Day 1, Classwork: Understanding the Spanish Word "Yo"

Objective:

Students will practice the correct usage of the Spanish pronoun "yo," including its pronunciation, grammatical function, and contexts where it is used or omitted.

Instructions:

Complete the following exercises to reinforce your understanding of the Spanish pronoun "yo."

Exercise 1: Pronunciation Practice

Instructions: Practice pronouncing "yo" in both the Spanish and Latin American accents. Write down how you hear and say the word in each accent.

1. Spanish Accent: Pronounce "yo" with a soft 'y' sound.
   • Write the pronunciation: [ʝo]
   • Practice sentence: "Yo soy de España." (I am from Spain.)
2. Latin American Accent: Pronounce "yo" with a sound closer to the English 'j'.
   • Write the pronunciation: [jo]
   • Practice sentence: "Yo soy de México." (I am from Mexico.)

Exercise 2: Identifying "Yo" in Sentences

Instructions: Read the following sentences and underline the pronoun "yo" where it is used. Then, rewrite the sentence without the pronoun "yo," if it can be omitted.

1. Yo estudio matemáticas.
   • Rewrite: ______________
2. Yo tengo dos hermanos.
   • Rewrite: ______________
3. Yo voy a la biblioteca todos los días.
   • Rewrite: ______________
4. Yo juego al fútbol con mis amigos.
   • Rewrite: ______________

Exercise 3: Using "Yo" for Emphasis