Spanish
Grade 6
15 min
Modales en la mesa
Modales en la mesa
What you'll learn
- Identify and explain, in Spanish, the key components of a standard curriculum vitae (CV) and a carta de presentación (cover letter) relevant to job applications in Spanish-speaking countries, using at least five distinct vocabulary terms related to employment, achieving 80% accuracy on a written quiz.
- Apply knowledge of Spanish grammar and vocabulary to construct a draft curriculum vitae (CV) and a carta de presentación (cover letter) tailored to a specific job posting in Spanish, demonstrating correct use of verb tenses (present, preterite, imperfect, future) and formal register in at least 8 out of 10 sentences.
- Analyze sample curriculum vitae (CVs) and cartas de presentación (cover letters) in Spanish to identify strengths and weaknesses in terms of content, organization, and language use, providing constructive feedback to peers using appropriate vocabulary and grammatical structures in Spanish, as assessed by a rubric.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of different strategies for highlighting skills and experience in a Spanish CV and cover letter, justifying their choices in a short oral presentation using persuasive language and relevant vocabulary, achieving a satisfactory score on a presentation rubric focused on clarity, accuracy, and persuasiveness.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Identify and use at least 10 vocabulary words for items on the dining table (los cubiertos, la servilleta, etc.).
Correctly use informal commands (mandatos de tú) to ask for items at the table.
Use reflexive verbs like 'sentarse' and 'lavarse' to describe proper pre-meal routines.
Use direct object pronouns (lo, la, los, las) to refer to food and table items.
Describe a past meal using simple preterite tense verbs, focusing on polite actions.
Differentiate between polite and impolite actions at the dinner table in a Spanish-speaking context.
Imagine you're having dinner at your friend's house in Mexico. Do you know how to politely ask for the salt or what to say when you finish eating? 🤔🍽️
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
Los CubiertosThe general word for silverware or cutlery.Por favor, pon los cubiertos en la mesa: el tenedor, el cuchillo y la cuchara.
La ServilletaThe napkin. A key rule is to place it on your lap ('en el regazo') during the meal.Antes de comer, me pongo la servilleta en el regazo.
¡Buen provecho!A common and polite phrase said before a meal, similar to 'Enjoy your meal!' or 'Bon appétit!'.El anfitrión dice '¡Buen provecho!' a todos antes de empezar a comer.
El Anfitrión / La AnfitrionaThe host or hostess; the person who is hosting the meal.La anfitriona nos sirvió una sopa deliciosa.
Masticar con la boca cerradaTo chew with your mouth closed. This is a universal sign of good manners.Mi mamá siempre me dice: '¡Masticalo c...
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Grammar Rules & Patterns
Polite Commands (Mandatos Informales)
To form a positive informal (tú) command for most -ar, -er, and -ir verbs, use the 3rd person singular present tense form.
Use these commands to ask friends or family members to do something politely at the table. For example: 'Hablar' -> 'habla', 'Comer' -> 'come', 'Abrir' -> 'abre'. Always add 'por favor' to be extra polite. Example: 'Come la verdura, por favor.'
Reflexive Verbs for Routines
Reflexive Verb + Reflexive Pronoun (me, te, se, nos, os, se). The pronoun must match the subject.
Use reflexive verbs to talk about actions you do to yourself, like washing your hands or sitting down. The pronoun comes before the conjugated verb. Example: '...
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Challenging
Tu hermano te dice: 'Necesito el agua, por favor'. ¿Cuál es la respuesta más completa y educada, confirmando que se la estás pasando usando un pronombre de objeto directo?
A.Sí, lo paso.
B.Claro, te la paso.
C.Aquí tienes el.
D.Yo paso te la.
Challenging
Elige la oración que mejor describe dos acciones educadas en una cena pasada, usando el pretérito correctamente para ambas.
A.Anoche, me lavé las manos, pero no uso la servilleta.
B.Anoche, me lavo las manos y puse la servilleta en mi regazo.
C.Anoche, me lavé las manos y puse la servilleta en mi regazo.
D.Anoche, me lavé las manos y ponía la servilleta en mi regazo.
Challenging
Un estudiante escribe: 'Ayer, yo lavo mis manos y puse la servilleta en la mesa.' ¿Cuáles son los dos errores principales relacionados con los modales y la gramática enseñada?
A.Falta el pronombre reflexivo 'me' y el verbo 'lavo' está en presente.
B.La servilleta va en el regazo y 'puse' debería ser 'pongo'.
C.Falta el pronombre reflexivo 'te' y la servilleta va en la silla.
D.El verbo 'lavo' está en presente y 'puse' es incorrecto.
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