Spanish-English Cognates

Grade 8World Languages45 min

Learning Objective

I can use my knowledge of cognates to improve my comprehension of Spanish texts.

Lesson Flow

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5 min

English / Spanish Cognates: Learn 20+ New Words Instantly!

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Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

What does the Spanish word "glorioso" likely mean in English, and what is the rule that helps you determine this? The Spanish word "actor" looks very similar to an English word. What does "actor" mean in English?

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