1. * Write your name at the top of your homework from Wednesday (answering “¿Dónde vives?” in as many ways as possible) * Swap papers with your partner and peer edit/comment on each other’s work.

2. Two verbs that mean “To be”

3. * In Spanish there are two verbs that mean “to be”: SER and ESTAR. * Each verb has distinct uses. * They are not interchangeable. * SER is used to: * Express a trait or characteristic, where someone/something is from, nationality, tell time * ESTAR is used to: * Express a temporary condition or state, where someone/something is located

4. * Here is an acronym to help you remember when to use which verb: SERESTAR DH D escriptionH ealth OE O riginE motion NL N ationalityL ocation TP T imeP resent progressive *The present progressive is a verb tense.

5. * Determine which verb is needed (SER or ESTAR), then complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb you choose: * 1. Yo ____________ de Smithtown. * 2. El libro ___________ en el pupitre.

6. Complete each sentence with the correct form of either SER or ESTAR. 1. Yo _____________ de Nueva York. 2. Fernando y yo ___________ alumnos en una escuela secundaria. 3. Anita ________ al cine. 4. Los muchachos ______________felices. 5. La casa ___________ muy grande. 6. La casa _________ en la calle Maple.