FOREIGN LANGUAGES

FOREIGN LANGUAGES
MODULE TITLE: Verbs – AR, ER, IR
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TIME ALLOTTED: 5 Weeks
BIG IDEAS
ENDURING UNDERSTANDINGS
(STRANDS)
Language Usage (U)
Having
control
of
the
conventions and grammar of
the English language means
having the ability to represent
oneself appropriately with
regard to current standards of
correctness (e.g., spelling,
punctuation,
paragraphing,
capitalization, and subject and
verb agreement).
Speaking and Listening (S)
viewing are fundamental
processes which people use to
express, explore, and learn
about ideas. The functions of
speaking, listening and
viewing include gathering and
sharing information;
persuading others, expressing
and understanding ideas;
coordinating activities with
others; and selecting and
critically analysing messages.
The context of these
communication functions
include one-to-one
conferences, small group
interactions, large audiences
and meetings, and interactions
with broadcast media.
MIDDLE SCHOOL LEVEL (PHASE C)
1. AR, -ER and -IR verbs follow the
same rules of conjugation in the
present tense.
2. Knowledge of verb patterns is
important to communicate
effectively.
Bermuda Ministry of Education, Sports & Recreation
September 2007
ESSENTIAL
QUESTIONS
• How do we conjugate an AR
verb in Spanish?
• How do we conjugate an ER
verb in Spanish?
• How do we conjugate an IR
verb in Spanish?
• What patterns are formed
when we conjugate verbs in
Spanish?
• Why is it important to
recognize patterns when
studying another language?
• When do we use the formal
and familiar forms for
“you”?
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SEQUENCE REFERENCE
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CURRICULUM OBJECTIVES
&
MDL3AFL
ASSESSMENTS
(PERFORMANCE STANDARDS)
Language Usage (U)
Assessments will be given
EL.M3.U1
throughout the module.
The student will demonstrate the
ability to control language by using
correct grammar and conventions of
Performance Assessments:
the target language.
• listening activities
h) Use subject-verb agreement
• role-play/charades/song/rap/
n) Use correct spelling.
poem
• Choose appropriate levels of
formal and informal language to
achieve specific purpose.
Product Assessments:
• Use correct spelling patterns
• create a poster/dialogue/
and rules.
cartoon/PowerPoint using
Speaking and Listening (S)
Students will communicate effectively
adhering to the conventions of
standard English giving consideration
to audience and purpose.
-ar, -er and -ir verbs
• write a letter/email to a friend
using verbs in the present
tense
Written assignments
• quizzes
• end of module test
AR ER IR Verbs
MDL3AFL
BIG IDEAS
ENDURING UNDERSTANDINGS
(STRANDS)
Language Structures
• Patterns
Language patterns and
rules
help
us
to
understand
how
to
manipulate verbs and
communicate effectively.
1.
AR, -ER and -IR verbs follow
similar rules of conjugation in
the present tense.
2.
Knowledge of verb patterns is
important to communicate
effectively.
• Formal and Informal
Language
One must know when to
use familiar or formal
language when
addressing someone in
Spanish.
ESSENTIAL
QUESTIONS
CURRICULUM OBJECTIVES &
• How do we conjugate an AR
verb in Spanish?
EL.M3.S1
• Ask relevant questions.
• Confirm understanding by responding
to directives and prompts.
• Respond appropriately to comments
and questions by students, teachers
and discussion leaders.
• Volunteer contributions and respond
when directly solicited by teacher or
discussion leader.
• Listen attentively.
• Express concerns clearly and
respectfully.
• Use notes effectively to structure
presentations.
• Enunciate clearly to be heard and
understood.
• Use effective verbal and non-verbal
strategies.
1. understand verb patterns
- verb patterns
2. identify and use -ar , -er, -ir verbs
-present tense of -ar, -er and -ir verbs
3. describe activities in oral and written
format
-activities
4. listen to, comprehend and perform
actions in the target language
-actions
5. comprehend when to use the familiar
and formal forms of “you”
- tú/Vd./Vds.
6. use verbs negatively
- no
7. use verbs interrogatively
- verbs in interrogative format
- interrogative words
8. discuss what they do and at what time
using regular -ar, -er and -ir verbs
- time
- verbs
- activities
• How do we conjugate an ER
verb in Spanish?
• How do we conjugate an IR
verb in Spanish?
• What patterns are formed
when we conjugate verbs in
Spanish?
• Why is it important to
recognize patterns when
studying another language?
• When do we use the formal
and familiar forms for “you”?
Bermuda Ministry of Education, Sports & Recreation
September 2007
(PERFORMANCE STANDARDS)
ASSESSMENTS
AR ER IR Verbs
MDL3AFL
REQUIRED VOCABULARY (LEARNING PLAN):
AR verbs – Refer to Module MDL2BFRL on AR Verbs
Telling Time - Refer to Module MDL2CFRL on NUMBERS AND TIME
All forms, except vosotros
cenar
desayunar
tocar
patinar
llevar
comprar
Interrogative Words
¿Dónde?
¿Cuándo?
preguntar
practicar
dibujar
necesitar
¿Qué?
¿A qué hora?
Negative: no
Regular ER Verbs – All forms, except vosotros
comer
leer
beber
aprender
correr
IR verbs – all forms, except vosotros
escribir
abrir
asistir
vivir
recibir
Examples of Activities/Statements/Questions
Toco la guitarra
¿Qué comes?
Bebo leche cada día
Hablo con mis amigos
Desayuno pan y queso
Escucho música
¿Dónde haces tus deberes?
No canto muy bien
Ecribo una carta
Tomo una limonada con mis amigos ¿Cuándo practica …? etc.
Irregular - all forms, except vosotros
hacer
salir
querer
ir
poner
tener
jugar (juego only)
Bermuda Ministry of Education, Sports & Recreation
September 2007
AR ER IR Verbs
MDL3AFL