GRADE 10 TECH

Assignment: Spanish Preterit Tense Exploration

Objective:
Explore and practice the usage and conjugation of verbs in the Spanish preterit tense.

Task Description:

Explanation of Preterit Tense:

Provide a brief explanation of the Spanish preterit tense, highlighting its use to express
completed actions in the past.
Regular Preterit Verb Conjugations:

Explain the regular verb endings for -AR, -ER, and -IR verbs in the preterit tense.
Irregular Preterit Verbs:

Introduce commonly used irregular verbs in the preterit tense (e.g., ser, ir, hacer, tener, estar,
etc.) and their conjugations in this tense.

Assignment Tasks:

a. Conjugation Practice:
- Use the list of regular verbs provided (at least 10 -AR, 10 -ER, and 10 -IR verbs) and
irregular verbs.
- Conjugate these verbs in the preterit tense across all subject pronouns (yo, tú, él/ella/usted,
nosotros/as, vosotros/as, ellos/ellas/ustedes).

b. Sentence Writing:
- Ask students to write ten sentences using both regular and irregular preterit tense verbs.
Encourage varied sentence structures and contexts.

c. Verb Identification:
- Offer a paragraph with missing verbs in infinitive form. Students must identify the correct
verb and conjugate it in the preterit tense.

Submission Requirements:

Deadline for submission: Thursday 25th January, 2024

Format for submission: typed document, in folder).

Assessment Criteria:

Correct conjugation of verbs in the preterit tense.

Accuracy in completing sentences and paragraphs with appropriate verbs.
Grammar, spelling, and overall coherence of the submitted work.
Additional Notes:

You are encouraged to refer to online resources, textbooks, or dictionaries for assistance.
Provide examples and explanations to support your understanding of the preterit tense.

Conclusion:
Mastering the preterit tense in Spanish is fundamental for expressing past actions accurately.
Through practice and attention to regular and irregular verb forms, you'll enhance your ability
to communicate effectively in Spanish.

Resources:
Viva Book 4 Pages 230, 231.
Power Point sent in the group.
Online verb conjugation tools.
Spanish grammar textbooks focusing on the preterit tense.
Language learning platforms with exercises and explanations on the preterit tense.