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Verbos Project:
Choose and complete one of the following projects about conjugating verbs in Spanish.
1. (Individual) Create and illustrate a toddler’s children’s storybook using the present tense
verbs we have used (ejemplo: I walk through the park. I see a squirrel. The squirrel sees
me and runs. Etc.) Must be at least 15 sentences using a variety of verbs.
a. Draft: Write a draft for the story. Include a title and all of the sentences you will
use in the story.
b. Final Draft: An illustrated book with a title and all of the sentences. Neat and in
color.
2. (Individual) Create a poster or booklet presenting and explaining in your own words how
to conjugate verbs in the present tense. Include charts and many examples- 10
sentences with each verb ending (-ar/-er/-ir) for a total of 30 example sentences.
a. Draft: Write a rough draft of your explanations and example sentences.
b. Final Draft: Bring in your completed poster or booklet.
3. (Groups of 2) Create a song, rap, or parody about conjugating regular present tense
verbs.
a. Draft: Write the lyrics to the song.
b. Final Draft: Record yourselves singing the song and email it to
[email protected]
4. If you have any other ideas, you may request to do a different type of conjugation
project.
a. My idea is:
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Date:_____________________
The final project is due: ____________________________________________________
We will have the following days to work on it in class: ________________________
Common Regular Verbs
Llegar
Pasar
Deber
Quedar
Creer
Hablar
Llevar
Dejar
Llamar
Tomar
Vivir
Tartar
Mirar
Esperar
Buscar
Existir
Entrar
Trabajar
Ocurrir
Recibir
Terminar
Permitir
Sacar
Necesitar
Leer
Cambiar
Presentar
Crear
Considerer
Ganar
Partir
Aceptar
Realizer
Comprender
Explicar
Preguntar
Tocar
Estudiar
Dirigir
Correr
Utilizar
Pagar
Ayudar
Escuchar
to arrive, come, reach
to pass, to spend time, to happen
to owe, must, should
to stay, to remain
to believe
to speak, to talk
to carry, to bring, to wear
to leave, abandon, to let, allow
to call, to name
to take, to take a drink
to live
to treat, handle
to watch, to look at
to hope
to search for, look for
to exist
to enter
to work
to occur, to happen
to receive
to finish, end
to permit, to allow
to take out
to need
to read
to change
to introduce
to create, to make
to consider
to win
to divide, to leave
to accept
to achieve, accomplish
to understand
to explain
to ask
to touch, to play (an instrument)
to study
to direct
to run
to utlilize, to use
to pay, to pay for
to help
to listen
Levanter
Intentar
Usar
Decidir
Olvidar
Comer
Ocupar
Continuar
Acercar
Aprender
Comprar
Subir
Evitar
Echar
Responder
Sufrir
Observer
Indicar
Imaginar
Desarrollar
Señalar
Preparar
Significar
Reunir
Acompañar
Deseo
Enseñar
Vender
Representar
Mandar
Matar
Entregar
Colocar
Guarder
Iniciar
Bajar
Notar
Meter
Actuar
Cortar
Corresponder
Lanzar
Aprovechar
to raise, to lift
to try, attempt
to use
to decide
to forget
to eat
to occupy
to continue
to bring near
to learn
to buy
to go up, climb
to avoid, to prevent
to throw, cast, fling
to respond, answer
to suffer
to observe
to indigate
to imagine
to develop
to point out
to prepare, get (something) ready
to signify, mean
to gather, meet
to accompany
to desire, to wish
to teach, instruct
to sell
to represent
to order (give an order), to send
to kill
to hand in, to deliver
to locate
to guard, protect, to keep
to initiate, begin, start
to lower, go down, descend, download
to note, notice, observe
to put (in), place, insert
to act, perform
to cut
to correspond with
to throw, hurl, fling
to take advantage of
Nombre:_____________________________________________
If you chose option
Periodo:__________
1 (storybook)
The final project is due: ____________________________________________________
We will have the following days to work on it in class: ________________________
(Individual) Create and illustrate a children’s storybook using the present tense verbs we have
used. Must be at least 15 sentences using a variety of verbs. Keep the sentences simple!
(ejemplo: I walk through the park. I see a squirrel. The squirrel sees me and runs. Etc.)
a. Draft: Write a draft for the story. Include a title and all of the sentences you will
use in the story.
b. Final Draft: An illustrated book with a title and all of the sentences. Neat and in
color.
Include the following storytelling words:
Pero- but
porque- because
también- also
tampoco-neither dice- says
Pregunta- asks
por eso- therefore
entonces- then
ahora- now
así que- so
Review the rubric to make sure you include everything.
Rubric:
Content:
Puntos
5
Commentarios
You included every element of
the project.
 at least 15 sentences with
conjugated present tense verbs
 you included a variety of
subjects and conjugations.
 color illustrations
 common storytelling words.
Grammar:
15
All verbs are conjugated
correctly. Words are spelled
correctly.
Design/Effort:
5
Your storybook is in color and
looks like a finished product.
You managed your time wisely
to put effort into this product.
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Rough Draft:
Write a draft for the story. Include a title and all of the sentences you will use in the story. At
least 15 sentences.
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Peer review checklist
 Underline every subject in each sentence. Circle every verb ending in each sentence.
 Sentence numbers ________________________ need to be revised for conjugation.
 A variety of subjects were used.
A variety of verbs were used.
There are at least 15 sentences.
Additional Notes: _____________________________________________________________
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Peer review name: ____________________________________________
Peer review signature: _________________________________________
By signing, you agree that you checked your partner’s work for completion and accuracy to the best of your ability.
Nombre:_____________________________________________
If you chose option
Periodo:__________
2 (explanation of conjugation)
The final project is due: ____________________________________________________
We will have the following days to work on it in class: ________________________
(Individual) Create a poster or booklet presenting and explaining in your own words how to
conjugate verbs in the present tense. Include charts and many examples- 10 sentences with
each verb ending (-ar/-er/-ir) for a total of 30 example sentences.
a. Draft: Write a rough draft of your explanations and example sentences.
i. Answer: What does “Conjugate” mean? Why do we conjugate?
ii. Explanation of –ar verb conjugation with 10 examples
iii. Explanation of –er verb conjugation with 10 examples
iv. Explanation of –ir verb conjugation with 10 examples
b. Final Draft: Bring in your completed poster or booklet.
Review the rubric to make sure you include everything.
Rubric:
Puntos
Commentarios
Content:
5
You included every element of
the project.
 An explanation of the idea of
“conjugation.”
 Explanations of –ar verbs
 Explanations of –er verbs
 Explanations of –ir verbs
 At least 10 examples per
ending group.
Grammar:
15
All verbs are conjugated
correctly. Words are spelled
correctly. Explanations are
accurate.
Design/Effort:
5
Your poster or booklet is easy
to follow. It includes pictures
and diagrams where
appropriate. It is neat and
looks like a final product
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Rough Draft:
What does “Conjugate” mean? Why do we conjugate?
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Explanation of –ar verbs:
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Explanation of –er verbs:
Explanation of –ir verbs:
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10 –ar verb sentences:
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10 –er verb sentences
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10 –ir verb sentences
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Peer review checklist
 Thoughtful answers to question #1 and explanations to –ar/-er/-ir verb conjugation.
 All –ar verb sentences have correct conjugation. Mark sentences that are not correct.
 all –er verb sentences have correct conjugation. Mark sentences that are not correct.
 all –ir verb sentences have correct conjugation. Mark sentences that are not correct.
Additional Notes: _____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
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Peer review name: ____________________________________________
Peer review signature: _________________________________________
By signing, you agree that you checked your partner’s work for completion and accuracy to the best of your ability.
Nombre:_____________________________________________
If you chose option
Periodo:__________
3 (song, rap, or parody)
The final project is due: ____________________________________________________
We will have the following days to work on it in class: ________________________
(Groups of 2) Create a song, rap, or parody about conjugating regular present tense verbs.
a. Draft: Write the lyrics to the song.
i. Explain what “conjugate” means and what it means when we conjugate.
ii. Explain –ar verb conjugation and give examples
iii. Explain –er verb conjugation and give examples
iv. Explain –ir verb conjugation and give examples
b. Final Draft: Record yourselves singing the song and email it to
[email protected]
Review the rubric to make sure you include everything.
Rubric:
Puntos
Commentarios
Content:
5
You included every element of
the project.
 An explanation of the idea of
“conjugation.”
 Explanation of –ar verbs and
their endings with examples
 Explanation of –er verbs and
their endings with examples
 Explanation of –ir verbs and
their endings with examples
Grammar:
15
All verbs are conjugated
correctly. Words are spelled
correctly. Explanations are
accurate.
Recording:
5
Your recording is clear and sung
with confidence. Pronunciation
is good enough to be
understood.
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Rough Draft:
The song I will use is: ____________________________
Below, start writing the new words for the verses and choruses.
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Peer review checklist
 There is a thoughtful explanation of the idea of “conjugation.”
 Explanation of –ar verbs and their endings with examples. Make sure all examples are conjugated
correctly. Mark any that are not.
 Explanation of –er verbs and their endings with examples. Make sure all examples are conjugated
correctly. Mark any that are not.
 Explanation of –ir verbs and their endings with examples. Make sure all examples are conjugated
correctly. Mark any that are not.
Additional Notes: _____________________________________________________________
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Peer review name: ____________________________________________
Peer review signature: _________________________________________
By signing, you agree that you checked your partner’s work for completion and accuracy to the best of your ability.