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Step 2: Part 2 — The Backstory (Preterit Tense) Goal: Imagin…

Step 2: Part 2 — The Backstory (Preterit Tense) Goal: Imagine what happened before this scene. Use the preterit tense to tell their story. Format & Structure: Required: Clearly label this section as Part 2. This section should be separate from Part 1 to show your control of the past tense. Checklist for Part 2: Pick two people and write at least 8 sentences for each person about their actions earlier today. You may group them by person or tell a chronological story.  Each person must perform different actions.  If Person A brushes their teeth, Person B should be doing something else. Avoid repeating the same routine for both characters. Include at least one sentence comparing the actions of the two people. You may compare a shared activity (e.g., who ate more) or their general effort (e.g., who worked more than the other). Showcase as many different verbs as possible Across your 16 sentences, aim for 16 unique actions. You are encouraged to use a wide variety of verbs, including those learned in S101. Avoid defaulting only to high-frequency verbs from early chapters (like comer or beber); try to include more specific actions that demonstrate your growing S102 vocabulary. Use reflexive verbs to describe their personal care/morning routine. Optional Stretch Goal: If you feel ready, try incorporating direct or indirect object pronouns (e.g., mentioning an object and then referring back to it with lo, la, le, etc.). Note: This is not a requirement, but it is a great way to showcase your progress with developing skills. I encourage you to try even if you aren’t 100% sure!

Step 3: Final Proofreading & Flow While a list of sentences…

Step 3: Final Proofreading & Flow While a list of sentences is fine, try to use transition words to connect your ideas (First, Then, Later, But, Also, Because, While, However, Finally). Final Check: Agreement: Do your adjectives match your nouns in gender and number? Verb tense: Did you use Present for Part 1 and Preterit for Part 2? Do your verbs agree with their subjects? Reflexives: Did you include the proper pronouns in the correct position? Sentence structure: Did you use the correct format for verbs like gustar? Developing skills: Did you attempt any “Stretch Goals”? Double-check your pronoun placement!

El dictado. Listen carefully to the audio clip of a waiter e…

El dictado. Listen carefully to the audio clip of a waiter explaining the specials to his customers. Then, fill in the blanks below with the missing words, in Spanish. Each blank represents one missing word. (1 pt each, partial credit for minor misspellings and/or missing accent marks)   Buenas tardes. Les voy a explicar los platos que [ofrecemos] hoy para el [almuerzo]. Para empezar, tenemos [cuatro] deliciosas sopas: sopa de [salmon], sopa de espárragos, sopa de [verduras] y [tambien] una rica sopa de [champinones]. También tenemos [bistec] con verduras, un excelente [jamon] con patatas, y bueno, yo personalmente les [recomiendo] la carne de [res] con [pimienta] y limón. El plato del día es [marisco] asado. Para beber, los [jugos] naturales son nuestra especialidad o, si lo desean, les puedo [traer] el menú de [vinos].

Comprensión y dictado: preguntas personales.  Listen careful…

Comprensión y dictado: preguntas personales.  Listen carefully to the five questions provided in the audio. For each question, you must provide two things in the text box: Write exactly what you hear in Spanish (the question itself). Write a logical, complete sentence in Spanish that answers the question. (If a question has more than one part, you must answer all parts to receive full credit.) Grading (3 points per item): 1 point: Accurate transcription of the question. 2 points: A logical answer in a complete sentence with correct grammar. Note: No credit will be given for illogical responses or answers that do not address the question asked. Modelo: [you hear] ¿Cómo estás hoy? [you write] ¿Cómo estás hoy? Estoy muy bien, gracias.