!
!
"#$%&!#'&!()*%+,$!+--.&//0 !
!
!
!
!
!
Spanish!Ab!Initio!
Writing!Formats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!! !!!!! !!!!! !!!!! !
!
!
!
!
1!
!
Spanish(Ab(Initio(Writing(Formats(!
Pamoja(
Education((((((((((((((((((((((!
!
Index
%23!
• Artículo………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….3!
• Diario………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………6!
• Correo electrónico formal…………………..……………………………………………………………………10!
• Correo electrónico informal…………………………………………………………………………………….14!
• Cartas formales………………………………………………………………………………………………………….18!
• Cartas informales………………………………………………………………………………………………………23!
• Postal…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….27!
• Poster (Cartel/Afiche)……………………………………………………………………………………………..30!
• Folleto………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….33!
• Entrevista……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………35!
• Nota………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………36!
• Presentación……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….37!
• Anuncio…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………38!
• Blog……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….39!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
4!
!
Spanish(Ab(Initio(Writing(Formats(!
Pamoja(
Education((((((((((((((((((((((!
!
Formato para Artículos
1. Tips: In the AB Initio Course Activities and in the Written Assessments
remember to always include the following items in an article:
a. Title
b. Introduction
c. Body
d. Conclusion
e. Catchy closing line
f. Name of author (in Spanish)
g. Note: If the instructions specify that any other information should
be included, make sure you include it.
Sample article & explanation below!
!
5!
!
Spanish(Ab(Initio(Writing(Formats(!
Pamoja(
Education((((((((((((((((((((((!
2. Article Sample:
Da un Regalo a un Niño sin Padres
Es muy fácil hacer a un niño huérfano feliz…….……………………………………………………………..
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
El grado 11 planea una recolección de juguetes para un orfanato………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...........
..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
¡Anímate! Ayúdanos a hacer a un niño feliz. ¡Es muy fácil!
Escrito por: Juanita Ramírez Pinzón
Introdu c tio n (
Closing(Line(
Name(of(author(
Title(
Conclusion(
Body(
!
6!
!
Spanish(Ab(Initio(Writing(Formats(!
Pamoja(
Education((((((((((((((((((((((!
3. Alternatives for Articles:
a. Title: interesting, catchy title related to the article you have to
write.
b. Introduction: short paragraph introducing what you will be talking
about in the body of the article. Make sure you define verb tense in
which you must write and in which person (yo, nosotros, etc)
c. Body: two or three paragraphs containing all the information you must
provide (given in the instructions of the task). Make sure you define
verb tense in which you must write and in which person (usually you
should continue with the one you started with)
d. Conclusion: short paragraph concluding the information given above.
Make sure you define verb tense in which you must write and in which
person (usually you should continue with the one you started with)
e. Closing Line: catchy line (phrase) to leave the readers thinking about
what you wrote.
f. Name of Author: any name is valid preceded by the phrase:
- Escrito por: (written by)
**Note: All names included in the letter should be in Spanish!
!
7!
!
Spanish(Ab(Initio(Writing(Formats(!
Pamoja(
Education((((((((((((((((((((((!
Formato para Diarios
1. Tips: In the AB Initio Course Activities and in the Written Assessments
remember to always include the following items in a diary entry:
a. Date (in Spanish format: 8 de marzo de 2011)
b. Opening line
c. Introduction (short, precise, informal, personal, in first person)
d. Body (informal, personal, in first person)
e. Closing line (informal)
f. “Farewell” line (informal)
g. Name or signature of person writing the entry (in Spanish)
h. Note: If the instructions specify that any other information should
be included in the entry, make sure you include it.
**Diary entries should always be informal, personal and written in first
person (yo).
Diary Entry Sample & explanation below!
!
8!
!
Spanish(Ab(Initio(Writing(Formats(!
Pamoja(
Education((((((((((((((((((((((!
2. Diary Entry Sample:
8 de marzo de 2011
Querido Diario:
Es invierno y temporada de fiestas. La Navidad fue fenomenal, por eso quiero
hablar de ella.
Me encanta la Navidad, es mi festividad favorita. …………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………..
Creo que es todo por ahora.
Hasta la próxima,
Camila
Opening(Line(
Introdu c tio n (
Body(
Closing(Line(
Farewell(Line(
Spanish(Name(
Date(
!
9!
!
Spanish(Ab(Initio(Writing(Formats(!
Pamoja(
Education((((((((((((((((((((((!
3. Diary Entry Alternatives:
a. Date: Spanish format.
b. Opening line: some informal options are:
• Querido diario,
• Hola diario,
• Hola,
c. Introduction: a short informal sentence describing what you are going
to talk about in the “body”. Written in first person. Make sure you
define if it should be written in past tense, present tense or future
tense or a combination of two (i.e: present and past).
d. Body: informal, mostly in first person (unless you have to describe
something you did in a group or with someone). Include all the
information that instructions are telling you to include. Make sure you
define if it should be written in past tense, present tense, future
tense or a combination of two (i.e: present and past).
e. Closing line: some informal options are (choose one and use it always):
i. Creo que es todo por ahora.
ii. Así terminó mi día, ¡Qué horror!
iii. Así terminó mi día.
iv. Así terminó mi día ¡Excelente!
v. Ojalá…. (“hopefully”…. For future activities. Ie: Ojalá me
regalen una cámara el próximo año)
!
:!
!
Spanish(Ab(Initio(Writing(Formats(!
Pamoja(
Education((((((((((((((((((((((!
f. Farewell line: some informal options are (choose one and use it
always):
i. Hasta la próxima,
ii. Chao,
iii. Hasta pronto,
iv. Adios
**Note: All names included in the entry should be in Spanish!
!
;<!
!
Spanish(Ab(Initio(Writing(Formats(!
Pamoja(
Education((((((((((((((((((((((!
Formato para Correos Electrónicos
Formales
1. Tips: In the AB Initio Course Activities and in the Written Assessments
remember to always include the following items in an email (formal or
informal):
a. Email address of the receiver (in Spanish)
b. Email address of the sender (in Spanish)
c. Subject (in Spanish and relevant to the task)
d. Date, if you are asked to include it (in Spanish format: 8 de marzo de
2011)
e. Opening line and name of the person in Spanish
f. Short Introduction
g. Body
h. Closing line
i. “Farewell” line
j. Name or signature of person writing the email (in Spanish)
k. Note: If the instructions specify that any other information should
be included, make sure you include it.
l.
** The email format is similar to the letter format, but remember emails
are usually much shorter and precise.
Sample email & explanation below!
!
;;!
!
Spanish(Ab(Initio(Writing(Formats(!
Pamoja(
Education((((((((((((((((((((((!
2. Email Sample:
Estimado Señor Gutiérrez:
Espero este mensaje lo encuentre bien.
Le escribo este mensaje para informarle que no puedo ir a trabajar el proximo
sábado 11 de marzo. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Siento mucho los inconvenientes que pueda causar.
Atentamente,
Juanita Ramírez Pinzón
Para:(!=>?@=ABCD@EBB3FG!
De:(!HI@J>K@CL@K>JM@>L3?BM!
Fecha:(!9!AF!M@=NB!AF!1<;;!
Asunto:(!+IGFJKF!FL!O=PQ>MB!GRS@AB!!!
Date(
From(
To(
Subject(
Introdu c tio n (
Body(
Closing(Line(
Farewell(Line(
Spanish(Name(
Opening(
Line(
!
;1!
!
Spanish(Ab(Initio(Writing(Formats(!
Pamoja(
Education((((((((((((((((((((((!
3. Alternatives for Formal Emails:
a. Para (To): choose any email address; just make sure you include a
visible name in Spanish.
b. De (From): choose any email address; just make sure you include a
visible name in Spanish.
c. Opening line: it goes according to the gender of the person you are
writing to (Estimada Señora, Estimado Señor). You can use
abbreviations as well. When you write señor/a it must be followed by a
last name (not a first name). Again choose one and use it always.
- Estimado Señor X (Estimado Sr. X)
- Estimada Señora X (Estimada Sra. X)
- Apreciado Señor X (Apreciado Sr. X)
- Apreciada Señora X (Apreciada Sra. X)
- Respetado Señor X (Respetado Sr. X)
- Respetada Señora X (Respetada Sra. X)
**Note: When you don’t know the name of the person you are writing to (i.e:
when you write to a company) you address the company in plural: “Estimados
Señores” (or “Estimados Sres.”)
!
;4!
!
Spanish(Ab(Initio(Writing(Formats(!
Pamoja(
Education((((((((((((((((((((((!
d. Introduction: formal emails should be written using the “usted” form
(throughout the entire letter: greetings, verbs, pronouns, etc).
Remember it should be a much shorter introduction than that you
would use in a letter.
i. If you are writing to one person: le escribo este mensaje…
ii. If you are writing to more than one person: les escribo este…
e. Body: if the instructions ask you to include specific information (i.e.:
“incluye tus datos personales” “incluye la descripción de los objetos
que quieres”, “incluye tu descripción física”, etc), make sure you
include it. Underline what you must include so you won’t forget.
f. Closing line: some formal options are (choose one and use it always):
i. Agradezco mucho su atención.
ii. Quedo en espera de su respuesta.
iii. Agradezco mucho su atención y quedo en espera de su respuesta
iv. Gracias por su atención.
v. Siento mucho los inconvenientes que pueda causar (apologizing
for inconveniences that might be caused).
g. Farewell line: some formal options are (choose one and use it always):
i. Atentamente,
ii. Cordialmente,
iii. Un cordial saludo,
**Note: All names included in the email should be in Spanish!
!
;5!
!
Spanish(Ab(Initio(Writing(Formats(!
Pamoja(
Education((((((((((((((((((((((!
Formato para Correos Electrónicos
Informales
1. Tips: In the AB Initio Course Activities and in the Written Assessments
remember to always include the following items in an email (formal or
informal):
a. Email address of the receiver (in Spanish)
b. Email address of the sender (in Spanish)
c. Subject (in Spanish and relevant to the task)
d. Date, if you are asked to include it (in Spanish format: 8 de marzo
de 2011)
e. Opening line and name of the person in Spanish
f. Short Introduction
g. Body
h. Closing line
i. “Farewell” line
j. Name or signature of person writing the email (in Spanish)
k. Note: If the instructions specify that any other information
should be included, make sure you include it.
**The email format is similar to the letter format, but remember emails
are usually shorter and precise.
Sample email & explanation below!
!
;6!
!
Spanish(Ab(Initio(Writing(Formats(!
Pamoja(
Education((((((((((((((((((((((!
2. Email Sample:
Querido Pablo:
¿Cómo estás? Yo estoy muy bien. He estado muy ocupada estudiando mucho.
En el cine están presentando la nueva película de Javer Bardem. ¿Tienes tiempo
para ir a verla conmigo el fin de semana?...............................................................................
.……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Espero que podamos ir. Escríbeme pronto.
Un abrazo,
Juliana
Para:(!=O@SLBCD@EBB3FG!
De:(!HIL>@J@CL@K>JM@>L3?BM!
Fecha:(!9!AF!M@=NB!AF!1<;;!
Asunto:(!¿T@MBG!@L!?>JFU!!!
Date(
From(
To(
Subject(
Introdu c tio n (
Body(
Closing(Line(
Farewell(Line(
Spanish(Name(
Opening(
Line(
!
;7!
!
Spanish(Ab(Initio(Writing(Formats(!
Pamoja(
Education((((((((((((((((((((((!
3. Alternatives for Informal Emails:
a. Para (To): choose any email address; just make sure you include a
visible name in Spanish.
b. De (From): choose any email address; just make sure you include a
visible name in Spanish.
c. Opening line: it goes according to the gender of the person you
are writing to (Querida Laura, Querido Padre). Again choose one
and use it always.
- Querido X - Queridos Padres (Queridos Ana y Juan)
- Querida X -Queridas Ana y Laura
- Hola X
d. Introduction: informal emails should be written using the “tú”
form (throughout the entire letter: greetings, verbs, pronouns,
etc)
i. If you are writing to one person: ¿Cómo estás?
ii. If you are writing to more than one person: ¿Cómo están?
e. Body: define which verb tense(s) you should be using (present,
past, future). If the instructions ask you to include specific
information (i.e.: “incluye tus datos personales” “incluye la
descripción de los objetos que quieres”, “incluye tu descripción
!
;8!
!
Spanish(Ab(Initio(Writing(Formats(!
Pamoja(
Education((((((((((((((((((((((!
física”, etc), make sure you include it. Underline what you must
include so you won’t forget.
Also, make sure you include questions to interact with the receiver.
Remember it is a friendly letter, so you are writing to someone you
know.
f. Closing line: the following options are all for different occasions,
so please keep them in mind to use when appropriate:
i. Escríbeme pronto. (Write soon)
ii. Escribiré de nuevo pronto. (I will write again soon)
iii. Hasta la próxima. (Until next time)
g. Farewell line: some informal options are (choose one and use it
always):
i. Un abrazo, (a hug)
ii. Un furte abrazo, (a big hug)
iii. Abrazos, (hugs)
iv. Un beso, (a kiss)
v. Besos, (kisses)
vi. Saludos, (greetings)
vii. Con todo cariño, (with love)
**Note: All names included in the email should be in Spanish!
!
;9!
!
Spanish(Ab(Initio(Writing(Formats(!
Pamoja(
Education((((((((((((((((((((((!
Formato para Cartas Formales
1. Tips: In the AB Initio Course Activities and in the Written Assessments
remember to always include the following items in a letter (formal or
informal):
a. Address of the receiver in Spanish (preferably of a Spanish
country)
b. Date (in Spanish format: 8 de marzo de 2011)
c. Opening line and name of the person in Spanish
d. Introduction of letter
e. Body
f. Closing line
g. “Farewell” line
h. Name or signature of person writing the letter (in Spanish)
i. Note: If the instructions specify that any other information
should be included in the letter, make sure you include it.
Sample letter & explanation below!
!
;:!
!
Spanish(Ab(Initio(Writing(Formats(!
Pamoja(
Education((((((((((((((((((((((!
2. Letter Sample:
Calle de las Flores 32
Piso 4, Apto 5
08035 Barcelona, España
Barcelona, 8 de marzo de 2011
Estimado Señor Gutiérrez:
Mi nombre es Julieta García Jiménez y le escribo esta carta porque estoy
interesada en la posición de escritora en su empresa.
Soy periodista de la Universidad de Barcelona y he trabajado por dos años como
escritora en la revista “Azul”. ………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………..
Agradezco mucho su atención y quedo en espera de su respuesta.
Atentamente,
Julieta García Jiménez
Address(of(Receiver(
Date(
Opening(Line(
Introduction(
Body(
Closing(Line(
Farewell(Line(
Spanish(Name(
!
1<!
!
Spanish(Ab(Initio(Writing(Formats(!
Pamoja(
Education((((((((((((((((((((((!
3. Alternatives:
a. Address: you can write the full address or with abbreviations.
There are some options below. The trick is to come up with an
address of your choice and stick with it (use it always). You can
research on the internet the name of a real place in a Hispanic
country and learn it.
English
Spanish
Abbreviation
Street
Calle
C/
Cll.
Avenue
Avenida
Av.
Alley
Carrera
Crr.
b. Opening line: it goes according to the gender of the person you
are writing to (Estimada Señora, Estimado Señor). You can use
abbreviations as well. When you write señor/a it must be followed
by a last name (not a first name). Again choose one and use it
always.
- Estimado Señor X (Estimado Sr. X)
- Estimada Señora X (Estimada Sra. X)
- Apreciado Señor X (Apreciado Sr. X)
- Apreciada Señora X (Apreciada Sra. X)
!
1;!
!
Spanish(Ab(Initio(Writing(Formats(!
Pamoja(
Education((((((((((((((((((((((!
- Respetado Señor X (Respetado Sr. X)
- Respetada Señora X (Respetada Sra. X)
**Note: When you don’t know the name of the person you are writing to (i.e:
when you write to a company) you address the company in plural: “Estimados
Señores” (or “Estimados Sres.”)
c. Intro: formal letters should be written using the “usted” form
(throughout the entire letter: greetings, verbs, pronouns, etc)
i. If you are writing to one person: le escribo esta carta…
ii. If you are writing to more than one person: les escribo
esta…
d. Body: if the instructions ask you to include specific information
(i.e.: “incluye tus datos personales” “incluye la descripción de los
objetos que quieres”, “incluye tu descripción física”, etc), make
sure you include it. Underline what you must include so you won’t
forget.
e. Closing line: some formal options are:
i. Agradezco mucho su atención.
ii. Quedo en espera de su respuesta.
iii. Agradezco mucho su atención y quedo en espera de su
respuesta
iv. Gracias por su atención.
!
11!
!
Spanish(Ab(Initio(Writing(Formats(!
Pamoja(
Education((((((((((((((((((((((!
f. Farewell line: some formal options are:
i. Atentamente,
ii. Cordialmente,
iii. Un cordial saludo,
**Note: All names included in the letter should be in Spanish!
!
14!
!
Spanish(Ab(Initio(Writing(Formats(!
Pamoja(
Education((((((((((((((((((((((!
Formato para Cartas Informales
1. Tips: In the AB Initio Course Activities and in the Written Assessments
remember to always include the following items in a letter (formal or
informal):
a. Address of the receiver in Spanish (preferably of a Spanish
country)
b. Date (in Spanish format: 8 de marzo de 2011)
c. Opening line and name of the person in Spanish
d. Introduction of letter
e. Body
f. Closing line
g. “Farewell” line
h. Name or signature of person writing the letter (in Spanish)
i. Note: If the instructions specify that any other information
should be included in the letter, make sure you include it.
Sample letter & explanation below!
!
15!
!
Spanish(Ab(Initio(Writing(Formats(!
Pamoja(
Education((((((((((((((((((((((!
2. Letter Sample:
Calle de las Flores 32
Piso 4, Apto 5
08035 Barcelona, España
Barcelona, 8 de marzo de 2011
Querida Clara:
¿Cómo estás? Hace mucho tiempo no te escribo. Asi que voy a contarte un poco
de mi vida.
Ultimamente he estado estudiando mucho para mis examenes finales.
Afortunadamente, las vacaciones se aproximan……………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
¿Cuéntame de tu vida? ¿Cómo te ha ido en el colegio? ¿Qué piensas hacer en las
vacaciones?
Escríbeme pronto.
Abrazos,
Julieta
Address(of(Receiver(
Date(
Opening(Line(
Introdu c tio n (
Body(
Closing(Line(
Farewell(Line(
Spanish(Name(
!
16!
!
Spanish(Ab(Initio(Writing(Formats(!
Pamoja(
Education((((((((((((((((((((((!
3. Alternatives:
a. Address: you can write the full address or with abbreviations.
There are some options below. The trick is to come up with an
address of your choice and stick with it (use it always). You can
research on the internet the name of a real place in a Hispanic
country and learn it.
English
Spanish
Abbreviation
Street
Calle
C/
Cll.
Avenue
Avenida
Av.
Alley
Carrera
Crr.
b. Opening line: it goes according to the gender of the person you
are writing to (Querida Laura, Querido Padre). Again choose one
and use it always.
- Querido X - Queridos Padres (Queridos Ana y Juan)
- Querida X -Queridas Ana y Laura
- Hola X
c. Intro: informal letters should be written using the “tú” form
(throughout the entire letter: greetings, verbs, pronouns, etc)
i. If you are writing to one person: ¿Cómo estás?
!
17!
!
Spanish(Ab(Initio(Writing(Formats(!
Pamoja(
Education((((((((((((((((((((((!
ii. If you are writing to more than one person: ¿Cómo están?
d. Body: define which verb tense(s) you should be using (present,
past, future). If the instructions ask you to include specific
information (i.e.: “incluye tus datos personales”, “incluye tu
descripción física”, etc), make sure you include it. Underline what
you must include so you won’t forget.
Also, make sure you include questions to interact with the receiver (as
shown on the letter sample above). Remember it is a friendly letter, so
you are writing to someone you know.
e. Closing line: the following options are all for different occasions,
so please keep them in mind to use when appropriate:
i. Escríbeme pronto. (Write soon)
ii. Escribiré de nuevo pronto. (I will write again soon)
iii. Hasta la próxima. (Until next time)
f. Farewell line: some informal options are (choose one and use it
always):
i. Un abrazo, (a hug)
ii. Un furte abrazo, (a big hug)
iii. Abrazos, (hugs)
iv. Un beso, (a kiss)
v. Besos, (kisses)
vi. Saludos, (greetings)
vii. Con todo cariño, (with love)
**Note: All names included in the letter should be in Spanish!
!
18!
!
Spanish(Ab(Initio(Writing(Formats(!
Pamoja(
Education((((((((((((((((((((((!
Formato para postal
1. Tips: In the AB Initio Course Activities and in the Written Assessments
remember to always include the following items in a postcard:
a. Address of the receiver in Spanish (preferably of a Spanish
country)
b. Date (in Spanish format: 8 de marzo de 2011)
c. Opening line and name of the person in Spanish
d. Brief Introduction (this is a postcard not a letter)
e. Body
f. Closing line
g. “Farewell” line
h. Name or signature of person writing the letter (in Spanish)
i. Note: If the instructions specify that any other information
should be included in the letter, make sure you include it.
Sample postcard & explanation below!
!
19!
!
Spanish(Ab(Initio(Writing(Formats(!
Pamoja(
Education((((((((((((((((((((((!
2. Sample postcard:
Uruguay, 25 de Septiembre de 2011
Querida Clara:
¿Cómo estás?
Clara Mesa Sanchez
Calle de las Flores 32
Piso 4, Apto 5
08035 Barcelona, España
Abrazos,
Julieta
3. Alternatives:
a. Address: you can write the full address or with abbreviations.
b. Opening line: it goes according to the gender of the person you
are writing to (Querida Laura:, Querido Lolo:, ¡Hola Juan!
c. Intro: postcards should be written using the “tú” form
(throughout the entire postcard: greetings, verbs, pronouns, etc)
viii. If you are writing to one person: ¿Cómo estás?
ix. If you are writing to more than one person: ¿Cómo están?
d. Body: define which verb tense(s) you should be using (present,
past, future). If the instructions ask you to include specific
information (i.e.: “incluye donde estas”, “incluye la descripción de
donde estas”, etc), make sure you include it. Underline what you
must include so you won’t forget.
Body(
Introduction(
Closing(Line(
Name(of(
recipient(
Address(of(
Receiver(
Spanish(
Name(
Place(where(
you(are(
writing(from(
and(date(
!
1:!
!
Spanish(Ab(Initio(Writing(Formats!
%@MBH@!
&AI?@K>BJ!
e. Closing line: the following options are all for different occasions,
so please keep them in mind to use when appropriate:
i. Nos vemos pronto. (See you soon)
ii. Deseando estuvieras aquí. (Wish you were here)
iii. Extrañandote. (missing you)
f. Farewell line: some informal options are (choose one and use it
always):
i. Un abrazo, (a hug)
ii. Un furte abrazo, (a big hug)
iii. Abrazos, (hugs)
iv. Un beso, (a kiss)
v. Besos, (kisses)
vi. Saludos, (greetings)
vii. Con todo cariño, (with love)
**Note: All names included in the postcard should be in Spanish!
!
4<!
!
Spanish(Ab(Initio(Writing(Formats!
%@MBH@!
&AI?@K>BJ!
Formato para Poster (Cartel)
A poster is utilized mainly to spread a message or information.
The basic parts of a poster are:
• Clear and attractive titles and subtitles.
• A short introductory paragraph
• A clear and concise explanation of particular information, usually in bullet
points.
• Catchy phrases using exclamation marks and/or question marks.
• End with a catchy phrase, slogan, or summary.
• Phrases with exclamation points (ex: ¡Anímate!)
• Optional: “Para mas información visite la página web www.yyyyy.com”
Sample poster & explanation below!
!
4;!
!
Spanish(Ab(Initio(Writing(Formats!
%@MBH@!
&AI?@K>BJ!
¡Concurso de Reciclaje en la Escuela!
¿Quieres ganar una pizza y bebidas para tu clase?
Es fácil, solo tienes que ganar el concurso de reciclaje que empezará la próxima semana.
Para ganar tienes que:
• Recoger todo el papel que puedas
• Depositarlo en la caja que le corresponde a cada material
• El concurso es desde el día lunes 30 de octubre hasta el viernes 6 de noviembre
La clase que recoja mas papel al ganará una gran pizza de su elección y bebidas.
¡Anímate, la deliciosa pizza puede ser tuya!
Concurso organizado por el grado 12
Title(
Catchy(initial(
phrase(with(
question(marks(
Short(
introduction((
Bullet(points(
providing(
information(
Short(
concluding(
line((
Final(catchy(
phrase((
!
41!
!
Spanish(Ab(Initio(Writing(Formats!
%@MBH@!
&AI?@K>BJ!
Tips:
1. Ensure that your poster has an attractive title
2. Use a subtitle with exclamation or question marks
3. Write a short introductory paragraph.
4. Include all of the information asked for
5. If you have to include a date, use the Spanish format.
6. If you have to include a place and or a name use Spanish places (Buenos Aires)
names (Adriana)
7. Finish the poster with a catchy/punchy line with exclamation/question marks
again.
8. Use the optional phrase if you want to.
!
44!
!
Spanish(Ab(Initio(Writing(Formats!
%@MBH@!
&AI?@K>BJ!
Formato para Folleto (Brochure)”
Remember to always include the following items in a brochure:
1. Clear and attractive titles and subtitles.
2. A short introductory paragraph
3. Information in bullet points.
4. Catchy phrases using exclamation marks and/or question marks.
5. End with a catchy phrase, slogan, or summary.
6. Optional: “Para más información visite la página web www.yyyyy.com”
Note: If the instructions specify that any other information should be
included in the letter, make sure you include it.
Sample brochure & explanation below!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
45!
!
Spanish(Ab(Initio(Writing(Formats!
%@MBH@!
&AI?@K>BJ!
!
(
¡La(Mejor(Manera (de (M an ten e rte (en (Fo rma!(
!
/@S>@G!VIF!L@!M@JF=@!MRG!WR?>L!AF!M@JKFJF=KF!FJ!WB=M@!FGK@!@!KI!@L?@J?F!D!JB!KF!?BGK@=@!MI?EB!
A>JF=B3!(BJ!JIFGK=BG!?BJGFHBG!X>X>=RG!IJ@!X>A@!G@J@!D!KF!XF=RG!WFJBMFJ@L3!
!
&GKBG!GBJ!GPLB!@L2IJBG!AF!LBG!?BJGFHBG!VIF!KF!BW=F?F=FMBG!FJ!JIFGK=B!?FJK=B!AF!G@LIAY!
;3 Z/@S[@G!VIF!K@J!GPLB!JF?FG>K@G!4<!M>JIKBG!AF!@?K>X>A@A!W[G>?@!A>@=>@!O@=@!M@JKFJF=KF!FJ!
WB=M@U! &J! JIFGK=B! ?FJK=B! KF! @DIA@=FMBG! @! FLF2>=! L@! MFHB=! @?K> X>A@A ! O@=@! KI! FGK>LB! AF!
X>A@!
13 Z/@S[@G!VI F! OIFAFG! ?BMF=! E@GK@! 7! ?BM>A@G! S@L@J?F@A@G! @L! A[@U! +G[! FG\! ]JB! K>FJFG! VIF!
MB=>=KF!AF!E@MS=F^!
43 ____!
53 _____!
63 _____!
!
&GKBG!D!MI?EBG!BK=BG!?BJGFHBG!D!SFJFW>?>BG!FJ?BJK=@=@G!FJ!JIFGK=B!?FJK=B3!
!
TFJ!D!A@LF!IJ!?@MS>B!@!KI!X>A@3!]`LaJ@KF!AF!FJF=2[@!D!=FHIXFJF?F^!
!
%@=@!MRG!>JWB=M@?>PJ!LL@M@!@L!KFLaWBJB!____!
&G?=[SFJBG!@L!QQQQCEBKM@>L3?BM!
T>G>K@!JIFGK=@!OR2>J@!bFS!bbb3X>A@G@J@3?BM!
Interesting(title(
Catchy(initial(
phrase((
Bullet(
points(
providing(
information(
Short(
concluding(
line((
Final(catchy(phrase((
with(exclamation(points((
!
46!
!
Spanish(Ab(Initio(Writing(Formats!
%@MBH@!
&AI?@K>BJ!
Formato para Entrevistas
Entrevista(con(Penélope(Cruz(
cJ@!FJK=FX>GK@!AF!dI@J!-BM[J2IFN!=F@L>N@A@!FL!4<!AF!M@=NB!1<;<!FJ!FL!e=@J!(>JFf#F@K=B!.F@L!AF!
*@A=>A!
&GK@!FJK=FX>GK@!WIF!=F@L>N@A@!OB=!dI@J!-BM[J2IFN!FJ!FL!e=@J!(>JFf#F@K=B!.F@L!AF!*@A=>A!?BJ!
%FJaLBOF!(=IN!@?F=?@!AF!GI!JIFX@!OFL[?IL@!gTBLXF=g!AF!+LMBAPX@=!FJ!L@!VIF!FG!O=BK@2BJ>GK@3!
Document(the(interview(as(a(dialogue:(
dI@J!f!hIFJBG!-[@G!%FJaLBOF\!FG!IJ!OL@?F=!D!IJ!2=@J!EBJB=!KFJF=!L@!BOB=KIJ>A@A!AF!E@SL@=!
?BJK>2B!GBS=F!KI!JIFX@!OFL[?IL@!gTBLXF=g!AF!+LMBAPX@=3!&J!O=>MF=!LI2@=\!ZOB=!VIa!AF?>A>GKF!
?BL@SB=@=!?BJ!+LMBAPX@=!FJ!FGK@!OFL[?IL@U!
%FJaLBOF!f!'BL@\!MI?EB!2IGKB3!%IFG\!FJ!M>!BO>J>PJ!%FA=B!+LMBAPX@=!FG!FL!MFHB=!?>JF@GK@!
?BJKFMOB=RJFB!FGO@iBL!D!JB!VIF=[@!OF=AF=!FGK@!2=@J!BOB=KIJ>A@A333333333333333!
d!f!
%!f!
d!f!
%!f!
Include(a(conclusion(statement(to(your(interview(thanking(your(interviewee(for(their(time(
dI@J!f!hIFJB\!OIFG!AFG@WB=KIJ@A@MFJKF!GF!JBG!E@!@?@S@AB!FL!K>FMOB3!*I?E[G>M@G!2=@?>@G!
OB=!?BJKFGK@=!K@J!W=@J?@MFJKF!@!L@G!O=F2IJK@G!VIF!KF!EF!EF?EB!EBD3!#F!AFGFB!SIFJ@!GIF=KF!
?BJ!KIG!O=BDF?KBG!FJ!FL!WIKI=B!D!FGOF=B!VIF!BK=@!BOB=KIJ>A@A!GF!O=FGFJKF!O@=@!VIF!OBA@MBG!
E@SL@=!MRGj!
Include(a(header(or(title,(the(date(of(the(inte r view,(and(where(it(was(conducted.(
Include(an(introduction(to(your(interview(to(outline(who’s( be ing(interviewed(by.(
!
47!
!
Spanish(Ab(Initio(Writing(Formats!
%@MBH@!
&AI?@K>BJ!
Formato para Nota (Recado/Mensaje)
(Short message simple)
Hola mamá:
Son las 3 de la tarde del sábado 4 de enero. Salgo
ya para el trabajo y no creo que pueda volver a
casa a despedirme antes de mi viaje a Paraguay.
Necesito llevar algunas cosas pero no he alcanzado
a comprarlas. Por favor compra lo siguiente y lo
llevas a mi oficina esta tarde:
1.
Una camisa blanca talla M
2.
Una corbata color rojo
3.
Un cepillo de dientes y champú
4.
El último libro de García Márquez que se
llama “Vivir para contarla”
Puedes comprar todo en el Corte Inglés.
¡Gracias! ¡Nos vemos esta tarde!
Te quiero,
Juan
Informal(
Greeting((
Reason(and(
purpose(of(the(
note((
Information(
you(should(
include(in(
bullet(points(((
Saludo(
informal(((
!
48!
!
Spanish(Ab(Initio(Writing(Formats!
%@MBH@!
&AI?@K>BJ!
Formato para Presentación
Las Similitudes de los Países Hispanohablantes
Existen alrededor de 20 países hispanohablantes en el mundo.
Todos tienen sus costumbres y carácteristicas únicas, pero
también comparten muchas similitudes.
Algunas de estas similitudes son la religión, los deportes,
la comida…..
Para empezar, voy a hablar de la religión…
En conclusion, los paises hispanohablantes son muy ricos y
diversos en cultura y tradiciones….
Finalmente, quiero terminar con una pregunta para que analicen
y piensen ….¿…..?
¡Gracias¡
Title(
Introduction(
Body(
Body(
Conclusion(
Closing(
!
49!
!
Spanish(Ab(Initio(Writing(Formats!
%@MBH@!
&AI?@K>BJ!
Formato para Anuncio (Ad)
!
Venta de Artículos para Universitarios
Me voy a vivir a otro país y vendo los siguentes
artículos útiles para universitarios:
1. Una bicicleta: solo tiene un año. Es todo
terreno, así que es excelente para la ciudad
y el campo. De color azul y marca Gazela.
Precio $50.
2. Un computador portátil: xxxxxxxxx
3. XXXX: xxxxx
4. XXXX: xxxxx
¡No pierdas esta gran oportunidad! Todos los
artículos están en excelente estado y muy baratos.
Para mas información llamar al 2013902 o escribir a
Title(
Short(
introduction(
(
(
Numbered(
list(and(
descriptions(
(
Closing(line(
Contact(info(
!
4:!
!
Spanish(Ab(Initio(Writing(Formats!
%@MBH@!
&AI?@K>BJ!
Formato para Blog
Remember to always include the following items in a blog entry:
1. Title.
2. Greeting (greet readers).
3. Introduction mentioning topic.
7. Bullet point or numbered list of specific items.
8. Conclusion.
9. Closing line and goodbye
Note: If the instructions specify that any other information should be
included in the blog, make sure you include it.
Sample blog & explanation below!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
5<!
!
Spanish(Ab(Initio(Writing(Formats!
%@MBH@!
&AI?@K>BJ!
!
Lugares Interesantes en Mi Ciudad
¡Hola queridos lectores! Yo se que los adolescentes no siempre tienen
mucho dinero para diverse. Por eso hoy quiero hablarles de algunos
lugares interesantes en mi ciudad a los que pueden ir sin mucho
dinero.
1. La casa del taco: excelente restaurante méxicano con
platos que no son caros. Tienen música en vivo
2. XXX
3. XXX
4. XXX
Seguro que van a encontrar estos lugares divertidos. Yo siempre los
frecuento, así que podemos vernos allí.
Vuelvan y escriban sus comentarios acerca de estos lugares.
¡Hasta la próxima!
Carlos
!
!
Title((
Introduction(
mentioning(
the(topic((
(
Numbered(
list((
(
Conclusion((
(
Closing(line(
and(
goodbye((
