Spanish
Grade 9
15 min
Consejos para la Salud (Health Advice): Writing a Brochure
Write a brochure giving advice on how to stay healthy using commands and vocabulary learned in this chapter.
What you'll learn
- Identify at least five Spanish vocabulary words and phrases related to health and wellness (e.g., 'comer sano,' 'hacer ejercicio,' 'dormir lo suficiente') from a provided list with 80% accuracy.
- Apply grammatical structures, including commands (imperative mood) and expressions of obligation ('tener que' + infinitive), to formulate at least three original and grammatically correct pieces of health advice in Spanish.
- Create a tri-fold brochure in Spanish that effectively communicates at least three different pieces of health advice, incorporating appropriate vocabulary, grammatical structures, and visual elements to engage a target audience of fellow ninth-grade students, as evaluated by a rubric assessing content accuracy, grammatical correctness, and visual appeal.
- Explain the cultural relevance of at least one specific piece of health advice within a Spanish-speaking context, demonstrating an understanding of how cultural factors influence health practices, in a short written paragraph of at least 50 words.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Use the present subjunctive mood with impersonal expressions and verbs of influence to give health recommendations.
Correctly form and apply formal commands (usted/ustedes) to provide direct health advice.
Incorporate specific vocabulary related to health, nutrition, and wellness into written content.
Structure information logically for a brochure, using headings, bullet points, and clear, concise language.
Write complex sentences using conjunctions like 'para que' to explain the purpose of a health recommendation.
Synthesize grammatical structures and vocabulary to create a persuasive and informative health brochure.
¿Alguna vez has querido dar consejos de salud como un experto? ¡Ahora es tu oportunidad de crear una guía para ayudar a tu comuni...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
El Folleto (Brochure)Un documento impreso, generalmente doblado, que presenta información de manera concisa y visualmente atractiva sobre un tema específico.Un folleto de tres paneles sobre los beneficios de la vacunación, con imágenes y texto breve.
El Modo Subjuntivo para RecomendacionesUn modo verbal usado para expresar deseos, dudas, o consejos. Se utiliza después de ciertas expresiones impersonales o verbos de influencia.Es importante que bebas suficiente agua. (It's important that you drink enough water.)
Los Mandatos Formales (Formal Commands)Formas verbales utilizadas para dar órdenes o instrucciones directas a alguien a quien te diriges con 'usted' o 'ustedes'.Coma más verduras y frutas. (Eat more vegetables and fruits.)
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Grammar Rules & Patterns
Uso del Subjuntivo con Expresiones Impersonales
Es + [adjetivo] + que + [sujeto 2] + [verbo en subjuntivo]
Usa esta estructura para dar consejos generales o expresar una necesidad. El adjetivo (importante, necesario, bueno, malo, etc.) establece el tono de la recomendación.
Uso del Subjuntivo con Verbos de Influencia
[Sujeto 1] + [verbo de influencia] + que + [sujeto 2] + [verbo en subjuntivo]
Usa esta estructura cuando una persona o entidad (el médico, nosotros, yo) recomienda, sugiere, o aconseja algo a otra persona. Verbos comunes: recomendar, sugerir, aconsejar, pedir, insistir en.
Formación de Mandatos Formales (Usted/Ustedes)
1. Empieza con la forma 'yo' del presente de indicativo. 2. Quita la '-o'. 3. Añade la terminación opuesta: '-e�...
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Challenging
You are writing a brochure section on mental wellness. Which sentence best synthesizes a verb of influence, the subjunctive, and the 'para que' structure to create a single, persuasive recommendation?
A.Hable con amigos para que se sienta mejor.
B.Es bueno que hable con amigos y se sienta mejor.
C.Usted debe meditar, y así su mente estará más tranquila.
D.Le sugerimos que practique la meditación para que su mente se relaje.
Challenging
Analyze the following brochure section: "**¡Descanse Bien!** Es importante que usted duermes lo suficiente. Recomendamos que apague los aparatos electrónicos. También, sea consistente con su horario de sueño." Which learning objective does this section FAIL to demonstrate correctly?
A.Correct use of the subjunctive with an impersonal expression.
B.Correct use of formal commands.
C.Correct use of the subjunctive with a verb of influence.
D.Incorporation of specific wellness vocabulary.
Challenging
You are writing the final sentence for a brochure section that encourages readers to start a new, gentle exercise routine. Which option is the most effective and grammatically sound concluding statement?
A.Es bueno que usted empieza lentamente con el ejercicio.
B.Para evitar lesiones, empiece su nueva rutina gradualmente.
C.Recomendamos que empezar lentamente es una muy buena idea.
D.Empezando lentamente para que no tenga lesiones.
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