rite composition with at least 8 sentences in which you describe some of the gifts and souvenirs that you bought on your last vacation. (You can make it up.)

Make sure your minimum 8 sentences have:
*Use of the past preterite tense. = 6 points
*Describe what you bought. = 6 points
*Describe where you bought it. = 6 points
*Describe the relation of the person for whom you bought the gift = 6 points
*Describe whether each item was expensive or inexpensive. = 6 points (caro o barrato)
*Have proper punctuation and spelling = 6 points
Total: 36 points

IMPORTANT: In your composition, make sure to use expressions that signal the past preterite tense, and the preterite tense of regular –ar verbs. You can also use the preterite of the verb “ir” to go, which is irregular. Keep it SUPER SIMPLE. Remember, you cannot write in Spanish like you do in English. DO NOT use a translator, and use only vocabulary from the lessons. Your peers should be able to read and understand this, too.

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Last summer, I went on a trip to Mexico, and I bought many gifts for my family. First, I visited a small market in Oaxaca and bought a beautiful woven blanket for my mother. She loves colorful textiles, and the blanket was inexpensive. Next, I found a hand-painted ceramic mug for my father. I bought the mug at a local pottery shop, and it was slightly more expensive, but I knew he would enjoy it.

For my sister, I purchased a pair of silver earrings from a jewelry store. The earrings were delicate and very pretty, making them a perfect gift for her birthday. I spent more money on them because I wanted something special. Additionally, I bought a small wooden carved figurine for my little brother at a street stall. It was inexpensive and fun, and he loved it when I gave it to him.

Finally, I returned home with a colorful keychain for myself, which reminded me of my travels. Overall, I enjoyed shopping for my loved ones, and I was happy with the souvenirs I found.