A reading and writing activity about Christmas in Spanish Read the letter that Marcos wrote his friend José about how he celebrated Christmas last year and how he used to celebrate Christmas as a child. Complete the letter using the preterit and imperfect tenses. The letter has two paragraphs (one preterit and one imperfect). The preterit paragraph has 16 verbs, the imperfect paragraph has 15 verbs (ser is used three times) As a follow up, students can write their own letter on how they celebrated last Christmas and how they used to celebrate Christmas in their childhood. Guidelines are provided Pages 1-2: Letter from Marcos Page 3: Guidelines for the original letter that students can write Pages 4-5: Answer key for the letter from Marcos (Verbs conjugated in the preterit and imperfect tenses) Answer key is included for the letter only. This practice can be used prior to or after the Christmas holiday.

Practice: IR stem change preterit verbs conjugation and sentences PART 1: Write the correct conjugations in the preterit for the following subjects: yo, tú, nosotros, vosotros. For él / ella / Ud and ellos / ellas / Uds, write the correct stem change “I” in the first blank and the preterit ending in the second blank (see below) Pedir Él / Ella / Ud: P___ d ______ Ellos / Ellas / Uds: P___ d_______ Verbs included: (e-i): pedir, servir, repetir, seguir, competir, preferir, divertirse, vestirse / (o-u): dormir, morir (10 total) A template is provided to write the verb conjugations Part 2: Complete each sentence by conjugating the verb in the preterit and add 3-4 words to expand on the sentence. *Students will write a total of 10 sentences (one for each verb listed in part 1) Answer key is included for part 1 only. For part 2, student answers will vary. Pages 1-3 are the practice and pages 4-5 are the answer key

Reading: La apertura de clases (present tense) Tomorrow is the first day of class at the high school. Paco has just moved to the town of El norte. He is talking to Marcos, a boy in his neighborhood about what his classes will be like since Marcos is a year older than Paco and has taken the same classes. Read their conversation below and then answer the comprehension questions. There are 15 comprehension questions. Answer key is included. Pages 1-2: Reading Pages 3-4: Comprehension questions Pages 5-6: Answer key for the comprehension questions.

Mis cursos: Personal questions about school courses (present tense) For each course, write 3 things that you do in the class. You can use the word bank below or come up with your own responses. Write 3 complete sentences for each class. Do not repeat any answers. 6 courses total: inglés / matemáticas / ciencias / historia / español / educación física Example: Word bank: usar una calculadora / leer un poema / hacer experimentos / leer una novela ¿Qué haces tú en la clase de inglés? Note: All questions are structured the same "Qué haces tú en la clase de…? (Only the course name will change). This practice can be used for classwork, homework, bell ringer, entry or exit slip. Students can also do this practice orally in pairs by interviewing each other.

Doler: Matching practice Write the letter of the correct conjugation There are 20 sentences total. Answer key is included on page 2. Example: A: duele B: duelen ____ 1. A mí me _________ la cabeza. ____ 10. A Roberto y a Marcos les __________ las piernas. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, entry or exit slip. Length: 2 pages including answer key

Paragraph: Verbs followed by infinitive (present tense) Verbs included: querer, preferir, desear, necesitar, pensar, saber, tener que + infinitive, ir + a + infinitive, poder, gustar, encantar, aburrir, importar. Part 1: Complete the paragraph below by using the correct infinitive from the word bank. (15 sentences) Note: There is one sentence with each of the aforementioned verbs and two sentences with ir + a + infinitive. Example: Word bank: nadar / hablar Yo quiero (1) ______________ con mi amigo por teléfono. Me gusta(2) _____________ en la playa. Part 2: Answer in a complete sentence using a different infinitive from the word bank and add 2-3 words to expand on the answer. (13 questions total) Note: All questions are in the tu conjugation and use hacer. Example: ¿Qué quieres hacer tú? ¿Qué no te gusta hacer? Answer key is included for part 1 only on page 3. For part 2, student answers will vary. Length: 3 pages including answer key

El museo de arte preterit practice Complete each sentence with a preterit verb from word bank A and write it in the first blank. Choose the correct word from word bank B and write it in the second blank. (10 sentences total) Example Word bank A: hubo /fui /ofreció /construyó /dio /costó /creó /usaron/mezcló (mixed) /compartió (shared) Word bank B: estatua /obras /museo /gira /talleres /pared /la visita /interesante /colores / paleta Ayer yo ___________ al ___________________ de arte. La entrada_________________ diez dólares para ________________________. Answer: Ayer yo FUI al MUSEO de arte. La entrada COSTÓ diez dólares para LA VISITA. Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used with chapter 2A of Realidades 3.

Practice -UIR verbs present tense Verbs included: influir, construir, incluir, huir, destruir, distribuir, sustituir, concluir (8 total) Part 1: Matching (Write the correct letter of the conjugation) / 8 total Example: d. destruyo, destruyes, destruye, destruimos, destruís, destruyen h. influyo, influyes, influye, influimos, influís, influyen ____ 1. Influir (to influence) Part 2: Complete each sentence with the correct -uir verb from part 1. Answers can be a conjugated verbs or infinitive. (8 total) Example: La investigación ______________ que el hombre no robó la tienda. Answer: concluye Answer key is included on page 2.

Regular preterit basic practice (-ar, -er, -ir verbs) This practice can be used when introducing regular preterit verbs and clue words (ayer, anoche etc). For each verb, complete the following in the template: (1) Write the translation for the clue word in Spanish using the word bank ,(2) For the infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir) write the stem and the appropriate verb ending. Verbs included: hablar, comer, escribir Students will conjugate each verb for all 6 persons. There are 18 clue words total. Preterit -ar, -er, -ir verb endings are included for reference. Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, bell ringer, exit slip, or a short quiz.

Matching practice: Estar and past participle (Write the correct letter) There are 20 sentences total. Note: All sentences are short as shown in the example below. Irregular past participles (hecho, dicho, leido etc) are included. Example: o. están devueltos p. está jugado ____ 1. El partido ________ / ________ (jugar) ____ 12. Los juguetes _________ / ________ (devolver) Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, or quiz. Length: 2 pages including answer key

El arte (Art vocabulary) with present, preterit, imperfect tenses Complete each set of sentences with the appropriate verb tense (present, preterit, or imperfect) using the word bank provided. (24 sentences total) Answer key is included on pages 3-4. Example: creó / crea / creaba El artista ____________ el cuadro. Una vez el artista ___________ el cuadro. Cada semana el artista _____________ un cuadro. trabaja / trabajaba / trabajó La semana pasada el pintor ____________ en su taller. Generalmente el pintor ____________ en su taller. Durante el día, el pintor ___________ en su taller. This practice can be used with chapter 2A of Realidades 3 (Art).

Preterit intro conjugation structured practice (Regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs) Part 1: For each verb type (-ar, -er, -ir), write the stem and the appropriate preterit ending in the template provided. (All 6 persons included) 6 verbs total: estudiar, bailar, aprender, beber, recibir, salir Part 2: Conjugate each verb in the preterit. Write the stem in the first blank and the ending in the second blank. (10 total) Example: Hablar (Yo) __________ / ______ Part 3: Write the letter of the correct Spanish translation of the clue word. (5 total) Example: __ 1. Yesterday d. ayer c. anoche Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used as an introduction to conjguating regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs in the preterit.

Present subjunctive intro with present tense This is a short structured practice that can be used to introduce the conjugations of -ar, -er, -ir verbs in the present subjunctive. Part 1: For each verb type (-ar, -er, -ir), write the stem and the appropriate present tense and present subjunctive ending in the template provided. Verbs included: hablar, comer, vivir (students will conjugate them for all 6 presons in the present tense and in the present subjunctive) Part 2: Complete using a different present subjunctive verb from part 1 and add 2-3 words. (3 sentences total) Ex: Yo quiero que tu ________ Answer key is included on pages 3-4 for part 1 only. For part 2, student answers will vary.

Regular preterit verbs questions practice Complete each fill in the blank with the appropriate verb conjugation using the word bank. Note: The same verb will be used on both blanks but in different conjugations, where needed. *This practice involves reading comprehension. There are 5 mini conversations per verb type. See example below. -AR verbs Word bank: bailamos / hablaste/ estudiaron / ayudó / miró / miró / ayudé / bailaron / estudiamos / hablé 1 ¿Con quién _______________ tú ayer? Yo _____________ con Miguel. ¿A quién ______________ Ud en casa? Yo ______________ a mi padre con los quehaceres (chores). ¿Qué programa ___________ Marcos en la tele anoche? Él ____________ “los nuevos amigos”. Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, entry or exit slip.

Tú commands translation matching practice (Affirmative and Negative) Part 1: Matching: Write the correct letter of the Spanish translation (26 total) Regular, irregular, stem change, and spelling change (-car, -gar, -zar) verbs included. Example: j. Duerme tú / No duermas tú x. Habla tú / No hables tú ____ 1. Speak / Don’t speak ____ 16. Sleep / Don’t sleep Part 2: Translation practice: Translate each sentence using an affirmative or negative tú command. (24 sentences total) Note: A word bank is provided for certain words in Spanish with their English translation (Ex: Healthy food: La comida saludable) Speak to your friend: __________________________ Don’t sleep on the sofa: _____________________________ Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, or quiz. Length: 4 pages including answer key

CAR, -GAR, -ZAR preterit verbs tiny practice Answer in a complete sentence in the preterit. Be sure to make the appropriate spelling change in the yo form. Verbs included: -CAR: buscar, tocar, practicar, sacar -GAR: llegar, jugar, entregar, pagar -ZAR: empezar, comenzar, almorzar, cruzar Example (same format for -car, -gar, -zar) -CAR verbs (c-qu spelling change in the yo form only) Buscar: to look for / Tocar: to play an instrument / Sacar: to get, to take out / Practicar: to practice ¿Qué buscaste tú ayer? Yo ____________________ ¿Qué tocaste tú en la clase de música? Yo ________________________ ¿Qué sacaste tú de la repisa (shelf)? Yo _____________________ ¿Dónde practicaste tú los deportes? Yo _____________________ Choose any 1 -car verb from the list above and conjugate it in the preterit (for all 6 persons. Answer key is included on pages 3-4 for conjugations only for the questions, as student answers will vary.

Practice: Hacer questions present tense For each set of sentences, write the letter of the correct translation. (12 sentences total) ¿Qué haces tú? _____ 1. I am doing my homework. a. Yo hago mi tarea. b. Yo hago hacer mi tarea. _____ 2. I am studying in the library. a. Yo hago estudiar en la biblioteca. b. Yo estudio en la biblioteca. _____ 3. I am eating lunch. a. Yo almuerzo. b. Yo hago como almuerzo. Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, entry or exit slip.

Los quehaceres mini conversations reading practice Complete each mini conversation using the word bank provided. Note: All verbs must be conjugated in the present tense except for #10. There are 10 mini conversations. Most questions are with hacer. barrer (to sweep) / pasear / lavar los platos / sacar la basura / ventan as/ limpiar / sacudir (to dust) / dar de comer / cortar el césped / lavar / arreglar / hacer las compras / agua / poner las cosas / jabón / pasar la aspiradora Example: Marcos: ¿Qué haces tú en la cocina? Sara: Yo ________________________________ y _________________ el suelo (floor). Javier: ¿Cómo limpias tú la casa los fines de semana? Juan: Yo __________________________________________ y limpio las _________________ también. Answer key is included on page 2.

Irregular preterit intro conjugation practice (I, U, J stem verbs) Verbs included: hacer, querer, venir (I stem), andar, estar, saber, poner, poder, tener (U stem), decir, traer, conducir (J stem) For each infinitive, follow these guidelines: In column 1, write the following subjects: Yo, Tú, Él / Ella / Ud., Nosotros, Vosotros, Ellos / Ellas/ Uds. In column 2, write the irregular stem. In column 3, write the appropriate preterit ending. Note: Irregular stems are provided next to every infintive (Ex: Hacer: hic). A table with preterit endings for I, U, J stem verbs is also provided. A structured template is provided for students to write #1-3. This practice can be used when students are first introduced to irregular preterit verbs. Pages 1-4 are the practice and pages 5-8 are the answer key.

Irregular preterit sentence translation matching and conjugation practice Verbs included: dar, ir, ser, ver, hacer, querer, venir, andar, estar, saber, tener, poner, poder, traer, conducir, decir Part 1: Write the correct letter of the Spanish translation. (16 total) Example: c. ¿Pudieron ellos comprar el coche? n. Yo di un regalo a mi amigo. ____ 1. I gave a gift to my friend. ____ 13. Did they manage to buy the car? Part 2: Complete the table with the missing conjugations in the preterit. (16 total) The table has one preterit conjugation for every verb. Students have to complete the rest. All 6 persons included. Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, or quiz.