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12-16-13 Aim, Do Now, and Class notes

December 16, 2013 By Mr. D'Amato

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Aim: What common phrases do we use with the verb tener?

Do Now: Answer the following…

1. What does “tener” mean?

2. How do you conjugate tener?

yo- tengo                                 nosotros- tenemos

tu- tienes                                  ellos- tienen

el- tiene

3. Why is tener an irregular verb?

4. Have you used the verb tener in a sentence before? How?

CLASS NOTES

How do we use tener?

– To express age

Yo tengo catorce años.

– To indicate obligation

Yo tengo que trabajar

I have to work.

– To express a desire to do something

Tengo ganas de comer chocolate.

I have the desire to eat chocolate.

(I want to eat chocolate.)

– To indicate possession

Yo tengo un telefono.

I have a phone.

– To express sensation

Tengo hambre/sed

I’m hungry/thristy.

– To say you’re in a hurry

Tengo prisa

I’m in a hurry

PRACTICE!

Translate the following sentences using the correct expression of Tener

1. He is hungry.

2. She is 10.

3. They feel like dancing.

4. We have to study.

5. You are in a hurry.

 

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About Mr. D'Amato

Mr. D'Amato is the Assistant Principal of the Humanities Department (English, Foreign Language and Social Studies) at Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design. He can be reached at 718-388-1260, extension 2043, or Damato@whsad.org.

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