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7: Sabes toda la historia de tus tradiciones

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    356451
    • Erica Brown, Alejandra Escudero, María Cristina Montoya, & Elizabeth Small
    • SUNY Oneonta via OER SUNY

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    Learning Objectives
    • Use vocabulary related to traditional holidays and celebrations
    • Distinguish the use of the imperfect for describing ongoing conditions and the preterit for the onset of conditions
    • Integrate the various uses of preterit and imperfect in complete narrations
    • Become familiar with the various public festivities that the Spanish-speaking world celebrates

    • 7.1: Why It Matters- ¿Sabes toda la historia de tus tradiciones?
      This page emphasizes the importance of cultural celebrations, particularly Carnaval, as a lively expression of identity in the Spanish-speaking world. It discusses the event's festive parades, costumes, and music, which narrate themes of heritage and belonging. Readers are encouraged to reflect on their own traditions. The page also includes a list of songs linked to Carnaval, highlighting a variety of artists and musical styles that represent the vibrancy of the celebration.
    • 7.2: Vocabulario- Celebraciones tradicionales
      This page provides vocabulary related to traditional holidays and celebrations, featuring key Spanish terms and their English translations. It covers important concepts such as ancestors, major holidays (New Year's and Christmas), customs, cultural heritage, and actions like commemorating traditions. The vocabulary reflects central aspects of cultural identity and community relationships.
    • 7.3: Ejercicios- Celebraciones tradicionales
      This page presents vocabulary related to traditional holidays and celebrations, detailing terms associated with events like Día de Muertos, Navidad, and Jánuca. Activities aim to match vocabulary with definitions and relevant holiday elements, while promoting exploration of cultural heritage and customs. The focus is on understanding and applying these terms in context to enhance community and identity.
    • 7.4: (LO 7.1) En contexto- Pretérito e imperfecto III
      Esta página narra el crecimiento emocional de la narradora en su relación con Ladislao, incluyendo celebraciones familiares. A pesar de su felicidad, enfrenta tristeza por su partida a Argentina, creando un conflicto interno. También reflexiona sobre el uso de tiempos verbales en español, como el imperfecto y el pretérito, para expresar emociones continuas y repentinas.
    • 7.5: Pretérito e imperfecto III
      This page clarifies the differences between the imperfect and preterit tenses in Spanish, emphasizing their roles in describing ongoing conditions versus completed actions. It illustrates how non-action verbs and reflexive verbs related to emotions vary in meaning based on the tense used, with the imperfect representing enduring feelings and the preterit signaling changes. The page also touches on expressions with "tener" that convey physical states and emotions.
    • 7.6: Ejercicios- Pretérito e imperfecto III
      This page explains the difference between the imperfect and preterite tenses in Spanish, emphasizing their respective uses for ongoing conditions and specific past events. It includes exercises to practice identifying emotions and reactions in context, with tasks focused on filling in verb forms. Additionally, narrative examples help illustrate how to express past emotions and situations accurately.
    • 7.7: (LO 7.2) En contexto- Pretérito e imperfecto IV
      This page explores the emotional and cultural bond between the narrator and Ladislao during family celebrations, facing the challenges of Ladislao's plans to study in Argentina. The narrator feels sad about their impending separation but hopes to reunite for a dance. Additionally, the page includes analytical questions focusing on the use of past tense verbs (pretérito and imperfecto) and their different meanings.
    • 7.8: Pretérito e imperfecto IV
      This page explains the differences between the preterite and imperfect tenses in Spanish, detailing their specific usages in narrations. The imperfect is used for descriptions, habitual actions, and emotional states, while the preterite denotes sudden, completed actions and specific events. It provides key words for both tenses and illustrates how non-action verbs change meaning with tense. Mastering these distinctions is essential for better understanding of past narratives.
    • 7.9: Ejercicios- Pretérito e imperfecto IV
      This page teaches the distinction between the preterit and imperfect tenses in Spanish, using exercises that include conversations and narratives. It emphasizes the use of the preterit for specific past actions and the imperfect for background descriptions. The page includes activities that aid in recognizing when to use each tense, illustrated by examples like a conversation about a party and Princess Diana's story, enhancing understanding of tense usage in storytelling.
    • 7.10: Ejercicios - Pretérito vs. imperfecto
      This page focuses on the perfective and imperfective aspects in Spanish, using translation exercises and narratives, such as a phone call interruption and a birthday gift exchange. It emphasizes the role of context in choosing verb tenses and provides examples that help students practice translating actions in various tenses, thereby enhancing their grasp of temporal aspects in storytelling. The primary aim is to correctly apply these aspects within narratives.
    • 7.11: Cultura- Carnavales, ferias y fiestas en España
      This page discusses Spain's diverse public festivities, showcasing their cultural significance through the journey of Carlos and Catalina, who aim to experience notable festivals like the Feria de Abril, Festival del Fuego, and La Tomatina. It encourages readers to explore local celebrations and engage in discussions about Hispanic traditions to enhance understanding.
    • 7.12: Putting It Together- ¿Sabes toda la historia de tus tradiciones?
      This page covers vocabulary associated with traditions and celebrations, such as "Año Nuevo," "Día de los Muertos," and "Navidad," along with relevant verbs like "conmemorar" and "festejar." It also explains the application of imperfect and preterit tenses in Spanish, focusing on their roles in expressing emotions and states, and differentiating past actions.


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