Spanish 17.06 Severe Weather Writing Assignment

Task: To create a public service announcement on

severe weather procedures to encourage the

community to be prepared.

Step 1: Review 7.06 weather and supplies

vocabulary -Pay attention to how

these words are use IN CONTEXT

Step 2: Think of the verbs you might use to tell people how to

be prepared and what vocabulary might go with that verb.

Step 3: Fill out the Graphic Organizer on the next slide to help you come up with ideas.

Graphic Organizer

Type of Storm Description

of weather

Things to bring

Things to buy or look for

Places to go or things to do

Helpful Verbs:•Debes= you should•Quieres=you want•Necesitas=you need•Tienes que=you have to•Hay=There is/There are•Comprar = to buy•Buscar = to look for•Traer= to bring•Ir= to go

Useful Phrases:•¡Atención! •Antes de la tormenta,•Durante la tormenta•Después de la tormenta

Step 4: Start writing your sentences

Tips:•Keep your sentences simple•Use ONLY vocabulary from the module•Remember that a verb in the infinitive means “to” something Ex. Comprar = to buy•You cannot have 2 conjugated verbs in a row.

Examples:WRONG!! Necesitas compras una linternaRIGHT! Necesitas comprar una linterna.

Step 5: Make your Public Servics Announcement

•Be Creative•Add pictures and graphics•Try a web 2.0 tool to really make it stand out (see course or ask Mrs. Olah if you want ideas )