How to use this formThis is a two-page activity, the first page the student describe him/herself. The student can write simple sentences such as: “Yo soy alto(a) = I am tall or simply write Alto/alta.  The second page is the same instructions; however the student would choose someone else such as his/her best friend or a family member. There are times where I have built from this small activity into a family project.

Essential questions to be used for interpersonal speaking activities that align with Vista Higher Learning Descubre 2 Chapter 2 La tecnologia vocabulary & grammar

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How to use this activity:  You need a set of dice for each team or each individual if you are playing it individually. The forms provided here are completely modifiable to fit your needs.  SEE Additional comments

The first form is your teacher notes with all the answers. It will help you guide students.  The second one is the student form they would fill it in as you lead them in. Normally, after I give this lesson. I ask students to write sentences about them using all the functions of “ESTAR”. Then i ask them to tell me  the same things about their classmates.  I model on myself first. Then I ask them to come to the front of the class and read their examples.  

ESTAR & SER are some of the most difficult verbs for students to remember, and learn to use properly as they become more comfortable with their new language. However, this mnemonic has become one of my most useful and purposeful lessons. Students remember and use them all the time after they have learned it this way.

How to use this activity:Print the ready form and provide students the link or the site ESTAR + Prepositions.  This site has every word plus interactive games for students to practice

Students will find, evaluate, and select credible sources to create a research product.

How to use this activity:Students create a power point presentation, google slides, or album with their chosen family members. They describe each member including themselves by answering six specific questions for each member. Each member equals one slide or one page on the album or power point presentation.   The sentences are simple and go from: “ Yo soy alta y muy inteligente” I am tall and very intelligent; to  “Yo soy de Colombia pero vivo en Virginia con mi mamá” I am from Colombia but now I live in VA with my mother”Each sentence shows a different funtion of "Ser or Estar" 

This lesson introduces the difference between literal and figurative language and then gives an overview on similes, metaphors, idioms, hyperbole, onomatopoeia and alliteration. The attached PowerPoint explains each of the figurative language with an example

Students participate in a grocery store activity using common vocab for shopping and math/counting money.

This information-gap card activity on Forests is based off on Jeff Zwiers’ authentic speaking and listening. This is a great activity to get the students to speak and gain a better understanding of the topic instead of just writing down notes.

In this quiz, students will label some mountains, rivers, and cities in France.

In this activity, students will label some mountains, rivers, and cities in France.

This Power Point reviews French irregular verbs that are typically taught in French 1.

Students will create a three day travel itinerary for a city in France. They can choose from a variety of project options.

This document has fun conjugation charts for the verbs être, avoir, faire, aller, prendre, and boire.