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9.9: Preterite Synthesis

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    Dos verdades y una mentira.

    Paso 1: Using el pretérito, write two truths and one lie about things you have or haven’t done in your lifetime. Then, get in groups and share. Together, guess which sentence is the lie for each person. Video

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    Paso 2: Next, based on the ‘truths’ of your group members, write one thing you learned that each person did in the past.

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    Actividad 31

    Una historia de amor. Make up a love story in Spanish based on the picture below. What are their names? How did they meet? Where did they go on their first date? How long did they date before getting married? How did the proposal happen? Where did they get married? How many people attended? What kind of food and drink were served? Did they live happily ever after?

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    Actividad 32

    Nunca voy a olvidar el día en que…. I’m never going to forget the day…

    Paso 1:

    In the center of the flower, use el pretérito to name a happy moment in your life. Then, walk around and exchange papers with your classmates. Write questions for one other using el pretérito in the petals. Go back to your seat, and in groups of 3, you will use el pretérito to answer the questions you were asked.

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    Paso 2:

    Now, write about your unforgettable day in Spanish that answers the questions that were asked of you by your peers and includes any other details that you can remember.


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