Spanish
Grade 3
15 min
Yo, t�, �l/ella
Yo, t�, �l/ella
What you'll learn
- Identify at least 4 differences between when to use 'ser' and when to use 'estar' in simple sentences.
- Choose the correct verb, 'ser' or 'estar', in 5 out of 6 fill-in-the-blank sentences describing permanent or temporary conditions.
- Explain, in your own words, one rule for using 'ser' and one rule for using 'estar' to a partner.
- Apply 'ser' or 'estar' to correctly describe the location of 3 out of 4 objects in the classroom.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Identify the Spanish pronouns 'yo', 'tú', 'él', and 'ella' in sentences.
Match each pronoun to its English meaning (I, you, he, she).
Use 'yo', 'tú', 'él', and 'ella' to form simple sentences with present tense -AR verbs.
Correctly choose between 'él' and 'ella' based on the gender of the person being described.
Answer simple questions like '¿Quién habla?' using the correct pronoun.
Recognize the difference in meaning between 'tú' (you) and 'tu' (your).
Who is drawing a star? ⭐ Is it me? Is it you? Is it the boy over there? Let's learn the Spanish words to talk about everyone!
Today, we will learn about special 'sho...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
Pronombre Personal (Personal Pronoun)A small word that takes the place of a person's name. It's a shortcut so we don't have to keep saying the name over and over.Instead of 'Maria habla', we can say 'Ella habla'.
YoThe pronoun we use when we are talking about ourselves. It means 'I'.Yo como una banana. (I eat a banana.)
TúThe pronoun we use when we are talking directly to one friend, classmate, or family member. It means 'you'.Tú hablas español. (You speak Spanish.)
ÉlThe pronoun we use when we are talking about one boy or man. It means 'he'.Él mira la televisión. (He watches television.)
EllaThe pronoun we use when we are talking about one girl or woman. It means 'she'.Ella estudia mucho. (Sh...
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Grammar Rules & Patterns
Pronoun-Verb Matching (-AR verbs)
Yo + verb ending in -o
Tú + verb ending in -as
Él/Ella + verb ending in -a
In Spanish, the ending of the verb changes to match the pronoun. For verbs that end in -AR, like 'hablar', you must use the correct ending for the person doing the action.
Gender Rule for Él and Ella
Él = for a boy/man
Ella = for a girl/woman
You must choose the pronoun that matches the gender of the person you are talking about. Use 'él' for masculine nouns (like 'el niño') and 'ella' for feminine nouns (like 'la niña').
The Accent on Tú
Tú (with accent) = you
Tu (no accent) = your
The little line, or accent mark, over the 'u' in 'tú' is very important! It changes the word's meaning fr...
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Challenging
Lee la conversación. Mamá: "¿Quién come la última galleta?" Tu hermano responde: "Fui _____. _____ como muy rápido". Si tu hermano habla de sí mismo, ¿qué pronombres faltan?
A.él, Él
B.ella, Ella
C.yo, Yo
D.tú, Tú
Challenging
¿Cuál oración usa el pronombre "él" correctamente para hablar de una persona?
A.Mi amigo es Luis. Él es simpático.
B.Él niño juega con el carro.
C.El perro es grande.
D.Me gusta el color azul.
Challenging
Estás en el parque con tu amiga Elena y tu amigo David. Elena está leyendo un libro. Le dices a David: "Mira, _____ lee un libro de animales." ¿Qué pronombre usas?
A.Yo
B.Tú
C.Él
D.Ella
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