Tell About It
Aligned to SL.1.4 — Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.
What this lesson teaches
We can describe people, places, and things with fun details. Details help others picture what we mean.
Worked example
Instead of "I have a ball," we say, "I have a big red bouncy ball." The details help you see it!
Practice questions
- Describe your pet or a toy with details.
- Tell about a place you like to go.
- Share how something makes you feel.
Watch the lesson
Every lesson comes with a video taught in English and Spanish — the same video the QR code in the printed workbook opens.
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Cuéntalo
Podemos describir personas, lugares y cosas con detalles divertidos. Los detalles ayudan a otros a imaginar lo que decimos.
Ejemplo: En vez de "Tengo una pelota," decimos: "Tengo una pelota grande, roja y saltarina." ¡Los detalles ayudan a verla!
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