1. El abecedario P. 10-11

2. Hoy: By the end of today: Pronounce each letter of the Spanish alphabet Understand why we call them vocales (vowels) Be able to perfectly pronounce our Spanish greetings Receive a grade for your participation and pronunciation Follow along and take notes

3. El abecedario: Los vocales* AEIOUAEIOU (AH)(AY)(EE)(OH)(OO) *Vowels are called vocales in Spanish because they are pure; they come up from the vocal cords without any obstruction.

4. AEIOU (AH)(AY)(EE)(OH)(OO) Be ce de ge(he) pe te ve Efeeleemeeneereese Ka Ku H=hacheJ=jota W=doble veX=équis Y=igriegaZ=zeta

5. “Phonetically Perfect” Since Spanish is nearly a phonetically perfect language, memorizing the vowel and consonant sounds leads to high levels of success After just a brief intro, you should be able to do extremely well with the pronunciation of Act. 3 P.5 Work with a partner to practice greetings at different times of the day

6. How you will be graded: You will each be given a random two out of the 8 to perform for a grade (10 pts.) Content: the correct pronunciation and correct phrase Flow: Pace of giving the question As always, you are being graded on your participation in this activity Afterwards, complete PARA y PIENSA p. 5