Unidad 1 Lección 2 Gender-Number Agreement Definite & Indefinite Articles

In Spanish, every noun has a gender: masculine or feminine

Nouns that end in - o are usually _________.

Nouns that end in - o are usually masculine. zapatochicogato

Nouns that end in - o are usually masculine. zapato If a girl wears zapatos, do they become zapatas?

Nouns that end in - o are usually masculine. zapatos No! They do not become zapatas just because a girl is wearing them. Zapatos are zapatos.

Of course… there are always exceptions! La mano Nouns that end in - o are usually masculine.

Nouns that end in - a are usually _________.

Nouns that end in - a are usually feminine. chicagataluna

There’s a small group of words that come from the Greek language that end in -ma, - ta and -pa, and these words are masculine. ● El problema ○ problem ● El tema ○ theme ● El sistema ○ system ● El planeta ○ planet ● El poeta ○ poet ● El mapa ○ map

There are more exceptions of words that appear feminine, but are not - can you guess what this one means? ● El día

There are more exceptions of words that appear feminine, but are not - can you guess what this one means? ● El día - day

There are more exceptions of words that appear feminine, but are not - can you guess what this one means? ● El mediodía

There are more exceptions of words that appear feminine, but are not - can you guess what this one means? ● El mediodía - midday / noon

There are more exceptions of words that appear feminine, but are not - can you guess what this one means? ● El gorila

There are more exceptions - can you guess what this one means? ● El gorila - gorilla

There are more exceptions of words that appear feminine, but are not - can you guess what this one means? ● El pijama

There are more exceptions of words that appear feminine, but are not - can you guess what this one means? ● El pijama - pajamas

There are more exceptions of words that appear feminine, but are not - can you guess what this one means? ● El sofá

There are more exceptions of words that appear feminine, but are not - can you guess what this one means? ● El sofá - sofa/couch

What are articles? ● Definite articles ○ the ● Indefinite articles ○ a, an, some What is the difference? When and why do we use articles?

An article tells you that a noun is coming. ● I’m looking for a notebook. ● I always wear the hat my brother bought me. ● Are you hungry? I’m going to have some cookies. ● Let’s go to a beach, any beach. ● Oh, it’s an app that keeps your passwords safe.

Definite & Indefinite Articles In English: Definite Articles Specific Indefinite Articles Non-specific THEA AN SOME

How do we know which type of article to use?

Scenario #1 You just got to school and realized that you forgot something very specific that you need for ELA class. “Grandma! How are you doing? I have a favor to ask. Could you possibly bring to me ______ novel I left in my room? I forgot it this morning.” In a panic, you call your grandma and say:

Scenario #1 “Grandma! How are you doing? I have a favor to ask. Could you possibly bring to me ______ novel I left in my room? I forgot it this morning.” the Is “the” a definite or indefinite article?

Scenario #1 “The” is a definite article! “the novel” vs. “a novel” Specific (definite) Non-specific (indefinite)

Scenario #2 It’s your friend’s birthday, and you’ve been invited to his family party. You don’t know anyone except your friend and his mom. So, naturally, you find Bailey, the family’s chocolate lab, and you hang with Bailey the whole afternoon until your ride comes. “It was nice, he has a big family. If it weren’t for _______ family dog, Bailey, I would have felt so awkward.” In the car, when asked how the party was, you respond with:

Scenario #2 “It was nice, he has big family. If it weren’t for _______ family dog, Bailey, I would have felt so awkward.” the Specific (definite article)

Scenario #3 You overhear your neighbors’ conversation: “Hey, Rand, I must have left my toolbox in my work truck. Do you have ___________ wrench I could borrow? It doesn’t need to be fancy.”

Scenario #3 “Hey, Rand, I must have left my toolbox in my work truck. Do you have ___________ wrench I could borrow? Nothing fancy.” a Non-specific (Indefinite article)

Definite & Indefinite Articles In English: Definite Articles Specific Indefinite Articles Non-specific THEA AN SOME

Definite & Indefinite Articles In Spanish: Definite Articles Specific Indefinite Articles Non-specific MASCULINE (THE) EL, LOS (A, AN, SOME) UN, UNOS FEMININE (THE) LA, LAS (A, AN, SOME) UNA, UNAS

el hombre → the man Now - write the phrase that would mean “a man.” un hombre

la mujer → the woman Now - write the phrase that would mean “the women (plural).” Las mujeres

las clases → the class Now - write the phrase that would mean “a class.” una clase

When you describe a noun in Spanish, the adjective must match the noun in gender and number. La chica es muy baja. Los chicos son pelirrojos.

When you describe a noun in Spanish, the adjective must match the noun in gender and number. Mi amiga es perezos__. Rewrite the following sentence. Include the correct ending for the adjective. a

When you describe a noun in Spanish, the adjective must match the noun in gender and number. Ellos son pelirroj___. Rewrite the following sentence. Include the correct ending for the adjective. osos

When you describe a noun in Spanish, the adjective must match the noun in gender and number. Me gusta el perr__. Es cómic__. Rewrite the following sentences. Include the correct ending for the adjective. oo

When you describe a noun in Spanish, the adjective must match the noun in gender and number. Shakira y Sofía son colombian___. Rewrite the following sentence. Include the correct ending for the adjective. asas

When you describe a noun in Spanish, the adjective must match the noun in gender and number. Write your own sentence describing Shakira and Sofía. Use one or two adjectives from your list!

When you describe a noun in Spanish, the adjective must match the noun in gender and number. Write a sentence describing the female student. (Hint: Should you say “el estudiante” or “la estudiante”?)

When you describe a noun in Spanish, the adjective must match the noun in gender and number. Write a sentence describing the female student. (Hint: Should you say “el estudiante” or “la estudiante”?) La estudiante es seria. La estudiante es estudiosa. La estudiante tiene pelo rubio.

When you describe a noun in Spanish, the adjective must match the noun in gender and number. Do a visual representation for the following caption: Los hombres son altos.

When you describe a noun in Spanish, the adjective must match the noun in gender and number. Do a visual representation for the following caption: La fruta es una banana.

When you describe a noun in Spanish, the adjective must match the noun in gender and number. Do a visual representation for the following caption: La mujer es profesora/maestra.

When you describe a noun in Spanish, the adjective must match the noun in gender and number. Do a visual representation for the following caption: ¡El gato es muy grande!

When you describe a noun in Spanish, the adjective must match the noun in gender and number. Do a visual representation for the following caption: La persona es un poco perezosa.

When you describe a noun in Spanish, the adjective must match the noun in gender and number. Do a visual representation for the following caption: El mosquito es muy pequeño.

When you describe a noun in Spanish, the adjective must match the noun in gender and number. Do a visual representation for the following caption: El elefante es rojo.

When you describe a noun in Spanish, the adjective must match the noun in gender and number. Do a visual representation for the following caption: Me gusta comer las frutas.