Question

just talk about panama and stuff to do

In your blog post, be sure to include the following:
a topic sentence in which you address the prompt
three or more places you visited while in Panamá and what you did there
four or more conjugated verbs in the preterite tense
evidence from the video to support your ideas
correct grammar and punctuation
at least six sentences
Write your blog post in the box below.

Answer 1

@dude

Answer 2

Wait, what exactly is your prompt
"Just talk about panama and stuff to do" sounds vague

Answer 3

In your blog post, be sure to include the following:
a topic sentence in which you address the prompt
three or more places you visited while in Panamá and what you did there
four or more conjugated verbs in the preterite tense
evidence from the video to support your ideas
correct grammar and punctuation
at least six sentences
Write your blog post in the box below.

Answer 4

u just need to talk about stuff to do in panama and use 4 or more conjugated verbs in preterite

Answer 5

it was a video on panama basiclly

Answer 6

Ah, do you have the video?

Answer 7

yes, hold on

Answer 8

cant copy the video but here is the text from it

ANDRÉS: Hello and welcome to Colón, Panamá, my home! My city is named after Cristóbal Colón, whom you probably know as Christopher Columbus. It is a common port of call for many cruise ships. That means we get to meet lots of tourists, just like you. Come on; let me show you around the shopping market. My friend Estefanía sells Molas—they are beautiful! You must see them in person.

(BEGIN CONVERSATION)

ANDRÉS: ¡Hola Estefanía! Me alegra verte en el mercado. ¿Cuándo fue la última vez que te vi? ¿El mes pasado? Translates to "Hi Estafania! I am happy to see you in the market. When was the last time that I saw you? Last month?"

ESTEFANÍA: ¡Hola Andrés! ¡Aquí estoy! Estaba muy ocupada. Ayudaba a mi familia a coser las molas para las turistas que van a llegar al puerto hoy. Translates to "Hi Andrés! Here I am! I was busy. I was helping my family sew the molas for the tourists that are going to arrive to the port today."

ANDRÉS: El trabajo de tu familia es hermoso como siempre- solo mira esta mola aquí a la izquierda. Impresionante. Translates to "The work that your family does is beautiful as always—just look at the this mola on the left. Impressive."

ESTEFANÍA: ¡Gracias! ¡Pero no es tan impresionante como el tráfico en tu ciudad! Todo aquí se mueve tan rápidamente. Translates to "Thank you! But it's not as impressive as the traffic in your city! Everything here moves so quickly."

(END CONVERSATION)

ANDRÉS: It is true; Estefanía is not accustomed to the city life. She and her family are part of a tribal society known as the Kuna Indians who live a simple life on the San Blas chain of islands. Tourists can visit the islands, but many don't, since there isn't much electricity.

The Kuna speak both the traditional Kuna language and Spanish. They are a matriarchal society. Daughters are celebrated, since they will eventually bring life to their family and the community. In fact, when the Kuna marry, the man moves into the mother-in-law's home to work for several years!

(BEGIN CONVERSATION)

ESTEFANÍA: Andrés, ayudaba a un cliente mientras hablabas. ¿Le dijiste a nuestro amigo sobre nuestras molas? Translates to "Andrés, I was helping a customer while you were talking. Did you tell our friend about our molas?"

ANDRÉS: No, siempre hablo demasiado. Translates to "No, I always talk too much."

ESTEFANÍA: ¡Ja, sí es cierto! (jokingly) Pues cada blusa mola es una obra de arte y una parte de la cultura Kuna. Mientras cosemos las blusas, también contamos una historia. Translates to "Ha ha, yes that's true! Well, each blouse mola is a work of art and a part of the Kuna culture."

(END CONVERSATION)

ANDRÉS: The traditional dress of the Kuna women is incredible—a colorful mola blouse, beautiful beaded arm bands, and gold nose rings. The Kuna men, however, simply wear plain clothes similar to what other men in the western world wear, such as pants and T-shirts.

These molas remind me of a traditional costume we have in Panamá—las polleras. Panamanian women wear these elaborate dresses during the celebration of Carnaval. The origin of las polleras began with the servant women of Spanish colonial families. After Spain's conquest of Peru, these servant women brought these gypsy-style dresses to Panamá. They are made from fine linen, satin, and brocade and are decorated with lace, ribbons, appliqué, and embroidery. The costume includes a hair piece called a "tembleque," which resembles a crown. Las polleras are truly a work of art.

(BEGIN CONVERSATION)

ESTEFANÍA: Quise llegar al festival el año pasado pero no pude llegar a la ciudad. Translates to "I wanted to come to the festival last year but I couldn't make it to the city."

ANDRÉS: Es la verdad. La temporada más ocupada del año es durante Carnaval. Hablando de ocupado, ¿viste cuánto tráfico había en el canal en la mañana? Translates to "It's true. The busiest season of the year is during Carnaval. Speaking of busy, did you see how much traffic was in the canal this morning?"

ESTEFANÍA: ¡Sí! ¡Pensaba como había barcos por todas partes! ¡A la derecha, a la izquierda, en frente y detrás de mí! Translates to "Yes! I was thinking about how there were boats everywhere! To the right, to the left, in front of and behind me!"

(END CONVERSATION)

ANDRÉS: The Panamá Canal is a busy waterway with more than 14 thousand ships passing through each year. It's also an important part of the history of Panamá. The French began construction of the canal in the 1880s, until the United States took over.

By the time the canal was completed in 1914, it cost 375 million dollars and connected the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, creating a shortcut. Before that, ships had to sail hundreds of miles around the southern tip of the South American continent to cross between oceans. While the canal plays an important role, it's important to remember the many lives lost during its construction—more 27,000.

Today, the Panama Canal is as busy as ever. They're actually building an expansion to the canal that will double its size! This will help decrease traffic and allow for larger ships. It's about time!

Throughout our history, many countries have had an interest in Panamá, mainly for transportation purposes. In fact, the Panamá railroad began construction in 1850, right here in Colón. In 1855, the first train traveled across Panamá from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. It was originally intended to transport mail, but from 1855 to 1867 the Panamá Railroad was the preferred way to travel to and from California during the gold rush, carrying more than 700 million dollars' worth of gold and silver! The train still runs today, providing an easy way to travel across our country and breathtaking views of the Panamá countryside.

Another thing a lot of people may not know about Panama is that Reggaeton music originated here. This Latin- and Caribbean-influenced sound mixes salsa, bomba electronica, and hip hop and has become popular all over the world.

Hey look! There's a train leaving in 10 minutes. Let's hop aboard so I can show you even more of beautiful Panamá. ¡Vamos!

Answer 9

good?

Answer 10

Reading it x.x

Answer 11

kk

Answer 12

Alright finished reading, so all you are writing is a blog on your experiences in Panama right?

Answer 13

yep with 4 or more PREterite verbs correctly conjugated

Answer 14

and like 3-4 things you did in panama while you visisted basiclly pretend ur in panama

Answer 15

We can say you are in the Panama Canal!
Since we know about the historical context of it we can write about it.
What would you like to write on it (Your ideas must be included to avoid plagarism)

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not sure :-;

Answer 17

we can say we took a tour, ate dinner there idk what else

Answer 18

and biked how bout dat

Answer 19

just make sure we use 4 preterite verbs

Answer 20

A sample paragraph:
Cuando fui a Panamá, visite el canal de Panamá. En mi tiempo allí recorrí la ciudad, cené y monté en mi bicicleta

Answer 21

that sounds great, we just need it longer

Answer 22

We need 3 or more places, what other places should we visit on Panama?

Answer 23

Hint: "She and her family are part of a tribal society known as the Kuna Indians who live a simple life on the San Blas chain of islands"

Answer 24

so lets say she traveled to the san blas islands?

Answer 25

sorry iw was gone for so long

Answer 26

And now we have to say a few things we did there

Answer 27

swam with sharks

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went surf boarding

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scuba diving

Answer 30

good?

Answer 31

Fui a las islas de San Blas, allí nadé con tiburones...

Answer 32

Hmm surfing and scuba diving I am not too sure how to say in preterite

Answer 33

hmm what else then

Answer 34

Observé los animales terrestres que vivían en las islas
(I observed the land animals in the islands)

Answer 35

awesome, we need like two more sentences

Answer 36

We need another place

Answer 37

maybe we can talk about some msuic?

Answer 38

like how they like reggaeton and stuff

Answer 39

Eh, your prompt requires at least 3 places
(Colon, Panama)

Answer 40

ugh idk what to do

Answer 41

We will talk about Colon, Panama

En Colón, Panamá escuche reggaeton. Su musica me encanta, es un estilo diferente a lo que nosotros escuchamos.

Answer 42

anything else?

Answer 43

At least that I know of not anything else, just introduce your blog

Answer 44

idk how to do that in spanish, can u?

Answer 45

Like, for example:
Hola! Bienvenidos a mi blog. Hablaré de mis experiencias mientras estuve en Panamá

Answer 46

perfect, thank u
if i need help can i contatc u?

Answer 47

Sure

Answer 48

awesome, thanks