Unit 1: Personal Identification
How to introduce and describe
yourself to others
Vocabulario
• I will pass out your vocabulary for this unit. I have given
you the definition of these words.
• Whenever we begin a new unit or a new topic, I will
always begin with the vocabulary for the unit. Many
times, I may give you the assignment of looking up and
defining the words.
• Please keep your vocabulary in the “vocabulario” section
of your notebook.
• It is your job to study the vocabulary for the unit. It only
takes 10 minutes a night- and it will make a difference!
The sooner and the better you know your vocabulary, the
easier the rest of the unit will be!
• Also- be prepared for weekly vocabulary quizzes or
some pop quizzes!!!!
Vocabulario
• Take a minute to look over your words. Go through the
list. Make a mental note of the words you already knowand the ones that you are not familiar with, or that you
know are difficult to spell.
• Flash cards are a perfect way to study those tricky
words!
Lección 1: Formal Vs. Informal
• What does “formal” mean? How about “informal”?
• Name some people that you would classify as
“informal”…. Now how about “formal”.
• In Spanish, there is a formal way to address people- this
is called the USTED form.
• There is also an informal way to address people- this is
called the TÚ form.
• Both USTED and TÚ mean “you” in English.
• You must decide who the person is that you are
speaking with is a formal person or an informal person.
• Let’s try a few examples together….
Formal or Informal?
1. A friend of your mother
2. A friend your age
3. A doctor that is 30 years older than you
4. Your father
5. Your brother or sister
6. A police officer
7. A judge
8. Your favorite aunt or uncle
9. Your teacher
10. Your principal
Lección 1: Formal Vs. Informal
• Now, go back to your vocabulary.
• How would you FORMALLY ask somebody “How are
you?”
• How would you INFORMALLY ask somebody the same
question?
• How would you FORMALLY ask somebody “How old are
you?” And INFORMALLY?
• How would you FORMALLY ask somebody “What is your
name?” And INFORMALLY?
• How would you FORMALLY ask somebody “Where are
you from?” And INFORMALLY?
Lección 1: Formal Vs. Informal
Are there any questions?
Actividad 1
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First, everyone must find a partner.
Each pair will get 1 worksheet with “bocas” (mouths)
on it.
Your goal is to come up with an INFORMAL dialogue
on side one of the worksheet. In this dialogue, you and
your partner must…
Greet each other
Tell each other your name
Find out the age of your partner
Say goodbye
When we are finished, these dialogues will be read aloud to
the class.
Actividad 1
• Next, Please flip your worksheet over to the other side.
• This time, please create a dialogue that is FORMAL!
• Have one partner play the role of an elderly person,
teacher, principal or a professional.
• Go back to your vocabulary and be sure to use the
correct form of the question you wish to ask.
• Use the same guidelines and goals as the first dialogue.
• Have fun and be creative!
• We will read these aloud when the class has finished.