A pet dog: -ar verbs 1st person plural
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can apply my understanding of the present tense to read and understand a text.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- The SSC [e] is pronounced as in 'elefante'
- The SSC [i] is pronounced as in 'idea'
- -ar verbs in the present tense end in o, -as, -a and -amos when refering to different people.
Keywords
[e] - pronounced as in 'elefante'
[i] - pronounced as in 'idea'
Present tense - describes habitual events in the present: 'I do', 'we do'
-ar verbs - a group of infinitives that end in -ar
1st person plural - form of the verb used to refer to I and other, i.e. we
Common misconception
All Spanish verb forms for -ar verbs end in -ar.
Spanish -ar verbs end in o-, -as, -a, -amos depending on who they refer to. -o for 'I', -as for 'you', -a for 'she, he, it' and -amos for 'we'
Teacher tip
After the speaking activity, teachers might want to ask students to describe what their dogs/pets do or not do, as well as what they do together with their dogs/pets. This would facilitate further practice of the present tense (1st and 3rd person singular and 1st person plural).
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the English to the Spanish.
Q2.What is the meaning of 'solo' in this sentence? 'El pájaro está solo.'
Q3.What is the meaning of 'sólo' in this sentence? 'Estudio sólo en la tarde.'
Q4.Choose the right translation for this sentence: 'Escucho la respuesta.'
Q5.Match the verb endings with the pronouns they refer to.
Q6.Translate into Spanish: 'We work in the centre.'
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the English to the Spanish.
Q2.How often do you need to revise vocabulary?
Q3.Tick the 'I' form verbs from the list below.
Q4.Tick the 'she, he, it' form of the -ar verbs.
Q5.Translate this sentence into Spanish: 'We are looking for a bank.'
Q6.How would you say this in Spanish: 'We (boys and girls) spend time together.'
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