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Inspiring people: 3rd person singular and plural preterite

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Why this, why now

This unit revisits singular forms of regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs and irregular verbs in the preterite. It revisits question words, direct object pronouns, and contrasts the third person plural present with the preterite. Pupils exploit texts to learn about Diana Trujillo.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
  • Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
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Inspiring people: 3rd person singular and plural preterite

This unit revisits singular forms of regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs and irregular verbs in the preterite. It revisits question words, direct object pronouns, and contrasts the third person plural present with the preterite. Pupils exploit texts to learn about Diana Trujillo.

4 lessons
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