Spanish
Grade 4
15 min
Dar direcciones
Dar direcciones
What you'll learn
- Identify and define at least 8 out of 10 key Spanish vocabulary terms related to news media (noticias), editorials (editoriales), advertisements (anuncios), and propaganda (propaganda) as presented in the lesson.
- Analyze three distinct examples of Spanish-language news articles, editorials, advertisements, and propaganda, accurately classifying each example according to its genre and justifying the classification with specific textual evidence in Spanish.
- Apply vocabulary learned in this lesson to construct five original Spanish sentences accurately describing the purpose and potential bias of different media types.
- Evaluate the credibility of a Spanish-language news source by identifying at least three instances of biased language or persuasive techniques commonly used in propaganda or advertisements, and explaining their potential impact on the audience in a short paragraph written in Spanish.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Ask for directions to a specific place in a city using '¿Dónde está...?'
Give simple, two-step directions using command verbs like 'siga' and 'doble'.
Identify and use at least five key vocabulary words for places in a city (e.g., el banco, la escuela, el parque).
Correctly use the prepositions of place 'a la derecha de', 'a la izquierda de', and 'al lado de'.
Understand and follow simple directions to locate a place on a map.
Use the verb 'estar' to describe the location of buildings and places.
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
La esquinaThe place where two streets meet. In English, we call this the 'corner'.La farmacia está en la esquina. (The pharmacy is on the corner.)
La cuadraA section of a street between two other streets. In English, this is a 'city block'.Camina por dos cuadras. (Walk for two blocks.)
DoblarThe action verb for 'to turn'. We use this to tell someone to turn onto a new street.Para ir al cine, necesitas doblar a la derecha. (To go to the movies, you need to turn right.)
Seguir derechoA phrase that means 'to go straight' or 'to continue straight ahead'.Siga derecho en la Calle Sol. (Go straight on Sun Street.)
CruzarThe action verb for 'to cross', usually talking about crossing a street.Hay que cruzar la calle...
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Grammar Rules & Patterns
Using 'Estar' for Location
Subject + está/están + preposition + location.
Always use the verb 'estar' (not 'ser') to talk about the location of people, places, and things. Use 'está' for one thing and 'están' for more than one.
Giving Commands (Usted form)
For -AR verbs, change the ending to -e. For -ER/-IR verbs, change the ending to -a.
When you give directions to someone you don't know well, it's polite to use the formal 'usted' command. For example, 'doblar' becomes 'doble' and 'seguir' becomes 'siga'.
Prepositions with 'a la' and 'al'
'a la' + feminine noun. 'al' (a + el) + masculine noun.
When saying 'to the&...
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Challenging
You are at the park. To get to the museum, you must: 1. Siga derecho por dos cuadras. 2. Doble a la izquierda en la Calle Flores. 3. Camine una cuadra más. The museum is on your right. Which statement correctly describes the museum's location?
A.El museo está a tres cuadras del parque, a la derecha.
B.El museo está en la esquina de la Calle Flores.
C.El museo está a la izquierda del parque.
D.El museo está al lado del parque.
Challenging
The school is on the corner of Calle Sol and Calle Luna. It is to the left of the library. Which sentence is the MOST complete and accurate description?
A.La escuela está al lado de la biblioteca.
B.La escuela está en la esquina y a la izquierda de la biblioteca.
C.La escuela está en la Calle Sol.
D.La escuela está a la izquierda de la biblioteca en la cuadra.
Challenging
You are standing in front of a supermarket. A tourist asks, 'Perdón, ¿dónde está el banco?'. You know the bank is right next to the supermarket. What is the simplest and most direct correct answer?
A.Siga derecho.
B.El banco es grande.
C.Está al lado del supermercado.
D.Doble a la derecha en la esquina.
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You'll be able to: Identify and define at least 8 out of 10 key Spanish vocabulary terms related to news media (noticias), editorials (editoriales), advertisements (anuncios), and propaganda (propaganda) as presented in the lesson; Analyze three….
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