Spanish
Grade 9
15 min
Tiene... (It has...)
Describe animals using 'tiene' (Tiene cuatro patas).
What you'll learn
- Identify at least 3 different body parts in Spanish (e.g., ojos, manos, pies) when shown a picture.
- Say "Tiene..." (It has...) followed by a body part in Spanish to describe an animal or person in a picture with 80% accuracy.
- Point to the correct body part on a drawing of a person or animal when the teacher says "Tiene..." followed by a Spanish body part with 100% accuracy.
- Point to the body part described when given a simple 'tiene' sentence related to an animal (e.g., 'Tiene una cola' - 'It has a tail') at least 2 out of 3 times.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Describe the physical characteristics of animals using 'tiene' and 'tienen' with correct noun-adjective agreement.
Construct complex sentences to compare what different animals have, using conjunctions like 'pero' and 'y'.
Formulate questions using '¿Qué tiene...?' and '¿Tiene...?' to ask about animal features.
Differentiate between using 'ser' for inherent qualities and 'tener' for possession of body parts or features.
Apply the present subjunctive form 'tenga'/'tengan' after expressions of doubt or possibility (e.g., 'Es posible que...') when describing animals.
Write a short paragraph describing a real or imaginary animal, focusing on what it has...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
Tener (Presente Indicativo)The verb 'to have' in the present indicative tense, used to state facts about possession or characteristics.El perezoso (sloth) tiene garras largas. Los perezosos tienen garras largas.
Concordancia de Género y NúmeroGender and number agreement. The nouns and adjectives describing what an animal has must agree.La jirafa tiene un cuello largo (masculine singular). Tiene manchas marrones (feminine plural).
SustantivoA noun. In this context, it's the body part or feature that the animal possesses.El tucán tiene un pico de colores. ('pico' is the noun).
AdjetivoAn adjective. A word that describes the noun (the body part or feature).El flamenco tiene patas largas y delgadas. ('largas' and 'delgadas' ar...
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Grammar Rules & Patterns
Basic Descriptive Structure
Sujeto + tiene/tienen + sustantivo(s) + adjetivo(s)
Use this fundamental pattern to describe what an animal has. Use 'tiene' for a singular subject (el animal) and 'tienen' for a plural subject (los animales). Ensure adjectives agree in gender and number with the nouns they describe.
Distinction: Ser vs. Tener
Ser (es/son) = Identity/Essence. Tener (tiene/tienen) = Possession/Features.
Use 'ser' to define what an animal *is* (a mammal, big, fast). Use 'tener' to state what an animal *has* (paws, a tail, fur). An elephant *es* grande (is big), and *tiene* una trompa larga (has a long trunk).
Subjunctive Trigger for Possibility
Expresión de duda/posibilidad + 'que' + sujeto + tenga/tengan + ......
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Challenging
Imagina un animal llamado 'el quimera alada'. Tiene cuerpo de cabra, cola de dragón y alas de murciélago. ¿Cuál oración lo describe mejor usando una estructura compleja?
A.La quimera alada es una cabra y tiene cola de dragón.
B.La quimera alada tiene un cuerpo de cabra, pero también tiene alas de murciélago.
C.Es posible que la quimera alada tenga cuerpo de cabra y cola de dragón.
D.La quimera alada es una criatura mítica que tiene cuerpo de cabra, cola de dragón y alas de murciélago.
Challenging
Lee el párrafo y encuentra la oración gramaticalmente incorrecta: (1) El ornitorrinco es un animal único. (2) Tiene un pico de pato y patas palmeadas. (3) Es posible que el ornitorrinco tiene veneno en sus espolones. (4) También tiene una cola ancha como la de un castor.
A.Oración 1
B.Oración 2
C.Oración 3
D.Oración 4
Challenging
Combina estas tres ideas en la oración más lógica y compleja: [El pulpo tiene ocho tentáculos] + [no tiene huesos] + [tiene ventosas potentes].
A.El pulpo tiene ocho tentáculos con ventosas potentes, pero no tiene huesos.
B.El pulpo tiene ocho tentáculos, pero tiene ventosas potentes y no tiene huesos.
C.El pulpo no tiene huesos, y tiene ocho tentáculos, y tiene ventosas potentes.
D.El pulpo tiene ocho tentáculos y no tiene huesos, pero tiene ventosas potentes.
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