My opinion is that you don't need to teach the grammar at all. You can model a variety of language that could be used. I vote for the "or not" part of the subject. On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 11:23 AM, Heather Pineault < heather_pineault@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > We do a similar project and have the kids use commands. Kids pick > something they know how to do really well ("experts"). They create a > presentation with visuals and then use affirmative commands to tell how to > do it, then negative commands warning of pitfalls, what not to do. > > > On Tue, Jan 14, 2014 at 6:29 PM, JoAnna Coleman <joannac@xxxxxxx> wrote: > >> it's also a perfect project for using "es + adj + infinitivo" or "hay >> que + infinitivo" and "se puede + infinitivo" >> >> >> JoAnna Coleman >> Spanish Teacher >> Wilson High School >> 503-916-5280 ext. 75231 >> joannac@xxxxxxx >> http://profecoleman.wordpress.com/ >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> *From:* ola-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <ola-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> on behalf of >> Martin Kathryn <kmartin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >> *Sent:* Tuesday, January 14, 2014 2:56 PM >> *To:* ola@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >> *Subject:* [ola] Re: Thoughts on integrating grammar concepts (or not) >> >> >> I would give them tons of examples of people talking about how to do >> something (tying a bowtie, etc.). There must be lots on Youtube. I would >> hope to draw a few of those command forms out as part of their vocab list. >> Then I would stand back and see if they can get the IDEA across in their >> own Spanish, whether or not they use commands (correctly or at all). >> Sounds like a fun project! >> >> >> >> *From:* ola-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ola-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] *On >> Behalf Of *Emily Gerstner >> *Sent:* Tuesday, January 14, 2014 2:49 PM >> *To:* ola@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >> *Subject:* [ola] Thoughts on integrating grammar concepts (or not) >> >> >> >> In my third-year classes, I'm considering a project in which students >> answer the question, "¿En qué eres un expert@?" (What are you an expert >> at?) where students choose a skill they have (anything from making brownies >> to playing basketball to telling a joke), identify key steps, and >> demonstrate or teach their classmates what they're good at. >> >> My question is how to integrate grammar into the project. It would be a >> great opportunity to discuss informal commands, but I could also encourage >> them to write directions using phrases they know, like "Debes..." >> "Necesitas..." or "Tienes que..." How would others approach the grammar >> aspect of such a project? I want to make sure that the language of the >> project is at their level. >> >> Thanks in advance for your thoughts! >> >> Emily >> > > -- Ashley Uyaguari Spanish Teacher 6/7/8 Team Curriculum Coordinator Innovation Academy Charter School Tyngsboro, MA 01879 978-649-0432 x3301 This email may contain confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, please advise by return e-mail and delete immediately without reading or forwarding to others.