Preterite and Imperfect Story ¡Corre en Círculos! Activity with DIGITAL Option

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Get your students moving with this activity! Students answer the prompt using the image on the bottom half, then find the answer around the room. When they find the answer, they go to it, and complete the next prompt, repeating until they have completed the circle!

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Get your students moving with this activity! Students answer the prompt, then find the answer around the room. When they find the answer, they go to it, and complete the next prompt, repeating until they have completed the circle! Some students like to race to see who can finish the loop fastest, others work at their own pace. Students can begin at any prompt and practice, checking their work as they go. This activity has students read the sentences in Spanish, and record the meaning in English, moving around the room.

The activity works like this:

  1. Students read sentences in Spanish and record the English translations.
  2. When they finish the loop, students cut apart their answers.
  3. Students match their English pieces to the story in Spanish to put it in order according to the student sheet.
  4. Students illustrate sentences from the story to show comprehension.

The vocabulary is basic, and the verbs used are high frequency, so it’s the perfect practice for any group working in the past!

Verbs Included:

  • había
  • tenía
  • quería
  • era
  • estaba (en)
  • fue (a)
  • le dijo

Includes Teacher guide, student pages, and an additional version for absent students! Check out the preview for more info!

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34 reviews for Preterite and Imperfect Story ¡Corre en Círculos! Activity with DIGITAL Option

  1. Jill Anderson –

    We have several “core en círculos” activities. What sets this one apart is that students have to find meaning in sentences rather than just conjugations of one word. This one was really fun while also being a little challenging for my students. It was just the right amount of challenge for my Spanish 2 students!

  2. Srta de la playa –

    Thoroughly enjoy these around the room activities! Kids love them and get the practice they need without even realizing it. Thanks!

  3. Kimberly S. –

    This was great for my Spanish 2 kiddos. It took them about 25-30 mins and it was great watching them process and work through the translations. They all said they felt more confident after this activity.

  4. Always Sunny in Spanish –

    This was a great one! I liked that the story was told and my students were struggling just enough that I knew it was a great CI +1 tool

  5. Robyn Spain –

    Great activity as usual (love the corre en círculos activities in general). This one was different from normal which I liked – especially because if you had it in order, it would be tough for them to get the whole story. My students thought the story was weird until I asked them why she might have gone to Best Buy to get a mouse and then they understood a little better.

  6. Spanish with Sosa –

    I loved this resource and so did my students! I highly recommend.

  7. Samantha V. –

    I used this when tutoring an 8th grade Spanish II student who has just started to learn the imperfect. I have loved using Corre en Circulos both in my classroom and when tutoring, and I like how this one is unique in that it involves a TPRS type story with high-frequency verbs. I had my student sort the English translations by whether they would be in the preterite or imperfect tense, then reviewed the verbs in Spanish, and then had him do Corre en Circulos by putting the cards in order.

  8. Elizabeth G. –

    Great resource! Thank you so much- my students really enjoyed this!

  9. Pastel Profe –

    This was a great activity to practice preterite and imperfect and I love the second activity for students to work on once they complete the corre en circulos part. This was a good buy!

  10. Lea M. –

    I love these activities! Thank you! My kids have so much fun!

  11. Nicholas C. –

    This is a great activity to get students practicing the difference between preterite and imperfect. This set is unique it that it tells a story that allows students to use preterite and imperfect in the context of a story which is great practice for them to write stories using past tenses at a later date.

  12. Dionnette S. –

    Fun, engaging, and great product for checking for understanding.

  13. Engaging Spanish for Real Classrooms –

    Great review & practice! Easy to print, hang & go.

  14. Lluvia G. –

    My kids love this because they get to walk around ! I print and laminate them so I can use them again !

  15. Gabrielle M. –

    I love the Corre en Círculos activities. It is a great way to get them up and moving while engaging the language.

  16. christine G. –

    Very engaging activity!

  17. Kristen B. –

    I used this resource after learning about Preterite and Imperfect. It helped the students see both verb tenses and decide which one fit best in that sentence. It required them to use the rules they learned and pick correctly. If they didn’t, they would end up back on the word they started with. It took some thinking on their part, and it was challenging for them, but it was a great activity.

  18. Kathleen H. –

    This was a blast! Any time the students can review the past tense out of their seats, is a win for all. The students were definitely engaged and asking good questions!

  19. Karol Schill –

    I used this at home with my daughter and husband. It was fun and was a great review of verb tense. A lot of language use with this engaging activity. I highly recommend it and think it would be even more fun with more people playing.

  20. Randi D. –

    Love it!

  21. Katherine V. –

    Students had great time doing this practice!

  22. Kate Chan –

    New strategy to me! Thank you!

  23. Isis T. –

    good

  24. Kayty R. –

    Oh my goodness this was fabulous! Students fussed a little about the writing, but they needed the practice and it was excellent test prep!

  25. Celia D. –

    Kids loved it

  26. Vanessa Drackett –

    Movement and engagement – winning combination. Good review opportunity.
    Gracias.

  27. Tara G. –

    Anything that gets them moving and thinking is great!

  28. Grace W. –

    Such a fun activity and way to present the info! I love any excuse to incorporate movement into my lesson, so thank you!

  29. Sarah W. –

    Looking forward to using this to review storytelling in the past! Thank you!

  30. Jennifer H. –

    My students always enjoy being able to move around the classroom. I like the fact that they are learning at the same time. Thank you!

  31. Jocelyn C. –

    Thank you for sharing! I look forward to using this with my class.

  32. Denise L. –

    Love your products.

  33. vlgillette –

    I really love the way this product is laid out! It has the students moving around first, which is great, and then it also addresses our kinesthetic learners with hands on practice. Finally, after they have read the sentences multiple times, they put them in order and illustrate. Thanks for sharing a great product!!

  34. Terri N. –

    I look forward to using this in my class!

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