A1A · Level 1Unit 13Page 1 — Unit Overview
Unit Overview
📍 SWATStudents will be able to talk about abilities using can (I can swim) and can’t (I can’t fly), and ask questions with Can you…?
Teacher Note
What You Will Deliver
CAN is a modal verb — it never changes form. I can, he can, she can — always the same. Students use CAN constantly at work: “I can help you.” “Can I speak to a manager?” By the end every student must state 5 abilities and ask 5 ability questions confidently.
Grammar Targets
Can / Can’t
| Form | Structure | Example | Spanish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affirmative | Subject + can + base verb | I can swim. She can speak English. | Puedo / Puede nadar. |
| Negative | Subject + can’t + base verb | I can’t fly. He can’t drive. | No puedo / No puede. |
| Question | Can + subject + base verb? | Can you cook? Can she speak French? | ¿Puedes cocinar? |
| Short answer | Yes/No + can/can’t | Can you swim? Yes, I can. / No, I can’t. | Sí, puedo. / No, no puedo. |
Your 12 Pages
Unit Structure
01
Overview
Goals and can/can’t
02
Vocabulary
Ability verbs
03
Presentation
Watch the lesson video
04
Grammar
Can / Can’t / Can you?
05
Controlled Practice
3 exercises
06
Semi-Controlled
3 exercises
07
Free Practice
Tell MAIA your abilities
08
Reading
A job application — abilities
09
Listening
Hear a job interview
10
Speaking
Say what you can do — record
11
Writing
Write about your abilities
12
SWAT Review
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Image Prompt
Fun illustration showing people demonstrating different abilities: swimming, cooking, speaking languages, playing guitar, driving. Speech bubbles: "I can swim!" / "I can cook!" / "I can't fly!" Bright educational style.
