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      Lesson details

      Learning outcome

      I can use -ar verbs to say what I and you do in the morning.

      Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons

      Key learning points

      1. Learning new vocabulary helps you express yourself.
      2. The 1st person singular form of the verb talks about 'I'; to mean 'I' with an -ar verb, the ending changes to -o.
      3. The 2nd person singular form of the verb refers to 'you'; to mean 'you' with an -ar verb, the ending changes to -as.
      4. The preposition 'por' means 'in' when used before times of the day.
      5. You can use 'por' and 'en' to give more details.

      Keywords

      • -ar verbs - a verb whose infinitive form ends in -ar

      • 1st person singular - form of pronouns and verbs used to talk about 'I'

      • 2nd person singular - form of pronouns and verbs used to refer to 'you'

      • Por - preposition meaning 'around', 'along' and 'in' when used before times of the day

      Common misconception

      'In' is always translated as 'en' in Spanish.

      When 'in' is followed by the time of day, it translates as 'por' in Spanish.

      Teacher tip

      In order to ensure the new vocabulary is committed to memory, it may be helpful to complete additional practice of these words maybe through activities such as look, say, cover, write and check or partner work to help pupils remember the new vocabulary and be able to use it in context.

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      Prior knowledge starter quiz

      6 Questions

      Q1.
      Match the Spanish and the English

      Correct Answer:él,he
      Correct Answer:ella,she
      Correct Answer:el,'the' for masculine nouns
      Correct Answer:la,'the' for feminine nouns
      Correct Answer:pero,but
      Correct Answer:por,around along, in

      Q2.
      Which of the following words are masculine nouns?

      Correct answer: un estuche
      Correct answer: el libro
      una tarta
      la bicicletta
      Correct answer: un sombrero

      Q3.
      Which number completes this sequence? uno, tres, cinco, siete, , once

      Correct Answer: nueve, 9

      Q4.
      Tengo can mean:

      Correct answer: I have and I am
      I have and I want
      I am and I need

      Q5.
      Which of the following says, 'You are 11 years old'.

      Tengo once años.
      Tengo doce años.
      Tienes doce años.
      Correct answer: Tienes once años.

      Q6.
      Which words do you need to translate 'I am 10 years old.'

      Correct answer: tengo
      tienes
      Correct answer: años
      diez
      Correct answer: once

      6 Questions

      Q1.
      Match the Spanish and the English.

      Correct Answer:la mamá,mum
      Correct Answer:el papá,dad
      Correct Answer:la mañana,morning
      Correct Answer:el tiempo,time
      Correct Answer:la semana,week
      Correct Answer:pasar,to spend, spending

      Q2.
      Match the Spanish and the English.

      Correct Answer:bajo,low
      Correct Answer:alto,tall
      Correct Answer:gris,grey
      Correct Answer:azul,blue
      Correct Answer:amarillo,yellow
      Correct Answer:triste,sad

      Q3.
      Which word is missing from this sentence so that it reads 'in the morning'? la mañana

      Correct Answer: por

      Q4.
      Which of the following sentences say, 'I walk with Mum in the village'?

      Camino con mamá en el montaña.
      Caminas con mamá en el pueblo.
      Correct answer: Camino con mamá en el pueblo.
      Caminar con mamá en el pueblo.

      Q5.
      Match the Spanish and the English.

      Correct Answer:camino,I walk
      Correct Answer:caminas,You walk
      Correct Answer:nado,I swim
      Correct Answer:nadas,You swim
      Correct Answer:hablo,I speak
      Correct Answer:hablas,You speak

      Q6.
      Translate the sentence: You walk in the morning.

      Correct Answer: Caminas por la mañana.

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