- Author:
- Tracy Rains
- Subject:
- Languages
- Material Type:
- Lesson Plan
- Level:
- Middle School, High School
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- License:
- Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial
- Language:
- English
- Media Formats:
- Downloadable docs, Interactive, Text/HTML, Video
Subject Pronouns
Overview
I, you, he, she, we, and they are what we call in English personal pronouns. In this seminar you will learn what these words are in English and how they are a basis for writing Spanish sentences and using verbs. You will be able to listen carefully and figure who is being talked about in stories and conversations.
ACTFL Standards
Communication: Interpretive Communication, Presentational Communication
Cultures: Relating Cultural Practices to Perspectives
Comparisons: Language Comparisons
Learning Target
I can recognize some questions or statements about friends and classmates or workmates using subject pronouns.
Habits of Mind
Applying past knowledge to new situations
Critical Thinking Skill
Construct Meaning
Engage
Introductory warm-up activity.
Often times people are called by their names, but do you know what a subject pronoun is? A subject pronoun is a personal pronoun (small word) to replace the name of a person in a sentence. For example, instead of saying Henry, you can use the pronoun "he." Subject pronouns are an important role in the Spanish language. Maybe you will get a refresher on your English subject pronouns too! Do you hear the common one in this song?
Academic/Concept Vocabulary
View the vocabulary here.
Explore
Read and watch the resources to learn about this concept, then do the practice activity.
Read | Watch | Do |
Click here to read. | Personal pronouns in Spanish + a song! | Use this interactive to practice and learn the vocabulary terms. |
Explore More
Listen to Pronoun Paradise to help you remember the Spanish subject pronouns
Learn about the Colombian Singer Shakira
- Read and Study the Subject Pronouns Chart
Explain
Discuss your ideas / opinions / understandings.
Based on what you learned in the Explore and Engage sections of this Seminar, answer the following prompt:
What are some ways you could share this information from this seminar (questions, answers, and subject pronouns) learning with your parents or family? Be creative!
Evaluate
Now it is time to self-check how much you have learned about the this topic. If you do not know as much as you thought, go back to the “Explore” section of this seminar and reread, rewatch, or redo the activities listed. See your facilitator if you have questions.
Elaborate
This is a task or project where you can show what you know.
Directions:
Watch and listen to the following powerpoint. Number your paper 1-5 and answer the five questions by writing down the answer. Then, type your answers and record yourself reading them. Submit the written answers (you can take a picture of your paper OR type them) and upload your recording. Both parts must be turned in for full credit. Here are the slides to view and listen to the recording with the slides here.
Express
Complete this wrap-up activity where you reflect on your learning.
Choose the reflection activity you want to complete below.
1. Write a reflection essay answering the following questions:
Do you feel like learning the subject pronouns in Spanish has helped you be a better English speaker?
Do you find that the Spanish organization of subject pronouns is easier or harder than in English?
2. Post an Artifact.
Include an artifact(s) that contains specific experiences, readings, assignments, or discussions in this course that supports your point.
What did you learn by creating this artifact? Be specific.
How did this artifact and other course elements help you reach it? Be specific.