Conjugating Stem-Changing Verbs

Conjugating Stem-Changing Verbs

Grade 7th Grade · World Languages · 45 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can conjugate stem-changing verbs in the present tense.

Warm-Up Video

Speak Spanish With Paula · 7:27

✔️ ✔️ STEM CHANGING VERBS IN SPANISH [E - IE]

Guided Notes

3 key concepts

  • 1

    Stem-changing verbs, also known as boot verbs or shoe verbs, change in every form except nosotros and vosotros.

  • 2

    In Spanish, there are three types of stem-changing verbs: E to IE, O to UE, and E to I.

  • 3

    When conjugating stem-changing verbs, the forms that create the 'boot' or 'shoe' shape in a conjugation chart are the ones that change, while the nosotros and vosotros forms remain unchanged.

Practice Questions

9 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer & Fill in the blank

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

Conjugate the verb 'empezar' in the present tense for all pronouns (yo, tú, él/ella/usted, nosotros, vosotros, ellos/ellas/ustedes).

Teacher Guide

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