Español 5

Unit 1: Percepciones e impresiones

Big Ideas: In this first unit we will cover first impressions, perceptions, and stereotypes.

1. What factors influence your first impressions of a person?

2. Is it logical to assume that there is a typical North American and a typical Hispanic?

3. Where does the information come from to build an image of a person that comes from another region of your country or from another culture?

Students will understand that...

• Often appearances and knowledge acquired through media or family conversations will influence the way we perceive others.

• The verb “ser” describes a person’s physical traits and personality.

• “estar” is used to express the location of people places and objects, temporary states or conditions, and emotions.

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