Spanish
Grade 9
15 min
Tan/tanto como
Tan/tanto como
What you'll learn
- Identify verbs and expressions of influence (e.g., *querer*, *insistir en*, *recomendar*) in authentic Spanish texts related to political campaigns with 80% accuracy.
- Apply the subjunctive mood correctly after verbs and expressions of influence in 8 out of 10 original sentences related to persuading someone to vote, demonstrating accurate verb conjugations and agreement.
- Explain the grammatical rules governing the use of the subjunctive mood with expressions of influence, providing specific examples from campaign slogans or speeches, with at least 3 accurate examples.
- Create a short persuasive speech (100-150 words) advocating for a fictional candidate, accurately employing at least 5 different expressions of influence followed by the subjunctive mood, as assessed by a rubric focusing on grammatical accuracy and persuasive language.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Differentiate between the uses of 'tan' and 'tanto'.
Construct sentences using the formula 'tan + adjetivo/adverbio + como'.
Construct sentences using the formula 'tanto/a/os/as + sustantivo + como', ensuring proper gender and number agreement.
Construct sentences comparing actions using the formula 'verbo + tanto como'.
Identify and correct common errors in sentences making comparisons of equality.
Translate complex English sentences using 'as...as' and 'as much/many...as' into grammatically correct Spanish.
Apply comparisons of equality to describe people, objects, and situations in both written and spoken Spanish.
Is a professional soccer player as fast as a professional basketball...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
Comparación de IgualdadA grammatical structure used to state that two things are equal in a certain quality, quantity, or action.Mi casa es tan grande como tu casa. (My house is as big as your house.)
TanThe word used for 'as' or 'so' when making comparisons with adjectives or adverbs. It is invariable, meaning it never changes form.Él corre tan rápido como yo. (He runs as fast as I do.)
TantoThe word used for 'as much' or 'as many' when making comparisons with nouns or verbs.Tengo tanto trabajo como tú. (I have as much work as you.)
AdjetivoA word that describes a noun (a person, place, or thing).El coche es rojo. ('rojo' is the adjective)
AdverbioA word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, often an...
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Grammar Rules & Patterns
Rule 1: Comparisons with Adjectives and Adverbs
tan + adjetivo/adverbio + como
Use this formula when comparing a quality (adjective) or the manner of an action (adverb). 'Tan' is invariable; it never changes to 'tana' or 'tanes'.
Rule 2: Comparisons with Nouns
tanto/a/os/as + sustantivo + como
Use this formula when comparing the quantity of a noun. 'Tanto' must agree in gender and number with the noun it precedes. For example, 'tantos libros' (masculine plural) or 'tanta paciencia' (feminine singular).
Rule 3: Comparisons with Verbs
verbo + tanto como
Use this formula to compare the extent or frequency of an action. In this structure, 'tanto' follows the verb and is always invariable (it never chan...
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Challenging
A student is trying to correct the sentence: "Yo no tengo tanto ideas como tú." What is the complete reasoning for the correction?
A.'Ideas' is a noun, so 'tan' must be used. The correct word is 'tan'.
B.'Ideas' is a feminine plural noun. The rule is 'tanto/a/os/as + sustantivo + como', and 'tanto' must agree, so it becomes 'tantas'.
C.The comparison is about a verb ('tengo'), so 'tanto' is correct but should not be changed. The sentence is fine.
D.'Ideas' is an adjective, so 'tan' must be used and it must be plural, becoming 'tanes'.
Challenging
Consider the context: "Marta estudia 4 horas al día. Su hermano, Pedro, también estudia 4 horas al día." Which sentence best and most completely synthesizes this information?
A.Marta es tan estudiosa como Pedro.
B.Marta estudia tanto como Pedro.
C.Marta tiene tantas horas de estudio como Pedro.
D.Marta y Pedro estudian.
Challenging
Which of the following sentences does NOT express a "comparación de igualdad" as defined in the tutorial?
A.Mi coche es tan rápido como el tuyo.
B.No tengo tantos libros como la biblioteca.
C.¡Qué casa tan grande!
D.Ella canta tanto como habla.
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