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5: ¡Luces, cámara, acción!

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    356417
    • Erica Brown, Alejandra Escudero, María Cristina Montoya, & Elizabeth Small
    • SUNY Oneonta via OER SUNY

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    Learning Objectives
    • Use vocabulary related to technology
    • Use verbs in the imperfect past tense
    • Properly use indefinite and negative expressions

    • 5.1: Vocabulario- La tecnología y entretenimiento
      This page covers technology and entertainment vocabulary in Spanish, including nouns like "televisión" and "radio," along with film and TV genres such as "comedia" and "documental." It introduces important tech terms like "pantalla táctil" and "aplicación," and key verbs like "chatear" and "grabar," while encouraging learners to connect these terms with their English counterparts.
    • 5.2: Ejercicios- La tecnología y entretenimiento
      This page provides a vocabulary guide on technology and entertainment, detailing terms associated with the internet, electronic devices, and social media. It examines the benefits and challenges of technology for younger generations, highlighting the role of social media in connectivity. The content also categorizes various entertainment programs and genres, prompting readers to match images accordingly.
    • 5.3: (LO 5.1) En contexto- El Imperfecto
      This page covers the use of -AR, -ER, and -IR verbs in the imperfect past tense, focusing on “ser,” “ir,” and “ver.” It contrasts past methods of information search with present reliance on Google, encouraging readers to reflect on changes over time. The page includes grammar questions to further explore the imperfect tense and the verb “haber” in various contexts.
    • 5.4: El Imperfecto
      This page explains the imperfect past tense in Spanish, contrasting it with the preterite tense used for completed actions. It details the use of the imperfect for repeated actions, ongoing situations, and background descriptions, as well as conjugation of regular verbs. Additionally, it identifies three irregular verbs—ser, ir, and ver—and provides examples of when to use the imperfect tense, such as for habitual actions and descriptions of age, time, and feelings in the past.
    • 5.5: Ejercicios- El Imperfecto
      This page covers the imperfect past tense in Spanish, detailing conjugation for -AR, -ER, and -IR verbs, as well as the irregular verbs "ser," "ir," and "ver." It provides exercises for creating complete sentences based on personal experiences and memories, promoting practice through fill-in-the-blank activities. This approach helps students solidify their understanding of the imperfect tense while relating it to real-life situations and anecdotes.
    • 5.6: Imperfecto
      This page covers the Spanish imperfect tense, detailing its applications through examples and practices. It emphasizes past actions, habitual behaviors, and descriptions, helping learners set scenes, convey memories, and discuss ongoing actions. The exercises are designed to enhance understanding and usage of the imperfect tense, ultimately aiding in the expression of past events and experiences in Spanish.
    • 5.7: (LO 5.2) En contexto- Las palabras indefinidas y negativas
      This page discusses life before Google, highlighting reliance on libraries and books for information. It introduces negative terms like "never" and "nothing," and explains their usage in context, noting that "not" should be placed before the conjugated verb in sentences. The content illustrates the significant transformation in information-seeking behavior since Google's emergence.
    • 5.8: Las palabras indefinidas y negativas
      This page explains the use of indefinite and negative expressions in Spanish, highlighting common pairs like "alguien" and "nadie." It covers how to respond to questions using these expressions and discusses the necessity of double negatives in certain contexts. Additionally, it addresses the placement of negative words as subjects and stresses the importance of agreement in number and gender between indefinite/negative words and their corresponding nouns.
    • 5.9: Ejercicios- Palabras indefinidas y negativas
      This page emphasizes the correct use of indefinite and negative expressions in Spanish through exercises involving a dialogue between a grandfather and granddaughter about technology. It includes fill-in-the-blank activities and tasks that involve evaluating the truth of statements based on an office picture, enhancing learners' understanding and application of the language.
    • 5.10: Indefinidos
      This page explores negative expressions in Spanish, including terms like "nobody," "nothing," and "never," along with the usage of "both," "all," and "each." It provides translation exercises that focus on grammatical structures and their application, emphasizing comparisons among subjects and the uniqueness of individual entities. These exercises are designed to deepen comprehension of these grammatical elements in context.
    • 5.11: Putting It Together- ¡Luces, cámara, acción!
      This page focuses on Spanish vocabulary tied to entertainment and technology, featuring nouns like "televisión" and verbs such as "chatear." It explains the imperfect tense, including its usage for past repeated actions and ongoing events, and details conjugation rules for regular and irregular verbs. Additionally, it introduces indefinite and negative words, enhancing the reader's understanding of language nuances.
    • 5.12: Cultura- El cine y la televisión
      This page highlights the importance of cinema and television in Hispanic cultures, showcasing a variety of styles, renowned directors, and actors from different countries. Spain is emphasized for its creative filmmakers, Mexico for influential figures and beloved shows, and Argentina for socially relevant films, while Colombia, Chile, and Peru are noted for their unique narratives.


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