Lengua Adicional Al Español I

Lengua Adicional
al Espaol I
Primer semestre
Lengua Adicional
al Espaol I
Telebachillerato Comunitario. Primer semestre
Lengua Adicional al Espaol I
Secretara de Educacin Pblica

Emilio Chuayffet Chemor
Subsecretara de Educacin Media Superior

Rodolfo Tuirn Gutirrez
Direccin General del Bachillerato

Carlos Santos Ancira
Autores
Amparo Cordero Trejo
Laura Lizett Lezama Garca
Asesora acadmica
Mara Guadalupe Albarrn Campos
Asesora tcnico-pedaggica
Subdireccin Acadmica de Modalidades
no Escolarizada y Mixta DGB
Diseo y diagramacin
Mara del Pilar Castro Rodrguez
Sal Ros Bernldez
Primera edicin
D.R. Secretara de Educacin Pblica, 2014
Argentina 28, Centro, 06020, Mxico, D.F.
ISBN: En trmite
Impreso en Mxico
Es una prctia internacional que los materiales didcticos sean probados y evaluados
de forma permanente; siendo ste el caso del presente texto que es parte de los
materiales de apoyo a los estudiantes del Telebachillerato Comunitario.
Prefacio
Estimado estudiante, el libro que tienes en tus manos fue elaborado pensando en
ti, en tus necesidades e inquietudes, como un instrumento que te apoye ahora que
estudias el bachillerato. En sus pginas encontrars contenidos y actividades que
son fundamentales para que paso a paso, puedas alcanzar las metas que esta
asignatura te propone para este semestre.
A ti te toca, ahora, sacarle el mayor provecho a este libro, que es fruto del esfuerzo
de un grupo de profesores y especialistas. Si lo haces tu amigo, lo aprovechas al
mximo y lo combinas con el apoyo de tu maestro y de los dems recursos didcticos
que estn a tu alcance, seguramente ampliars tus competencias y habilidades
para construir un mejor futuro para ti y contribuir al desarrollo de tu comunidad, de
tu estado y de nuestro Mxico.
Te deseamos xito en esta importante etapa de tu formacin: el bachillerato.

Tabla de contenido
Lengua Adicional al Espaol I
Presentacin general . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Cmo est estructurado este libro? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Cul es el propsito de esta asignatura? . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Cmo organizars tu estudio? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Block I. Who am I?
Personal pronouns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Indefinite pronouns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Verb To Be. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Indefinite and definite articles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Possessive adjectives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Ethnic and cultural characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Geographical characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Physical characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Family members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Simple present . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Block II. What I do and how I live
Simple present . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Third person of singular . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
The auxiliary verb To Do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
The verb To Have . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Sport, work and leisure activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Tabla de contenido
Community activities and public places . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Public transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Adverbs of frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Wh questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Block III. Describe what is happening
Present continuous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Simple present . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Block IV. Express measures and quantities
Countable and uncountable nouns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

There is, There are . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Quantifiers: how much, how many, some, any, few, little . . . . . . . . . . 161
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Presentacin general
El contexto actual de un sistema globalizado,
caracterizado por la convivencia de distintas
culturas en espacios reales y virtuales
compartidos, hace necesario el uso de dos
lenguas o ms. El libro de Lengua adicional
al espaol I ofrece una oportunidad valiosa
para desarrollar una nueva experiencia
comunicativa, en este caso por medio de
la lengua inglesa. En el contexto de la
comunicacin internacional, el ingls es el
idioma que domina en los negocios; tambin
es el ms usado en otros mbitos: ciencia,
tecnologa, entretenimiento, internet, por nombrar algunos.
El desarrollo de las habilidades propias del idioma permite fomentar el intercambio

de informacin en ambientes multiculturales, lo que te permitir entender y compartir
las experiencias de tu vida. Con este material podrs:
Interactuar en otra lengua con tu entorno de manera activa, propositiva y crtica.

Establecer contacto con algn campo productivo real, que forme parte de tus
intereses y tus necesidades, para que en un futuro puedas incorporarte al mbito
laboral de manera exitosa.
Desarrollar tus capacidades para leer analticamente, expresar tus ideas y
comunicarte en una segunda lengua.
Emplear los recursos tecnolgicos a tu alcance como parte de los medios e
instrumentos de comunicacin.
De la misma forma, la organizacin de los contenidos, las situaciones didcticas que

se desarrollan en cada bloque y los productos de aprendizaje propuestos buscan
despertar tu inters y motivarte para aprender en forma ms completa este nuevo
universo comunicativo que se abre ante ti.
La asignatura Lengua adicional al espaol I pertenece al campo disciplinar

de Comunicacin y se ubica en el primer semestre del plan de estudio del nivel
educativo del bachillerato general que ha establecido la Secretara de Educacin
Pblica (SEP). Tiene como antecedente la asignatura Lengua extranjera, de la
educacin bsica (secundaria) y, a su vez, tiene como asignaturas consecuentes
Lengua adicional al espaol II, III y IV.
La asignatura Lengua adicional al espaol I permite el trabajo interdisciplinario en

relacin directa con las asignaturas Taller de lectura y redaccin I e Informtica I; y
promueve un trabajo transversal con el resto de asignaturas del mapa curricular al
favorecer el desarrollo de competencias comunicativas.
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Presentacin general

Qu es una competencia?
En el contexto educativo una competencia se define como la integracin de

habilidades, conocimientos y actitudes en un contexto especfico (Acuerdo 442,
Secretara de Educacin Pblica, 2008).
Educar con un enfoque basado en competencias permite crear experiencias de

aprendizaje que favorecen la educacin integral. Una educacin en competencias
est basada en una formacin humanista que, adems de integrar los aprendizajes
en rubros acadmicos pedaggicos, colabora en su accin individual y social. Esto
permite su adaptabilidad y transformacin para las circunstancias del mundo actual.
En el curso de Lengua adicional al espaol I se abordan las 11 competencias

genricas, que se presentan a continuacin:
1. Se conoce y valora a s mismo y aborda problemas y retos teniendo en cuenta

los objetivos que persigue.
2. Es sensible al arte y participa en la apreciacin e interpretacin de sus expresiones
en distintos gneros.
3. Elige y practica estilos de vida saludables.
4. Escucha, interpreta y emite mensajes pertinentes en distintos contextos mediante
la utilizacin de medios, cdigos y herramientas apropiados.
5. Desarrolla innovaciones y propone soluciones a problemas a partir de mtodos
establecidos
6. Sustenta una postura personal sobre temas de inters y relevancia general,
considerando otros puntos de vista de manera crtica y reflexiva.
7. Aprende por iniciativa e inters propio a lo largo de la vida.
8. Participa y colabora de manera efectiva en equipos diversos.
9. Participa con una conciencia cvica y tica en la vida de su comunidad, regin,
Mxico y el mundo.
10. Mantiene una actitud respetuosa hacia la interculturalidad y la diversidad de
creencias, valores, ideas y prcticas sociales.
11. Contribuye al desarrollo sustentable de manera crtica, con acciones responsables.
Las competencias disciplinares, que son las habilidades que debes desarrollar y que
debes de aprender dentro del campo del conocimiento y la asignatura, se enuncian
al principio de cada bloque y te servirn para identificar tu aprendizaje.
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Cmo est estructurado este libro?
Inicio del bloque

Al inicio de cada bloque encontrars una breve introduccin para acercarte al
contenido, las competencias genricas con sus atributos, las competencias
disciplinares y los desempeos que se obtendrn a partir de los objetos de
aprendizaje.
Para averiguar qu tanto sabes del tema y cules son las reas por mejorar, se
propone una evaluacin diagnstica, que adems permitir conocer tu nivel en las
competencias a desarrollar.
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Desarrollo del bloque
Esta parte es fundamental. Aqu encontrars el contenido general y disciplinar para

aproximarte desde tu experiencia al aprendizaje de otra lengua.
A lo largo del bloque se intercalan estrategias didcticas de aprendizaje y

evaluacin, como revisin de tablas gramaticales, resolucin de ejercicios, anlisis
e interpretacin de textos, interpretacin de roles, trabajo en equipo, presentaciones
orales, elaboracin de proyectos, entre otras. Seguramente aprenders nuevas
palabras que te ayudarn a ampliar tu vocabulario, anota su significado en el
Glosario que encontrars al final del bloque.
Tambin encontrars apoyos para reforzar tu aprtendizaje, tales como:
1. Glosario, donde se incluye el

significado de algunas palabras
y expresiones que pueden ser
nuevas para ti.
2. Datos interesantes, que

apoyan la comprensin de los
1 3
temas.
3. Imgenes, para visualizar y

mejorar el uso del vocabulario
en situaciones concretas y
como apoyo a las actividades.
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4. Tips, para el uso de expresiones 5. Retos divertidos, como

cotidianas y ciertas reglas estmulo y desafo a tus
gramaticales, precisin de habilidades.
vocabulario y recordatorios.
6. Notas, para aclarar o precisar

algn contenido.
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Asimismo, desarrollars algunos productos donde aplicars lo aprendido y

realizars ejercicios de reflexin sobre tu proceso de aprendizaje.
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Simbologa que facilitar tu proceso

de aprendizaje
Diseo instruccional
What do you know? (Previous knowledge and
competencies)
Learn more
Practice what you are learning
Activity
Apply what you have learned
Think about what you have learned
Apoyos para reforzar el aprendizaje
Glossary
Tips
Interesting facts
Note
Fun challenge
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Cierre del bloque
Al terminar cada bloque se presenta la evaluacin final como una actividad

integradora de las cuatro habilidades comunicativas (compresin auditiva y de
lectura, produccin oral y escrita), donde aplicars tus aprendizajes y pondrs en
juego tus competencias. Tambin encontrars una rbrica o lista de cotejo para que
evales la actividad integradora y un formato para que hagas una autoevaluacin
de tu nivel de avance en el aprendizaje de los contenidos.
Finalmente, encontrars una tabla para que registres el avance que lograste en el
desarrollo de las competencias genricas y disciplinares. Es importante que valores
junto con tu profesor los avances registrados.
Los contenidos y las actividades se presentan de manera atractiva. Aprovecha cada

contenido, pregunta y actividad porque te permitirn usar el ingls cada vez mejor
e incidirn en tu crecimiento personal, familiar y social. Trabaja con tu profesor y
con tus compaeros, acrcate a ellos, resuelvan dudas y aprendan juntos; date la
oportunidad de construir con ellos este viaje. Esperamos que el curso sea interesante
y fructfero.
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Cul es el propsito de esta asignatura?
Al cursar la asignatura Lengua adicional al espaol I, desarrollars la competencia
comunicativa en una segunda lengua, a travs de la prctica de las cuatro habilidades
de la comunicacin: comprensin auditiva y de lectura, produccin oral y escrita.
Richard Gerver1 seala que las competencias a desarrollar en los alumnos

son creatividad, innovacin, autoconfianza, independencia para ser personas
comunicativas y con visin al futuro. Por su parte, Anah Mastache2 al hablar de las
competencias afirma que ... van ms all de las habilidades bsicas o saber hacer,
ya que implican saber actuar y reaccionar; es decir, que los estudiantes sepan qu
hacer y cundo.
Por lo tanto, ser muy importante que establezcas un vnculo entre el conocimiento
que adquieres y su aplicacin en tu vida cotidiana. Adems, al aprender otra lengua
fortalecers tu identidad cultural y aprenders a respetar la diversidad de creencias,
valores, ideas y prcticas sociales en este entorno mundializado con un enfoque
intercultural.
1
Gerver, R. (2010). Creating tomorrows schools today. London: Continuum International Publishing Group.
2
Mastache, A. et. al. (2007). Formar personas competentes. Desarrollo de competencias tecnolgicas y
psicosociales. Buenos Aires/Mxico: Novedades Educativas.
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BLOCK I. Comparing people, objects and places
Block I
Who am I?
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Introduction
In block I you will learn to introduce yourself in diverse situations through conversation
and written text. You will learn to describe ethnic, cultural, geographical and physical
characteristics. Besides, you will learn the use of the verb To Be, personal pronouns,
impersonal pronouns as well as possessive adjectives and definite and indefinite
articles. In addition, you will learn about family members, numbers and the use of
simple present.
What competences will you develop?

Competencias genricas Atributos
4. Escucha, interpreta y emite mensajes
pertinentes en distintos contextos mediante la Se comunica en una segunda lengua en
utilizacin de medios, cdigos y herramientas situaciones cotidianas.
apropiadas.
Aporta puntos de vista con apertura
8. Participa y colabora de manera efectiva en
y considera los de otras personas de
equipos diversos.
manera reflexiva.
Dialoga y aprende de personas con
10. Mantiene una actitud respetuosa hacia la distintos puntos de vista y tradiciones
interculturalidad y la diversidad de creencias, culturales mediante la ubicacin de sus
valores, ideas y prcticas sociales. propias circunstancias en un contexto
ms amplio.
Competencias disciplinares
Produce textos con base en el uso normativo de la lengua, considerando la intencin y
situacin comunicativa.
Valora el pensamiento lgico en el proceso comunicativo en su vida cotidiana y acadmica.
Identifica e interpreta la idea general y posible desarrollo de un mensaje oral o escrito en
una segunda lengua, recurriendo a conocimientos previos, elementos no verbales y contexto
cultural.
Se comunica en una lengua extranjera mediante un discurso lgico, oral o escrito,
congruente con la situacin comunicativa.
What is the purpose of block I?

You will be able to introduce yourself and others in different situations through the
use of verb To Be and other verbs in simple present. Furthermore, you will learn the
correct use of other grammatical structures in order to develop reading, listening,
writing and speaking skills.
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Who am I?
What knowledge will you achieve and how?

Curriculum
Description Methodology
content
Studying grammar structures.
1. Personal pronouns.
Matching personal and indefinite
2. Indefinite pronouns.
pronouns.
3. Verb To Be.
Identifying numbers.
4. Numbers.
Recognizing possessive adjectives.
5. Indefinite and definite articles.
Differentiating the use of define and
Conceptual 6. Possessive adjectives.
indefinite articles.
7. Ethnic and cultural characteristics.
Describing peoples characteristics
8. Geographical characteristics.
in various texts.
9. Physical characteristics.
Identifying family members.
10. Family members.
Expressing actions in present
11. Simple present.
simple.
Inferring given personal information.
Introduce yourself and others in Guessing the meaning of new
different contexts through written vocabulary words.
and spoken form. Reading short texts and completing
Use verb To Be according to the comprehension questions.
Procedural communicative intention. Completing missing information
Use simple present in written activities.
and spoken forms. Rewriting sentences focused on
Read a text in simple present vocabulary and/or grammatical
and interpret its meaning. structures.
Role-playing dialogues.
Comparing your personal opinions
Share opinions and consider
and points of views with others.
others conscientiously.
Differentiating diverse ideas and
Recognize and respect the
thoughts and recognizing their
Attitudinal importance of diverse ideas
importance in different situations.
and thoughts of others.
Participating actively in diverse
Work collaboratively with
groups in order to complete
others.
established goals.
How much time will you need?

You will be able to complete block I in twelve hours, including block revision, activities,
products and self-evaluation.
Learning evaluation: evidences

In block I you will complete the following activities that will allow you to see the
development of your competencies:
Students profile.
Verbs flashcards.
Geographical information about your community.
Family members profile.
Family tree.
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competencies)
A. Look at the personal information card. Try to guess what each word in bold refers
to.
Revisa la siguiente tarjeta de informacin. Intenta adivinar qu significan las palabras en negritas.
Personal information / Informacin personal

Name: Karla Garcia.
Age: 23 years old.
Address: 522 44th Street, Mexico City.
Telephone number: (244) 530 44 20.
Nationality: Mexican.
B. Look at the pictures and answer the following questions:

Observa las imgenes y contesta las siguientes preguntas:
What are physical characteristics?
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
______________________________________.
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What are ethnic and cultural characteristics?
__________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________.
C. Look at the pictures and guess the topic. What is your opinion about the topic?
Observa las imgenes y adivina cul es el tema. Cul es tu opinin sobre el tema?
_________________________________________________________________.
D. Read the words and guess what type of words they are. What are they used for?
Lee las palabras y adivina qu tipo de palabras son. Para qu se utilizan?
____________________________________________________________.
run jump dance cook
sing laugh drink
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E. Complete the following chart. In the first column (Know) you have to write what you
know about the topics, in the second column (Want) you have to write questions
or things you want to learn. Complete the third column (Learned) once you have
finished block I and write what you have learned.
Completa la siguiente tabla. En la primera columna (Qu sabes?) tienes que escribir lo que sabes sobre los
temas, en la segunda columna (Qu quieres aprender?) tienes que escribir preguntas o cosas que te gustara
aprender sobre el tema. Completa la tercera columna (Qu aprendiste?) una vez que termines el bloque I y
escribe en ella lo que aprendiste.
Want
Know Learned
What do you want to
What do you know? What have you learned?
know?
Personal information:
Personal characteristics:
Family:
Verbs from the previous

chart:
Share your answers with your classmates and your teacher.

Comparte tus respuestas con tus compaeros y tu maestro.
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Who am I?
It is important to identify your level of expertise in the competencies that you will
develop in block I by answering the next questions. Mark the box that corresponds
to your level with an X.
Es importante que identifiques tu nivel de desempeo en las competencias que desarrollars en el bloque I.
Para ello, contesta las siguientes preguntas marcando tu respuesta con una X.
Siempre A veces Nunca
Te comunicas en una segunda lengua en situaciones

cotidianas?
Aportas puntos de vista con apertura y consideras los

de otras personas de manera reflexiva?
Dialogas y aprendes de personas con distintos puntos

de vista y tradiciones culturales mediante la ubicacin de
tus propias circunstancias en un contexto ms amplio?
If you answered most of them with Siempre (always) then your level of proficiency is
high. If you answered most of them with A veces (sometimes) or Nunca (never) then
you will have to work harder on the achievement of those competencies.
Si la mayora de tus respuestas fueron Siempre significa que tu desempeo actual es alto; si la mayora fueron
A veces o Nunca significa que tienes que trabajar con ms empeo para desarrollar esas competencias.
Lets begin
In this part of block I you
will learn to give and ask for
personal information. You
will also learn to introduce
yourself and others. Learning
about personal pronouns,
indefinite pronouns, Verb To
Be, numbers and possessive
adjectives will be helpful in
order to reach your objective.
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Learn more
Personal pronouns
Pronouns are words used as replacement or substitute for a noun or a noun phrase.
Personal pronouns are associated primarily with a particular grammatical person
and take different forms depending on number (singular or plural), grammatical or
natural gender, case, and formality. Personal pronouns are not limited to people,
they can also refer to animals and objects.
Here are some examples:
Marcela is pretty - She is pretty.

My brothers are playing - They are playing.
The book is new - It is new.
Look at Grammar Box 1.
Grammar Box 1
Personal pronouns/ Pronombres personales
Number/ Person/ Personal pronouns/ Pronombres
Gender/Gnero
Nmero Persona personales
Male/Masculino
1st I/Yo
Female/Femenino
Male/Masculino
2nd You/T, Usted
Female/Femenino
Male/Masculino He/l
Female/Femenino She/Ella
3rd
Neutral (object/animal)/
It/Eso, Esa
Neutro (objeto/animal)
Male/Masculino
1st We/Nosotros, Nosotras
Female/Femenino
Plural/ Male/Masculino
2nd You/Ustedes
Plural Female/Femenino
Male/Masculino
3rd They/Ellos, Ellas
Female/Femenino
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Who am I?
Activity 1
Rewrite each sentence with the correct personal pronoun. Look at the example.
Reescribe cada oracin con el pronombre personal correcto. Observa el ejemplo.
Oscar is 16 years old He is 16 years old.
1. Maria is 10 years old. _________________________________.
2. Ricardo is from Mexico. _________________________________.
3. Roberto and Tomas are Mexican. _________________________________.
4. The guitar is brown. _________________________________.
5. The boys live in Veracruz. _________________________________.
Check your answers in the Answer Key at the end of the book.
Revisa tus respuestas en la Clave de Respuestas al final del libro.
Activity 2
Ask five questions to a student of other group and your favourite family member. Use
personal pronouns when you share the information with your classmates.
Haz cinco preguntas a un estudiante de otro grupo y a tu familiar favorito. Utiliza los pronombres personales
cuando compartas la informacin con tus compaeros.
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Indefinite pronouns
We use indefinite pronouns to refer to people or things without saying exactly who or
what they are. We use pronouns ending in -body or -one for people, and pronouns
ending in -thing for things. Look at the following examples:
Everybody enjoyed the concert.

I opened the door but there was no one at home.
It was a very clear day. We could see everything.
Indefinite pronouns can be used to talk about people without saying their name or
using a personal pronoun. Look at the following examples:
Julia told me about this book.

Somebody told me about this book.
Used for things/

Used for people/Se usan para personas
Se usan para cosas
Somebody/Alguien Someone/Alguien Something/Algo
Anybody/Cualquiera Anyone/Cualquiera, quien sea Anything/Cualquier
Nobody/Nadie No one/Nadie Nothing/Nada
Everybody/Todos Everyone/Todos Everything/Todo
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Activity 3
Complete each sentence with somebody, someone, anybody, nobody, something,
anything, nothing, everybody or everything.
Completa cada oracin con somebody, someone, anybody, nobody, something, anything, nothing,
everybody o everything.
1. I can hear _________________ crying.
2. Marcos is a good person. ____________ likes him.
3. Does ___________ want to go to the museum?
4. Would you like ________ to drink?
5. What are you doing next sunday? _____________, I am free.
6. I am sad because ______________ called me last weekend.
7. You can order _____________ you like from the menu.
8. ______________ I do, I do it for you!
9. Can ______________ hear me?
Learn more
Verb To Be
The verb To Be is used to talk about what somebody is. It is one of the commonly
used verbs in the english language. In spanish it means ser o estar. In Grammar Box
2 you will see how to use the verb To Be in the simplest form.
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Grammar Box 2
Subject + be + adjective, noun or phrase
Sujeto + verbo To Be + adjetivo, sustantivo o frase
Singular Plural
I am mexican/Yo soy mexicano. We

He You are mexican.
She is canadian. They
It
Nosotros
l Ustedes son mexicanos.
Ella es canadiense. Ellos
Eso
Affirmative form Contracted form
I am / Yo soy Im
You are / T eres Youre
He, She, It is / l, Ella, Eso, Esa es Hes, Shes, Its
Negative form Contracted form
I am not / Yo no soy Im not

You are not / T no eres You arent
He, She, It is not / l, Ella, Eso, Esa no es He, She, It isnt
They are not / Ellos no son They arent
We are not / Nosotros no somos We arent
Interrogative form
Am I? / Soy yo?
Are you? / Eres t?
Is he, she it? / Es l, ella, eso, esa?
Are we? / Somos nosotros, nosotras?
Are you? / Son ustedes?
Are they? / Son ellos, ellas?
Activity 4
Complete the following text with the correct form of verb To Be.
Completa el siguiente texto utilizando la forma correcta del verbo To Be.
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I am Sandra and I _______ a student in Oaxaca. This week I _________ in Chiapas.
I _________ on a trip with people from school. Today my friends and I _________
on tour. My friends __________ from different places. Ana ______ from Chihuahua.
Oscar ________ from Mexico City. Carlos and Gabriel _______ from Sonora.
Oaxaca ______ very big and beautiful.
Check your answers in the Answer Key at the end of the

book.
Trip: a tour,
journey or
voyage.
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Numbers
When we are learning a new After the number 20 you add the numbers from 1
language, numbers are one of the to 9 to make a bigger number. For example: twenty-
most important things to learn in order one, thirty-two, forty-five. The same is for bigger
to give personal information such as numbers. For example: one hundred fourteen, two
hundred twenty-five, nine hundred ninety nine.
your telephone number and your
address. Look at the following chart.
0 zero 11 eleven 30 thirty 200 two hundred

1 one 12 twelve 40 forty 300 three hundred
2 two 13 thirteen 50 fifty 400 four hundred
3 three 14 fourteen 60 sixty 500 five hundred
4 four 15 fifteen 70 seventy 600 six hundred
5 five 16 sixteen 80 eighty 700 seven hundred
6 six 17 seventeen 90 ninety 800 eight hundred
7 seven 18 eighteen 100 one hundred 900 nine hundred
8 eight 19 nineteen 1,000 one thousand
9 nine 20 twenty 10,000 ten thousand
10 ten 100,000 one hundred thousand
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Activity 5
Complete the following chart writing down the complete number. Look at the example.
Completa la siguiente tabla con el nmero correspondiente. Observa el ejemplo.
Questions Answers
How old is your mother? 46 forty-six
How many pets do you have?
How many brothers or sisters do you have?
What year were you born?
What year was America discovered?
How many pages are in this book?
How many days are in a year?
How many seconds are there in four minutes?
Pet: domestic animal.
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Activity 6
In pairs, write twenty numbers in small pieces of paper, put them in a bag. Then
pull out a number and write it in your notebook. Your partner does the same thing.
Whoever writes the most numbers correctly wins. For example: 14, fourteen.
En parejas, escriban veinte nmeros en papelitos y colquenlos en una bolsa. Saca un nmero y escrbelo en
tu libreta (con nmero y como se lee). Tu compaero debe hacer lo mismo. El que escriba la mayor cantidad de
nmeros correctamente gana. Por ejemplo: 14, catorce.
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Indefinite and definite articles

A/an are used to count nouns and are used when the person doesnt know which
specific noun he or she are talking about. In spanish it would be un/una.
For example: She eats a cookie
An is used when the noun starts with a vowel. It is also used when the noun starts
with a vowel sound (like in the word honest).
For example: I have an umbrella.
An/a is only used for singular count nouns. We do not use it for plural nouns. We do
not use an indefinite article with plural nouns and uncountable nouns:
Look at the examples:
She is wearing blue shoes (plural noun).

She has short hair (uncountable noun).
Noun: word that describes a place, person, thing or animal.
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Activity 7
Write a or an according to the noun.
Escribe a o an de acuerdo al sustantivo.
a/an Countable noun

mirror
key
egg
earring
apple
pen
bicycle
photograph
comb
orange
insect
book
ID card
cookie
In english, the definite article is the word the regardless of whether the noun it
introduces is singular or plural. It is used for a specific thing. In spanish, the definite
article has four forms, depending on whether the noun is masculine, feminine,
singular or plural.
The cookie. La galleta.

The cookies. Las galletas.
The = el, la, los, las.
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Possessive adjectives
We use possessive adjectives to show who owns or possesses something. The
possessive adjectives are: my, your, his, her, its, our, your and their.
In the following chart you can see when to use each one.
Subject
pronouns/ She/ We/ They/
I/Yo You/T He/l It/Eso You/ Ustedes
Pronombres Ella Nosotros Elllos
personales
Possessive
adjectives/ Their/
My/Mi Your/Tu His/Su Her/Su Its/Su Our/Nuestro Your/Su
Adjetivos Su
posesivos
This is my book. Este es mi libro.

This is your book. Este es tu libro.
This is his book. Este es su libro.
This is her book. Este es su libro.
This is its book. Este es su libro.
This is our book. Este es nuestro libro.
This is their book. Este es su libro.
Its is short for it is. For example: Its raining outside = It is raining outside.
Its is the possessive form of it. For example: The dog wants its food.
Activity 8
Write the correct possessive adjective in the following sentences.
Escribe el adjetivo posesivo correcto en cada oracin.
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1. Where are (I) ___________ shoes?
Who am I?
2. (you) __________ mother is here.
3. She goes to the park with (she) _________ friend.
4. (They) _________________ house is very small.
5. (You) ________________ dress is very pretty.
6. (He) _________________ favorite color is red.
7. (I) ____________ brother and I want to go to Puebla.
8. We want to see (it) _____________ historic places.
9. Jorge likes (he) ______________ science class.
10. (It) _____________ name is Fido.

Activity 9
Read the dialogue with a classmate and answer the questions.
Lee el dilogo con un compaero y contesta las preguntas.
Arturo: Hi, Martha! Im Arturo Rojas.

Martha: Sorry? Arturo what?
Arturo: Rojas R-O-J-A-S.
Martha: Oh, I see. My last name is Garcia.
Arturo: How do you spell it?
Martha: G-A-R-C-I-A, its on my ID card.
Arturo: Thats a great bag! ID card: identity
card, document
Martha: What? Oh, yes! This is my favorite bag.
confirming
Arturo: What else is in it? personal details.
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Martha: Guess!
Arturo: Ok. A bottle of water?
Martha: Correct.
Arturo: A notebook.
Martha: Yes.
Arturo: A photograph of your boyfriend?
Martha: No! A photo of my family. Whats in
your bag?
Arturo: I have books, my lunch and a pen.
Martha: Lets go to class, Oh no, we are late!
Guess: estimate without

knowledge.
Late: after the scheduled time,

not on time.
1. What is Arturos last name? ________________________________________.
2. What is Marthas last name? _______________________________________.
3. Whats in her bag? _______________________________________________.
4. What is in his bag? _______________________________________________.
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Activity 10
Look at the words in the following chart and write them under the right image.
Observa las palabras del siguiente cuadro y escrbelas debajo de la imagen que le corresponda.
mirror comb handkerchief book

ID card keys gum photograph
pen notebook money ticket
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Activity 11
In pairs look in each other bags. Whats in your bag? Make a list and look up the
words of the items you dont know in a dictionary. Then write in your notebook a
dialogue talking about what is in your bag. Present the dialogue to your classmates.
Remember to use numbers and possessive adjectives.
En parejas observen sus mochilas. Qu llevan en ellas? Hagan una lista y busquen las palabras que no
conozcan en un diccionario. Despus escriban en su libreta un dilogo comentando lo que hay en cada mochila.
Acten el dilogo frente a sus compaeros. Recuerden utilizar nmeros y adjetivos posesivos.
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Use the following questions to interview a classmate. Then complete the form with
his/her information.
Usa las siguientes preguntas para entrevistar a un compaero. Despus completa el cuadro con su informacin.
1. How old are you?
2. What is your name?
3. What is your telephone number?
4. Where are you from?
5. What is your address?
6. What is in your bag?
Student Profile
Name: _______________________________________________________.
Age: ________________________________________________________.
Nationality: ___________________________________________________.
Phone Number: _______________________________________________.

Address: ____________________________________________________.
Items: ______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________.
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In this part of block I you learned to share personal information and ask people
personal information. In which situations do you think this could be useful? How
could this help you to improve your relationship with others? Discuss your answers
with your classmates.
En esta parte del bloque I aprendiste a compartir tu informacin personal y a preguntarla a otros. En qu
situaciones crees que esto puede ser til? Cmo puede ayudarte a mejorar tus relaciones con los dems?
Comenta tus respuestas con tus compaeros.
Learn more
Now you will learn about ethnic, cultural, physical and geographical characteristics
that we use to describe different people and places.
Ethnic and cultural characteristics
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Mexico is a country with a rich ethnic diversity. Think about what ethnic groups there
are in Mexico.
Ethnic and cultural characteristics refer to nationality, religion and ethnic groups.
There is a richness of diversity in different countries and those aspects identify
a culture, they are what distinguish a certain group of people from another. For
example: language, believes and traditions.
In the following box you can check some of the most common ethnic groups and
religions. You will learn more about this topic in your next course.
Ethnical and cultural characteristics

Ethnic groups Religion
African Buddhist
Hispanic Catholic
Asian Christian
Mixed or Mestizo Hindu
Arab Jewish
White Muslim
Black
Caribbean
Gypsy
Diversity: the state or

quality of being different
or varied.
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Activity 12
Complete the following chart with cultural information about your community. Look
at the example.
Completa la siguiente tabla con informacin cultural de tu comunidad. Observa el ejemplo.
Tradition Celebration Food Religion

Day of the Dead Mothers Day Tacos Catholic
(Da de Muertos)
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Activity 13
Read the following text. Write a T if the sentence is true and an F if it is false.
Lee el siguiente texto y escribe T (true) si la oracin es verdadera y F (false) si es falsa.
The largest ethnic group in Mexico is the Mestizo

(mixed Spanish and indigenous ancestry). Mexican
people are family oriented and it seems they really
enjoy life no matter what their circumstances are. They
love their country and are very proud of their cultural
values, their flag and their traditions. Most people
in Mexico are Catholic and very religious. Mexicans Ancestry: ancestors,
also have a good sense of humor and they are hard family descent.
workers.
1. Mexicans are family oriented. _____
2. Mexicans feel proud of their cultural values, flag and traditions. _____
3. Mexicans dont have a good sense of humor. _____
4. Many people in Mexico are Jewish. _____
5. Mexicans do not work hard. _____
Check your answers in the Answer Key at

the end of the book.
Revisa tus respuestas en la Clave de Respuestas al final
del libro.
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Activity 14
Read the following dialogue and complete the sentences.

Lee el siguiente dilogo y completa las oraciones.
Oscar is a new student and Daniel is introducing him to a group of foreign students.
Daniel: Hello, I am Daniel. Let me present to you my friends Diana and Alberto.
Diana: Welcome to Veracruz.
Alberto: Hello, What is your name?
Oscar: My name is Oscar. Nice to meet you.
Alberto: Where are you from?
Oscar: I am from Spain.
Olga: Hi! My name is Olga. I am from Russia and this is my friend Ricardo.
Ricardo: I am from Mexico. Nice to meet you.
Ben: I am Ben and I am from Canada. This is Marisa, she is from Brazil.
Marisa: Hello! We are happy to be here!
Nice to meet you is a common expression used when you meet someone for the first time. It
means that you are happy to know this person.
1. Who is from Veracruz?_____________________.
2. Ricardo is from ____________.
3. ___________ is from Russia.
4. Ben is the boy from _________.
5. ____________ is from Brazil.
6. The names of the girls are ___________,
________________, and _____________.
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Activity 15
Act the previous dialogue in groups of eight.
Interpreten el dilogo anterior en grupos de ocho.
Question: Where are you from? Answer: I am from Canada.

Question: What is your nationality? Answer: I am Canadian.
When you share personal information, it is important to know where you are from and
which your nationality is, so that you can talk about your country and your culture.
Study the following chart to know more about countries and nationalities.
Country Nationality Country Nationality

Argentina Argentinian Ireland Irish
Australia Australian Italy Italian
Austria Austrian Japan Japanese
Belgium Belgian Mexico Mexican
Brazil Brazilian New Zealand New Zealander
Canada Canadian Norway Norwegian
Chile Chilean Panama Panamanian
China Chinese Paraguay Paraguayan
Colombia Colombian Poland Polish
Cuba Cuban Portugal Portuguese
Denmark Danish Russia Russian
Dominican
Dominican Scotland Scottish
Republic
El Salvador Salvadorean South Africa South African
England English Slovakia Slovak
Finland Finnish Spain Spanish
France French Sweden Swedish
Germany German Switzerland Swiss
Greece Greek Taiwan Taiwanese
Holland
Dutch Turkey Turkish
(Netherlands)
American or US
Honduras Honduran United States
citizen
India Indian Wales Welsh
Iraq Iraqi Yugoslavia Yugoslav
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Fun challenge
Search for information about the country you would like to know. Write five sentences about it and
share them with your classmates.
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Geographical characteristics
Mexico is a country that is located in North
America. It borders north (N) with the United
States, to the west (W) and south (S) by the
Pacific Ocean, to the east (E) by the Gulf of
Mexico and to the south east (SE) by Belize,
Guatemala and the Caribbean Sea. Mexico
has thirty-one states and a federal district
which is the national capital: Mexico City.
The main landforms in Mexican territory are

beaches, rivers, valleys, canyons, lagoons,
mountains, lakes and islands. There are also
different biomes such as deserts, forest,
steppes and jungles. Look at the following
images.
ns or
e fo u r c a rd inal directio
Note: Th tions of
ina l p oin ts are the direc nly
card
, so u th a n d west, commo
north, east initials: N, E
, S, W.
d b y th e ir
denote ardinal, or
e in te rm e diate (interc (NE),
Th
d ir e c ti o n s are northeast
ordinal) ), and
a st (S E ), so uthwest (SW
south e W).
northwest (N
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Biome: a regional or global land area that is characterized by the

plants, animals and climate.
beach river valley
canyon lagoon mountain
lake island desert
steppe forest jungle
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Activity 16
Match each word with its definition by putting the right letter in the parenthesis. Use
a dictionary if necessary.
Relaciona cada palabra con su definicin escribiendo en el parntesis la letra correcta. Si es necesario usa un
diccionario.
a. Mountain ( ) An area of sand or small stones besides an ocean or a lake.

b. Beach ( ) A mass or land that is surrounded by water.
c. Island ( ) A low area of land between mountains or hills, usually with a
river flowing through it.
d. Valley ( ) A natural structure like a very big hill that is much higher than
the usual level of land.
e. Desert ( ) A thick tropical forest.
f. Jungle ( ) A large area of land with few plants and little water and where
the weather is always dry.
Work with a classmate to answer the following questions. Then complete the chart
with the information.
Trabaja con un compaero para contestar las siguientes preguntas. Despus completa la tabla con la informacin.
1. In which state is your community located?

2. What other states surround your community?
3. What are some of the landforms that are in your state or close to it?
1. En qu estado se localiza tu comunidad?
2. Qu estados rodean a tu comunidad?
3. Cules son algunas de las formaciones naturales que estn en tu estado o cerca de l?
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My community is in the
state of
The states that surround North:
my community are
South:
East:
West:
Some of the landforms in

my state or close to it are
In this part of block I you learned about ethnical, cultural and geographical
characteristics. This information is useful to describe yourself as Mexican as well to
appreciate the richness of ethnical, cultural and geographic diversity of Mexico. How
can this help you to understand people from other cultures? Discuss your answer
with your classmates and your teacher.
En esta parte del bloque I aprendiste acerca de las caractersticas tnicas, culturales y geogrficas. Esta
informacin es til para describirte como mexicano y para apreciar la riqueza de la diversidad tnica, cultural y
geogrfica de Mxico. Cmo puede esto ayudarte a comprender a personas de otras culturas? Comenta tu
respuesta con tus compaeros y tu maestro.

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Physical characteristics
Physical characteristics describe how a person looks. In the next chart you can see
useful vocabulary.
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Complexion/ Height/ Appearance/ Age/

Complexin Altura Apariencia Edad
fat/gordo tall/alto beautiful/hermoso young/joven
(a)
thin/delgado short/bajo old/viejo
pretty/bonito (a)
skinny/flaco medium height/ teen/adolescente
estatura media cute/lindo (a)
slim/esbelto adult/adulto
ugly/feo (a)
baby/beb
handsome/guapo
child/nio
strong/fuerte
new born/
good-looking/ recin nacido
bien parecido
grown up/adulto, mayor
attractive/atractivo de edad
elder/anciano, mayor
Hair color/ Hair type/ Hair length/

Color de cabello Tipo de cabello Largo de cabello
blonde/rubio straight/liso short/corto
brunette/castao curly/rizado long/largo
red head/pelirrojo wavy/ medium length/

ondulado medio largo
black/negro
bold/calvo
grey/gris, canoso
white/blanco
To describe a person we use is: She is thin.

When we talk about hair type we use has/have: She has curly hair.
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Blanca Antonio Santiago
Activity 17
Look at the images and write three sentences to describe each persons physical
characteristics.
Observa las imgenes y escribe tres oraciones para describir las caractersticas fsicas de cada persona.
Blanca
1. ______________________________________________________________.
2. ______________________________________________________________.
3. ______________________________________________________________.
Antonio
1. ______________________________________________________________.
2. ______________________________________________________________.
3. ______________________________________________________________.
Santiago
1. ______________________________________________________________.
2. ______________________________________________________________.
3. ______________________________________________________________.
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Activity 18
Think about a famous artist/singer and write a physical description about him/her.
Use the vocabulary you learned. Read the description out loud. Your classmates
have to guess who he or she is.
Piensa en un artista o cantante famoso y escribe una descripcin fsica utilizando el vocabulario aprendido. Lee
la descripcin en voz alta. Tus compaeros tienen que adivinar quin es.
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Family members
When we are with our friends we usually talk about our family. For example: your
mother, father, sister or brother. Family members are anyone that you are related to.
In our society there are different types of families. Family is very important because
they help and support you; they are the people we share many experiences with.
Study the vocabulary about family members in the next charts.
Immediate family/Familia cercana Extended family/Familia extensa

Father/Padre Mother/Madre Great great Great great grandmother/
Son/Hijo Daughter/Hija grandfather/ Tatarabuela
Brother/Hermano Sister/Hermana Tatarabuelo Great grandmother/
Husband/Esposo Wife/Esposa Great grandfather/ Bisabuela
Bisabuelo Grandmother/Abuela
Grandfather/Abuelo Granddaughter/Nieta
Grandson/Nieto Aunt/Ta
Uncle/To Cousin/Prima
Cousin/Primo Niece/Sobrina
Nephew/Sobrino
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The In-Law family / Familia poltica rs are

: A ll o u r fa mily membe lk
No te
. When we ta
Father-in-law/Suegro Mother-in-law/Suegra
(p a ri e n te s)
our relative e r and father we
say :
Brother-in-law/Cuado Sister-in-law/Cuada th m o th
about bo
s) . W h e n we talk about
re
Son-in-law/Yerno Daughter-in-law/Nuera parents (pad e r and grandfa
ther
n d m o th
a both gra n ts (abuelos).
When
g ran d p are
we say : daughter
lk a b o u t both grand
we ta ildren
nd so n w e say : grandch
and gra
(nietos).
Activity 19
Look at this family tree. Francisco and Georgina have a large family; they have three
children, three in-laws and six grandchildren. Can you identify them?
Observa el siguiente rbol genealgico. Francisco y Georgina tienen una gran familia; tienen tres hijos, tres
familiares polticos y seis nietos. Puedes identificarlos?
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Now complete the sentences using the words from the next box. Look at the example.
Ahora completa las oraciones usando las palabras del siguiente cuadro. Observa el ejemplo.
father-in-law sister-in-law daughter brother father

granddaughter sister cousin uncle nephew
grandmother brother-in-law grandson niece son-in-law
daughter-in-law husband wife mother son
grandfather mother-in-law aunt
he ()
th e u se s o f the apostrop l
Note: One of io n . F or e x ample: Rafae
ssess
is to show po n s th at R afael is his so
n.
e a
is Rays son m the son of Ray.
Rafael is
Paula is Georginas granddaughter.
1. Diego is Pedros ____________________________.
2. Elisa is the _________________________ of Lucia.
3. Francisco is Rosarios ________________________.
4. Gregorio is Pepes _________________________.
5. Lupita is Pepes ___________________________.
6. Pedro is Rosarios __________________________.
7. Georgina is Amandas ______________________.
8. Georgina is the ______________________ of Ray.
9. Lupita is Rosarios __________________________.
10. Elisa is Lupitas ___________________________.
11. Rafael is the ______________________ of Paula.
12. Francisco is Paulas _______________________.
13. Lucia is Rafaels __________________________.
14. Gregorio is Georginas _____________________.
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15. Amanda is Elisas _________________________.
16. Lupita is the __________________ of Francisco.
17. Ray is Rosarios ___________________________.
18. Pepe is Franciscos _______________________.
19. Georgina is the ____________________ of Pepe.
20. Francisco is Gregorios ____________________.
21. Rafael is Georginas ______________________.
22. Pepe is the ________________ of Diego.
Make a family tree of your own family and present it to your classmates. You can use
the following example and make it as big as you need.
Elabora un rbol genealgico de tu familia y presntalo a tus compaeros. Puedes usar el siguiente ejemplo y
hacerlo tan grande como necesites.
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In this part of block I you learned about family members. How is your family composed?
Why is it important to communicate with your family? Do you think you can teach
them what you have learned in english?
En esta parte del bloque I aprendiste sobre los miembros de la familia. Cmo est conformada tu familia? Por
qu es importante la comunicacin dentro de la familia? Crees que puedes ensearles lo que has aprendido
en ingls?
When we learn english, verbs are very

important. Verbs are words that describe
an action. We use verbs to talk about what
people do. We can describe what people do
in the present, past and future. In this part
of block I, you will learn about verbs in the run jump dance cook
simple present.
sing laugh drink
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Simple present
Simple present has several uses in english.
Repeated actions
Simple present is used to express an action that is repeated or usual. The action can
be a habit, a hobby, a daily event, a schedule even or something that happens often.
I play soccer.
The train leaves at 8 am.
The Earth circles around the sun.
I wake up at 6 am.
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Simple statements or facts and generalizations
Simple present is used to indicate that the speaker believes a fact to be true, now,
before and in the future. It is also used to make generalizations about people or
things. Look at the examples:
Cats like milk.
Mexico City is the capital of Mexico.
Windows are made of glass.
Scheduled events in the near future
Speakers occasionally use the simple present to talk about scheduled events in the
near future. This is most commonly done when talking about public transportation,
but it can be used with other scheduled events as well. Look at the examples:
The train leaves at 4 pm.
The party starts at 8 pm.
We have classes tomorrow.
In the following chart you can see an example of a verb in simple present:
Subject Verb Complement
I learn english at school.
You learn english at school.
He learns english at school.
She learns english at school.
We learn english at school.
You learn english at school.
They learn english at school.
Learn about the spelling for the verbs in Grammar Box.
Grammar Box 3
Spelling for the verbs/Escritura de los verbos
The spelling for the verb in the third person singular (he, she, it) differs depending on the
ending of that verb/La escritura del verbo en tercera persona del singular (l, ella, eso) cambia
dependiendo de su terminacin.
1. For verbs that end in o, ch, sh, ss, x or z we add es / En los verbos que terminan en o, ch, sh,
ss, x o z agregamos es.
go - goes
catch - catches
wash - washes
kiss - kisses
fix - fixes
buzz - buzzes
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2. For verbs that end in a consonant + y, we remove the y and add ies / En los verbos que
terminan en una consonante + y, quitamos la y agregando ies.
marry - marries
study - studies
carry - carries
worry - worries
in a vowel + Y,
To make a negative sentence in english Note: For verbs that end
we just add S.
we normally use do not or does not joy enjoys,
and in contracted form we use: dont or Examples: play plays, en
say says.
doesnt . Look at Grammar Box 4.
Grammar Box 4
Negative and Contracted form of simple present
Negative form Contracted Form
I do not eat meat. I dont eat meat.
You do not eat meat. You dont eat meat.
He does not eat meat. He doesnt eat meat.
She does not eat meat. She doesnt eat meat.
It does not eat meat. It doesnt eat meat.
We do not eat meat. We dont eat meat.
You do not eat meat. You dont eat meat.
They do not eat meat. They dont eat meat.
Activity 20
Complete the sentences with the simple present.

Completa las oraciones utilizando el presente simple.
1. They _________ soccer at school. (to play)

2. She_________ a letter. (not/ to write)
3. ______ you _______ english? (to speak)
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4. My parents __________ fish. (not/ to like)
5. ________ Ana ____________ any brothers? (to have)
6. Jessica __________ in an office. (to work)
7. Luis ___________ very fast. (not/read)
8. ________Fernanda and Javier ___________ to the church every sunday? (to go)
9. The plane _____________ at 9:15 am. (not/to leave)
10. ______ Elisa ______orange juice? (to drink)
Create your own flashcards for verbs by drawing or printing them. Write the verb in
the back.
Crea tus propias tarjetas didcticas de verbos dibujndolas o imprimindolas. Escribe el verbo en la parte de
atrs.
In groups of four, show a flashcard and other member of the group has to guess
what verb it is. To make it more interesting ask them to say the verb in simple present
in affirmative, negative or question form and in first, second or third person. If he or
she guesses the verb correctly he/she takes the flashcard. The team with the most
flashcards wins.
En equipos de cuatro, uno muestre una tarjeta con la imagen y otro miembro del equipo tiene que adivinar qu
verbo es. Para hacerlo ms difcil pdanle que conjugue el verbo en presente simple ya sea en primera, segunda
o tercera persona. Gana la tarjeta si la respuesta es correcta. El equipo con mayor nmero de tarjetas es el
ganador.
Flashcard: card with picture or text.
Fun challenge
Write a brief description of a classmate. Then work in groups of five and read yor texts. You have to
guess who those persons are.
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In this part of block I you learned about simple present. You can use it to talk about
the things and activities you enjoy every day. Think of other situations in which you
can use the simple present. Discuss your answers with your classmates and your
teacher.
En esta parte del bloque I aprendiste sobre el presente simple. Puedes utilizarlo para hablar de las cosas y
actividades que disfrutas diariamente. Piensa en otras situaciones en las que puedes usar el presente simple.
Comenta tus respuestas con tus compaeros y con tu maestro.
Profile: a short biographical description of a subject.
Closure activity
Family members profile
Make a profile about a family member and write a description about him /her
including the following aspects.
Elabora un perfil de un miembro de tu familia y escribe una descripcin de l o ella incluyendo los siguientes
aspectos.
Personal information.
Physical description
Things he/she does.
Informacin personal.
Descripcin fsica.
Cosas que hace.
Consult the list of verbs at the end of the book, use the vocabulary from this block
and be sure to use the simple present. When you finish present it to your classmates.
Consulta la lista de verbos que est al final del libro, utiliza el vocabulario del bloque y asegrate de usar el
tiempo presente. Cuando termines presntalo a tus compaeros.
Look at the following example.

Observa el siguiente ejemplo.
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Interesting facts about my sister

My sister Personal information
Name: Amanda Salas Pea.
Age: 16 years old.
Telephone Number: 52 64 78 96 23
Address: 1101 Camelia Street,
Guadalajara, Jalisco.
Nationality: Mexican.
Family Member: sister.
Physical description Things he / she does
She is tall and thin. She is beautiful. She has

black hair and pretty eyes. She is young.
She plays soccer. She eats pizza. She watches

TV. She reads books and she listens to music.
She smiles every day.
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Evaluate your work using the following criteria. When you finish, share and discuss
your evaluation with your teacher.
Evala tu trabajo usando la siguiente rbrica. Cuando termines, comparte y comenta tu evaluacin con tu
maestro.
Aspects of Excellent Good Fair Unsatisfactory

evaluation 4 3 2 1
Personal Presents 6 Presents Presents Presents 1 aspect
information aspects of 4-5 aspects 2-3 aspects of personal
personal of personal of personal information.
information. information. information.
Physical Presents Presents Presents Presents 1
description 6 aspects 4-5 aspects 2-3 aspects aspect of physical
of physical of physical of physical description.
description. description. description.
Things he/she Uses 6 verbs Uses 4-5 verbs Uses 2-3 verbs Uses only 1 verb to
does to describe to describe to describe describe an activity.
activities. activities. activities.
Use of language Writes full Writes some Makes a list of Does not write
sentences. full sentences. activities. Makes sentences. Makes 9
Makes 1-2 Makes 3-5 6-8 grammar, + grammar, spelling
grammar, grammar, spelling or or punctuation
spelling or spelling or punctuation mistakes.
punctuation punctuation mistakes.
mistakes. mistakes.
Speaking Makes a fluent Makes a fluent Hesitates and Does speak in full
presentation, presentation, pauses 5-6 sentences, says
has 1-2 hesitates or times. Has 6-8 a few words. Has
pronunciation pauses 2-4 pronunciation 9 + pronunciation
errors. times. Has 3-5 errors. errors.
pronunciation
errors.
Total points
5 points Unsatisfactory
6 - 10 points Fair
11 - 15 points Good
16 - 20 points Excellent
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Cierre del bloque I

Reflexiona sobre lo aprendido
Para valorar el nivel de avance que has logrado en el bloque I es importante que
completes la siguiente tabla de manera consciente y honesta. Pon una X en la
casilla correspondiente.
Interpretacin del nivel de avance:
100 - 90% = Lo logr de manera independiente

89 - 70% = Requer apoyo para construir el aprendizaje
69 - 50% = Fue difcil el proceso de aprendizaje y slo lo logr parcialmente
49% o menos = No logr el aprendizaje
Nivel de avance
49% o
100-90% 89-70% 69-50%
Contenidos curriculares menos
Conceptuales
Utilizo las estructuras gramaticales del bloque

correctamente.
Identifico correctamente el vocabulario del

bloque.
Nivel de avance
49% o
100-90% 89-70% 69-50%
Puedo presentarme y presentar a otras

Procedimentales
personas de manera escrita y oral.
Describo las caractersticas fsicas, tnicas y

culturales de una persona de manera escrita y
oral.
Describo actividades que realizo en el presente

simple y utilizo el verbo To Be correctamente,
de manera oral y escrita.
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Nivel de avance
49% o
100-90% 89-70% 69-50%
Comparto mi opinin y considero las opiniones

Actitudinales
de otros.
Reconozco y respeto diferentes puntos de vista

y entiendo la importancia de la diversidad.
Trabajo en equipo de manera colaborativa.
Finalmente
Reflexiona sobre las siguientes preguntas y escribe tus conclusiones.
Cules fueron los aprendizajes ms significativos que lograste en el bloque I?
Cmo puedes aplicar lo que has aprendido en tu vida actual y en el futuro?
De qu manera el reconocerte como persona, con tus particulares y valiosas

caractersticas, te ayuda a comprender a los dems y a tener una convivencia
armnica con ellos?
Conclusiones personales:
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Registro del avance

Competencias genricas y disciplinares del bloque I
Instrucciones: Al concluir el bloque I registra el nivel de avance que lograste en el

desarrollo de las competencias genricas y disciplinares. Utiliza la siguiente escala:
A = Alto (Desarrollada)
M = Medio (Est en va de desarrollo)
B = Bajo (No la he desarrollado)
Nivel de
avance
4. Escucha, interpreta y emite

mensajes pertinentes en Se comunica en una segunda lengua en
distintos contextos mediante la situaciones cotidianas.
utilizacin de medios, cdigos y
herramientas apropiadas.
Aporta puntos de vista con apertura y
8. Participa y colabora de manera
considera los de otras personas de manera
efectiva en equipos diversos.
reflexiva.
10. Mantiene una actitud Dialoga y aprende de personas con

respetuosa hacia la distintos puntos de vista y tradiciones
interculturalidad y la diversidad culturales mediante la ubicacin de sus
de creencias, valores, ideas y propias circunstancias en un contexto ms
prcticas sociales. amplio.
Nivel de
avance
Produce textos con base en el uso normativo de la lengua, considerando la
intencin y situacin comunicativa.
Valora el pensamiento lgico en el proceso comunicativo en su vida cotidiana y

acadmica.
Identifica e interpreta la idea general y posible desarrollo de un mensaje oral o

escrito en una segunda lengua, recurriendo a conocimientos previos, elementos
no verbales y contexto cultural.
Se comunica en una lengua extranjera mediante un discurso lgico, oral o

escrito, congruente con la situacin comunicativa.
Al completar la tabla presntala a tu profesor y valoren los avances registrados.
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Write the new words that you have learned and their definitions.
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BLOCK II. Relating important moments of the past
Block II
What I do and how I live
B lock II What I do and how I live
Introduction
In block II you will learn to use the simple present in many grammatical ways such
as to describe your daily routines as well as your lifestyle and compare them with
other people. You will also learn the use of adverbs of frequency through reading and
listening activities and you will learn to write short texts.
The simple present is usually used to talk about states, routines, schedules and
regular actions. It is also used to describe what people do in their jobs and occupations.

Competencias genricas Atributo
4. Escucha, interpreta y emite mensajes pertinentes
Se comunica en una segunda lengua
en distintos contextos mediante la utilizacin de
en situaciones cotidianas.
medios, cdigos y herramientas apropiadas.
Articula saberes de diversos campos
7. Aprende por iniciativa e inters propio a lo largo
y establece relaciones entre ellos y su
de la vida.
vida cotidiana.
Aporta puntos de vista con apertura
8. Participa y colabora de manera efectiva en
y considera los de otras personas de
equipos diversos.
manera reflexiva.
Dialoga y aprende de personas con
10. Mantiene una actitud respetuosa hacia la distintos puntos de vista y tradiciones
interculturalidad y la diversidad de creencias, culturales mediante la ubicacin de
valores, ideas y prcticas sociales. sus propias circunstancias en un
contexto ms amplio.

Identifica e interpreta la idea general y posible desarrollo de un mensaje oral o escrito
en una segunda lengua, recurriendo a conocimientos previos, elementos no verbales y
contexto cultural.
What is the purpose of block II?

You will be able to understand the simple present with its variations and apply it to
daily activities and life styles as well as the routines of people you know by developing
writing and speaking competencies.
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Curriculum
content
1. Simple present.
2. Third person of singular.
The auxiliary verb To Do.
Studying grammar structures.
The verb To Have.
Recognizing some of the public places
3. Sport, work and leisure
and transportation.
Conceptual activities.
Distinguishing some categories
4. Community activities and public
of vocabulary such as community
places.
activities, public places and transport.
5. Public transportation.
6. Adverbs of frequency.
7. Wh questions.
Solving exercises and applying the
grammar structures studied in this
block.
Making questions to find out personal
Share opinions and reflect
information of own family and friends.
about other life styles.
Writing daily routines using correct
Compare your life with others.
Procedural grammar structures in simple present.
Read and write texts in simple
Creating a text to describe life styles
present.
noticing the changes in verbs in simple
present in third person of singular.
Making questions to find out different
life styles and routines to elaborate a
text in simple present.
Value team work done with Making texts and presentations with
order and cleanness through all relevancy.
the activities. Being respectful to others opinions
Attitudinal
Share ideas through and defending your own.
learning products to promote Understanding and following
collaborative work. instructions in a proper way.

You will be able to complete block II in twelve hours, including block revision, activities,
products and self-evaluation.

In block II you will complete the following activities that will allow you to see the
Wh questions on new situations.
Interview to some classmates and report.
Comparison about your life and the lives of
Paragraph about daily routines.
others.
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competencies)
A verb is often defined as a word which shows action or state of being. The verb
is the heart of the sentence. One of the most important things about verbs is their
relationship to time.
Un verbo se define como la palabra que muestra acciones o estados del ser. El verbo es el corazn de la
oracin. Uno de los puntos ms importantes del verbo es su relacin con el tiempo.
A. Look at the words in the following box and underline the verbs.
Observa las palabras del siguiente cuadro y subraya los verbos.
work table brother play wear breakfast

dog sleep speak school friend read
B. Look at the pictures and try to describe each one of them. What kind of actions do
you see in the images? Share your answer with a classmate.
Observa las imgenes y trata de describir cada una. Qu tipo de acciones ves? Comenta tu respuesta con un
compaero.
C. For describing actions happening now, we use the simple present of a verb.
Read the following sentences and look how the verbs are formed and used. Pay
attention to the changes that occur at the end of the verb.
Para describir las acciones que suceden ahora, se utiliza el tiempo presente de un verbo. Lee el siguiente texto
y observa cmo se forman y usan los verbos. Pon atencin en los cambios que ocurren al final de los verbos.
Miguel is a taxi driver. He drives a taxi. But on Sundays, he doesnt drive his taxi. He stays at
home.
Clara is a teacher. She works in a small school and she loves her students.
The verbs be, drive, stay, work and love are in the simple present.
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D. Look around the class. Complete the following chart with the name of some of
your classmates and some common actions in a classroom. Look at the example.
Observa tu clase. Completa la siguiente tabla con el nombre de tus compaeros y con acciones comunes en un
saln de clases. Observa el ejemplo.
Name Action
Juan reads a book
Was it easy to identify actions that happen now? Discuss it with your classmates and
your teacher. It will be useful to focus on your strengths and opportunities.
Te fue fcil identificar las acciones que ocurren en el momento? Comntalo con tus compaeros y tu maestro.
Te servir para concentrarte en tus fortalezas y oportunidades.
develop in block II by answering the next questions. Mark the box that corresponds
Es importante que identifiques tu nivel de desempeo en las competencias que desarrollars en el bloque II.
Para ello contesta las siguientes preguntas, marcando tu respuesta con una X.
Te comunicas en una segunda lengua en situaciones

cotidianas?
Articulas saberes de diversos campos y estableces

relaciones entre ellos y tu vida cotidiana?
Aportas puntos de vista con apertura y consideras los

de otras personas de manera reflexiva?
Dialogas y aprendes de personas con distintos puntos

de vista y tradiciones culturales mediante la ubicacin de
tus propias circunstancias en un contexto ms amplio?
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Lets begin
Learn more
Simple present
Simple present is usually used to talk about states, routines, schedules and regular
actions. It is also used to describe what people do in their jobs and occupations. It is
possible to use simple present or present simple to describe the same tense. Both
are correct.
The uses of the affirmative form of the simple present are shown in Grammar Box 1.
Grammar Box 1
Affirmative form of simple present/
Forma afirmativa para el presente simple
Pronoun/Pronombre Verb/Verbo
I/Yo (singular play
You/T (singular) play
He/l (singular) plays
She/Ella (singular) plays
It/Eso, esa (singular) plays
We/Nosotros (plural) play
You/Ustedes (plural) play

They/Ellos (plural) play
In the simple present, verbs in the third person of singular (he, she and it) always
take an s. For example: he plays, she sings, it seems.
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Look at the following sentences: Downtown: the

Maria and Pedro speak English properly. central or lower part
My mother works in a restaurant downtown. of a city, specially the
main commercial
Look at Grammar Box 2 to study the spelling rules. area.
Grammar Box 2
Spelling rules/Reglas para la escritura
Verbs ending
Verbs ending
Silent e Vowel + y Consonant + y in s, z, sh, tch,
in o
ch
miss = misses
close = closes play = plays study = studies go = goes buzz = buzzes
note = notes say = says marry = marries do = does catch = catches
finish = finishes
teach = teaches
Silent e She closes the door.
Vowel + y He plays with his brother.
Consonant + y Celia studies German.
Verbs ending in o Diego goes to the park.
Verbs ending in s,z,sh,tch,ch Maria teaches in the new school.
Activity 1
Underline the correct form of the verbs in parentheses. Look at the example.
Subraya la forma correcta de los verbos en parntesis. Observa el ejemplo.
Alejandro (gets/getes) up every day at 6:00 am.
1. Roberto (washs/washes) his hair.
2. She (drinkes/drinks) coffee with her breakfast.
3. He (brushes/brushs) his teeth.
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4. She (begins/begines) work at 10:00.
5. Pilar (watch/watches) TV.
6. Daniel (sleeps/sleepes) seven hours.
7. Juanita (speaks/speakes) Nahuatl.
8. My mom (stays/stayes) at home.
9. Luis (playes/plays) soccer.
10. He (walks/walkes) home.
Activity 2
Write the correct form of the verb in third person of singular.
Escribe la forma correcta de los verbos en tercera persona del singular.
1. go __________.
2. fly __________.
3. run __________.
4. watch __________.
5. eat __________.
6. write __________.
7. speak __________.
8. read __________.
9. sleep __________.
10. do __________.
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Activity 3
Complete the following sentences with the right form of the verb.
Completa las siguientes oraciones con la forma correcta del verbo.
1. Pedro and Luis _____________ (play) soccer.
2. Maria _____________ (read) a novel.
3. We _____________ (eat) enchiladas with my mom.
4. I __________ (run) very fast.
5. You ___________ (watch) TV at night.
6. He_____________ (buy) candies for the children.
7. Estela__________ (fly) in an airplane.
8. Raul ____________ (cook) delicious!
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Third person of singular

The auxiliary verb To Do
We use the auxiliary verb To Do when we want to ask questions with yes or no as an
answer. We use do or does depending on the subject.
Look at Grammar Box 3 and study the interrogative form of the verb in simple present.
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Grammar Box 3
Interrogative form in simple present/
Forma interrogativa en presente simple
Short Short Short negative
Auxiliary Subject Verb affirmative negative answers with
answers answers contractions
Do I play?
Do you play? Yes,

No, I/you/we/ No I/you/we/they
I/you/we/they
Do we play? they do not. dont.
do.
Do they play?
Does he play?
Yes, No, he/she/it
Does she play? No, he/she/it doesnt.
he/she/it does. does not.
Does It play?
In the interrogative forms, we use do or does. Look at the examples:
Do you like the house?

Does she go to school?
Do they play football?
Verbs never take an s in the negative and interrogative forms. In these cases the
verb remains in the infinitive form.
As said before, we use the auxiliary verb To Do to form questions with yes or no as
an answer. We use do or does for affirmative answers and do not or does not for
negative answers.
Do you like ice cream?

Yes, I do.
No, I do not.
Does he play baseball?

Yes, he does.
No, he does not.
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For short answers in negative we can use the contractions. Look at the following
examples:
Does he swim?
No, he doesnt.
Do you smoke?
No, I dont.
Activity 4
Computer: an electronic
Answer the questions using short answers. Look at the example. machine for processing
Responde las preguntas usando respuestas cortas. Observa el ejemplo. information.
Do you play the guitar?

Yes, I do/No, I dont.
1. Do you like cars? _________________________________________________.
2. Do you watch soccer? ____________________________________________.
3. Does your teacher give you a lot of homework? _________________________.

4. Do you have a sister or a grandfather? ________________________________.
5. Does your uncle live in Mexico? _____________________________________.
6. Do your brothers swim? ___________________________________________.
7. Does your father work? ____________________________________________.
8. Do you have a computer? _________________________________________.
9. Does your grandmother like tacos? ___________________________________.
10. Does your father like tacos? ________________________________________.
11. Does your mother listen to the radio? ________________________________.
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Activity 5
Write questions with the following words. Look at the example.

Escribe preguntas con las siguientes palabras. Observa el ejemplo.
like pozole / Pedro

Does Pedro like pozole?
1. do homework / we
_________________________________________________________________.
2. open the door / your grandmother

_________________________________________________________________.
3. wash the dishes / you

_________________________________________________________________.
4. drink coffee / they

_________________________________________________________________.
5. play the guitar / Memo

_________________________________________________________________.
6. run in the school / Maria

_________________________________________________________________.
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Activity 6
Complete the negative sentences using the words in parenthesis. Look at the
example.
Completa las oraciones en negativo usando las palabras del parntesis. Observa el ejemplo.
Diego likes coffee, but he (not, drink) _________ tea.

Diego likes coffee, but he doesnt drink tea.
1. My sister likes sandwiches, but she (not, eat) _________________ pizza.
2. I wash clothes, but I (not, wash) _____________ dishes.
3. My dad has a new sweater, but he (not, use) _____________ it.
4. Lucia likes water, but she (not, drink) ____________ coffee.
5. Raul likes banda music, but he (not, like) ______________ rock music.
6. My teachers dance very well, but they (not, sing) ______________ well.
7. My friends and I play guitar, but we (not, play) _____________ drums.
8. Lupita drives a car, but she (not, drive) _________ buses.
Drums: a musical instrument played with hands or sticks.
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The verb To Have
We use the verb To Have to indicate possession. We use have or has depending on
the subject. The simple present of this verb consists of have for the first and second
person of singular and first, second and the third person of plural. Has is only used
for the third person of singular. See Grammar Box 4 for examples of each person.
Grammar Box 4
Use of have and has/
Uso de have y has
I have two sisters.
You have a new TV.
He has a good teacher.
She has an old car.
It has a nice view.
We have problems.
You have good notes.
They have a bad day.
When using the verb To Have in negative form, you have to use the auxiliary verb To
Do, as explained previously. Look at the following examples.
Pedro does not have a dog.

We do not have a vegetable garden in our house.
When making questions we also use the auxiliary verb To Do. Look at the following
examples of questions and answers.
Does Elvira have children? Yes, she does.

Do you have a cat? No, I dont (do not).
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Activity 7
Read the following text and complete the sentences with have or has.
Lee el siguiente texto y completa las oraciones con have o has.
Carolina ____ a brother, Daniel. They both ________ good jobs. Carolina
__________ a new house. Daniel ______ an apartment. The apartment __________
one bedroom. It also __________ a large kitchen. Carolina and Daniel sometimes
__________ dinner together.
Both: the one and the other.
Activity 8
Write five sentences using have and has to describe yourself and your best friend.
Use affirmative and negative forms. Look at the example.
Escribe cinco oraciones usando have and has para describirte y para describir a tu mejor amigo (a). Intenta
usar la forma afirmativa y la interrogativa. Observa el ejemplo.
I My best friend
I have brown hair. She/He has black hair.
I have brown eyes. She/He doesnt have brown eyes.
1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
4. 4.
5. 5.

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Activity 9
Write a question with have or has using the information. Look at the example.
Escribe una pregunta con have o has usando la infomacin. Observa el ejemplo.
Laura / a new dress.

Does Laura have a new dress?
1. Paco / new friends.
_________________________________________________________________.
2. Jorge and his father / an old car.
_________________________________________________________________.
3. Mariana / red flowers.
_________________________________________________________________.
4. Anita and Cristina / a party next sunday.
_________________________________________________________________.
5. The dog / food and water.
_________________________________________________________________.
6. We / a math exam / on monday.
_________________________________________________________________.
7. You / a nice teacher.
_________________________________________________________________.
Choose two of your classmates (a boy and a girl). Ask them about the things they
have and do. Use the following chart to write some information and to write a brief
report of the interview in simple present. Look at the example.
Escoge a dos compaeros (un chico y una chica). Pregntales sobre las cosas que tienen y las cosas que
hacen. Usa la siguiente tabla para escribir la informacin y para redactar un pequeo reporte de la entrevista en
presente simple. Observa el ejemplo.
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Pilar
Has a pretty house.
Has a lot of friends. Pilar has a pretty house and a lot of friends.
Does not speak Nahuatl. She has brown hair and sings very nice. She
Has brown hair. doesnt speak Nahuatl and doesnt have
Does not have brothers. brothers.
Sings very nice.
Name
Information Report
Name
Information Report
In this part of block II you learned the different forms of the simple present, including
the use of the auxiliar To Do in questions and short answers. You also learned how
to use the verb To Have to talk about possessions. How could this help you to listen,
understand and talk about actions in the present with relatives and friends? Discuss
it with your classmates.
En esta parte del bloque II aprendiste las diferentes formas del presente simple, incluyendo el uso del auxiliar
To Do en preguntas y respuestas cortas. Tambin aprendiste el uso del verbo To Have para hablar de
posesiones. Cmo te puede ayudar esto a escuchar, entender y hablar sobre acciones en el presente con
amigos y familiares? Comntalo con tus compaeros.
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Maybe:
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possibility.
Sport, work and leisure activities

There are some activities that are common in our daily routines. However, not all
of them are done by everybody. For example, in the morning, your mom usually
prepares breakfast and your dad goes to work. In the afternoon, you play football,
go to work or do homework. At night, you maybe read a book. So, everybody in the
family has different activities: at work, for recreation and sports.
In the following charts you can see some vocabulary about sport, leisure and work
activities.
Sport activities / Leisure activities / Actividades recreativas

Actividades deportivas
Aerobics / Aerobics Collect things / Coleccionar Listen to music / Escuchar
Athletics / Atletismo cosas msica
Baseball / Beisbol Coloring / Colorear Play an instrument / Tocar un
Boxing / Boxeo Dancing / Bailar instrumento
Cycling / Ciclismo Gardening / Practicar jardinera Play games / Jugar algn
Diving / Clavados Drawing / Dibujar juego
Soccer / Ftbol Go on a picnic / Ir de da de Read / Leer
Horse riding / Montar a campo Solve puzzles / Armar
caballo Go out with friends / Salir con rompecabezas
Jogging / Trotar amigos Spend time with the family/
Running / Correr Go to the movies / Ir al cine Pasar tiempo con la familia
Swimming / Natacin Learn to cook / Aprender a Travel / Viajar
cocinar Watch TV / Ver TV
Work activities / Actividades laborales

Accountant/Contador Gardener/Jardinero
Baker/Panadero Hairdresser/Peinadora
Barber/Peluquero Lawyer/Abogado
Bricklayer/Albail Nurse/Enfermera
Builder/Constructor Policeman/Polica
Carpenter/Carpintero Postman/Cartero
Cashier/Cajero Reporter/Reportero
Cleaner/Personal de limpieza Secretary/Secretaria
Dentist/Dentista Tailor/Sastre
Doctor/Doctor Teacher/Maestro
Driver/Conductor Vet/Veterinario
Engineer/Ingeniero Waiter/Mesero
Farmer/Granjero, campesino Waitress/Mesera
Worker/Trabajador
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What are some other activities that you do at home and school? What activities do
you enjoy in your free time? What are some activities that your parents do at work?
Activity 10
Look at the following pictures and compare them with the activities that you and your
parents do. Are their activities similar or different from yours? Why? Discuss them
with your classmates.
Observa las siguientes imgenes y compralas con las actividades que t y tus padres realizan. Sus actividades
son similares o diferentes a las tuyas? Por qu? Comntalo con tus compaeros.
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Community activities and public places

In public places people can meet and interact with persons from their community.
There are places that you can go with your family for example the market, the park,
the church and the public squares. By going to these public places people can get to
know each other and create strong community.
In the market people can buy food, clothes, fruits, vegetables, kitchen items and
in some places even animals. It is also important to have fun with your family and
friends. Many people enjoy going to the park to walk and play some sport. In some
communities it is common to celebrate religious ceremonies. People go to churches
and pray with their families.
One of our traditions in Mexico is to celebrate the day of independence. On september

15th, people in different cities and towns get together in the city center known as the
zocalo or main square. There they buy foods, drinks, toys, and watch fireworks
while they enjoy mexican music.
There are other public places such as: school, bank, restaurant and museum.
Activity 11
Look at the following list of places and check (X) the ones that are in your community.
Observa la siguiente lista de lugares y marca (X) las que se existen en tu comunidad.
Park _____ Gas station _____

School _____ Market _____
Police station _____ Post office _____
Hospital _____ Church _____
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Public transportation
In Mexico there are many ways to go from one place to another: by bus, by plane,
by subway, by train, by ferry, by car (taxi), etc. Animals, such as horses and mules,
can also be used as transportation between small communities in the mountains,
jungle, etc.
Activity 12
Read the following text and answer the questions.

Lee el siguiente texto y responde las preguntas.
Public transportation in Mexico
Mexico is a large country. Fortunately, there are many ways to go from one place to
another. Buses are the main form of long-distance public transportation in Mexico.
There are modern luxury buses and also retired and old school buses that go all
around the cities and towns. However, air travel is the fastest and most convenient
way to get from one place to another, particularly if you will be covering long distances.
Taxis are common in Mexico, especially in the big cities, but they are expensive.
Mexico City has the second largest metro system in North America and offers an
excellent way to get around the city.
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1. Are there modern buses in Mexico?
_________________________________________________________________.
2. Which is the fastest way to get from one place to another?
_________________________________________________________________.
3. Are taxis cheap?
_________________________________________________________________.
4. Is the Metro system in Mexico City the shortest one in North America?
_________________________________________________________________.
Cheap: costing relatively little; inexpensive.

Activity 13
Write each word from the following box next to its definition.
Escribe cada palabra del siguiente cuadro junto a su definicin.
bus train boat bike taxi airplane
1. A large motor vehicle carrying passengers by road. ______________
2. A vehicle with wings. ______________________
3. A vehicle composed of two wheels, one behind the other and that uses pedals.
______________________________
4. A series of railroad cars moved as a unit. ___________________
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5. A private car that you pay for going to one place to another. _____________
6. A water vehicle. ___________________________
Activity 14
Think about your community and decide which public transportation is the best
option to use. Discuss your opinion with your classmates and teacher. Write your
conclusions.
Piensa en tu comunidad y decide qu medio de transporte es la mejor opcin. Comenta tu opinin con tus
compaeros y maestro. Escribe tus conclusiones.
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
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Learn more
Adverbs of frequency
Think about the activities that you do everyday. What time do you have breakfast?
What time do you go to sleep? These activities are known as daily routines. There
are also activities that we do in weekends such as visiting family and friends. Some
other things we do yearly for example celebrating birthday.
In english there are some words that are used

to talk about daily routines. In the next box you Routine: things
can see some of them. that you do every
day.
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wake up have breakfast take a shower
go to work take the bus do homework
visit friends brush teeth go to sleep
To describe routines in english we also use some adverbs to describe how frequently
we do an activity. These are called adverbs of frequency.
phrase
n a d v e rb is a word or
Note: A tive,
e s o r q u a li fies an adjec
that modifi e rb or a word
-group,
o th e r a d v
verb, or e, time,
re ss ing a re lation of plac .
exp a nner or cause
st a n c e , m
circum
Adverbs of frequency are adverbs of time that answer the questions how frequently?
Or how often? They tell us how often something happens.
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Look at the adverbs in the following box.
A B
Daily (Diariamente) Often (Seguido)

Weekly (Semanalmente) Sometimes (A veces)
Yearly (Anualmente) Rarely (Raramente)
You probably see a difference between A and B above. With words like daily we
know exactly how often. The words in A describe definite frequency. On the other
hand, the words in B describe indefinite frequency, words like often give us an idea
about frequency but they dont tell us exactly. Look at the examples.
I go to school daily.
My father cleans the car weekly.
We go to La Villa yearly.
He often goes to the doctor.
She sometimes reads a book.
My mom rarely gets angry.
There are adverbs of indefinite and definite frequency. An adverb of indefinite

frequency is used to express how many times an event occurs. Look at the following
chart.
Adverbs of indefinite frequency/

Frequency/Frecuencia
Adverbios de frecuencia indefinida
Always I always do my homework.

Constantly She goes out constantly.
Most of the time
Continually I continually read.
Usually He usually does homework.
Normally I normally sleep eight hours. Almost all of the time
Generally He generally wakes up at seven.
Often She often goes to the market.
Frequently Luisa frequently sings at church. More than half of the time
Regularly I regularly buy the paper.
Sometimes They fight sometimes.
Less of the time
Occasionally Occasionally we travel to Mexico City.
Rarely My little sister rarely cries. Almost never of the time

Seldom My uncle seldom smokes.
Never I never drink tequila. Never, not even a day
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The adverbs of frequency in the following chart are called adverbs of definite
frequency because you know exactly how many times the action occurs.
hourly (cada hora) daily (diariamente) weekly (semanalmente)

monthly (mensualmente) yearly (anualmente) every second (cada segundo)
once (una vez) once a day (una vez al da) twice (dos veces)
twice a year (dos veces al ao) once or twice (una vez o dos three times (tres veces)
veces)
Adverbs of definite frequency usually go at the end of a sentence. Look at these

examples:
Most people pay the rent monthly.

The doctor checks the patient every hour.
To review progress, the teachers check notebooks weekly.
Usually for reasons of emphasis or style, some adverbs of definite frequency may go
at the front of the sentence. Look at the example:
Every day, more than a million kids go to school.
Look at the following rules of adverbs of frequency.
1. Adverbs of frequency are often used with the present simple because they
indicate repeated or routine activities.
2. Adverbs of frequency can be placed in different places in the sentence depending

on the focus.
I sometimes visit my aunt/Sometimes I visit my aunt/I visit my aunt sometimes.
We often see her pass by the house/We see her pass by the house often.
My friend is always late for school/My friend is late for school always.
3. Rarely and seldom can also go at the end of a sentence (often with very).
We see them very rarely.
Luis eats meat seldom.
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Activity 15
Choose some activities that you do every day and write five sentences. Look at the
example.
Elige algunas de las actividades que realizas todos los das y escribe cinco oraciones. Observa el ejemplo.
I take a shower.
1. _______________________________________.
2. _______________________________________.
3. _______________________________________.
4. _______________________________________.
5. _______________________________________.
Activity 16
Think about your activities at home. Answer the following quiz. Be honest! When
youre done share your results with your classmates.
Piensa acerca de tus actividades en casa. Contesta el siguiente cuestionario. S honesto! Cuando termines
comparte tus resultados con tus compaeros.
Activity Always (3) Often (2) Sometimes (1) Never (0)

Tidy: to put
Make your bed things in
Tidy your room order.
Feed the pets
Help cooking Rubbish:
Take out the rubbish worthless, useless
Wash dishes or unwanted matter,
Do laundry garbage.
Take care of brothers
and sisters
0-8 Try to be more helpful.

Score 9 - 17 Its ok, but try and help a bit more in the house.
18 - 24 Great! You are a good helper.
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Make a list of the things you do every day; start with the hour when you wake up to
the hour you go to sleep. Think about what you do at home, at school and during
your free time. Then write a paragraph describing your daily routines; remember to
use definite and indefinite adverbs.
Haz una lista de las cosas que haces cada da; empieza con la hora en que te levantas hasta la hora en que
vas a dormir. Piensa en lo que haces en tu casa, en la escuela y en tu tiempo libre. Despus escribe un prrafo
describiendo tus rutinas diarias; recuerda utilizar adverbios de frecuencia definidos e indefinidos.
Hour Activity Paragraph
Compare your paragraph with one of your classmates.

Compara tu prrafo con uno de tus compaeros.
In this part of block II you learned to use adverbs of frequency to describe daily
routines at home, at school or at your free time. It is important to have routines
because they help you to manage your time and attention. Have you recognized
patterns or routines that make your life easier and happier? Share your answer with
your classmates and your teacher.
En esta parte del bloque II aprendiste a usar adverbios de frecuencia para describir rutinas diarias en casa,
en la escuela y en tu tiempo libre. Es importante tener rutinas porque te ayudan a manejar tu tiempo y tu
atencin. Reconoces patrones o rutinas que hacen tu vida ms sencilla y feliz? Compartes respuestas con tus
compaeros y con tu maestro.
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Wh questions
In english, there are six important question words that ask about things, time, people,
places, reasons and feelings. Five of them start with Wh, and the last is how, which
is why we call them Wh words. Take a look at Grammar Box 5 for an example of
each of them.
Grammar Box 5
Wh questions
Question Answer Example
What Thing What is that?
When Time When is the game?
Who Person Who is that beautiful girl?
Where Place Where do you live?
Why Reason Why are you happy?
Directions/ How do I arrive to the school?

How
Feelings How are you?
When you want to make a question with the Wh words, you have to use the auxiliary
verb To Do, unless the verb of your sentence is To Be. See Grammar Box 6 for
examples.
Grammar Box 6
Wh questions structure
Wh questions with do Wh + do + subject + verb Where do you work?

Wh + does + subject + verb When does she wake up?
Where are you from?

Wh questions with be Wh + be + subject
Who is that man?
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Activity 17
Match each question with the right answer. Look at the example.
Relaciona cada pregunta con la respuesta correcta. Observa el ejemplo.
What is your name? Enrique is at school.
Who is your class teacher? I live in Mexico.
Where is the key? Luis studies at my school.
Who are those people? It is Saturday.
Where does she run? This one is cheaper.
Who is Ricardo? They are my friends.
Which book is cheaper? He is the singer of the band.
Where is Enrique? My name is Raul.
Where does Luis study? The key is under the carpet.
What day is today? She runs in the park.
Where do you live? Sandra is our teacher.
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Activity 18
Answer the following Wh questions using personal information.
Contesta las siguientes Wh questions usando informacin personal.
1. Where do you live? _______________________________________________.
2. Where are you from? _____________________________________________.
3. Who is your teacher? _____________________________________________.
4. What is your favorite sport? ________________________________________.
5. When is your birthday? ____________________________________________.
Activity 19
Complete the following questions with appropriate question words.
Completa las siguientes preguntas con la palabra interrogativa apropiada.
1. __________ is your english teacher? Mr. Lopez.
2. __________ is her sweater? The red one.
3. __________ are my books? In the living room.
4. __________ is Lupita doing? She is sleeping.
5. __________ is a good soccer player? Javier Chicharito Hernandez is.
6. __________ color is the new car? Blue.
7. __________ are my socks? Under your bed.
8. __________ is your best friend? Fabiola.
9. __________ is your mother? She is at the market.
10. __________ is Mrs. Garcia? She is a math teacher.
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Think of a situation when you were alone in a new place. Imagine that you have the
opportunity to visit Mexico City. You dont know the city, people, food, etc. In the
following lines write some questions that are useful in that case. Remember to use
Wh questions.
Piensa en una situacin donde ests solo en un lugar nuevo. Imagina que tienes la oportunidad de visitar la
Ciudad de Mxico. T no conoces la ciudad, la gente, la comida, etc. En las siguientes lneas escribe algunas
preguntas que seran tiles en ese caso. Recuerda usar Wh questions .
____________________________________________________________.
____________________________________________________________.
____________________________________________________________.
____________________________________________________________.
____________________________________________________________.
____________________________________________________________.
In this part of block II you learned to use Wh questions to ask for personal information.
These questions are very useful when you are trying to establish new relations at
school or in a new place. Do you think that it is important to know the people you
are studying or working with? How can these Wh questions help you to develop new
relations? Discuss it with your classmates.
En esta parte del bloque II aprendiste a usar Wh questions para pedir informacin personal. Estas preguntas
son muy tiles cuando ests tratando de establecer nuevas relaciones en la escuela o en un nuevo lugar.
Piensas que es importante conocer a las personas con las que ests estudiando o trabajando? Cmo pueden
ayudarte estas Wh questions a desarrollar nuevas relaciones? Comenta con tus compaeros.
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Closure activity
How do I live and what do I do?
Design a questionnaire using Wh questions and think about your life. The following
questions could be useful: what is your name? Where do you live? When do you
play? What do you do every day?
Disea un cuestionario usando Wh questions y piensa en tu vida. Las siguientes preguntas pueden ser tiles:
cul es tu nombre? Dnde vives? Cundo juegas? Qu haces cada da?
Write the questions and answer the questionnaire

Escribe las preguntas y contesta el cuestionario.
Questions Answers
Choose two persons in your family (an adult and a child) and apply the same
questionnaire. Create a box to compare these three lifestyles and daily routines
(yours, an adult and a child).
Escoge a dos personas de tu familia (un adulto y un nio) y aplcales el mismo cuestionario. Haz una tabla para
comparar estos tres estilos de vida y rutinas diarias (la tuya, la de un adulto y la de un nio).
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You can use the following chart
Puedes usar la siguiente tabla.
Wh question Own answers Adult answers Child answers
Compare your work with your classmates.

Compara tu trabajo con el de tus compaeros.
Use the following list to check your work.

Usa la siguiente lista de cotejo para revisar tu trabajo.
Aspects required Yes No
Use all the Wh questions to identify personal

information.
Interview two persons: an adult and a child.
Fill the box with all the information.
Correct grammar structures are applied.
Use vocabulary from the block.
Communicate and interpret ideas in texts.
Share your results with your teacher.

Comparte tus resultado con tu maestro.
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Cierre del bloque II

Para valorar el nivel de avance que has logrado en el bloque II es importante que
completes la siguiente tabla de manera responsable y honesta. Pon una X en la

49% o menos = No logr el aprendizaje.
Nivel de avance
49% o
100-90% 89-70% 69-50%
Distingo categoras y vocabulario relacionado

con actividades comunitarias, espacios
Conceptuales
pblicos y medios de transporte.
Conozco las estructuras gramaticales para la

tercera persona.
Comprendo el uso de adverbios de frecuencia

y preguntas con Wh.
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Nivel de avance
49% o
100-90% 89-70% 69-50%
Hago encuestas con el fin de obtener
Procedimentales
informacin de las personas a mi alrededor y

de sus actividades diarias.
Redacto la rutina semanal de forma individual,
utilizando las formas gramaticales del presente
simple.
Establezco relaciones entre diferentes estilos

de vida y la propia.
Nivel de avance
49% o
100-90% 89-70% 69-50%
Actitudinales
Valoro la importancia del trabajo con orden

y limpieza al desarrollar cada una de las
actividades de aprendizaje.
Comparto ideas mediante productos con

otras personas para promover el trabajo
colaborativo.
Finalmente
Cules fueron los aprendizajes ms significativos que lograste en el bloque II?

De qu manera el identificar tu estilo de vida y actividades te permite reconocer
aspectos que puedes mejorar?
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Registro del avance

Competencias genricas y disciplinares del bloque II
Instrucciones: Al concluir el bloque II, registra el nivel de avance que lograste en el

Nivel de
avance
pertinentes en distintos contextos Se comunica en una segunda lengua en
mediante la utilizacin de medios, situaciones cotidianas.
cdigos y herramientas apropiadas.
7. Aprende por iniciativa e inters propio Articula saberes de diversos campos

a lo largo de la vida. y establece relaciones entre ellos y su
vida cotidiana.
8. Participa y colabora de manera Aporta puntos de vista con apertura
efectiva en equipos diversos. y considera los de otras personas de
manera reflexiva.
10. Mantiene una actitud respetuosa Dialoga y aprende de personas con
hacia la interculturalidad y la distintos puntos de vista y tradiciones
diversidad de creencias, valores, culturales mediante la ubicacin de sus
ideas y prcticas sociales. propias circunstancias en un contexto
ms amplio.
Nivel de
avance

escrito en una segunda lengua, recurriendo a conocimientos previos, elementos
no verbales y contexto cultural.
Se comunica en una lengua extranjera mediante un discurso lgico, oral o

escrito, congruente con la situacin comunicativa.
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Block II. Glossary
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Block III
Describe what is happening
B lock III Describe what is happening
Introduction
In block III you will learn to use the present continuous to describe activities that are
happening now or that will happen in the future. You will also learn to write short texts
about events that happen at the moment and talk about them.
The present continuous tense indicates a continuing action, something going on

now. However, the present continuous can suggest that an action is going to happen
in the future, especially with verbs that convey the idea of a plan or movement from
one place or condition to another. The present continuous can suggest either the
present or the future, so it is usually accompanied by adverbs of time.

Expresa ideas y conceptos mediante
pertinentes en distintos contextos mediante
representaciones lingsticas, matemticas
la utilizacin de medios, cdigos y
o grficas.
herramientas apropiadas.
Articula saberes de diversos campos y
7. Aprende por iniciativa e inters propio a lo
establece relaciones entre ellos y su vida
largo de la vida.
cotidiana.
Asume una actitud constructiva,
8. Participa y colabora de manera efectiva en congruente con los conocimientos y
equipos diversos. habilidades con los que cuenta dentro de
distintos equipos de trabajo.
Expresa ideas y conceptos en composiciones coherentes y creativas, con introducciones,
desarrollo y conclusiones claras.
Identifica e interpreta la idea general y posible desarrollo de un mensaje oral o escrito en
una segunda lengua, recurriendo a conocimientos previos, elementos no verbales y contexto
cultural.
Se comunica en una lengua extranjera mediante un discurso lgico, oral o escrito, congruente
con la situacin comunicativa.
What is the purpose of block III?

You will be able to understand the present continuous in its different forms and use
them to describe activities that are happening at the moment or that will occur in the
future through small dialogues and short texts.
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Curriculum
content
Studying the correct use of the

concepts in this block.
1. Present continuous.
Understanding the changes in
Conceptual
verbs when ing is added.
2. Simple present.
Comparing the use of simple
present and present continuous.
Describing actions or events

that are happening now around
you.
Read and write texts in present Distinguishing some categories
continuous. of vocabulary and rules for
Use present continuous and simple verbs when ing is added.
Procedural
present accurately in writing and Making questions about plans
speaking texts. for the future.
Creating a short text telling what
family and friends are doing
using introduction, content and
conclusion.
Assuming a constructive attitude
according to your knowledge
Value team work done with order and and abilities.
cleanness through activities. Making texts and presentations
Attitudinal
Share ideas through learning products with relevancy.
to promote collaborative work. Being respectful to others
opinions and defending your
own.

You will be able to complete block III in twelve hours, including block revision,
activities, products and self-evaluation.

In block III you will complete the following activities that will allow you to see the
Descriptive paragraph on what family members are doing.

Descriptive paragraph on your own and your classmates activities.
Role-play about what is happening in your community.
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competencies)
A verb is a word that usually tells about an action or a state and is the main part of
a sentence.
For example:
Pedro runs in the park.
A. Look at the pictures and try to remember the verbs that describe the actions.
Relate them with the correct verb.
Observa las imgenes y trata de recordar los verbos que indican las acciones. Relacinalas con el verbo
correcto.
Eat
Read
Sleep
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Work
Talk
Study
B. Think about some activities that you do in the school every day, such as: learn,
write, talk, listen, play, study, eat, etc. Choose eight verbs and write a sentence in
simple present using all the pronouns. Remember that the third person singular
ends in s; you can check block I and block II of this book. Look at the example.
Piensa acerca de algunas actividades que realizas en la escuela todos los das, tales como: aprender, escribir,
hablar, escuchar, jugar, estudiar, comer, etc. Escoge ocho verbos y escribe una oracin en presente simple
usando todos los pronombres. Recuerda que la tercera persona del singular termina en s; puedes revisar el
bloque I y el bloque II de este libro. Observa el ejemplo.
I eat my lunch.
1. I ____________________________.
2. You __________________________.
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3. He __________________________________.
4. She _________________________________.
5. It ___________________________________.
6. We _________________________________.
7. You ________________________________.
8. They _______________________________.
Was it easy to remember the verbs and how to use them? Discuss it with your
classmates and teacher. It will be useful to identify your strengths and opportunities.
Fue fcil recordar los verbos y cmo usarlos? Comntalo con tus compaeros y maestro. Ser til para
identificar tus fortalezas y oportunidades.
develop in block III by answering the next questions. Mark the box that corresponds
Es importante que identifiques cmo es tu nivel de desempeo en las competencias que desarrollars en el
bloque III. Para ello contesta las siguientes preguntas, marcando tu respuesta con una X.
Expresas ideas y conceptos mediante representaciones

lingsticas, matemticas o grficas?
Articulas saberes de diversos campos y estableces

relaciones entre ellos y tu vida cotidiana?
Asumes una actitud constructiva, congruente con los

conocimientos y habilidades con los que cuentas dentro
de distintos equipos de trabajo?
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Present continuous
We use the present continuous tense to talk about:
Actions happening now.

Actions happening in the future.
Look at the following chart to see some examples of the use of present continous
tense for actions happening now.
For actions happening exactly now. I am reading the book.
For actions happening around now. The

action may not be happening exactly now,
Rafael is learning English.
but it is happening just before and just after
now, and it is not permanent or habitual.
We can also use the present continuous tense to talk about the future when we use a
reference of time, such as tomorrow, next year, in june, etc. We only use the present
continuous tense to talk about the future when we have planned to do something
before we speak. We have already made a decision and a plan before speaking.
I am taking my exam next month.
future
ote : Th e a c tion is in the ts
N program exis
rm pla n or
but a fi
now.
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Look at Grammar Box 1 and study the structure of the present continuous tense.
Grammar Box 1
Present continuous tense structure/Estructura del tiempo presente continuo
Auxiliary verb Base form of

Form Subject To Be in simple the main verb Complement
present tense + ing
I am speaking to you.
You are reading a book.
She is writing a letter.

Affirmative
He is talking to his mom.
We are cooking a cake.
They are running fast.
I am not driving fast.
You are not watching TV.
She is not walking slowly.

Negative
He is not eating pizza.
We are not playing basketball.
They are not sleeping in the bed.
We create the present continuous tense by using verb To Be as an auxiliary verb

and adding -ing to the base verb. With most of the verbs we just add -ing to the base
form, but there are exceptions. Look at Grammar Box 2.
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Grammar Box 2
Present continuous tense spelling/Escritura del tiempo presente continuo
Just add -ing to the base verb
work working
play playing
Basic rule
assist assisting
see seeing
be being
If the base verb ends in consonant + stressed vowel + consonant, double the
last letter:
s t o p
consonant stressed consonant
vowel
(vowels = a, e, i, o, u)
stop stopping
Exception 1
run running
begin beginning
Note that this exception does not apply when the last syllable of the base verb
is not stressed:
open opening
If the base verb ends in ie, change the ie to y:
Exception 2 lie lying
die dying
If the base verb ends in vowel + consonant + e, omite the e:
Exception 3 have having
become becoming
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Activity 1
Write the ing form of the following verbs. Look at the example.
Escribe los siguientes verbos con su forma en -ing. Observa el ejemplo.
Look - Looking
1. Open _________________.
2. Stay __________________.
3. Do ___________________.
4. Sit ___________________.
5. Drive _________________.
6. Happen _______________.
7. Drink _________________.
8. Walk _________________.
9. Begin ________________.
10. Clean ________________.
11. Ask __________________.
12. Sing _________________.
13. Pay __________________.
14. Come ________________.
15. Live __________________.
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Activity 2
Write each sentence using the present continuous affirmative (+) or negative (-) form
as required. Look at the example.
Escribe cada oracin usando la forma afirmativa (+) o negativa (-) del presente continuo segn se solicita.
Observa el ejemplo.
(We / play soccer this afternoon) (-)

We are not playing soccer this afternoon.
1. (She / work in the school) (+)

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2. (I / study in my house) (-)
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3. (You / eat a lot!) (+)
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4. (We / live in Pachuca) (-)
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5. (He / play soccer so hes tired) (+)
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6. (They / learn english very fast) (+)
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7. (I / cook so Im really hot) (+)
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8. (She / go to the cinema with her friends) (-)
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9. (It / rain, the town is wet) (+)
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10. (You / sleep in the sofa) (+)
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Asking others what are they doing or telling others what is happening at the moment
of speaking helps us to communicate effectively. Look at Grammar Box 3 and study
the proper structure of present continuous interrogative form.
Grammar Box 3
Present continuous interrogative form/
Presente continuo en la forma interrogativa
Auxiliary verb To Be Base form of the
Subject Complement
in simple present verb + ing
Is he / she eating tortilla soup today?
Are you / we / they speaking English?
You can use long or short answers, such as:
Are you listing to the teacher?
Yes, I am listening to the teacher

Yes I am.
No, I am not listening to the teacher

No, I am not.
When combining the present continuous with the question words (Wh words) you
learned in block II, we use the following structure.
Grammar Box 4
Questions words in present continuous tense/
Preguntas en tiempo presente continuo
Question word Verb To Be Subject Verb + ing Complement
What is Daniel studying now?
Where are you living now?
Who is she waiting for?
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Activity 3
Read the following sentences and then write two questions in present continuous
tense about each one. Look at the example.
Lee las siguientes oraciones y escribe dos preguntas en presente continuo acerca de cada una. Observa el
ejemplo.
Mr. Ramirez is writing the homework on the blackboard.

What is Mr. Ramirez writing on the blackboard?
Who is writing the homework on the blackboard?
1. Pablo is playing soccer in the stadium.

Blackboard: a
______________________________________________________. hard or rigid
surface made of
______________________________________________________. a smooth usually
dark substance,
2. My dad is visiting the museum in the city.
used for writing or
______________________________________________________. drawing on with
chalk or marker.
______________________________________________________.
3. I am looking for the book in the school.
_________________________________________________________________.
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4. Silvia and Pedro are running in the park.
_________________________________________________________________.
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5. My mom is cooking tamales.
_________________________________________________________________.
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Activity 4
Work with a classmate. Ask yes/no questions with the words given using the present
continuous tense. Another student will answer with a short answer. Follow the
example.
Trabaja con un compaero. Haz preguntas de s/no con las palabras que se proporcionan usando el presente
continuo. Tu compaero contestar con una respuesta corta. Sigue el ejemplo.
Pay attention
Student A: Are you paying attention?
Student B: Yes, I am / No, I am not.
1. Wear a watch.
2. Think about the lesson.
3. Answer the questions.
4. Take notes.
5. Use a dictionary.
6. Use a pen.
7. Eat a sandwich.
8. Listen to the radio.
9. Understand the teacher.
10. Write answers.
Activity 5
Read the following post card and answer the questions.
Lee la siguiente postal y contesta las preguntas.
Dear Magda,
Greetings from Acapulco!

This is a fantastic place and its really hot. I
am wearing shorts and a T-shirt. Acapulco is
a beautiful city. We are staying in a nice ho-
Magda Castro
tel near the beach. My parents go to the city
everyday but I like spending my mornings on 115 Magnolia Street
the beach. At the moment, I am sitting on the
beach and I am enjoying the sun. We go out Puebla, Pue.
every night. I cant stop eating fish. It is deli- Mxico
cious!
Hope you are well.
See you soon.

Oscar.
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1. Where is Oscar? _________________________________________________.
2. What is he doing now? ____________________________________________.
3. What does he like eating? __________________________________________.
4. What is he wearing? ______________________________________________.
5. Where is he staying? ______________________________________________.
The present continuous is also used to talk about events that are already planned
but are not happening yet.
Look at the following sentences:
We are going to the party next weekend.

Our grandmother is visiting us next Christmas.
Although the action is next weekend or next Christmas, the arrangement is all ready
made.
Activity 6
Complete the following sentences with the present continuous. Look at the example.
Completa las siguientes oraciones con el presente continuo. Observa el ejemplo.
I am going (go) to the market tomorrow.
1. My sister __________________ (give) me her bed when she gets her new one.
2. We _________________ (have) a party on sunday.
3. All my friends _________________ (come) to my party next week.
4. We _________________ (take) my dog to the park later today.
5. The bus _________________ (leave) in ten minutes.
6. We _________________ (go) to the zoo tomorrow.
7. On Friday I _________________ (go) to visit my grandfather.
8. My teacher _________________ (go) to school tomorrow.
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9. Juana __________________ (stay in) on friday.
10. Antonio ___________________ (go) to the zocalo this weekend.
Activity 7
Write at least five sentences about your plans for your next birthday celebration.
Include what you are going to do and eat.
Escribe cinco oraciones acerca de tus planes para la prxima celebracin de tu cumpleaos incluyendo lo que
vas a hacer y a comer.
1. _______________________________________________________________.
2. _______________________________________________________________.
3. _______________________________________________________________.
4. _______________________________________________________________.
5. _______________________________________________________________.
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Write a short paragraph about what you think each member in your family is doing
now. Be specific, for example: my dad is working in the field; my mom is sewing in
the living room, etc.
Escribe un breve prrafo sobre lo que cada miembro de tu familia est haciendo ahora. S especfico, por
ejemplo: mi pap est trabajando en el campo, mi mam est cosiendo en la sala, etc.
Compare your paragraph with your classmates.

Compara tu prrafo con tus compaeros.
In this part of block III you learned that you can use the present continuous to describe
actions that happen in the moment. Why is useful to describe what is happening in
the present time? Do you think it is useful to understand an event? In which cases
the description of facts and events is especially important? Share your answers with
your classmates.
En esta parte del bloque III aprendiste que puedes usar el presente continuo para describir acciones que
ocurren en el momento. Por qu es til describir lo que est ocurriendo en el momento presente? Crees que
es til para la comprensin de un suceso? En qu casos la descripcin de hechos o eventos es especialmente
importante? Comparte tus respuestas con tus compaeros.
Learn more
Simple present
Tenses are a source of confusion for many people and it is quite a difficult subject to
explain. Tenses define the way your sentence comes across and as such are very
important for easy communication.
You will now study the uses of the simple present and present continuous. Look at
Grammar Box 5.
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Grammar Box 5
The use of the simple present and present continuous/
Uso del presente simple y presente continuo
Simple present/ Present continuous/
Presente simple Presente continuo
Actions happening at the moment of speaking or
Repeated actions/Acciones repetidas. around the moment/Acciones que suceden en el
momento y alrededor de l.
Fixed arrangements, scheduled events
(for example: timetable)/Arreglos hechos Fixed plans in the near future/Planes para un
previamente, agendados (por ejemplo: futuro cercano.
horario).
Sequence of actions in the present (first,
then, after that)/Secuencia de acciones Temporary actions/Acciones temporales.
(primero, entonces, despus).
Instructions/Instrucciones. Trends/Direcciones.
Repeated actions which are irritating to the
speaker (with always, constantly and forever,
among other words)/Acciones repetidas que
Things in general/Cosas en general.
son molestas para el que habla (siempre,
constantemente y para siempre, entre otras
palabras).
Activity 8
Complete the sentences using the simple present or present continuous. Look at the
example.
Completa cada oracin usando presente simple o presente continuo. Observa el ejemplo.
Maria works (work) for a radio station.
1. At the moment she ____________ (travel) to Acapulco.
2. Daniel ____________ (love) wild animals.
3. He ____________ (not visit) Monterrey at the moment.
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4. Marta ____________ (not live) in Chiapas.
5. She ____________ (stay) in Oaxaca at the moment.
6. Dad usually ____________ (cook) dinner.
7. My parents ____________ (go) to La Villa every year.
8. My sister ____________ (walk) to school every day.
9. We ____________ (have) lunch now.
10. I never ____________ (stay in) my friends house on saturday evening.
11. I ____________ (go) to the cinema now.
12. My mom ____________ (not work) today.
13. Tomas ____________ (not like) rap music.
14. He ____________ (listen) to pop music at the moment.
15. Clara usually ____________ (go) shopping to the market on saturdays.
Look at the picture. Lupita is receiving a letter. Read the letter and pay attention to
the verbs ending in ing.
Observa la imagen. Lupita est recibiendo una carta. Lela y pon atencin a los verbos terminando en ing.
Dear Lupita,
How are you today? I am writing to you because I am learning English

in school. My classmates are reading short texts and listening songs in
English!
What are you doing now?
Regards,
Josefina.
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Now its your turn to describe what you and your classmates are doing. Are you also
learning english? Are you writing texts? Are you playing some sports? Write it in the
following box.
Ahora es tu turno para describir lo que t y tus compaeros y t estn haciendo. Ests tambin aprendiendo
ingls? Ests escribiendo textos? Ests practicando algunos deportes? Escrbelo en el siguiente cuadro.
Compare your paragraph with your classmates.

Compara tu prrafo con tus compaeros.
In this part of block III you have learned to use the simple present and present
continuous to describe what is happening and to make plans for the future. How is
this useful to describe and organize your activities? Share some examples with your
classmates.
En esta parte del bloque III aprendiste a usar el presente simple y el presente continuo para describir lo que pasa
y para hacer planes a futuro. De qu manera esto es til para describir y organizar tus actividades? Comparte
algunos ejemplos con tus compaeros.
Closure activity
Relevant events in the community
Many people in our country do not know what is happening in other places. In groups
of three, prepare a role play about a news program in which you describe the most
relevant events in your community that are happening now or are planned for the
future. Present it to your classmates and your teacher.
Mucha gente en nuestro pas no sabe qu est pasando en otros lugares. En grupos de tres, preparen una
actuacin sobre un programa noticioso en el cual describan los eventos ms relevantes que estn pasando en
su comunidad o que estn planendose para el futuro. Hagan la representacin frente a sus compaeros y su
maestro.
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Evaluate your work using the following criteria and vote to choose the best role-
playing.
Evalen su trabajo usando la siguiente rbrica y voten para elegir la mejor representacin.
Aspects of evaluation Yes Only No

partially
5 3 1
Content: dialogue and script showed excellent
comprehension of the block studied.
Presentation: students used excellent volume, clarity and
enunciation to enhance presentation.
Participation: all members contributed equally.
Creativity: creative use of costumes and material to make
presentation interesting.
Total points
6 - 10 points Fair
11 - 15 points Good
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Cierre del bloque III

Para valorar el nivel de avance que has logrado en el bloque III es importante que

Nivel de avance
49% o
100-90% 89-70% 69-50%
Conceptuales
Conozco la estructura gramatical y los usos del

presente simple y del presente continuo.
Identifico la modificacin de los verbos al

agregar la terminacin -ing.
Nivel de avance
49% o
100-90% 89-70% 69-50%
Procedimentales
Leo y escribo textos cortos en presente

continuo.
Describo los hechos que ocurren actualmente

y los planes a futuro utilizando la forma
apropiada del presente.
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Nivel de avance
49% o
100-90% 89-70% 69-50%
Valoro la importancia del trabajo con orden

Actitudinales
y limpieza al desarrollar cada una de las

actividades.

colaborativo.
Finalmente
Cules fueron los aprendizajes ms significativos que lograste en el bloque III?

Cmo puedes utilizar la descripcin de hechos y eventos para favorecer la
comprensin, difusin y valoracin de los mismos?
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Registro del avance

Competencias genricas y disciplinares del bloque III
Instrucciones: Al concluir el bloque III registra el nivel de avance que lograste en el

Nivel de
avance
4. Escucha, interpreta y emite Expresa ideas y conceptos mediante
mensajes pertinentes en distintos representaciones lingsticas, matemticas
contextos mediante la utilizacin o grficas.
de medios, cdigos y herramientas
apropiadas.
7. Aprende por iniciativa e inters Articula saberes de diversos campos y
propio a lo largo de la vida. establece relaciones entre ellos y su vida
cotidiana.
8. Participa y colabora de manera Asume una actitud constructiva, congruente
efectiva en equipos diversos. con los conocimientos y habilidades con los
que cuenta dentro de distintos equipos de
trabajo.
Nivel de
avance
Expresa ideas y conceptos en composiciones coherentes y creativas, con
introducciones, desarrollo y conclusiones claras.

escrito en una segunda lengua, recurriendo a conocimientos previos, elementos no
verbales y contexto cultural.

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BLOCK IV. Making plans for the future
Block IV
Express measures and quantities
B lock IV Express measures and quantities
Introduction
When we talk about things we need, we usually express the quantity or measure
of them. In English, nouns are divided into countable and uncountable nouns. A
countable noun is for example a table and an uncountable noun is water. To express
measures and quantities in different situations we use these kinds of nouns as well
as the quantifiers and grammatical structures there is and there are.
There are three tables. There is some water.


4. Escucha, interpreta y emite mensajes pertinentes representaciones lingsticas,
en distintos contextos mediante la utilizacin de matemticas o grficas.
medios, cdigos y herramientas apropiadas. Se comunica en una segunda lengua
en situaciones cotidianas.
5. Desarrolla innovaciones y propone soluciones a Ordena informacin de acuerdo a

problemas a partir de mtodos establecidos. categoras, jerarquas y relaciones.
Asume una actitud constructiva,

8. Participa y colabora de manera efectiva en congruente con los conocimientos y
equipos diversos. habilidades con los que cuenta dentro
de distintos equipos de trabajo.
Produce textos con base en el uso normativo de la lengua, considerando la intencin y situacin
comunicativa.
Se comunica en una lengua extranjera mediante un discurso lgico, oral o escrito, congruente
con la situacin comunicativa.
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What is the purpose of block IV?

You will be able to use countable and uncountable nouns as well as quantifiers to
express measures and quantities in writing and speaking activities.

Curriculum
content
1. Countable and uncountable Identifying characteristics of
nouns. countable and uncountable nouns.
Conceptual 2. There is, There are. Studying the uses of quantifiers.
3. Quantifiers: how much, how Differentiating the use of there is
many, some, any, few, little. and there are accordingly.
Apply the proper grammatical

structure to express measures
and quantities. Solving grammar exercises.
Produce written/ oral text Applying proper grammatical
with the appropriate use of structures in written and oral texts.
Procedural
countable nouns, uncountable Writing and practicing dialogues.
nouns and quantifiers. Organizing information.
Organize information according
to categories, hierarchies and
relationships.
Comparing your personal opinions
Share ideas through and points of view with others.
Attitudinal learning products to promote Participating actively in diverse
collaborative work. groups in order to complete
established goals.

You will be able to complete block IV in twelve hours, including block revision,
activities, products and self-evaluation.

In block IV you will complete the following activities that will allow you to see the
Dictionary.
Inventory.
List of food and home supplies.
Recipe booklet of local, regional and national dishes.
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competencies)
In block I you learned about nouns. Remember that a noun is a word used to describe
a place, a person, an object, an animal, an idea.
ish a noun is
Note: In span
a sustantivo.
A. Circle the countable nouns and underline the uncountable nouns in the following
box.
Encierra en un crculo los sustantivos cuantificables y subraya los sustantivos no cuantificables en el siguiente
recuadro.
books run walk talk chair apple
juice gold listen key bicycle food
cat bag meat read write take
is bed shoe rain sleep make
eat computer flower water jump dog
people coin girl slow salt art
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develop in block IV by answering the next questions. Mark the box that corresponds
Es importante que identifiques cmo es tu nivel de desempeo en las competencias que desarrollars en el
bloque IV. Para ello contesta las siguientes preguntas, marcando tu respuesta con una X.
Expresas ideas y conceptos mediante representaciones lingsticas,

matemticas o grficas?
Te comunicas en una segunda lengua en situaciones cotidianas?
Ordenas informacin de acuerdo a categoras, jerarqua y relaciones?
Asumes una actitud constructiva, congruente con los conocimientos y

habilidades con los que cuentas dentro de distintos equipos de trabajo?
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Lets begin

Learn more
Countable and uncountable nouns

Countable nouns are things that we can count, for example: a pen. We can have
one, two, three or more pens. Other countable nouns are: dog, baby, animal, person,
bottle, box, bell, cup, chair, bag, cat, cake, school, plate and a photograph.
In Grammar Box 1 you will see some rules about countable nouns.
Grammar Box 1
Rules for countable nouns/Reglas para sustantivos cuantificables
We can use the indefinite article a/an with

Countable nouns can be singular or plural
singular countable nouns.
My cat is playing.
A cat is an animal.
My cats are playing.
An apple is red.
With singular countable nouns we must use a word such as a/an/the/my/this
Incorrect: Correct:
I want orange. I want an orange.
Where is bottle? Where is the bottle?
I want apple. I want an apple.
Where is book? Where is my book?
I want chair. I want this chair.
When a countable is plural, we use it without the article.
I like apples.
Cats can jump.
Check block I to review the use of a/an.
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Uncountable nouns are things or concepts that we cannot count. These nouns
cannot be used with a number. You can see some examples in the following box.
music art love happiness advise

water money person rice sugar
people butter information gas furniture
Furniture: the movable, generally functional, articles that equip a

room, house, etc.
Review Grammar Box 2 to learn some rules about uncountable nouns.
Grammar Box 2
Rules for uncountable nouns/Reglas para sustantivos no cuantificables
We do not usually use the indefinite article a/

an with uncountable nouns: we cannot say an
We usually treat uncountable nouns as
information or a music. But we can say a
singular. We use a singular verb with them.
something of:
This news is very important.
A piece of bread.
Your luggage looks heavy.
A bottle of water.
A grain of rice.
Activity 1
Look at the pictures and write under each one the correct word from the vocabulary
box.
Observa las imgenes y escribe debajo de cada una la palabra correcta del cuadro de vocabulario.
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Vocabulary
carrot milk corn yogurt

broccoli cheese tomato potato
chocolate jam meat fish
eggs bread chicken beans
carrot
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Activity 2
Classify the previous words in the next chart. Use a or an for the countable singular
words.
Clasifica las palabras del vocabulario anterior en la siguiente tabla. Usa a o an para el singular de los
sustantivos cuantificables.
Countable singular Countable plural Uncountable nouns
A carrot carrots milk

Activity 3
Look at underlined words in the next sentences. Write a C if it is a countable noun

and an U if it is an uncountable noun.
Fjate en las palabras subrayadas de las siguientes oraciones. Escribe C (countable) si es un sustantivo
cuantificable y U (uncountable) si es un sustantivo no cuantificable.
1. The children are playing in the garden. _____
2. I dont like milk. _____
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3. I prefer tea. _____
4. My mother uses butter to prepare cakes. _____
5. There are a lot of windows in our classroom. _____
6. We need some glue to fix this vase. _____
7. The waiters in this restaurant are very professional. _____
8. My father drinks two big glasses of water every morning. _____
9. The bread my aunt prepares is delicious. _____
10. Drivers must be careful when it rains. _____
11. The police are organizing road traffic to avoid any accidents. _____
12. I bought three bottles of milk for breakfast. _____
13. I want some juice please! _____
14. The English exercises are interesting. _____
15. I met some nice people when I was walking down the street. _____
Vase: container used as an ornament

Must is used as an auxiliary to express or for holding cut flowers.
obligation or compulsion or to indicate Waiter: a man whose occupation is to
necessity.
serve at table, as in a restaurant.
Activity 4
Read the following text and write the letter of the picture that matches.
Lee el siguiente texto y escribe la letra de la fotografa que le corresponde.
___ Natures surpermarket

Do you know that nature has the best food? Food from our fields and forest dont
come in bags. It doesnt have any additives that are bad for your health. Natural food
is better.
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____ Leaves, roots and stems

We eat different parts of plants such as the leaves, the stems, and the roots.
Vegetables like carrots and radishes are roots. We eat the stem of the celery and we
make salads with lettuce leaves.
____ Delicious food

Many plants and trees grow fruit which is both delicious and good for us. Fruit such
as apples, oranges, grapes, and melons are very tasty and have many vitamins we
need for a healthy body.
___ Great grains

Everyone eats grains every day, for example, wheat, corn and rice. Without grains
we cant have any bread, cereal or cakes! Next time you go shopping take another
look at what nature has to offer!
A B
C D
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Now answer these questions.
Ahora responde estas preguntas.
1. Why is natural food better?
__________________________________________________________________
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2. Which parts of the plants do we eat?
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3. Why do we need vitamins?
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4. What can we make with grains?
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In your notebook elaborate a dictionary of countable and uncountable nouns related

to food. Organize them in categories; use the categories from the food pyramid:
fruits, vegetables, dairy, meat, grains and fats. You can use images from magazines
or make your own drawings.
En tu cuaderno elabora un diccionario de sustantivos cuantificables y no cuantificables relacionados con la
comida. Clasifcalos en categoras, usa las categoras de la pirmide de alimentos: frutas, vegetales, lcteos,
carne, cereales y grasas. Puedes utilizar imgenes de revistas o hacer tus propios dibujos.
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In this part of block IV you learned about countable and uncountable nouns. Was
it easy to identify them? Are you aware of their characteristics and the differences
between them? Think about food that you eat, why is it important to eat healthy?
Discuss your answers with your classmates.
En esta parte del bloque IV aprendiste acerca de sustantivos cuantificables y sustantivos no cuantificables. Fue
fcil identificarlos? Eres consciente de sus caractersticas y de las diferencias entre ellos? Piensa en el tipo de
comida que comes, por qu es importante comer saludable? Comparte tus respuestas con tus compaeros.
Learn more
There is, There are

We use there is and there are to say that something exists. We use there is for
singular and there are for plural.
Revise the following Grammar Boxes for the structure of there is and there are.
Grammar Box 3
There is/There are in affirmative form
Affirmative form Contractions
Singular Plural There is Theres
Theres a good song on the
There is one table in the There are three chairs in the radio.
classroom. classroom. There are cannot be
contracted.
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Grammar Box 4
There is/There are in negative form
Negative form Negative contractions
Singular There is Theres
There is not a horse in the field. Theres not = There isnt
There are not two elephants in the zoo. There are not = There arent
Grammar Box 5
There is/There are in interrogative form
Interrogative form/ Short answers
Is there a dog in the supermarket? No, there isnt.

Are there any dogs in the park? Yes, there are.
Is there a cat in the supermarket? Yes, there is.
Are there any cats in the park? No, there arent.
Activity 5
Complete the sentences using there is or there

are.
Completa las oraciones usando there is o there are.
1. ____________ books on the table.
2. ____________ many cars in the street. Forest: a large wooded area

having a thick growth of trees
3. ____________ a picture on the wall. and plants.
4. ___________ a pencil near the book.
5. ____________ many trees in the forest.
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Activity 6
Complete the sentences using is there or are there.

Completa las oraciones con is there o are there.
1. __________books on the table?
2. __________many cars in the street?
3. __________a picture on the wall?
4. __________ a pencil near the book?
5. __________ many trees in the forest?
Activity 7
Complete the sentences using there isnt or there arent.

Completa las oraciones con there isnt o there arent.
1. __________ many people in the streets.
2. __________ any butter in the fridge. is the short

Note: Fridge
l word for
3. __________ any plates on the table. and informa
refrigerator.
4. __________ any milk in the bottle.
5. __________ any coffee in the cup.
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We use some to express an undefined quantity, meaning that there are more than
one of something, but you are not sure how many exactly. Some is always used in
affirmative form: there is some/there are some.
It can be used with countable and uncountable nouns. See Grammar Box 6 for
examples.
Grammar Box 6
The use of some
Countable nouns Uncountable nouns
There are some girls at the party. There is some water in the fountain.
There are some trees on my street There is some sugar in my coffee.
We use any to express zero quantity, meaning that there is nothing of something.
Any is always used in negative form: there is not (there isnt)/there are not (there
arent). Look at Grammar Box 7.
Grammar Box 7
The use of any
Countable nouns Uncountable nouns
There are not any girls at the party/There There is not any water in the fountain/
arent any girls at the party. There isnt any water in the fountain.
There are not any trees in my street/There There is not any sugar in my coffee/
arent any trees in my street. There isnt any sugar in my coffee.

Activity 8
Complete the sentences using there is, there are, is there, are there, there isnt and
there arent.
Completa las oraciones utilizando there is, there are, is there, are there, there isnt y there arent.
1. __________ someone looking at me.
2. __________ many boys in the school?
3. __________ some photos in her bag.
4. __________ any eggs in the fridge.
5. __________ any magazine in her room.
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6. __________ many children in the park?
7. __________ an apple on the table.
8. __________ many apples on the table.
9. __________ any milk in the refrigerator?
10. __________ any oranges on the table.
Activity 9
Complete the dialogue with some or any, then practice it with a classmate.
Completa el dilogo con some o any, despus practcalo con un compaero.
Memo: Im thirsty. Is there ______ juice in the fridge?
Andrea: No, there isnt ______ juice. Would you like _______ water?
Memo: Oh, yes please. Im hungry too. Are there _______ hot cakes?
Andrea: No, sorry. How about _______ sandwiches?
Memo: No, thanks. I dont like sandwiches.
Andrea: How about ______ cereal?
Memo: Yes, please.
Activity 10
Work with a classmate to present a similar dialogue using the following words.
Trabaja con un compaero para representar un dilogo similar usando las siguientes palabras.
Milk - orange juice Cheese - bread - soup

Apple juice - coffee Bananas - grapes- oranges
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Elaborate an inventory of one of the following topics:

Elabora un inventario de uno de los siguientes temas:
Furniture in your classroom.

Food in your house.
Family and friends.
Languages or dialects spoken in your community and in Mexico.
Mobiliario existente en tu saln de clases.
Alimentos disponibles en tu hogar.
Familiares y amigos.
Lenguas o dialectos que se hablan en tu comunidad y en Mxico.
Use a dictionary if you need to.

Utiliza el diccionario si lo necesitas.
list of
nto ry is a check
Note: An inve make an inventory it
we
things. When e of the
ant to write the nam
is import o cts that
bje
e number of
objects and th
there are.
Remember to use there is/there are.

Example: There is one door. There are three windows.
Topic:
Inventory
There is
There are
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In this part of block IV you learned to use there is and there are expressions to talk
about the existence of something. Think about situations in which it is useful to ex-
press what there is or what there is not. Share your answers with your classmates.
En esta parte del bloque IV aprendiste a usar las expresiones there is y there are para indicar la existencia
de alguna o varias cosas. Piensa en qu situaciones es til sealar la existencia o carencia de algo. Comparte
tus respuestas con tus compaeros.
Learn more
Quantifiers: how much, how many, some, any, few,

little
A quantifier is a word or phrase which is used before a noun to indicate the amount
or quantity. Quantifiers can be used with both countable and uncountable nouns.
Look at the following grammar boxes for information about quantifiers.
Grammar Box 8
Quantifiers/Cuantificadores
Countable nouns
Many
Affirmative form Negative form Interrogative form
We have many friends. There are not many How many brothers do
books to read. you have?
Some
Affirmative form Interrogative form
My sister has some Are there some flowers in the vase?
bracelets. Do you want some coffee?
There is some juice in the
fridge.
Some can be used for both
countable and uncountable
nouns.
Few / A Few
There are few dogs on the Do you have a few pesos?
street.
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Grammar Box 9
Quantifiers/Cuantificadores
Uncountable nouns
Much
We use how much for questions using a non-countable or singular object.
Affirmative form Negative form Interrogative form
We have much homework! There is not much time. How much juice is left?
How much does the book
cost?
Little / A little
They have little time. Do you have a little money?
Any
Any is used in negative sentences and in questions.
Any can be used for both countable and uncountable nouns.
Negative form Interrogative form
I dont have any juice. Do you have any money?
There arent any cookies left. Are there any tables in the room?
Activity 11
Read the next dialogue with a classmate. Then write a T if the sentence is true and
an F if it is false.
Lee el siguiente dilogo con un compaero. Despus escribe T (true) si la oracin es verdadera y F (false) si
es falsa.
Store clerk: Good morning. Can I help you?

Customer: Hello, do you have some milk?
Store clerk: Yes, how many liters would
you like?
Customer: How much is a liter of milk?
Store clerk: Fifteen pesos a liter.
Customer: Please give me two liters. Do
you have some melons?
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Store clerk: Yes, here you go.

Customer: How much are the melons?
Store clerk: Sixteen pesos a piece. How many would
you like?
Customer: I would like one melon please.
Store clerk: Here you go. Anything else? Store clerk: a worker, an
Customer: That will be all. How much is it? employee at the store.
Customer: a person who

buys.
ion
e re yo u g o is an express Supplies: provisions,
Note: H nting someth
ing;
w h e n p re se equipment.
used at you
s: Here is wh
it also mean h it means A
qu
r. In sp a n is
asked fo
tiene.
1. Milk is a countable noun. _____
2. Melons are a countable noun. _____
3. We use how much for uncountable nouns. _____
4. We use how many for countable nouns. _____
5. The customer spent $35 pesos. _____
There are different measure units to

determine the size, amount or degree
of something. You can see the most
common units of measurement
for food and home supplies in the
following chart.
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a bag of sugar, candy, potatoes, etc.

a liter of milk, juice, liquid soap (all liquids)
a bar of candy, chocolate, soap, etc.
a loaf of bread
a bottle of juice, water, etc.
a package of bread
a box of cereal, detergent.
a piece of cake, bread, meat
a bunch of bananas, onions, flowers, etc.
(one, two) kilograms of meat, chicken, fruit,
a can of beans, tuna, soda
cheese, coffee
a carton of eggs
a roll of toilet paper, paper towels
a cup/tablespoon/teaspoon of flour, sugar, oil,
a six-pack/twelve-pack/case of soda, beer.
etc. (recipe ingredients)
a stick of butter.
a dozen eggs, apples, etc.
a tube of toothpaste
a head of lettuce, cabbage
one or two oranges, carrots, etc.
a jar of mayonnaise, jam, honey, olives, etc.
When you refer to more than one item you use: two, three, etc. For example: two boxes of cereal,
three sticks of butter.
Interesting facts:
In other countries people dont use the metric system. Instead they used the English System.
For weight they use pounds (lb) or ounces (oz). 1 oz = 28.350 g and 1 lb = 0.453 kg. In the
United Kingdom, the United States, Canada and in some parts of Australia and New Zeland
people still use this system.
Activity 12
Match each product with the right measure unit. Look at the example.
Relaciona cada producto con la unidad de medida correcta. Observa el ejemplo.
tuna fish tube

bread dozen
liquid soap can
cereal bar
eggs loaf
toothpaste jar
soap box
flowers bottle
mayonnaise bunch
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Activity 13
Look at the pictures and the verbs. Then complete the recipe.
Observa las imgenes y los verbos. Luego completa la receta.
Fruit Salad
Ingredients Procedure
A bunch of _____________ Cut, Put, Peel, Serve, Open
__________ the bananas and kiwis.

Some _________________
__________ the bananas, kiwis, watermelon
and strawberries into slices.
Some _________________
__________ the can of peaches.
A can of ________________ _________ all the fruit in a large bowl.
__________ the fruit salad in bowls with

One or two _____________ yogurt.
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Activity 14
Read the following text and answer the questions.
Lee el siguiente texto y contesta las preguntas.
La Rosita is a new Mexican restaurant at 7

Hidalgo Street. The restaurant is open for
dinner from 6 pm to 11 pm everyday except
mondays. La Rosita serves traditional
mexican food. There are a variety of
starters. Try the chicken quesadillas, they
are delicious. For the main courses you
can have mole poblano, chicken fajitas or
grilled fish. For dessert, try the wonderful
ice cream or sorbetes.
Course: a part of a meal served at one time.
1. Where is the Restaurant La Rosita?

_________________________________________________________________.
2. What kind of food do they serve?

_________________________________________________________________.
3. When is it closed?
_________________________________________________________________.
4. What starters and main courses does it serve?

_________________________________________________________________.
5. What dessert do they recommend?

_________________________________________________________________.
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Imagine you have to buy food and home supplies for a month. In the following chart
write all the things you would buy, in the right column. Use a dictionary if necessary.
Look at the examples.
Imagina que tienes que comprar comida y artculos del hogar para un mes. En la siguiente tabla escribe en la
columna apropiada todas las cosas que compraras. Usa un diccionario si es necesario. Observa los ejemplos.
Food supplies Home supplies

A bottle of juice A roll of toilet paper
Two cans of beans A box of detergent
When you finish compare your list with a classmate.

Cuando termines compara tu lista con un compaero.
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In this part of block IV you learned about the most common quantifiers. Intangible
things and facts are difficult to measure; for example your compromise and effort
as a student. How could you measure or quantify those facts? How do you know if
your compromise and effort are high or low? Are they enough to get good results at
school? Share your answers with your teacher.
En esta parte del bloque IV aprendiste acerca de los cuantificadores ms comunes. Las cosas y hechos abs-
tractos son difciles de medir; por ejemplo, tu compromiso y esfuerzo como estudiante. Cmo podras medirlos
o cuantificarlos? Cmo sabes si tu grado de compromiso y esfuerzo es alto o bajo? Comparte tus respuestas
con tu maestro.
Intangible: incapable of being perceived by touch; impalpable;

imprecise or unclear to the mind.
Closure activity
Recipe booklet
Make teams of four. Each one has to write a recipe of a typical dish from your
community, your region and Mexico. Then elaborate a recipe booklet with the
following sections.
Formen equipos de cuatro. Cada equipo tiene que escribir una receta de un platillo tpico de su comunidad, de
su regin y de Mxico. Despus elaboren un recetario que tenga las siguientes secciones:
Cover.
Introduction (brief historic background about the dishes).
Dishes from your community.
Dishes from your region.
Dishes from Mexico.
Conclusion (what you learned by doing this project).
Portada.
Presentacin (breve antecedente histrico sobre los platillos).
Platillos de tu comunidad.
Platillos de tu regin.
Platillos de Mxico.
Conclusin (lo que aprendieron al realizar este trabajo).
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Evaluate your recipe booklet using the following criteria. When you finish share and
discuss the evaluation with your teacher.
Evala tu recetario usando la siguiente rbrica. Cuando termines comparte y comenta esta evaluacin con tu
maestro.
Aspects of Excellent Very good Good Fair Unsatisfactory

evaluation 4 3 2 1 0
Presentation Outstanding Very good Good Presentation Did not present.
presentation presentation presentation with
with complete with most with some confusing and
information. of the missing incoherent
information. information. information.
Content Presented all Presented Presented Presented Did not present

the aspects 5-6 aspects 3-4 aspects 1-2 aspects any aspects
required. required. required. required. required.
Creativity Uses images, Uses images, Uses images, Uses some Did not use
colors, and colors, and and has a images and images, colors or
has an has an good design. colors. a design.
interesting interesting
and unique design.
design.
Vocabulary Uses 8 Uses 6-7 Uses 5-7 Uses 2-3 Did not use
vocabulary vocabulary vocabulary vocabulary vocabulary words.
words. words. words. words.
Total
6 - 10 points Fair
11 - 15 points Good
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Cierre del bloque IV

Para valorar el nivel de avance que has logrado en el bloque IV es importante que

Nivel de avance
49% o
100-90% 89-70% 69-50%
Identifico sustantivos contables y no contables.

Conceptuales
Conozco el uso apropiado de cuantificadores:

how much, how many, some, any, few, little.
Distingo los usos de there is y there are.
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Nivel de avance
49% o
100-90% 89-70% 69-50%
Uso las estructuras gramaticales apropiadas

Procedimentales
para expresar cantidades y medidas.

Produzco textos orales y escritos usando
sustantivos contables, sustantivos incontables
y cuantificadores.
Organizo informacin de acuerdo a categoras,
jerarqua y relaciones.
Nivel de avance
49% o
100-90% 89-70% 69-50%
Actitudinales

colaborativo.
Finalmente
Cules fueron los aprendizajes ms significativos que lograste en el bloque IV?

Cmo y con qu objetivo puedes medir y cuantificar aspectos sociales y culturales
en tu comunidad?
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Registro del avance

Competencias genricas y disciplinares del bloque IV
Instrucciones: Al concluir el bloque IV registra el nivel de avance que lograste en el

Nivel de
avance
4. Escucha, interpreta y emite
representaciones lingsticas, matemticas
mensajes pertinentes en
o grficas.
distintos contextos mediante la
utilizacin de medios, cdigos y
herramientas apropiadas. Se comunica en una segunda lengua en
situaciones cotidianas.
5. Desarrolla innovaciones y
Ordena informacin de acuerdo a
propone soluciones a problemas
categoras, jerarqua y relaciones.
a partir de mtodos establecidos
8. Participa y colabora de manera

Asume una actitud constructiva, congruente
efectiva en equipos diversos.
con los conocimientos y habilidades con los
que cuenta dentro de distintos equipos de
trabajo.
Nivel de
avance
Produce textos con base en el uso normativo de la lengua considerando la

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Glossary
Ancestry: ancestors, family descent.
Biome: a regional or global land area that is characterized by the plants, animals
and climate.
Blackboard: a hard or rigid surface made of a smooth usually dark substance,
used for writing or drawing on with chalk or marker.
Both: the one and the other.
Cheap: costing relatively little; inexpensive.
Computer: an electronic machine for processing information.
Course: a part of a meal served at one time.
Customer: a person who buys.
Diversity: the state or quality of being different or varied.
Downtown: the central or lower part of a city, specially the main commercial
area.
Drums: a musical instrument played with hands or sticks.
Flashcard: card with picture or text.
Forest: a large wooded area having a thick growth of trees and plants.
Furniture: the movable, generally functional, articles that equip a room, house,
etc.
Guess: estimate without knowledge.
ID card: identity card, document confirming personal details.
Intangible: incapable of being perceived by touch; impalpable; imprecise or
unclear to the mind.
Late: after the scheduled time, not on time.
Maybe: a possibility.
Noun: word that describes a place, person, thing or animal.
Pet: domestic animal.
Profile: a short biographical description of a subject.
Routine: things that you do every day.
Rubbish: worthless, useless or unwanted matter, garbage.
Store clerk: a worker, an employee at the store.
Supplies: provisions, equipment.
Tidy: to put things in order.
Trip: a tour, journey or voyage.
Vase: container used as an ornament or for holding cut flowers.
Waiter: a man whose occupation is to serve at table, as in a restaurant.
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Answer key
Block I. Who am I?
Activity 1
1. She is 10 years old.
2. He is from Mexico.
3. They are Mexican.
4. It is brown.
5. They live in Veracruz.
Activity 3
1. someone.
2. everybody.
3. anybody.
4. something.
5. nothing.
6. nobody.
7. anything.
8. Everything.
9. somebody.
Activity 4
I am Sandra and I am a student in Oaxaca. This week I am in Chiapas. I am on
a trip with people from school. Today my friends and I are on tour. My friends are
from different places. Ana is from Chihuahua. Oscar is from Mexico City. Carlos and
Gabriel are from Sonora. Oaxaca is very big and beautiful.
Activity 5
Questions Answers
What year was America discovered? 1492 one thousand, four hundred and ninety-two.
How many pages are in this book?
How many days are in a year? 365 three hundred sixty five.
How many seconds are there in four minutes. 240 two hundred forty.
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Activity 7
a/an Countable noun
a mirror
a key
an egg
an earring
an apple
a pen
a bicycle
a photograph
a comb
an orange
an insect
a book
an ID card
a cookie
Activity 8
1. my
2. Your
3. her
4. Their
5. Your
6. His
7. My
8. its
9. his
10. Its
Activity 9
1. Rojas.
2. Garcia.
3. A bottle of water, a notebook, a photograph or her family.
4. Books, lunch, a pen.
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Activity 10
money keys photograph comb

}
notebook ticket mirror handkerchief
gum book pen ID card
Activity 13
1. T.
2. T.
3. F.
4. F.
5. F.
Activity 14
1. Diana.
2. Mexico.
3. Olga.
4. Canada.
5. Marisa.
6. Diana, Olga, Marisa.
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Activity 16
a. Mountain ( b ) An area of sand or small stones besides an ocean or a lake.
b. Beach ( c ) A mass or land that is surrounded by water.
c. Island ( d ) A low area of land between mountains or hills, usually with a
river flowing through it.
d. Valley ( a ) A natural structure like a very big hill that is much higher than
the usual level of land.
e. Desert ( f ) A thick tropical forest.
f. Jungle ( e ) A large area of land with few plants and little water and where
the weather is always dry.
Activity 19
1. brother.
2. niece.
3. father.
4. brother-in-law.
5. wife.
6. nephew.
7. grandmother.
8. mother-in-law.
9. sister-in-law.
10. daughter.
11. cousin.
12. grandfather.
13. aunt.
14. son-in-law.
15. sister.
16. daughter-in-law.
17. husband.
18. son.
19. mother.
20. father-in-law.
21. grandson.
22. uncle.
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Activity 20
1. play.
2. doesnt write.
3. Do - speak.
4. dont like.
5. Does - have.
6. works.
7. doesnt read.
8. Do - go.
9. doesnt leave.
10. Does - drink.
Block II. What I do and how I live
What do you know? (Previous knowledge and competencies)
A.
work table brother play wear breakfast
dog sleep speak school friend read
Activity 1
1. Roberto (washs/washes) his hair.
2. She (drinkes/drinks) coffee with her breakfast.
3. He (brushes/brushs) his teeth.
4. She (begins/begines) work at 10:00.
5. Pilar (watch/watches/) TV.
6. Daniel (sleeps/sleepes) seven hours.
7. Juanita (speaks/speakes) Nahuatl.
8. My mom (stays/stayes) at home.
9. Luis (playes/plays) soccer.
10. He (walks/walkes) home.
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Activity 2
1. goes.
2. flies.
3. runs.
4. watches.
5. eats.
6. writes.
7. speaks.
8. reads.
9. sleeps.
10. does.
Activity 3
1. play.
2. reads.
3. eat.
4. run.
5. watch.
6. buys.
7. flies.
8. cooks.
Activity 4
1. Yes, I do / No, I dont.
3. Yes, he/she does / No, he/she doesnt.
5. Yes, he does / No, he doesnt.
6. Yes, they do / No, they dont.
9. Yes, she does / No, she doesnt.
11. Yes, she does / No, she doesnt.
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Activity 5
1. Do we do homework?
2. Does your grandmother open the door?
3. Do you wash the dishes?
4. Do they drink coffee?
5. Does Memo play the guitar?
6. Does Mara run in the school?
Activity 6
1. doesnt eat.
2. dont wash.
3. doesnt use.
4. doesnt drink.
5. doesnt like.
6. dont sing.
7. dont play.
8. doesnt drive.
Activity 7
Carolina has a brother, Daniel. They both have good jobs. Carolina has a new
house. Daniel has an apartment. The apartment has one bedroom. It also has a
large kitchen. Carolina and Daniel sometimes have dinner together.
Activity 9
1. Does Paco have new friends?
2. Do Jorge and his father have an old car?
3. Does Mariana have red flowers?
4. Do Anita and Cristina have a party next sunday?
5. Does the dog have food and water?
6. Do we have a math exam on monday?
7. Do you have a niece teacher?
Activity 12
1. Yes, there are.
2. Air travel.
3. No, they arent.
4. No, it is the second largest.
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Activity 13
1. Bus.
2. Airplane.
3. Bike.
4. Train.
5. Taxi.
6. Boat.
Activity 17
Activity 19
1. Who.
2. Which.
3. Where.
4. What.
5. Who.
6. What.
7. Where.
8. Who.
9. Where.
10. Who.
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Block III. Describe what is happening
A.
Eat
Read
Sleep
Work
Talk
Study
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Appendix 1
Activity 1
1. Opening.
2. Staying.
3. Doing.
4. Sitting.
5. Driving.
6. Happening.
7. Drinking.
8. Walking.
9. Beginning.
10. Cleaning.
11. Asking.
12. Singing.
13. Paying.
14. Coming.
15. Living.
Activity 2
1. She is working in the school.
2. I am not studying in my house.
3. You are eating a lot!
4. We are not living in Pachuca.
5. He is playing soccer so hes tired.
6. They are learning english very fast.
7. I am cooking so Im really hot.
8. She is not going to the cinema with her friends.
9. It is raining, the town is wet.
10. You are sleeping in the sofa.
Activity 3
1. Who is playing soccer in the stadium?
Where is Pablo playing football?
2. Who is visiting the museum in the city?
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What is my dad visiting in the city?

3. Who is looking for the book in the school?
What am I looking in the school?
4. Who are running in the park?
Where are Silvia and Pedro running?
5. Who is cooking tamales?
What is my mom cooking?
Activity 5
1. He is in Acapulco.
2. He is sitting on the beach and he is enjoying the sun.
3. He likes eating fish.
4. He is wearing shorts and a T-shirt.
5. He is staying in a nice hotel near the beach.
Activity 6
1. is giving.
2. are having.
3. are coming.
4. are taking.
5. is leaving.
6. are going.
7. am going.
8. is going.
9. is staying in.
10. is going.
Activity 8
1. is traveling.
2. loves.
3. is not visiting.
4. doesnt live.
5. is staying.
6. cooks.
7. go.
8. walks.
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9. are having.
10. stay in.
11. am going.
12. isnt working.
13. doesnt like.
14. is listening.
15. goes.
Block IV. Express measures and quantities

A.
books run walk talk chair apple
juice gold listen key bicycle food
cat bag meat read write take
is bed shoe rain sleep make
eat computer flower water jump dog
people coin girl slow salt art
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Appendix 1
Activity 1
cheese corn carrot bread
milk jam meat eggs
potato broccoli tomato chicken
fish yogurt beans chocolate
Activity 2
Countable Singular Countable Plural Uncountable nouns

A carrot carrots milk
A tomato tomatoes jam
An egg eggs broccoli
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A potato potatoes corn

chicken
fish
chocolate
meat
yogurt
beans
bread
cheese
Activity 3
1. U.
2. U.
3. U.
4. U.
5. C.
6. U.
7. C.
8. C.
9. U.
10. C.
11. U.
12. C.
13. U.
14. C.
15. U.
Activity 4
C. Natures surpermarket
A. Leaves, roots and stems
B. Delicious food
D. Great grains
1. They dont have any additives that are bad for health.
2. Leaves, steams and roots.
3. To have a healthy body.
4. Bread, cereal and cakes.
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Activity 5
1. There are.
2. There are.
3. There is.
4. There is.
5. There are.
Activity 6
1. Are there.
2. Are there.
3. Is there.
4. Is there.
5. Are there.
Activity 7
1. There arent.
2. There isnt.
3. There arent.
4. There isnt.
5. There isnt.
Activity 8
1. There is.
2. Are there.
3. There are.
4. There arent.
5. There isnt.
6. Are there.
7. There is.
8. There are.
9. Is there.
10. There arent.
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Activity 9
Memo: Im thirsty. Is there some juice in the fridge?
Andrea: No, there isnt any juice. Would you like some water?
Memo: Oh, yes please. Im hungry too. Are there some hot cakes?
Andrea: No, sorry. How about some sandwiches?
Memo: No, thanks. I dont like sandwiches.
Andrea: How about some cereal?
Memo: Yes, please.
Activity 11
1. F.
2. T.
3. T.
4. T.
5. F.
Activity 12
tuna fish tube

bread dozen
liquid soap can
cereal bar
eggs loaf
toothpaste jar
soap box
flowers bottle
mayonnaise bunch
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Activity 13
Ingredients Procedure
A bunch of bananas. Peel the bananas and kiwis.
Some strawberries. Cut the bananas, kiwis, watermelon
and strawberries into slices.
Some watermelon.
Open the can of peaches.
A can of peaches.
Put all the fruit in a large bowl.
One or two kiwis.
Serve the fruit salad in bowls with
yogurt.
Activity 14
1. 7 Hidalgo Street.
2. Traditional mexican food.
3. Mondays.
4. Chicken quesadillas, mole poblano, chicken fajitas and grilled fish.
5. Ice cream and sorbetes.
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List of verbs
Meaning/ Infinitive/ Infini- Simple present/ Present

Significado tivo Presente simple continuous/
Presente
continuo
(To Be + ing)
ser be is being
comenzar begin begins beginning
convertirse, become becomes becoming
volverse
romper break breaks breaking
traer bring brings bringing
construir build builds building
comprar buy buys buying
llamar call calls calling
escoger choose chooses choosing
picar, trocear chop chops chopping
aplaudir clap claps clapping
coleccionar collect collects collecting
venir come comes coming
cocinar cook cooks cooking
llorar cry cries crying
cortar cut cuts cutting
bailar dance dances dancing
hacer do does doing
dibujar draw draws drawing
beber drink drinks drinking
manejar drive drives driving
comer eat eats eating
caer fall falls falling
sentir feel feels feeling
encontrar find finds finding
arreglar fix fixes fixing
volar fly flies flying
olvidar forget forgets forgetting
obtener get gets getting
dar give gives giving
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ir go goes going
tener, tomar have has having
(alimentos)
or, escuchar hear hears hearing
saltar jump jumps jumping
mantener keep keeps keeping
besar kiss kisses kissing
saber know knows knowing
partir (hacia algn leave leaves leaving
lugar), abandonar
prestar lend lends lending
aprender learn learns learning
dejar, permitir let lets letting
vivir live lives living
perder lose loses losing
hacer, fabricar make makes making
aplastar mash mashes mashing
picar, cortar en mince minces mincing
pedazos pequeos
mezclar mix mixes mixing
reunirse meet meets meeting
trapear mop mops mopping
podar mow mows mowing
pintar paint paints painting
pagar pay pays paying
pelar peel peels peeling
poner put puts putting
leer read reads reading
correr run runs running
decir say says saying
ver see sees seeing
vender sell sells selling
enviar send sends sending
gritar shout shouts shouting
cantar sing sings singing
sentarse sit sits sitting
dormir sleep sleeps sleeping
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Appendix 2
nevar snow snows snowing

hablar speak speaks speaking
gastar (dinero), spend spends spending
pasar (tiempo)
estar parado, stand stands standing
ponerse de pie
hospedarse, stay stays staying
quedarse
revolver stir stirs stiring
estudiar study studies studying
barrer sweep sweeps sweeping
nadar swim swims swimming
tomar, agarrar take takes taking
ensear teach teaches teaching
decir tell tells telling
pensar think thinks thinking
entender, understand understands understanding
comprender
visitar visit visits visiting
caminar walk walks walking
observar watch watches watching
regar water waters watering
vestir, usar wear wears wearing
ganar win wins winning
limpiar (con un wipe wipes wiping
pao, trapo)
trabajar work works working
escribir write writes writing
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Block II. What I do and how I live

Community activities and public places . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Block III. Describe what is happening

Present continuous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Block IV. Express measures and quantities

Countable and uncountable nouns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

El desarrollo de las habilidades propias del idioma permite fomentar el intercambio

Interactuar en otra lengua con tu entorno de manera activa, propositiva y crtica.

De la misma forma, la organizacin de los contenidos, las situaciones didcticas que

La asignatura Lengua adicional al espaol I pertenece al campo disciplinar

La asignatura Lengua adicional al espaol I permite el trabajo interdisciplinario en

En el contexto educativo una competencia se define como la integracin de

Educar con un enfoque basado en competencias permite crear experiencias de

En el curso de Lengua adicional al espaol I se abordan las 11 competencias

1. Se conoce y valora a s mismo y aborda problemas y retos teniendo en cuenta

Inicio del bloque

Esta parte es fundamental. Aqu encontrars el contenido general y disciplinar para

A lo largo del bloque se intercalan estrategias didcticas de aprendizaje y

Tambin encontrars apoyos para reforzar tu aprtendizaje, tales como:

1. Glosario, donde se incluye el

2. Datos interesantes, que

3. Imgenes, para visualizar y

4. Tips, para el uso de expresiones 5. Retos divertidos, como

6. Notas, para aclarar o precisar

Asimismo, desarrollars algunos productos donde aplicars lo aprendido y

Simbologa que facilitar tu proceso

Practice what you are learning

Apply what you have learned

Think about what you have learned

Apoyos para reforzar el aprendizaje

Cierre del bloque

Al terminar cada bloque se presenta la evaluacin final como una actividad

Los contenidos y las actividades se presentan de manera atractiva. Aprovecha cada

Richard Gerver1 seala que las competencias a desarrollar en los alumnos

What competences will you develop?

What is the purpose of block I?

What knowledge will you achieve and how?

How much time will you need?

Learning evaluation: evidences

Personal information / Informacin personal

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B. Look at the pictures and answer the following questions:

What are physical characteristics?

What are ethnic and cultural characteristics?

run jump dance cook

sing laugh drink

Verbs from the previous

Share your answers with your classmates and your teacher.

Siempre A veces Nunca

Te comunicas en una segunda lengua en situaciones

I am Sandra and I _ a student in Oaxaca. This week I ___ in Chiapas.