A partner speaking and writing activity where students take turns being a detective and a suspect, using Preterite and Imperfect to verify alibis.

An answer key for the Case File Worksheet, providing the correct Spanish conjugations and reasoning for the detective story exercises.

A student practice worksheet featuring a detective-themed story that requires students to distinguish between and conjugate verbs in the Preterite and Imperfect tenses.

A dynamic presentation for teaching the differences between Spanish Preterite and Imperfect tenses, including conjugation patterns and usage examples.

A set of printable conjugation charts for Spanish Preterite and Imperfect tenses, including regular endings, trigger words, and key irregular verbs.

A final exit ticket for Lesson 3 that assesses student understanding of the key concepts of Semana Santa in Quito, including geography, symbolism, and food.

A final graphic organizer for Lesson 3 that summarizes the geography, procession figures, and the traditional Fanesca soup of Quito.

A short reading passage for Spanish 1 students about the key figures in Quito's Semana Santa procession: the Cucuruchos and the Verónicas.

A mapping activity for Lesson 2, where students identify landmarks in Quito's Historic Center and trace the route of the Jesús del Gran Poder procession.

Guided notes for students to use during the introductory presentation on Quito's geography and the basics of Holy Week.

An introductory slide deck for the unit, covering the location of Quito, the concept of Semana Santa, and the atmosphere of the city during Holy Week.

An answer key for the Connector Compass Worksheet to facilitate easy grading and feedback.

A practice worksheet with fill-in-the-blank sentences and a bonus challenge to master Spanish connectors.

A comprehensive guide to Spanish connectors, featuring an in-depth introduction in English followed by categorized vocabulary lists with English translations and usage notes.

A visually engaging slide deck introducing Spanish connectors, categorized by their function: addition, contrast, and cause/effect.