preterite_tense

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 * Preterit Endings for -ar, -er/-ir, and irregular verbs user:chericem1**




 * Here is a way to include writing and allow kids to have a good time and even involve the whole class. Creating an alibi user:AnthonyFontana


 * Here's a PowerPoint today that I will use to help me introduce regular -ar preterite. [[file:preterite powerpoint.ppt]] Feel free to download it and use it if you think it will help you! user:SarahPcat Be careful when you download it, looks like the timings might get off. You may have to go into the animation schemes and reset the timing


 * Here is how I reinforced the preterite with "Donde viven los monstruos" user:gutier50
 * Donde viven los monstruos

Here is a worksheet I used to introduce the vocabulary of "Donde viven los monstruos" user:dawnmarie


 * [[file:Jorge el Curioso.doc]] - Here's the same lesson done with Curious George user:emilylewis


 * Relating a series of events in the preterite user:KMaiolatesi

This is a quick way to practice some preterit. The teacher starts off the class with a sentence “¡Tuve un día loco! Encontré un tigre en mi baño, entonces, …” or something like that. Each student needs to repeat the sentences before them, and then add a sentence to the story, using a different verb in the preterit. I find it helpful to put story words on the board (primero, entonces, después, luego, …) At the end, I have the students write down as much of the story as they can remember. user:dawnmarie


 * Practice with the preterite. This is just a little worksheet I made that lets kids practice with the preterite. you have to structure it how you would like though because two parts are interactive. [[file:regular pret practice.doc]] user:gutier50

I made this handout for the students to fill out the preterite verb forms. It covers regular, irregular, and spelling changes. The handout covers the irregular verbs in the order of the song such to the tune of "3 little indians." Fui Fui Di Vine Tuve Hice Puse Estuve Quise Pude Supe Dije Traje Anduve user:skyesmith
 * Mi tarjeta de verbos en el preterito

See also: Irregular Preterits; Preterit v. Imperfect

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