Spanish
Grade 3
15 min
Pr�ctica
Pr�ctica
What you'll learn
- Identify at least 8 out of 10 pairs of similar verbs (like 'saltar' and 'brincar') when given a matching worksheet.
- Explain, in simple terms, the meaning of 3 different pairs of similar verbs, demonstrating their understanding by using them in a sentence.
- Apply their knowledge of similar verbs by correctly completing 5 out of 7 fill-in-the-blank sentences using the appropriate verb from a given pair of similar verbs.
- Match at least 4 similar Spanish verbs to their closest English meaning from a list of options.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Identify the stem and ending of regular -AR verbs.
Conjugate common -AR verbs in the present tense for yo, tú, él, ella, nosotros, and ellos.
Match the correct verb form to a subject pronoun.
Form simple Spanish sentences using -AR verbs to describe actions.
Use new -AR verbs related to food and school activities.
Answer simple questions like '¿Qué haces?' using a conjugated -AR verb.
Do you like to talk, sing, or draw? 🎤🎨 Let's learn how to say who is doing these actions in Spanish!
Today, we will practice with special action words in Spanish that end in -AR. These are called verbs. Learning how to change their endings helps us say exactly who is doing an action, like 'Yo hablo' (I talk) or 'Ella canta' (She sings)....
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
Verbo (Verb)An action word. It tells you what someone or something is doing.Caminar (to walk), Cantar (to sing), Estudiar (to study).
Infinitivo (Infinitive)The original, unchanged form of a verb. In Spanish, these verbs end in -AR, -ER, or -IR.The infinitive is 'hablar', which means 'to talk'.
Raíz (Stem)The main part of the verb that is left after you remove the -AR ending.For the verb 'cantar', the stem is 'cant-'.
Terminación (Ending)The last two letters of an infinitive. For this lesson, the ending is always -AR.For the verb 'cantar', the ending is '-ar'.
Conjugar (To Conjugate)To change the ending of a verb to match the person who is doing the action.We conjugate 'hablar' to 'hablo'...
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Grammar Rules & Patterns
The -AR Verb Formula
Step 1: Start with the infinitive (like 'bailar'). Step 2: Drop the -AR ending to find the stem ('bail-'). Step 3: Add the new ending that matches the pronoun.
Use this three-step formula every time you want to say who is doing an action with a regular -AR verb.
The Magic Endings for -AR Verbs
Yo ➔ -o | Tú ➔ -as | Él/Ella/Usted ➔ -a | Nosotros ➔ -amos | Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes ➔ -an
These are the special endings you add to the verb stem. Each ending matches a different person or group of people.
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Challenging
Es la clase de arte. Los estudiantes tienen papel y crayones. Pablo ___ una casa grande y un árbol verde.
A.canta
B.habla
C.mira
D.dibuja
Challenging
¿Cuál oración tiene un error gramatical?
A.Yo compro una manzana roja.
B.Tú hablas con la maestra.
C.Nosotros caminamos a la escuela.
D.Ellos necesita un libro.
Challenging
El doctor y la enfermera ___ en el hospital.
A.trabaja
B.trabajamos
C.trabajan
D.trabajo
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Start Practicing FreeMore from Verbos -AR en presente
Conjugaci�n de verbos -AR
El verbo 'tener': ¿Qué tienes tú? (The verb 'tener': What do you have?)
El verbo 'doler': Conjugación y uso (The verb 'doler': Conjugation and use)
El verbo 'hacer': Actividades para la salud (The verb 'hacer': Activities for health)
Los stem-changing verbs (o -> ue): Ejemplo - Poder (Stem-changing verbs (o -> ue): Example - Poder)
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You'll be able to: Identify at least 8 out of 10 pairs of similar verbs (like 'saltar' and 'brincar') when given a matching worksheet; Explain, in simple terms, the meaning of 3 different pairs of similar verbs, demonstrating their understanding….
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