1. Discussion Voice Activity 1.06
Spanish 2

2. What you need to study/practice/know : ( Go to Module 1, Lesson 1
What you need to study/practice/know : ( Go to Module 1, Lesson 1.06, Lección page to access the Vocabulary below, and the Estructura page to access the Grammar. )
Weather conditions vocabulary
Sports and recreation vocabulary
How to use Stem Changing Verbs in the Present Tense (e to ie and o to ue )

3. Other weather expressions that do NOT use “hace” are:
El tiempo : ¿ Qué tiempo hace ? What is the weather like? / How is the weather?
Hace buen tiempo.
It is good weather.
Hace mal tiempo.
It is bad weather.
Hace frío.
It is cold.
Hace calor.
It is hot.
Hace fresco.
It is cool.
Hace viento.
It is windy.
Hace sol.
It is sunny.
Other weather expressions that do NOT use “hace” are:
Llueve.*
It is raining.
Nieva.
It is snowing.
Está nublado.
It is cloudy.
You may also hear the expression “Está lloviendo” for “It is raining.”

4. Here are some examples of e to ie stem changing verbs:
ar verbs
er verbs
ir verbs
cerrar- to close
perder — to lose
preferir — to prefer
empezar - to begin
querer— to want, to like, to love
pensar - to think, to plan
La clase empieza a las 8:30 de la mañana. The class starts at 8:30 a.m.
Juan piensa ir al cine. Juan plans to go to the movies.
Ana quiere comprar unos zapatos. Ana wants to buy some shoes.
Yo prefiero comer pollo. I prefer to eat chicken.

5. Here are some examples of o to ue stem changing verbs:
ar verbs
er verbs
ir verbs
almorzar- to eat lunch
poder — to be able to, can
dormir — to sleep
contar- to count, to tell
volver— to return
encontrar- to find, to meet
mostrar- to show
Yo puedo nadar muy bien. I can swim very well.
La profesora cuenta los libros. The teacher counts the books.
Ellos almuerzan en la cafetería. They have lunch in the cafeteria.
Juan vuelve a su casa a las 4:00 de la tarde. Juan returns home at 4:00 p.m.
Yo duermo bien. I sleep well.

6. Only verb changes from u→ ue in the Present Tense : jugar
Jugar - to play sports or games
Mis amigos juegan al béisbol después de la escuela.

7. Discussion Topic: ¿Qué tiempo hace hoy en Miami
Discussion Topic: ¿Qué tiempo hace hoy en Miami? ¿Cuál es la temperatura en tu casa? What is the weather like today in Miami? What’s the temperatura in your house / school?
To answer, follow this model, and include the weather conditions and temperature. Note: When you read your sentences, you MUST say the temperature in SPANISH.
Hoy en Miami _____________. En mi casa ( OR En mi escuela ) la temperatura es ______ grados.

8. Next…
Go to Discussion Groups tab to RECORD and REPLY to the MESSAGE, so you can post your Voice posting. Choose When done, go to the ASSESSMENTS tab, Choose Discussion Voice Activity, and type a sentence letting me know you posted your recording in the Discussion Groups.
AFTER YOU SUCCESSFULLY SUBMIT YOUR Discussion VOICE ACTIVITY, PLEASE GO BACK TO THE LESSONS TAB, AND CHOOSE MODULE 1, LECCIÓN CAREFULLY READ AND STUDY THE LECCIÓN and ESTRUCTURA PAGES, TO REVIEW Weather Vocabulary, and verbs with a STEM CHANGE in the PRESENT TENSE IN SPANISH .
THEN, DOWNLOAD THE WORK FILE YOU’LL FIND IN THE PRÁCTICA TAB, and SELF CHECK YOUR WORK WITH THE ANSWER KEY PROVIDED. THIS WILL HELP YOU A LOT TO LEARN THE MATERIAL, DEVELOP YOUR SPANISH SKILLS, AND DO WELL WHEN YOU TAKE THE MODULE EXAM.