Tradiciones y costumbres de Navidad: present tense
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use and understand the simple present tense in the context of Christmas celebrations in Spain and Cuba.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- It is important to revisit prior learning to strengthen long-term memory.
- The simple present expresses habitual events and repeated actions in the present.
- We use the simple present to describe and compare annual traditions and customs in the Spanish-speaking world.
Keywords
Simple present - verb tense that expresses habitual events and repeated actions in the present
Common misconception
Once you've learnt a word once, it will stay in your memory forever.
If you learn a word once and don't revisit it, it is unlikely to stay in your long-term memory. It is important to revisit prior learning regularly to retain knowledge in the long-term memory.
Teacher tip
Task A1 can be adapted to cover words that are revelant to your students. The full translation text for Task B2 is available on the worksheet to remove the time pressure if necessary.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the Spanish and English.
Q2.What does the simple present tense communicate?
Q3.What is the correct translation of 'arreglan'?
Q4.'My brother eats a cheese sandwich'. What is the missing verb? Mi hermano un bocadillo de queso.
Q5.'Abrir' means 'to open, opening'. What is 'we open' in Spanish?
Q6.Match the irregular verbs in the simple present.
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Match the Spanish and English.
Q2.What helps to store words in the long-term memory?
Q3.Throwing into the street is a popular New Year's tradition in Cuba.
Q4.Which verbs are in the simple present?
Q5.In what order do the simple present verbs appear in this passage? La Nochevieja __________ con mi familia. Mis abuelos __________ la comida y yo __________ en la cocina. El Dia de Navidad __________.
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