Mastering Spanish Past Tense Introduction

Lesson 1 of 5: Engaging with Past Tense Grade 11 IB Language B Spanish 45 minutes

Learning Objectives

Comprehend and use Spanish past tense in spoken narratives Distinguish between pretérito indefinido and pretérito imperfecto Participate in group discussions about past events Reflect on how past tense shapes storytelling and identity

Warm-Up: What Happened Yesterday?

Share one sentence about yesterday in past tense Listen actively to classmates' experiences Connect to prior knowledge of past events Build confidence speaking about the past

Two Types of Spanish Past Tense

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Past Tense in Action

Group Storytelling: Favorite Memories

Form groups of 4-5 students Use timeline organizers for memorable events Translate key moments into Spanish Share stories using past tense phrases

Reflection: Why Does Past Tense Matter?

How does past tense help us express memories? What changes when we tell stories with different verb forms? How might Spanish past tense differ from English?

Next Steps in Our Journey

Today: Introduction to past tense concepts Lesson 2: Irregular verb conjugations Lesson 3: Distinguishing between tense forms Goal: Confident storytelling in Spanish