Learning Targets 9 and 10

9. I can identify which verbs are stem changing verbs and what type of change occurs in each.

10. I can conjugate and use stem changing verbs reviewed in class in the present tense.

Do you Remember? ¿Recuerdas?

The stem of the verb is the main part of the verb (everything minus the ending)

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Divide your flip chart (notes) bottom portion into four sections for these different types of stem changing verbs:

    1. O: UE

    2. U: UE (there's only 1 verb that does this, so this section will be small)

    3. E: IE

    4. E: I

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Boot Verbs

We call stem changing verbs BOOT verbs because if you draw a boot on top of your verb T-Chart, they only verb forms that change are where the boot is. (not the nosotros/vosotros forms)

As you draw your t-chart example verbs, draw the "boot" to help you conjugate them correctly.


Part 1

o : UE & U: Ue Stem changing verbs

Notice that all types of regular verbs stem change. While all of these will have a UE in the stem, their endings must match the type of verb they are.

Online Lesson and Quiz: https://studyspanish.com/grammar/lessons/stemue

Some other verbs that stem change o: ue in the present tense:

  1. almorzar - to have lunch

  2. poder - to be able *can*

  3. dormir - to sleep

  4. morir - to die

  5. volar - to fly

  6. encontrar - to find

  7. costar - to cost

  8. probar - to taste / try / prove

  9. volver - to return

  10. recordar - to remember

  11. llover: to rain

u: UE Stem changing Verbs

There is only 1.

  • Yo juego al fútbol.

  • Mis amigos no juegan al básquetbol.

  • En mi familia, jugamos al golf.

  • Tú siempre juegas conmigo.

  • Ese muchacho juega muchos videojuegos.

Assignments

  1. 10/25 in class Choose an AR verb, an ER verb and an IR verb from the list. Conjugate each one in small groups (4 students) on index cards. Be ready to explain it to the class.

  2. On your own, complete activity E. 30 bronze <--- click here

  3. Practice Game https://play.kahoot.it/#/k/743e6493-9fa7-47fe-911d-598d26f93a58

  4. On your own, complete activity F for HW. 24 Silver. Do not use technology to translate your ideas. It is always ok to look up a word you need, but never okay to type in phrases or sentences and copy them down as your own work.

E: I stem changing Verbs

Notice that all of these are IR verbs.

Online Lesson and Quiz: https://studyspanish.com/grammar/lessons/stemi

Examples

  • Mis amigos no dicen la verdad.

  • Los meseros aquí sirven la comida rápidamente.

  • Tú repites todo lo que yo digo.

  • Ellos compiten este sábado.

  • Marco sigue a David.

  • ¿Dónde consigues tantas buenas ofertas?

  • Nosotros competimos mañana.

Some verbs that stem change e to i

  1. decir (also irregular yo form) - to say/tell

  2. servir - to serve

  3. pedir - to request / to ask for / to order

  4. repetir - to repeat

  5. competir - to compete

  6. seguir - to follow

  7. conseguir - to find, get or obtain with effort

E-I stem changing verb Assignments

In Class Activity:

Form small groups. I will give your group an e-i stem changing verb to conjugate on a white board. Your group will explain it to the class.

On your own, Complete activity G. <--- click here

Conjugation Relay? Kahoot? Quizizz? We'll do some class activity to practice.

On your own, Complete Activity H for homework.

E: ie stem changing verbs

AR, ER and IR verbs can be e: ie stem changers.

Online Lesson and Quiz: https://studyspanish.com/grammar/lessons/stemie

Examples:

  • Mis clases empiezan mañana.

  • Nuestros hermanos prefieren manzanas a naranjas.

  • Yo tengo pelo rubio pero tú tienes pelo castaño. Los dos tenemos pelo rizado y largo.

  • ¿Por qué mientes tanto?

  • Casi no nieva en Alabama.

  • ¿Qué lugar recomiendan ustedes para explorar?

  • ¿Dónde piensa usted que lo perdió?

  • Sí, entendemos muy bien, padre.

  • Comenzamos la presentación en 5 minutos.

Some other verbs that do this:

  1. empezar: to begin / to start

  2. comenzar: to commence / to begin

  3. preferir: to prefer

  4. tener (also irregular yo): to have

  5. venir (also irregular yo): to come

  6. cerrar: to close

  7. pensar: to think / to plan on

  8. querer: to want

  9. recomendar: to recommend

  10. entender: to understand

  11. perder: to lose

  12. nevar: to snow

  13. mentir: to lie

E-IE stem changing Verb assignments

  1. In Class Activity: Form small groups. Choose an AR, ER and IR verb and fully conjugate each one.

  2. We might play a game or do some other in class practice activity

  3. On your own, Complete activity I and Activity J. <--- click here

Still Confused?

Here are some more videos that might help.

Gold Quiz 100 Points

November 7

  • Know what type of stem change each verb has

  • Know how to conjugate a stem changing verb

  • Know the meanings of the verbs from this page