to understand where things are and how people feel at this time of year.
Keywords
Estoy - part of the verb 'estar' that means I am
Es - part of the verb 'ser' that means she, he, it is
Common misconception
Both 'estoy' and 'es' can be used for general traits and feelings as it would be in English.
'Estoy' is used for feelings and 'es' for general traits.
Teacher tip
The teacher might want to ask students to practise their dialogues and then ask them to perform them in front of the class.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the meaning of the verbs 'ser' and 'estar'?
Q2.What would you use the verb 'ser' for?
Q3.Complete this sentence. The verb 'estar' is used to talk about temporary states, mood and ...
Q4.What does each sentence refer to?
Q5.Match the Spanish to the English.
Q6.Translate the following sentence into Spanish: 'I (a girl) am normally serious.'
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which word has the sound [cu]?
Q2.Which of these three Spanish celebrations is celebrated on the 6th January?
Q3.The nativity scene is called in Spanish.
Q4.What do Spanish people eat on Nochevieja as the bell strikes at midnight?
Q5.Match the Spanish to the English.
Q6.Say in Spanish: It is Christmas. I am happy.
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