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16 Lesson 6C

1. Conectar. Connect the sentences describing what the students are doing with the corresponding picture.
Paso 1. Fill out the blanks with the vocabulary from the word bank.
Word bank: crayones – universidad – béisbol.
1) Los estudiantes están jugando el ___________________ en el parque. A kid drawing in the ground with crayons
2) El estudiante está estudiando en la biblioteca de su ___________________. A group of young children, dressed in black and white sports uniforms with numbered jerseys, are gathered on a baseball field. Some of them are holding bats and wearing helmets as they walk towards home plate. The children appear to be part of a baseball team, getting ready for a game or practice. In the background, other teams and coaches are visible, along with a dugout and a chain-link fence. The scene takes place on a sunny day.
3) El niño está dibujando con ___________________ en la sala de arte. A young man wearing a red turban and glasses sits on the floor of a library aisle, leaning against a bookshelf filled with books. He is reading an open book attentively, dressed in a white shirt, blue jeans, and black shoes. The rows of shelves on either side are packed with colorful books, and the setting appears calm and quiet, suitable for studying. The man is immersed in his reading as natural light filters into the library from a distant window.
Paso 2. Look at the pictures and tell a partner what level of school (universidad, colegio, escuela primaria, guardería) each student is attending.
  • Los estudiantes de la foto A están estudiando en …
  • …
  • …
Paso 3. Look at the verbs used to describe the three pictures and work with a partner to answer the following questions.
  • ¿Qué tipo de verbos estamos usando en las descripciones?
  • ¿Cómo se forma este tiempo verbal?
Paso 4. Think about all the sports or activities at your own school or university. Write 2 sentences using the present progressive to describe the sports or activities that the students are doing this academic year.
  • En la Universidad de Iowa, los estudiantes están…
2. Comparar. Look at the two pictures of classrooms from una guardería and un colegio. Work with a partner to take turns asking each other about the differences between the two pictures. Use your vocabulary from this module to talk about the pictures.

Modelo:

Estudiante A Estudiante B
¿Qué diferencias hay entre las fotos?
En la guardería, hay ______, y en el colegio, hay_____.
¿Qué semejanzas (similarities) hay entre las fotos?
 En las dos fotos hay ___.

A) La guardería

A picture inside a daycare. A teacher clapping her hands, smiling and facing a group of toddlers

B) El colegio

A picture of a high school class. The teacher is sitting on the desk on the left. 4 students are standing in front of the class reading something. All other students are sitting.

3. Contestar. Work with a partner. Take turns asking each other who is doing the various activities and pastimes in the pictures of kindergarten, elementary, and college students below. Use the verbs in the bank to help you.
Estudiar Pintar Patinar sobre hielo
Tocar el piano Escribir un informe Soplar burbujas
Volar una cometa Compartir una manzana Hacer yoga

Modelo:

Estudiante A Estudiante B
¿Quién está estudiando? / ¿Quiénes están estudiando?
 Maya está estudiando. / Maya y Enrique están estudiando.
 

A young woman sits outdoors on a wooden bench, writing or reading in a notebook. She is dressed in a blue denim jacket and jeans, with her hair styled in braids tied back. Behind her is a large, old tree with sprawling roots, and the surroundings are filled with greenery, giving the scene a peaceful, natural atmosphere. The woman is smiling slightly, focused on her writing, enjoying the quiet outdoor environment.

Maya

 A young girl stands outdoors, blowing soap bubbles with a bubble wand. She is dressed in a navy blue polka-dotted vest and light pink long-sleeve shirt, holding a container of bubble solution in one hand. The colorful, iridescent bubbles float around her as she concentrates on blowing them. The background features a tree-lined path, with soft sunlight filtering through the leaves, creating a serene and playful atmosphere.

Luisa

 A young child with curly brown hair stands in front of a large white wall, painting colorful shapes and designs. The child is wearing a light green t-shirt and is seen from behind, focused on the artwork. The painting includes vibrant colors, such as a large pink heart, a yellow and purple butterfly, and blue and red abstract shapes. The scene suggests a fun and creative activity, likely taking place outdoors, as natural light illuminates the wall and the child’s work.

Pili
A teenage boy sits at a desk, focused on writing in a notebook. He is holding a pen and appears to be studying or working on an assignment. The setting is well-lit, and open books and an eraser are visible on the desk in front of him. The boy, wearing a sleeveless shirt, leans forward as he concentrates on his task. The room has a calm atmosphere, and natural light filters in, casting soft shadows on the desk.

Enrique

 A young boy sits at a black Kawai piano, focused on playing music. He is dressed in a dark t-shirt with gray trim and red shorts. His hands are placed on the piano keys as he practices, with the shiny surface of the piano reflecting his image. The setting appears to be indoors, likely in a home or music studio, and the boy seems engaged and concentrated on his performance.

Pepe

 Two young girls wearing checkered dresses are sitting and standing at a wooden table. One girl is seated, looking down thoughtfully at an open book filled with botanical illustrations, while holding a partially eaten apple. The other girl, standing beside her, is biting into an apple and looking towards the camera with a playful expression. Two more apples rest on the table in front of them. The setting has a vintage, rustic feel, with a textured wall in the background, giving the image an old-fashioned, timeless atmosphere.

Pilar y Susana
 

a child flying a kite against the backdrop of a bright, golden sunset. The child holds the kite string high as the kite soars into the sky, with the sun just above the horizon and casting a warm glow over the scene.

Ricardo

A young woman ice skating outdoors on a snow-covered rink. She is wearing a white winter coat and dark jeans, gliding gracefully on the ice with her arms slightly outstretched. Snowflakes are gently falling around her, and the surrounding trees are dusted with snow. In the background, the trees and bushes have a mix of colorful holiday lights, adding a festive touch to the winter scene. The woman appears to be enjoying the cold weather and the peaceful atmosphere as she skates.

Saylín

 Two women are practicing yoga in a bright, spacious studio. Both are in the downward-facing dog pose, with their hands and feet on the floor and their bodies forming an inverted "V" shape. The woman in the foreground is wearing a white tank top and dark shorts, while the woman in the background is similarly dressed. The studio has a light wooden floor, large windows that allow natural light to fill the room, and a calm, serene atmosphere, perfect for yoga practice.

Estela y Marta
4. Completar. We have been using the verb estar a lot. Can you write down the conjugation for each verb?
Yo … Nosotros …
Tú estás Vosotros estáis
Él, or elle… Ellas …
5. Leer. Read the short article about an international bilingual program. Fill in the blanks using the verb estar and then answer the following questions about it. 

Un programa escolar de inmersión bilingüe.

¿Sabes que en Iowa existe un programa bilingüe internacional? El programa está ubicado (located) en el pueblo de West Liberty y es parte de la Academia Internacional de español que tiene apoyo del ministerio de educación en los Estados Unidos.

¿Qué están haciendo los estudiantes?

Los alumnos (A) ___________________ aprendiendo el contenido de clases en dos idiomas (español e inglés) al mismo tiempo. Este método los ayuda a tener mejor rendimiento académico y también los estudiantes están desarrollando las habilidades orales y de lectura. Es decir, los estudiantes son bilingües y bialfabetizados.

Al comenzar, los pequeños de kindergarten están aprendiendo matemáticas, ciencias sociales y lectura en español y tienen la clase de ciencias en inglés. Más adelante, los estudiantes del nivel quinto están ampliando el conocimiento de los cursos enseñados a través del español.

Todos los estudiantes (B) ___________________ escuchando sobre la cultura de los países hispanos y la de E.E. U.U. y así están avanzando en conocimiento para poder ser biculturales.

Este programa (C) ___________________ creciendo mucho y los estudiantes en niveles elementales y de secundaria pueden participar. ¡Puedes visitarlos!

Preguntas:

  1. ¿Dónde está ubicado el programa?
  2. ¿Qué materias (clases) están aprendiendo en español los estudiantes de kindergarten?
  3. ¿Qué materias están aprendiendo en inglés los estudiantes de kindergarten?
6. Escribir. Manuel is a Mexican student from the Universidad Autónoma de San Luis de Potosí who is doing a study abroad program at the Universidad de Chile. Read his email and then answer the following questions.

Hola Familia:

Me gusta el campus Andrés Bello de la Universidad. Estoy tomando clases de diseño, economía, estadística y también estoy cursando una clase de leyes laborales. Estoy leyendo un poco de Historia de Arquitectura Antigua y de la Tradición Moderna.

Los viernes por la noche, estoy yendo a fiestas con los amigos de la carrera de arquitectura. Algo chistoso: Los chilenos usan palabras diferentes y muy divertidas. Por ejemplo, al elote le llaman choclo. Y cuando tengo que hacer algo de inmediato, los chilenos dicen “Al tiro.” En fin, ya me estoy acostumbrando a sus dichos (expressions).

Nos vemos pronto, Manuel

Preguntas:

  1. ¿Qué clases está tomando Manuel?
  2. ¿Cuándo va a las fiestas?
  3. ¿Qué palabras divertidas usan los chilenos?
7. Investigar. Look at Activities 5 &6 of this lesson, and make a list of all the present progressive verbs you can find. Categorize them according to the table below.
-AR Verbs -IR Verbs Irregular Verbs
  • Está tocando
  • …
  • …
  • …
8. Leer. Read the following sentences.
Paso 1. Match the sentences to the corresponding picture.
1 – El pez está leyendo.
2 – Pedro está durmiendo. A playful scene of several potted plants with vine-like arms actively building a house out of colorful Lego bricks. Some plants are placing Lego pieces, while others stack them into walls and a roof. The Lego house has windows and a small door. The background features a cozy indoor setting with a wooden table, scattered Lego pieces, and warm sunlight streaming in through a nearby window, creating a whimsical and imaginative atmosphere.
3 – Mi compañera de cuarto está comiendo el proyecto. An animated pair of scissors with large, expressive eyes and running legs, dashing across a wooden desk. The scissors have a playful expression, with arms swinging and sneakers on their feet. The background features a cluttered workspace with papers, notebooks, and colorful stationery items scattered around, creating a humorous and imaginative atmosphere.
4 – Las tijeras están corriendo. A young man with glasses and short black hair smiles warmly while holding a plush stuffed animal in his hands. He is wearing a denim jacket over a plaid shirt and sweater. The background is softly blurred with warm lighting, suggesting an indoor setting with a cozy ambiance.
5 – Las plantas están construyendo una casa con Lego. A whimsical fish with large, expressive eyes sits underwater, holding an open green book with gold detailing. The fish is perched on a stack of books on the ocean floor, surrounded by colorful coral and curious small fish swimming nearby. Tiny air bubbles float upward, and a vintage-style underwater lamp illuminates the scene, casting a warm glow on the pages. The background features a vibrant underwater world with plants and marine life.
6 – Estoy abrazando mi peluche. A young woman with long dark hair playfully bites into a paper document at a desk, holding it with both hands. Her expression is mischievous, while her shocked roommate, wearing glasses and a blue sweater, watches in disbelief with wide eyes and an open mouth. The setting is a cozy dorm room with books, a laptop, and study materials scattered on the desk, creating a humorous and lighthearted atmosphere.
Paso 2. Determine if each sentence is plausible (posible) or ridiculous (ridículo).
9. Conjugar. Read the following sentences. Select and conjugate the irregular verb from the parentheses that best completes each sentence. Be sure to conjugate the verb in the present progressive form.
  1. Mis amigos y yo ___________________________ (traer / leer) nuestras novelas favoritas en el parque.
  2. Mi compañera de cuarto ___________________________ (servir / decir) comida en la cafetería.
  3. Tú ___________________________ (pedir / dormir) en la clase de historia porque el profesor está hablando mucho.
  4. En nuestra universidad, los trabajadores ___________________________ (venir / construir) muchos edificios nuevos.
  5. Trabajo en una guardería, y los niños y yo ___________________________ (servir / ir) a la biblioteca.
  6. Normalmente, como una ensalada grade para el almuerzo, pero esta vez yo ___________________________ (reír / pedir) una hamburguesa.
10. Discutir. Today we are going to create a podcast that talks about our hobbies. First we are going to listen to a podcast, then create some questions, and finally interview at least two classmates.
Paso 1. Listen to the model podcast and answer the following multiple choice questions.


1. ¿Qué libro está leyendo Yinet?

  • Una historia de amor
  • Una aventura en las montañas
  • Un libro sobre ciencia

2. ¿Qué hace Yinet para relajarse después de leer?

  • Está haciendo yoga
  • Está tomando una siesta cada día
  • Está leyendo un libro de ciencia ficción
  • Está escuchando música

3. ¿Qué está haciendo Yinet para mantenerse en forma?

  • Está yendo al gimnasio
  • Está tomando una siesta
  • Está haciendo yoga todas las mañanas
  • Está jugando al fútbol
Paso 2. Listen to the model podcast one more time, and create a list of questions you would like to ask to your classmates.
  • …
  • …
Paso 3. It is time to start “recording” your podcast. Go around the class and interview at least two classmates.
11. Imaginar. Study the picture of this big family with children of all ages and imagine what some of the children are doing right now. Daniel attends daycare, Leo attends elementary school, Ana attends high school, and Nina is studying at a university.

A multigenerational family is gathered outdoors for a group photo in a wooded area. The family consists of 15 people of various ages, including grandparents seated in the center, surrounded by their children and grandchildren. The younger family members are standing or sitting beside them, smiling at the camera. The sun is shining through the trees in the background, casting a warm, golden light over the group. The scene is peaceful, with fallen leaves on the ground and tall trees creating a serene, natural setting.

Paso 1. Using the regular and irregular verbs from the bank, write at least two sentences for each child. Be sure to conjugate them in the present progressive form (estar + -ando / -iendo).
Dibujar Leer Estudiar Comer Escribir
Coser Tocar Hacer yoga Practicar deportes Jugar
Traer Contar Ir Compartir Invent your own

Modelo:

Daniel está jugando en el arenero con sus amigos.

Paso 2. Share your sentences with a partner and see if any of the family members are doing the same thing.
12. Jugar. Form two teams and play a game of charades and/or pictionary using the presente progresivo expressions. Each team representative will draw a piece of paper and act out or draw the phrase.

Modelo:

Estudiante A Los otros estudiantes
Draws a slip of paper and acts out a person eating pizza. Guess: Está comiendo pizza..

Charades list

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