Spanish
Grade 3
15 min
Mi Familia es... (My Family is...)
Describe family members using adjectives, focusing on gender agreement.
What you'll learn
- Identify at least 5 different family members in Spanish (e.g., *madre, padre, hermano, hermana, abuela*) when shown a picture or heard the word.
- Apply the correct Spanish word for 'is' (*es*) to describe a family member (e.g., *Ella es mi madre*) in at least 3 simple sentences.
- Explain in English the meaning of at least 3 simple Spanish sentences describing family relationships using the vocabulary learned (e.g., *Él es mi hermano*).
- Create a drawing of their own family and label at least 3 family members in Spanish.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Identify and use at least 8 Spanish vocabulary words for family members.
Describe a family member using a simple sentence structure: [Family Member] es [adjective].
Correctly use the verbs 'es' (is) for one person and 'son' (are) for more than one person.
Make adjectives agree in gender (masculine/feminine) with the family member they are describing.
Make adjectives agree in number (singular/plural) with the family members they are describing.
Ask and answer the question '¿Cómo es tu familia?' (What is your family like?).
Think about your amazing family! 👨👩👧👦 How would you describe them to a new friend who only speaks Spanish? Let's learn how!
In this lesson, we will learn the Spanish words for family members and...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
La familiaThe Spanish word for 'the family'.Mi familia es grande. (My family is big.)
Adjetivo (Adjective)A word that describes a person, place, or thing. In Spanish, adjectives change to match the person they describe.alto (tall), baja (short), inteligente (smart), cómicos (funny)
Masculino (Masculine)A gender for Spanish nouns and adjectives, usually ending in '-o'. It's used for boys, men, and mixed groups.Mi hermano es alt_o_. (My brother is tall.)
Femenino (Feminine)A gender for Spanish nouns and adjectives, usually ending in '-a'. It's used for girls and women.Mi hermana es alt_a_. (My sister is tall.)
SingularMeans there is only one of something.Mi padre _es_ inteligente. (My father _is_ smart.)
PluralMeans there is more...
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Grammar Rules & Patterns
Verb Agreement: 'es' vs. 'son'
Use 'es' for one person. Use 'son' for more than one person.
When you are describing just one family member (like your mom), use 'es'. When you are describing two or more family members (like your parents or your brothers), use 'son'.
Adjective Gender Agreement
Adjectives must match the gender of the noun. If the noun is masculine, the adjective usually ends in '-o'. If the noun is feminine, the adjective usually ends in '-a'.
Think of it like putting on matching socks! 'Padre' is masculine, so you use 'alto'. 'Madre' is feminine, so you use 'alta'. Some adjectives, like 'inteligente', don't change for gender....
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Challenging
Mis hermanos ________ al fútbol y comen ________ después del partido.
A.juega / manzanas
B.juegan / manzanas
C.jugamos / manzana
D.juegan / manzana
Challenging
Mi madre es ________ y ________ canciones bonitas. Mi padre es ________ y ________ en una oficina.
A.cantante, canta / trabajador, trabaja
B.canta, cantante / trabaja, trabajador
C.cantante, cantamos / trabajador, trabajan
D.trabajadora, trabaja / cantante, canta
Challenging
Lee la descripción: 'Tengo dos hermanas. No son altas. Les gusta estudiar.' ¿Cuál oración es correcta?
A.Mis hermanas son altas y perezosas.
B.Mis hermanas son bajas y trabajadoras.
C.Mi hermana es baja y trabajadora.
D.Mis hermanas son bajas y atléticas.
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You'll be able to: Identify at least 5 different family members in Spanish (e.g., *madre, padre, hermano, hermana, abuela*) when shown a picture or heard the word; Apply the correct Spanish word for 'is' (*es*) to describe a family member (e.g….
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