Spanish Preterite Practice Worksheet
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Spanish Preterite Practice Worksheet
🎯 Learning Objectives - "I Can" Statements
Today I can:
- I can conjugate regular -ER and -IR verbs in the preterite (past) tense correctly.
- I can use affirmative and negative words (algo/nada, alguien/nadie, nunca/siempre) appropriately in sentences.
- I can write original sentences about family and community using past tense verbs and vocabulary.
- I can provide constructive feedback to my peers on grammar accuracy and vocabulary use.
✅ Success Criteria:
• Correctly conjugate at least 6 -ER/-IR verbs in preterite tense
• Use affirmative/negative word pairs accurately in context
• Write clear, grammatically correct sentences about past events
• Give helpful feedback during peer review
📝 Part 1: Preterite Conjugation Practice
Yo _________ tacos ayer.
Tú _________ en el restaurante.
Ella _________ con su familia.
Nosotros _________ en México por dos años.
Ellos _________ cerca de la escuela.
Usted _________ en una casa grande.
Mi hermana _____ sus libros anoche.
leyó leía lee🔄 Part 2: Affirmative and Negative Words
algo/nada: No comí _________ en el desayuno.
alguien/nadie: ¿Viste a _________ en la fiesta ayer?
nunca/siempre: Mi abuela _________ cocinó para toda la familia.
No conocí a _____ interesante en la reunión.
alguien nadie algoSiempre compartimos algo con nuestros vecinos.
✏️ Part 3: Creative Writing
• Past tense -ER or -IR verbs
• At least one affirmative/negative word pair
• Family/community vocabulary
Sentence 1:
Sentence 2:
Sentence 3:
🤝 Peer Review Checklist
Partner's Name: _______________
Review your partner's Part 3 sentences and check:
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