Spanish
Grade 3
15 min
Hace calor (It's hot)
Learn to describe hot weather using 'Hace calor.'
What you'll learn
- Identify at least 3 Spanish words related to hot weather (like 'sol', 'calor', 'piscina') from a picture.
- Explain in simple English what 'Hace calor' means after listening to the teacher and practicing as a class.
- Apply the phrase 'Hace calor' to describe a picture or scenario showing hot weather in at least one complete sentence.
- Match at least 4 Spanish words/phrases related to hot weather with their corresponding English translations on a worksheet.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Correctly say 'Hace calor' to describe hot weather.
Ask the question '¿Hace calor?' to inquire if it's hot.
Identify 'el sol' as the sun and connect it to 'hace calor'.
Use the intensifier 'mucho' to say 'Hace mucho calor' (It's very hot).
Connect the phrase 'hace calor' with a related activity, such as 'nadar' (to swim).
Recognize the written phrase 'Hace calor' in a simple sentence.
Draw a picture that represents 'hace calor' and label it correctly.
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
Hace calorThe Spanish phrase that means 'It's hot' or 'It's warm'. We use it to describe the weather.Miro por la ventana y veo el sol. ¡Hace calor!
El tiempoThe Spanish word for 'the weather'.La pregunta '¿Qué tiempo hace?' means 'What's the weather like?'
El solThe Spanish word for 'the sun'. When the sun is out, it often means 'hace calor'.El sol es amarillo y grande.
MuchoA word that means 'a lot' or 'very'. We can add it to make the feeling stronger.On a very hot day, you can say, '¡Hace mucho calor!'
NadarAn -AR verb that means 'to swim'. This is a popular activity to do when 'hace calor'.Cuando hace calor, me gusta nadar en la p...
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Grammar Rules & Patterns
The 'Hace + Weather' Formula
Hace + [type of weather]
In Spanish, we use the verb 'hacer' (in the form 'hace') to talk about many types of weather. 'Calor' (heat) is one of them. This is a special rule that is different from English.
Making it a Question
¿ + Hace + calor + ?
To ask if it's hot, you simply put question marks around the phrase and raise the pitch of your voice at the end. The words stay in the same order.
Adding Emphasis with 'Mucho'
Hace + mucho + calor
To say it's 'very hot', place the word 'mucho' between 'hace' and 'calor'. 'Mucho' does not change; it is always 'mucho' in this phrase.
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Challenging
Read the story: "Es julio. Hace mucho calor. Mi familia y yo vamos a la playa. Yo nado en el océano y mi hermano toma una limonada fría. No usamos chaquetas." Why are they not wearing jackets?
A.Porque es de noche.
B.Porque llueve mucho.
C.Porque hace calor.
D.Porque están en la escuela.
Challenging
Which activity does NOT belong on a day when "hace calor"?
A.Tomar el sol en la playa.
B.Beber chocolate caliente junto al fuego.
C.Comer una sandía jugosa y fría.
D.Usar pantalones cortos y una camiseta.
Challenging
You are planning a picnic. The forecast says "hace mucho calor y sol." Which food is the WORST choice to bring because of the heat?
A.Una ensalada de frutas frescas.
B.Sándwiches de jamón y queso.
C.Una botella de agua fría.
D.Una barra de chocolate.
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