Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Los Verbos

Subject Area

World Languages

Grade(s)

7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Overview

This site is perfect for novice mid to novice high students that need a little extra help in grasping key characteristics of the Spanish language.  Here students will find detailed explanations of key grammar concepts. What makes this site unique is that each topic is explained using authentic video examples allowing students to hear the grammar concepts in action rather than just study written rules. The grammar concepts covered are Adjectives, Adverbs, Conjunctions, Determiners, Negation, Nouns, Prepositions, Pronouns, and Verbs.

    World Languages (2017) Grade(s): 07-12 - World Languages

    WL17.WL.L1.8

    Identify characteristics of the target language and the native language.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:WL17.WL.L1.8

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • how to recognize similarities among root words in order to aid comprehension in the target language.
    • that conjugations can effect the formality/tone of the provided information.
    • that word order varies across langauge and may differ from their native language.
    • that some expressions (ex.
    • idiomatic expressions) may not translate literally from language to language.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    Novice Mid Level
    • use the alphabet or writing system to express ideas.
    • identify appropriate situations in which to use formal and informal structures.
    • memorize common idomatic expressions.
    • match words from the target language to similarly structured words in the native language.
    Novice High Level
    Students are able to:
    • use the alphabet or writing system to express ideas.
    • use diacritical markings to clarify meaning when writing.
    • identify appropriate situations in which to use formal and informal structures.
    • memorize common idomatic expressions.
    • match words from the target language to similarly structured words in the native language.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • by learning another language one can better understand how the native language works.
    • other understandings will depend on theme taught.
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    CR Resource Type

    Informational Material

    Resource Provider

    Coerll University of Texas at Austin

    Resource Provider other

    Coerll University of Texas at Austin
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    Accessibility

    Text Resources: Content is organized under headings and subheadings
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