Assignment Prompt & Instructions
presents the Present Tense of regular -ar verbs. In this section we learned what people do in general sense ( **Anita estudia francés**); what people are doing in a particular instance ( **Anita estudia francés este semestre**); what people do habitually ( **Ella estudia mucho por las tardes**); what people intent to do at a later time ( **Ella estudia con Laura mañana**).
### **DIRECTIONS:**
#### **STEP 1**
– Read the script to prepare for this activity ( **see below and click on the link "Script: Un poco acerca de mí"**). Afterwards, proceed to **Step 2**.
#### **STEP 2**
After reading the script, write a brief composition about yourself consisting of at least 15 complete sentences in Spanish. Make sure to introduce yourself (name and origin), in addition to the 15 sentences. **Include at least FIFTEEN (15) -ar verbs of the verbs provided below to describe yourself**. Download these documents to help you write this task, and include the verbs and vocabulary required for the current chapter: [Chapter 1- En una clase de español Vocabulario esencial.pdf](https://cerritos.instructure.com/courses/96949/files/12689011?wrap=1 "Chapter 1- En una clase de español Vocabulario esencial.pdf") [Download Chapter 1- En una clase de español Vocabulario esencial.pdf](https://cerritos.instructure.com/courses/96949/files/12689011/download?download_frd=1) and [Chapter – ¡Mucho gusto! Vocabulario esencial.pdf](https://cerritos.instructure.com/courses/96949/files/12689034?wrap=1 "Chapter – ¡Mucho gusto! Vocabulario esencial.pdf") [Download Chapter – ¡Mucho gusto! Vocabulario esencial.pdf](https://cerritos.instructure.com/courses/96949/files/12689034/download?download_frd=1). **If you are unable to download these vocabulary worksheets, you will find them in your e-book at the end of each chapter (MindTap)**.
– **Please note that you will need this composition to record the video assignment, which is due today. Be reminded that failing to include the video will result in no credit for either assignment.**
– **From this group of -ar verbs, choose the ones required to write your composition:** _ayudar, bailar, buscar, caminar, cantar, comprar, contestar, descansar, desear, dibujar, enseñar, entrar, escuchar, esperar, estudiar, hablar, llamar, llegar, mandar, mirar, necesitar, pagar, pasar tiempo, practicar, preguntar, regresar, terminar, tocar, tomar, trabajar, usar, viajar, visitar_
– **Do not use the verb GUSTAR at all.** You could only use it to enhance your composition in addition to the 15 verbs that are required from the current chapter.
– **NOTE:** If the verbs of your choice are in the infinitive form—that is, ending with **-ar**, —these verbs have not been conjugated and will not count. However, you can use as many infinitive verbs as you want to advance your story. Only conjugated verbs will count toward the **-ar verbs** you use in the composition.
– **Avoid doing the following**: **Deseo** cantar, **bailar** y **tocar** la guitarra con los amigos en las fiestas. Only one conjugated verb has been used in this sentence ( _**deseo**_).
– **You should do the following** (verbs in bold letter are the conjugated verbs): En general, (1) **deseo** cantar en los karaokes este fin de semana. Siempre (2) **bailo** mucho en mi clase de danza. También (3) **toco** la guitarra con los amigos en las fiestas.
– Adverbs and adjectives to include in your composition: [Adverbs and adjectives: Transitional words to write a composition.](https://cerritos.instructure.com/courses/96949/files/12688930?wrap=1 "Adverbs and adjectives used as transitional words when writing a composition.pdf") [Download Adverbs and adjectives: Transitional words to write a composition.](https://cerritos.instructure.com/courses/96949/files/12688930/download?download_frd=1)
– Use vocabulary words, expressions, and verbs you have learned up to this chapter. Please note that if you have previous knowledge of the language and your vocabulary is extensive, you can use said vocabulary but exclusively to move your story forward in addition to the required verbs and vocabulary of your textbook.
– Have in mind that so far your vocabulary is limited, and you may not be able to write real activities that you do on a regular basis. **Instead, create hypothetical activities about yourself (fiction).**
– To learn to write the accent marks in Spanish words, watch the tutorials in **Introduction to the course: How to Type Accent Marks in Mac & Windows Tutorials** to learn the shortcuts.
– This is the Rubric that your teacher will use to grade your written mini: [Rubric for Written Composition.pdf](https://cerritos.instructure.com/courses/96949/files/12688924?wrap=1 "Rubric for Written Composition.pdf") [Download Rubric for Written Composition.pdf](https://cerritos.instructure.com/courses/96949/files/12688924/download?download_frd=1)
– Lastly, submit the script you wrote in a Word or PDF document in this section.
– To learn to write the accent marks in Spanish words, watch the tutorials in **Introduction to the course** to learn the shortcuts.