Acciones para un mundo mejor: photo description
I can convey a range of information about photos in the context of protests and social movements.
Acciones para un mundo mejor: photo description
I can convey a range of information about photos in the context of protests and social movements.
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Key learning points
- Working with a partner is a useful strategy for learning and consolidating vocabulary.
- When describing photos in Spanish, it is important to convey a range of information.
- The PALM acronym is a useful prompt to include a range of information when describing photos.
Keywords
Photo description - task in which the student describes a photo in speech or writing
PALM - acronym for photo description (people and objects, action, location, mood)
Common misconception
When describing photos in speech and writing, a one-word answer will suffice.
When describing photos in Spanish, it is important to use full sentences and convey a range of information.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the Spanish and English.
tea
información
then, later
I bring
bench
(piece of) advice
Q2.Match the Spanish and English.
protest
sign
desire
excited
state
to own, possess
Q3.Complete the sentence with the correct form of ‘estar’. Las personas __________ bebiendo té.
Q4.Which word in Spanish means ‘there is’ or ‘there are’.
Q5.What is the missing adjective? El hombre está __________.
Q6.Complete this sentence with the correct form of ‘emocionado’ (excited). Las chicas están ...
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the Spanish and English.
I, she, he, it used to go
you (sg) used to go
quarter
exit
half
to give, giving
Q2.Match the Spanish and English.
tax
violent
sound
citizen
knowledge
strike
Q3.Complete the PALM acronym: people and objects, action, , mood.
Q4.Which sentence best describes the location of the people in this photo?
Q5.Which sentence best describes the mood of the people in this photo?
Q6.What is the missing word in this 'people and objects' sentence? unos voluntarios (there are some volunteers).
