Describe It!
Aligned to SL.K.4 — Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.

What this lesson teaches
You can use words to tell all about someone or something you know.
Worked examples
Example 1
You could describe your pet: 'My cat is soft, gray, and loves to nap.'
Example 2
You could describe your bike: 'My bike is red, it has a bell, and it goes fast.'
Example 3
Give three details. One detail leaves the listener guessing; three help them picture it.
Practice questions
- Describe a person you love.
- Tell about your favorite place.
- Add one more detail about it.
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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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¡Descríbelo!
Puedes usar palabras para contar todo sobre alguien o algo que conoces.
Ejemplo 1: Puedes describir a tu mascota: 'Mi gato es suave, gris y le encanta dormir.'
Ejemplo 2: Puedes describir tu bici: 'Mi bici es roja, tiene timbre y va rápido.'
Ejemplo 3: Da tres detalles. Un solo detalle deja a quien escucha adivinando; tres le ayudan a imaginarlo.
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