Thematic Topic
Use the past simple to describe daily routines. Use “in”, “on”, and “at” to talk about time. Connect ideas using “and”, “but”, “or”, and “because”. Write or present a short biography using learned structures.
A Day in the Life of a Famous Person
Un día en la vida de una persona famosa
"Let’s play a guessing game! I will give you clues about a famous person’s daily routine. You guess who it is!"
Isabella I, also known as Isabella the Catholic, was a significant figure in European history, serving as Queen of Castile and León (1474-1504) and Queen of Aragon (1479-1504) as the wife of Ferdinand II. She and Ferdinand are known as the Catholic Monarchs, and their reign marked the end of the Reconquista and the beginning of the Spanish Empire.
HER DAILY ROUTINE
Queen Elizabeth II's daily routine was characterized by a structured schedule focused on work, leisure, and personal interests. Her day typically began with a wake-up call, tea, and breakfast, followed by reading correspondence, working, and royal engagements. She also enjoyed outdoor activities like walking and horseback riding.
Queen Elizabeth II's Daily Routine:
- Morning: Waking up around 7:30 AM, followed by tea and breakfast.
- Mid-Morning: Reading correspondence and meeting with her secretary to discuss the day's agenda.
- Afternoon: Working on official duties, including reviewing government documents and attending royal engagements.
- Late Afternoon: Walking her dogs, enjoying tea time with her favorite treats, and often spending time with her family.
- Evening: Enjoying dinner, relaxing, and watching television.
- Bedtime: Usually heading to bed around 11 PM.
WH - QUESTIONS TO GET MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SOMEONE'S LIFE
ACTIVITY TO PRATICE
Paso 1 – Escribe preguntas:
Elige una persona famosa (real o inventada). Escribe de 5 a 6 preguntas con “Wh-” en pasado simple para saber cómo fue su rutina o su día.
Puedes usar:
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What did he/she do…? (¿Qué hizo…?)
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Where did he/she go…? (¿A dónde fue…?)
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When did he/she…? (¿Cuándo…?)
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Why did he/she…? (¿Por qué…?)
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Who did he/she meet…? (¿A quién conoció…?)
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How did he/she travel…? (¿Cómo viajó…?)
✏️ Ejemplo de preguntas:
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What did she do last Monday?
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Where did he go in the morning?
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Who did she talk to?
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Why did he travel to Spain?
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When did she wake up?
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How did he get to the studio?
Paso 2 – Escribe un párrafo corto:
Ahora, imagina que eres esa persona famosa y responde las preguntas en un párrafo (6–8 oraciones). Usa el pasado simple, preposiciones de tiempo (in, on, at), y conjunciones (and, but, because).
📝 Ejemplo de párrafo:
Last Monday, I woke up at 6 a.m. I had breakfast at the hotel and then went to a radio interview. I met some fans at 10 a.m. and signed autographs. In the afternoon, I recorded a new song in the studio. I was tired but happy because it was a great day.