124 ciento veinticuatroTema 2 • Un evento especial

RVocabulario y gramática

entrancebargainsignsale

marketexit

la entradala gangael letrerola liquidación, pl.

las liquidacionesel mercadola salida

to talk about shopping

highlow cash registercashier (personal) checktraveler’s checkgift certificate

cash to spend price socredit card

alto, -abajo, -ala cajael cajero, la cajerael cheque (personal)el cheque de viajeroel cupón de regalo,

pl. los cupones deregalo

en efectivo gastar el precio tan + adjectivela tarjeta de crédito

to discuss paying for purchases

tightto chooseto be in fashionstyleoutrageousloosebrandmediumshoe sizeto try onsize

apretado, -aescoger estar de modael estiloexagerado, -aflojo, -ala marcamediano, -ael númeroprobarse (o ! ue)la talla

to discuss clothing purchases

¿De qué está hecho, -a?

Está hecho, -a de . . .algodóncuerolanasedatela sintética

to describe what clothing is made of

lightsolid-coloreddarkpastelbright

What is it made of ?

It is made of . . .cottonleatherwoolsilksynthetic fabric

claro, -ade sólo un coloroscuro, -apastelvivo, -a

to talk about colors

to announceto findreallyit matters (it’s important) / they matterto me / to you immediately it seems to me thatWhat do you think? / How does it seem to you?recently

anunciarencontrar (o ! ue)en realidadme / te importa(n)

inmediatamenteme parece que¿Qué te parece?

recientemente

other useful words and expressions

To prepare for the test, check tosee if you . . .• know the new vocabulary

and grammar• can perform the tasks

on p. 125

Chapter Review

Más prácticaPractice Workbook Puzzle 2B-8Practice Workbook Organizer 2B-9

preterite of regular verbs

miré miramosaprendí aprendimosescribí escribimosmiraste mirasteisaprendiste aprendisteisescribiste escribisteismiró miraronaprendió aprendieronescribió escribieron

demonstrative adjectives

Singular Pluraleste, esta this estos, estas theseese, esa that esos, esas thoseaquel, aquella aquellos, aquellas

that one over there those over thereFor Vocabulario adicional, see pp. 498–499.

Review

Advanced LearnersHave students write a review of a clothing storethey have visited. They can comment on whenthey went, why, what kind of clothing the storeoffers, what the prices are like, how shopperscan pay, etc. Have them read their reviewsaloud and see if the class can identify the store.

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Review ActivitiesSuggestions: To talk about shopping: Have studentsdraw a store and label items and areas.To talk about colors: Provide students withcrayons and have them identify the colorof each crayon.To describe what clothing is made of: Putstudents in pairs and provide each pairwith a clothing catalogue. Have them askeach other questions about what the itemsare made of.To discuss clothing purchases: Provideeach group of students with a dressed dollor stuffed animal. Have students describethe doll or animal’s clothing.To discuss paying for your purchases: Putstudents in pairs. Provide each pair withseveral lists of purchases and prices (forexample, una blusa, $55 or pantalones,$67, y un cinturón, $25) and have themdiscuss the price (high, low), how muchthey are spending, how they will pay, andwhere they go to pay.Demonstrative adjectives: Put students ingroups of three. Each student displays onepage of a clothing catalog and commentson at least one item in each catalog: Megusta esta blusa de seda, pero esospantalones no están de moda, y aquellablusa de tela sintética es fea.Other useful words: Create a class story. A student begins the story with a sentenceusing one of the words or expressions. The next student continues the story withanother sentence using a different word orexpression, and so on.

PortfolioInvite students to review the activities theycompleted in this chapter, includingwritten reports, posters or other visuals,tapes of oral presentations, or otherprojects. Have them select one or twoitems that they feel best demonstrate theirachievements in Spanish to include in theirportfolios. Have them include this with theChapter Checklist and Self-AssessmentWorksheet.

Additional Resources• Audio Program: CD 5, Cap. 2B, Track 13; Resource

Book: Cap. 2B, Clip Art; Resource Book: Cap. 2B,Situation Cards

• Assessment Program: Chapter Checklist and Self-Assessment Worksheet

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Preparación para el examen

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On the exam youwill be asked to . . .

Escuchar Listenand understand aspeople talk about whythey purchased aclothing item

If you need review . . .

pp. 102–105 A primera vista

p. 103 Actividad 2p. 106 Actividad 4

Here are practice tasks similar tothose you will find on the exam . . .

Listen as Marta explains why she boughther outfit. Was it because: (a) it was abargain; (b) it was a good brand name;(c) it fit well; or (d) it was very “in style.”

Hablar Talk aboutwhen and where youbought the clothing youare wearing today

p. 107 Actividad 7p. 108 Actividades 8–9p. 109 Actividades 10–11p. 111 Actividad 14p. 112 Actividad 17p. 115 Actividad 21p. 116 Actividad 23p. 117 Actividad 24

Your partner really likes your outfit. Tellhim or her: (a) where you bought it; (b) howlong ago you bought it; (c) if it was veryexpensive or a bargain; (d) the brand, if youknow it. Then reverse roles.

Pensar Demonstratean understanding of laparranda in Spanish-speaking countries

p. 120 Perspectivas del mundo hispano

When you ask your parents if you can go toa parranda at the home of a Spanish-speaking friend, they have no idea whatyou are talking about. Explain it to them.What would you compare it to?

Escribir Write ashort description ofyour most recentshopping trip forclothes, including whatyou bought, the brand,and how you paid forthe items

p. 107 Actividades 6–7p. 109 Actividades 10–11 p. 110 Actividad 13p. 112 Actividad 16p. 121 Presentación escrita

Your grandmother sent you a check foryour birthday and wants to know what youbought. Describe the vacation clothes thatyou bought and where you bought them.Include as many details as possible.You might begin by writing:

Querida abuelita,Muchas gracias por el cheque que me enviaste para mi cumpleaños. Decidí comprarme ropa para lasvacaciones . . .

Leer Read andunderstand a thank-you note for a recentlyreceived gift certificate

p. 107 Actividad 6p. 110 Actividad 13p. 114 Actividad 19pp. 118–119 Lectura

Your Spanish class recently sent last year’sexchange student from Argentina a giftcertificate for her birthday. Read her noteabout what she bought and what shethought about her purchases.

¡Hola! Muchas gracias por el cupón de regalo para elAlmacén Palete. Compré una blusa de colores pastelque me gusta mucho y está muy de moda. Tambiénencontré un cinturón de cuero muy bonito para llevarcon mis pantalones favoritos. Aquí tienen mi foto.¿Qué les parece mi nuevo estilo?

Besos, Susi

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Review

Enriching Your Teaching

Teacher-to-TeacherHave students organize a shopping tour of theirtown. Their out-of-town guests are allinterested in clothing and accessories, but havediffering tastes and budgets. Have studentswork in small groups and organize a tour forone guest. Guests include Carlos, age 10;Ramona, age 14; Jorge, age 45; Ana, age 67.

Alternative Assessment• ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM• MindPoint Quiz Show CD-ROM• Resource Book: Cap. 2B, Situation Cards• Resource Book: Cap. 2B, Communicative Activities

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Performance TasksStandards: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1

Resources: Audio Program: CD 5, Cap. 2B, Track14; Resource Book: Cap. 2B, Audio Script; PracticeAnswers on Transparencies1. EscucharSuggestions: Ask students why theymight purchase a particular clothing item.If there are multiple reasons, which are themost important? Which would be thedeciding factor?Script: Pasé mucho tiempo buscando algo perfecto para llevaral concierto. Encontré un suéter de una buena marca,pero cuando me lo probé, no me quedó bien. Enrealidad, no me importa mucho la marca. Después demuchas horas, compré uno de otra marca porque mequedó perfectamente.Answer: c2. HablarSuggestions: Have students review thepreterite of regular –ar, –er, and –ir verbsbefore beginning.Answers will vary.3. LeerSuggestions: Have students scan the noteto find out what the exchange studentbought. Then have them read for details.Answers: Susi bought a pastel-colored blouse that isvery fashionable and a very pretty leatherbelt that she can wear with her favoritepants.4. EscribirSuggestions: Have students write a two-level outline for their note, with the firstlevel answering all the questions and thesecond level listing details that can beincluded. Have them follow their outlinesto write the note.Answers will vary.5. PensarSuggestions: Refer students to p. 120.Answers:A parranda is a type of party in which family membersand friends of all ages participate. Parrandas takeplace to celebrate a special event. A parranda has food,beverages, music, and dancing and can last all day.

Assessment• Examen del capítulo: 2B • Audio Program: CD 20, Cap. 2B, Track 6

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