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Spelling, punctuation, and accent marks count toward grading (-1 point per error).   Accent Marks Please write me a short message, in parenthesis, next to the word that needs it, for instance: You need to write  ¡Mi mamá comprará el juguete mañana para Iván! You will write it like (upside-down exclamation mark) Mi mama (accent on the 2nd a) comprara (accent on the second a) el juguete manana (tilde over the 1st n) para Ivan (accent on a)! Notice that when there is more than one repeated vowel/consonant, I used more details on which vowel/consonant the accent mark was placed–mamá, mañana, etc. Unlike the name “Ivan” which has one accentuated vowel.   Directions Tiempo libre Write sentences using  “ir + a” or “ir + a + Infinitive” with the information provided. “Ir” must be conjugated according to the subject in the sentence in the present tense as you have learned in Chapter 4. You need to add “ir + a” or “ir + a + infinitive” in the sentences.    Sentences to work on:   escribir una carta / a las tres de la tarde / yo   andar en patineta / camilo y natalia / en el parque    nosotros / jugar al tenis   paula / en el centro / pasear en bicicleta   daniel / ir/ a el parque / el domingo When writing your answer, please use the problem number followed by your answer.

Directions Lectura Read Tiaisha’s e-mail, and then answer the questions.   Hola, Marigsa: ¿Recuerdas el complejo deportivo (sports complex) que está al lado del estadio? Voy todos los       fines de semana porque puedo hacer muchas actividades. Este fin de semana hay partidos de tenis, fútbol y baloncesto para niños y adultos. También hay paseos en bicicleta por el parque todas las mañanas. Yo nado por las tardes en la piscina. Varias chicas de la universidad también vienen los fines de semana. Puedes practicar todos los deportes menos (but) golf. Si quieres, te consigo una invitación. Hasta pronto, Tiaisha   ¿Qué hace Tiaisha por las tardes?

Spelling, punctuation, and accent marks count toward grading (-full point worth per error). Each assignment is worth 1 point but there are multiple answers in that task making each blank worth 1/2, 1/3, or 1/4 of a point depending on the amount of blanks answered.   Accent Marks Please write me a short message, in parenthesis, next to the word that needs it, for instance: You need to write  ¡Mi mamá comprará el juguete mañana para Iván! You will write it like (upside-down exclamation mark) Mi mama (accent on the 2nd a) comprara (accent on the second a) el juguete manana (tilde over the 1st n) para Ivan (accent on a)! Notice that when there is more than one repeated vowel/consonant, I used more details on which vowel/consonant the accent mark was placed–mamá, mañana, etc. Unlike the name “Ivan” which has one accentuated vowel.   Directions You will be given an English pastime word. Your task is to change the English word into a Spanish word as you learned in Quizlet. To earn full credit, it would be best to use matching prepositions, such as “on, in, at, etc.,” articles such as “the,” a, an, etc.,” Spanish infinitive verbs, and nouns/places when needed as you answer your Spanish task.   The English pastime word is “to skate.” The Spanish answer is __. This is a single-word answer.

Spelling, punctuation, and accent mark count toward grading.   Accent Marks Please write me a short message, in parenthesis, next to the word that needs it, for instance: You need to write  ¡Mi mamá comprará el juguete mañana para Iván! You will write it like (upside-down exclamation mark) Mi mama (accent on the 2nd a) comprara (accent on the second a) el juguete manana (tilde over the 1st n) para Ivan (accent on a)! Notice that when there is more than one repeated vowel/consonant, I used more details on which vowel/consonant the accent mark was placed–mamá, mañana, etc. Unlike the name “Ivan” which has one accentuated vowel.   Directions En el centro comercial Read the paragraph and write the Spanish preterite forms for the verbs in parenthesis in the blanks.   El sábado pasado, Eugenia y yo fuimos al centro comercial a comprar ropa. El centro [1] (abrir) a las nueve y nosotras [2] (llegar) a las nueve y treinta de la mañana. Primero, [3] (tomar) un café en la cafetería del centro comercial. Después, [4] (visitar) las tiendas. Luego, a las dos de la tarde, [5] (volver) a la cafetería para comer algo (something). Yo nada (nothing) [6] (comprar), pero Eugenia compró muchas cosas, porque [7] (recibir) mucho dinero de sus padres la semana pasada. Yo [8] (ver) una falda muy bonita, pero muy corta para mí. Eugenia [9] (gastar) todo su dinero: compró dos vestidos, unos zapatos, una blusa y una falda. A las nueve de la noche, nosotras [10] (salir) del centro.

Spelling, punctuation, and accent marks count toward grading (-full point worth per error). Each assignment is worth 1 point but there are multiple answers in that task making each blank worth 1/2, 1/3, or 1/4 of a point depending on the amount of blanks answered.   Accent Marks Please write me a short message, in parenthesis, next to the word that needs it, for instance: You need to write  ¡Mi mamá comprará el juguete mañana para Iván! You will write it like (upside-down exclamation mark) Mi mama (accent on the 2nd a) comprara (accent on the second a) el juguete manana (tilde over the 1st n) para Ivan (accent on a)! Notice that when there is more than one repeated vowel/consonant, I used more details on which vowel/consonant the accent mark was placed–mamá, mañana, etc. Unlike the name “Ivan” which has one accentuated vowel.   Directions You will be given an English sports word. Your task is to change the English word into a Spanish word as you learned in Quizlet. To earn full credit, it would be best to use matching articles such as “the,” a, an, etc.,” and nouns when needed as you answer your Spanish task.   The English sports word is “basketball.” The Spanish answer is  1) [1]   2) [2]. This is a two-word answer and there is a need for a noun and article. Do not write the whole answer in a single blank. Use one blank for each answer.

Directions Escuchar: Read these statements. Then listen to the message that Jaime left on his colleague’s voicemail and indicate whether each statement is cierto (true) or falso (false).   Click on the audio below to complete this section.   En la tienda para niños venden…

Spelling, punctuation, and accent marks count toward grading (-full point worth per error). Each assignment is worth 1 point but there are multiple answers in that task making each blank worth 1/2, 1/3, or 1/4 of a point depending on the amount of blanks answered.   Accent Marks Please write me a short message, in parenthesis, next to the word that needs it, for instance: You need to write  ¡Mi mamá comprará el juguete mañana para Iván! You will write it like (upside-down exclamation mark) Mi mama (accent on the 2nd a) comprara (accent on the second a) el juguete manana (tilde over the 1st n) para Ivan (accent on a)! Notice that when there is more than one repeated vowel/consonant, I used more details on which vowel/consonant the accent mark was placed–mamá, mañana, etc. Unlike the name “Ivan” which has one accentuated vowel.   Directions You will be given an English “place” (establishment) word. Your task is to change the English word into a Spanish word as you learned in Quizlet. To earn full credit, it would be best to use matching articles such as “the,” a, an, etc.,” and nouns when needed as you answer your Spanish task.   The English place word is “museum.” The Spanish answer is 1) [1]   2) [2]. This is a two-word answer and there is a need for a noun and article. Do not write the whole answer in a single blank. Use one blank for each answer.

Spelling, punctuation, and accent marks count toward grading (-1 point per error).   Accent Marks Please write me a short message, in parenthesis, next to the word that needs it, for instance: You need to write  ¡Mi mamá comprará el juguete mañana para Iván! You will write it like (upside-down exclamation mark) Mi mama (accent on the 2nd a) comprara (accent on the second a) el juguete manana (tilde over the 1st n) para Ivan (accent on a)! Notice that when there is more than one repeated vowel/consonant, I used more details on which vowel/consonant the accent mark was placed–mamá, mañana, etc. Unlike the name “Ivan” which has one accentuated vowel.   Directions ¿Qué hacemos hoy?   Hernán, Laura, and Silvia are deciding what they will do on their first day of vacation in Spain. Write a Spanish paragraph about what they plan to do. The paragraph must have a flow to it. In other words, it must have a beginning, middle, and end.  You must use at least six verbs from the verb bank. These verbs must be conjugated in the present tense with proper subject forms. Please underline the verbs you are using in your sentences.   Verb Bank comprar desear llover salir deber jugar pasear suponer decidir llegar preferir tener suerte   Please underline the verbs you are using from the verb bank in your sentences. 2 points will be deducted if words are not underlined in your answers. 

Spelling, punctuation, and accent marks count toward grading (-1 point per error).   Accent Marks Please write me a short message, in parenthesis, next to the word that needs it, for instance: You need to write  ¡Mi mamá comprará el juguete mañana para Iván! You will write it like (upside-down exclamation mark) Mi mama (accent on the 2nd a) comprara (accent on the second a) el juguete manana (tilde over the 1st n) para Ivan (accent on a)! Notice that when there is more than one repeated vowel/consonant, I used more details on which vowel/consonant the accent mark was placed–mamá, mañana, etc. Unlike the name “Ivan” which has one accentuated vowel.   Directions Select either saber or conocer to answer the question. These verbs must be conjugated in the correct form according to the given sentence.   Ustedes ___ dónde está nuestra casa, ¿verdad?

Spelling, punctuation, and accent marks count toward grading (-1 point per error).   Accent Marks Please write me a short message, in parenthesis, next to the word that needs it, for instance: You need to write  ¡Mi mamá comprará el juguete mañana para Iván! You will write it like (upside-down exclamation mark) Mi mama (accent on the 2nd a) comprara (accent on the second a) el juguete manana (tilde over the 1st n) para Ivan (accent on a)! Notice that when there is more than one repeated vowel/consonant, I used more details on which vowel/consonant the accent mark was placed–mamá, mañana, etc. Unlike the name “Ivan” which has one accentuated vowel.   Directions Select either saber or conocer to answer the question. These verbs must be conjugated in the correct form according to the given sentence.   Ellas ___ Cuba muy bien porque viven allí.