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I have seen the incredible impact that task cards have on the way that my students are handling the material. From simple vocabulary review, to complex grammar. Their ability to master a topic has grown exponentially since using these in my classroom.
This unit my students are learning to express hope using the present subjunctive with ojalá and impersonal expressions. Here is a brief summary of the different ways in which I introduced them to the topic.
1. We listened to two songs that repeatedly included the expression ojalá in order to get their attention towards this new "word". We talked about the meaning of the songs, looked up new words, and then discussed what ojalá meant.
**Songs: Juan Luis Guerra - Ojalá que llueva café y Silvio Rodriguez - Ojalá.
I have also found a few others in different genres, but have not tried them in class
Christian Nodal - Ojalá. Vicente Fernandez - Ojalá te vaya bonito
2. Hypothetical situation: You must select a new roommate (a fun glimpse into college life!).
Students get to list the things that they look forward in a possible roommate. From hoping they are organized, clean or prioritizing the fact that they feel it is important that this roommate enjoys the same video games and cheers for the same sports teams!
**We first start with their hopes using ojalá.
**Then I introduced impersonal expressions to add more depth into their suggestions and
expectations of the topic.
**Students were given a list of helpful impersonal expressions.
3. Now that the hypothetical situation has been completed as a team and that students understand the expectations, I allow them to get to know each other more by using conversation cards (found here). These have been created by me about things that I have heard them share in class.
**I let this happen in partners or small groups where each person must contribute something to
the main topic.
4. As a follow up to our activities, students must create sample topics and bring them to class the following day.
**Students exchange their new topics and I ask them to write down their hopes and expectations
for that new topic. This allows me to see in writing how much progress we are making.
How do you present the present subjunctive in your class? I would love to hear about it!
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