This document provides an overview of key concepts and expectations for interpreting, presenting, and applying target language skills based on an Alabama Course of Study. It includes the abilities to interpret basic oral and written information in the present tense, present information orally and in writing using familiar vocabulary, read aloud in the target language, and use appropriate vocabulary and behavior in social situations. Examples are provided for applying language skills beyond the classroom in situations like healthcare, business, and law and using resources like news, entertainment, and international contacts.

1. Las Descripciones

2. Alabama Course of Study
2.) Interpret basic oral and written information in the target language on a variety of topics in the present time frame.
• Identifying main ideas with some details
• Guessing words and phrases based on context
3.) Present oral and written information in the target language using familiar vocabulary and correct structure in the present time
frame.
• Expressing main ideas from print and nonprint materials
• Creating brief oral presentations and short written paragraphs
• Telling basic information about self and others
• Examples: short autobiographies, descriptions of daily and leisure activities
4.) Read aloud proverbs, short poems, and songs in the target language with appropriate pronunciation and intonation.
5.) Use appropriate target language vocabulary and nonverbal behavior in a variety of social situations and familiar settings.
Examples:
- verbal--greetings, voice inflections;
- nonverbal--personal space
8.) Identify similarities and differences between words in the target language and in English, including pronunciation, intonation,
stress pa
11.) Identify situations and resources in which target language skills and cultural knowledge may be applied beyond the classroom
setting.
Examples:
- situations--hospital patient and medical staff relationships, international business meetings, courtroom hearings;
- resources--news media, entertainment, technology, international guests
tterns, and simple written conventions of language.

3. Un repaso de “ser” y “estar”
How you feel and where you are, that is when you use “estar”.
What you’re like and where you’re from is when you use the other one.
ESTAR SER
• P lace • D ate
• L ocation • O ccupation
• A ction • C haracteristics
• C ondition • T ime
• E motion • O rigin
• R elation

4. Ser-To Be
Yo soy Nosotros somos
Tú eres Vosotros sois
Él/Ella/Usted es Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes son
• Ella _______ alta
• Nosotros ___________
estadounidenses.
• Tú _______ trabajadora.

5. Estar-To Be
Yo estoy Nosotros estamos
Tú estás Vosotros estáis
Él/Ella/Usted está Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes están
• Yo _____ enferma.
• La comida ______ lista.
• ¿Dónde ______ el baño?

6. Tener-To Have
Yo tengo Nosotros tenemos
Tú tienes Vosotros teneis
Él/Ella/Usted tiene Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes tienen
• El _____ pelo moreno
• Yo ______ diez años.
• Nosotros _______ hambre.

7. Vocabulario
Tall Alt@
Short Baj@
Fat Gord@
Skinny Delgad@
Blonde Rubi@
Brunette Moren@
Redheaded Pelirroj@
Fun Divertid@
Boring Aburrid@
Nice Simpátic@
Mean Antipátic@
Hardworking Trabajador@
Fantastic Fantástic@
Atractive Atractiv@
Sincere Sincer@
Serious Seri@
Honest Honest@
Shy Tímid@
Small Pequeñ@
Big Grande
Smart Inteligente
Athletic Atletic@
Otras Palabras
Mustache Bigote
Glasses Anteojos
Blue Azul
Red Roj@
Hat Una gorra
Beard Barba
Bald Calvo

11. ¿Adivina Quién?
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