Spanish
Grade 5
15 min
El cuerpo detallado
El cuerpo detallado
What you'll learn
- Identify at least 10 new Spanish vocabulary words related to social issues (e.g., pobreza, desigualdad, derechos humanos) from a provided list and accurately define them in English.
- Apply newly learned vocabulary by constructing 5 original Spanish sentences, each addressing a different social issue and demonstrating correct grammatical structure and vocabulary usage.
- Explain, in Spanish, the meaning and significance of 3 selected social issues using at least 5 of the newly acquired vocabulary words per explanation, demonstrating comprehension and critical thinking.
- Analyze a short Spanish article about a current social issue and identify at least 8 instances of the target vocabulary words, correctly interpreting their meaning within the context of the article.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Identify at least 10 detailed body parts in Spanish (e.g., ankle, wrist, elbow).
Correctly use the verb 'doler' (to hurt) with singular and plural body parts.
Describe common symptoms using the verb 'tener' (e.g., 'tener fiebre', 'tener tos').
Use the verb 'estar' to describe their state of health (e.g., 'estoy enfermo/a').
Ask and answer basic questions about health, such as '¿Qué te pasa?' and '¿Cómo te sientes?'.
Read a short paragraph about someone's health and identify their symptoms.
¡Ay! ¿Alguna vez te has caído y te ha dolido el codo o la rodilla? 🤕 Vamos a aprender a explicar exactamente qué parte del cuerpo te duele en español.
In this lesson, we will learn th...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
La articulaciónA joint, the part of your body where two bones meet, like your elbow or knee.La rodilla y el codo son articulaciones (joints).
El tobilloThe ankle, the joint connecting your foot and your leg.Me torcí el tobillo jugando al fútbol.
La muñecaThe wrist, the joint connecting your hand and your arm.Llevo un reloj en la muñeca.
El codoThe elbow, the joint in the middle of your arm.Me golpeé el codo en la mesa.
La gargantaThe throat, the inside of your neck.Cuando estoy enfermo, me duele la garganta.
El síntomaA symptom, a sign that shows you might be sick, like a cough or a fever.La tos y la fiebre son síntomas de un resfriado.
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Grammar Rules & Patterns
Using the Verb 'Doler' (To Hurt)
A [person] + me/te/le/nos/les + duele/duelen + [body part(s)]
Use 'doler' to say something hurts. It works like 'gustar'. Use 'duele' for one body part and 'duelen' for more than one. The person who feels the pain is indicated by 'me', 'te', 'le', etc.
Using 'Tener' for Symptoms
Tener + [symptom name] (e.g., tener fiebre, tener tos, tener dolor de cabeza)
Use the verb 'tener' (to have) to talk about specific symptoms. You conjugate 'tener' normally (tengo, tienes, tiene...) and add the symptom.
Using 'Estar' for Health Conditions
Estar + [adjective] (e.g., estoy enfermo/a, estás cansado/a)
Use the verb 'estar�...
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Challenging
Your friend feels sick. He tells you he has a fever, a cough, and his throat hurts. How would he say all of this in Spanish?
A.Estoy enfermo. Tengo fiebre, tos, y me duelen la garganta.
B.Estoy enfermo. Tengo fiebre, tengo tos y me duele la garganta.
C.Soy enfermo. Tengo fiebre y tos, y mi garganta duele.
D.Estoy enfermo. Me duele la fiebre, la tos y la garganta.
Challenging
A person says, 'No puedo caminar bien. Me torcí la articulación que conecta mi pie y mi pierna.' Which body part are they talking about?
A.La rodilla
B.La muñeca
C.El tobillo
D.El codo
Challenging
Read the dialogue and choose the best option to fill both blanks: Doctor: 'Hola, ¿qué te pasa?' Paciente: 'Hola, doctor. ______ enfermo. ______ la cabeza y los oídos.'
A.Estoy / Me duelen
B.Soy / Me duele
C.Estoy / Me duele
D.Soy / Me duelen
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