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  • Kids running a race

    Welcome to Chapter 6, “La salud y los deportes.”  In this chapter, you will learn vocabulary about the human body, illnesses, and symptoms. With the use of reflexive verbs, you will be able to express what you do to get ready in the morning, show changes in emotion, and express how you feel in different situations. Then, you will learn how to use tener, tener que + infinitive to express when you do certain activities. Afterward, you will learn about sports and hobbies. You will talk with classmates about what activities you have in common. As always, you will build vocabulary and grammar skills to help you express yourself and understand what others say. (Image: XXVII Carrera Popular Bollullos de la Mitación (Sevilla) by Ayuntamiento Bollullos de la Mitación in the public domain)

    Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:

      1. Recall vocabulary related to health and the human body. (CO 2) 

      2. Express my symptoms in the event of needing medical attention in Spanish. (CO 1)

      3. Discuss my daily routine. (CO 1,4) 

      4. Distinguish between scenarios that require the use of a reflexive pronoun and those that do not. (CO 1, 4)

      5. Discuss my favorite hobbies and sports. (CO 1, 3)

      6. Recall expressions that use the verb tener. (CO 1)

      7. Articulate my responsibilities and obligations in contrast to that which I would like to do instead. (CO 1)

      8. Discuss cultural, geographical, and historical facts about Argentina. (CO 5) 

    To achieve these objectives: [Edit these items to match your resources and activities.]

    1. Read the Module 6 Introduction 
    2. Read the lessons and view the material and complete the H5P practice activities included in the Module 6 Pressbooks book.
    3. Read Chapter 6 in Libro Libre: An Introduction to Spanish I and II. 
    4. Complete the Module 6 Discussion, Week 11 activity and Chapter 6 Quiz on Moodle.

    Module Pressbooks Resources and Activities

    You will find the following resources and activities in this module at the Pressbooks website. Click on the links below to access or complete each item.

    • Capítulo 6 Book
      Students must
      Mark as done
    • Pressbooks Chapter 6 Link URL
      Students must
      Mark as done

      Click the following link to go to Chapter 6 in Pressbooks

    • Week 11 Activity Assignment
      Students must
      Mark as done
      This assignment evaluates the following student´s outcomes, as related to our course goal.

      Students will be able to:

      WRITE sentences and paragraphs on familiar topics in order to communicate personal needs (CO4):

      4.2 Write short compositions in the target language on a variety of familiar topics.


      Instructions:
      Imagine that while looking for an apartment to rent, you meet a student who needs a roommate. 

      Respond to the email and ask a few questions that you might have.

      Querid@ estudiante:

      Hola, ¡qué casualidad conocerte ayer¡ (what a coincidence to have met you yesterday) Yo también tengo que encontrar un@ compañer@ de piso. Para saber si somos compatibles, tengo algunas preguntas sobre tu rutina diaria. ¡Es que solo hay un baño en el apartmento!

      ¿A qué hora te levantas durante la semana? 

      ¿y, el fin de semana?

      ¿Tomas una ducha generalmente por la mañana o en la tarde?

      ¿A qué hora te duermes?

      ¿Qué haces en tu tiempo libre? 

      ¿Practicas algún deporte?

      ¿Miras fútbol los fines de semana en casa o prefieres salir con tus amigos?

      ¿Eres alérgic@?

      ¿Tienes que tener silencio para estudiar?

      Disculpa tantas preguntas. Espero saber de ti pronto,

      Raquel

      Turning the assignment in:

      Upload a word document or pdf to with your responses. Title the assignment LastNameFirstName1026

      * A complete response addresses all the questions, uses an email format such as the one provided and includes three personal questions.

      Grade: 25 points

    • Week 11 Forum Discussion
      Students must
      Post replies: 1
      Make forum posts: 1
    • Chapter 6 Quiz
      Students must
      Mark as done

      3 parts

      Part I: Writing activities

      Part II: Grammar/Vocabulary

      Part III: Reading

      Total points: 100

      Students will be able to:

      3.1 Read short, simple texts in the target language and find predictable information and vocabulary in familiar contexts.

      4.1 Summarize the main idea of written texts.

      4.2 Write short compositions in the target language on a variety of familiar topics.

      4.3 Ask and answer questions in the target language in a written format.

      5.1 Identify cultural terms, values, beliefs, and traditions of the Hispanic world.

      Quiz is open from Monday 8 a.m. – Sunday 11:59 p.m. for 60 minutes. 





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