1. What is a verb? A verb is an “action” word (something that you DO) Can you write down 8 examples of verbs in English? (Back of ex books) I’ll start you off with a couple….. To chat To dance STARTER Tenéis 2 minutos

2. El Presente LO: to be able to form the present tense in Spanish miércoles el diecisiete de marzo

3. By the end of this lesson you…. MUST be able to form regular verbs in the present tense by following the 3 steps using support printout SHOULD be able to recall the 3 steps to form a regular verb in the present tense COULD be able to form verbs in the present tense using only the ending table for reference

4. The present tense is used for… Habitual actions (things you normally do) Eg: I go to the shops every day Current actions and situations (things That are happening now) Eg: I am listening to Miss Griffiths Facts Eg: Spanish is difficult The earth is round Now fill these in on your Present Tense instructions sheets

5. To form the present tense in Spanish you follow these steps… 1.Find the infinitive of the verb being done eg: study – estudiar 2.Take off the 2-letter ending (-ar / -er / -ir) so that you’re left with the “stem” of the verb eg: estudiar 3.Add one of the following endings, depending on who or what is doing the verb, and what type of verb it is X -AR Verbs -o -as -a -amos -áis -an I You (sing,inf) He/she/it We You(pl,inf) They -ER Verbs -o -es -e -emos -éis -en -IR Verbs -o -es -e -imos -ís -en NOTE: You do not need a separate word for “I / you / he”etc, as this is shown through the verb ending you add on. Now fill these in on your Present Tense instructions sheets

6. Now have a go at putting the following verbs into the correct form of the present tense. Show how you work it out. 1.I speak (hablar) 2.We live (vivir) 3.He eats (comer) 4.You (sing,inf) leave (dejar) 5.They practice (practicar) 1.Hablar 2.Vivir 3.Comer 4.Dejar 5.Practicar X X X X X Habl- Viv- Com- Dej- Practic- + o = hablo + imos = vivimos + e = come + as = dejas + an = practican Tenéis 5 minutos Ejemplo: We jump (saltar)SALTAR X Salt-+ amos = saltamos

7. 1. vivir -- to live: Juan en México. 2. cenar -- to have dinner: Amanda a las siete. 3. desear -- to desire/want: Emilio y Ana una bicicleta. 4. trabajar -- to work: (we) en una tienda. 5. comprender -- to understand: (You sing,inf) mucho. EXTENSION: 6. llenar -- to fill: La señorita Pinto el vaso de agua. 7. cubrir -- to cover: El hombre la bicicleta. 8. enseñar -- to teach: (You sing,inf) inglés. 9. cantar -- to sing: Las profesoras del amor. 10. llevar -- to take: (You sing,inf) a los niños al centro. VIVE CENA DESEAN TRABAJAMOS COMPRENDES LLENA CUBRE ENSEÑAS CANTAN LLEVAS 1. vivimos2. vivo3. vive 1. cienan2. cena3. cenar 1. deseamos2. desee3. desean 1. trabajo2. trabajéis3. trabajamos 1.comprendes2.comprendéis3.comprenda If you found that really easy have a go at working these 5 out for yourself… Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the verb choosing from the 3 choices on the right – CHECK the verb endings with who is doing the verb!! (the infinitive has been given at the start of each one) Tenéis 8 minutos

8. By the end of this lesson you…. MUST be able to form a regular verb in the present tense by following the 3 steps using support printout

9. ¡CERRAD LOS CUADERNOS!

10. What are the three steps to making a verb in the present tense? 1.Find the infinitive of the verb 2.Take off the 2-letter ending 3.Add the correct ending from the table depending on who is doing the verb

11. By the end of this lesson you…. MUST be able to form a regular verb in the present tense by following the 3 steps using support printout SHOULD be able to recall the 3 steps to form a regular verb in the present tense

12. -AR Verbs -o -as -a -amos -áis -an I You (sing,inf) He/she/it We You(pl,inf) They -ER Verbs -o -es -e -emos -éis -en -IR Verbs -o -es -e -imos -ís -en Use ONLY your verb ending table to help you if you need to HABLAR We speak – COMER she eats – SALIR You (sing) go out – JUGAR You (pl) play – EMPACAR they pack – VIVIR You (pl) live – ESCRIBIR I write – What would the following be in Spanish? REACCIONAR I react – hablamos sales come escribo vivís reacciono empacan jugáis

13. By the end of this lesson you…. MUST be able to form a regular verb in the present tense by following the 3 steps using support printout SHOULD be able to recall the 3 steps to form a regular verb in the present tense COULD be able to form verbs in the present tense using only the ending table for reference

14. Imagine you are a famous person. Write a 5 sentences describing how you spend your free time – use ONLY the present tense. Remember – use adverbs (normalmente/a veces) and opinions + justifications in order to make your writing flow (= level 4) BE IMAGINATIVE!! Ejemplo: Normalmente compro un coche cada día (I normally buy a car every day) DEBERES This is due Wednesday 24 th March