Español I (Dr. Gallardo): FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE

Your final exam will consist of 3 parts:

  1. Reading & listening (multiple choice, on a laptop), 50%
  2. CPA, oral: 25%
  3. CPA, written: 25%

TIPS FOR LISTENING/READING SECTION

  • Read the instructions. Read the instructions. Read the instructions.
  • Focus on the words that are familiar to you(you don’t need to understand every word you read/hear to answer the questions!)

TIPS FOR THE WRITTEN CPA

  • You will receive a set of instructions to guide you
  • Read the instructions. Read the instructions. Read the instructions.
  • Write only in Spanish. If you can’t write an idea in Spanish using the vocabulary we studied, write a different idea!
  • Proofread your composition (careful with spellings, conjugations)
  • Read out loud to yourself as you proofread, to catch any errors

TIPS FOR ORAL CPA

  • You will have a moment to prepare and then present to Dr. Gallardo
  • Speak only in Spanish!

 PRACTICE YOUR WRITING BY WRITING: Come up with short sentences off the top of your head and write them on a blank sheet of paper. Check that you spelled everything correctly. The more you do this, the better.

PRACTICE YOUR SPEAKING BY SPEAKING: Come up with short sentences and actually say themout loud. Even if you know everything “in your head,” say it out loud when you study.

For the finalyou will use the material we practiced in class (in the games and activities): Have fun with it! 

STUDY PREPARATION

MAKE SURE YOU CAN USE THESE IN SHORT SENTENCES:

  • Palabras interrogativas (who, what, when…)
  • Verb “ir” (yo voy a la piscina…_)
  • “Ir + a + infinitive” (el domingo voy a caminar con mi perro)
  • Tener & verbos yo-go
  • Possesives (my, your, his…)
  • Material from the videos (4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 6A, 6B) & videoseparatas
  • Review your old quizzes, guided practices, and handouts
  • Make sure to review the videos from first through third quarters as well!

USE THE VOCABULARY TO COME UP WITH SHORT SENTENCES ABOUT YOURSELF AND/OR YOUR FRIENDS!

ExampleMe llamo Juan, tengo 14 años. Mi cumpleaños es el 12 de febrero. Me gusta leer, no me gusta la guitarra.Soy paciente, no soy perezoso. Mi madre se llama Maria (ella es simpática y carismática, y tiene ojos azules). Mi cuarto favorito es la cocina, porque yo preparo la ensalada…

Make sure to re-watch the videos, and to review the previous vocabulary. The more you practice, the more confident you will be on the exam!