P2-35 Estructura 3 -asi Son -practice It | -

Professor Alvarez closed the textbook. "Today," he said, "we practice así son ."

Mateo tried again. " Así son mis hermanas. Impacientes y ruidosas."

In the third row, Mateo and Luna exchanged nervous glances. Estructura 3 was always the hardest.

Así Son Ellos

Silence. Then Mateo smiled. " Así son nuestros compañeros—distraídos pero divertidos."

And Mateo and Luna? They finally understood: Así son wasn't just grammar. It was acceptance.

He wrote on the board:

The class laughed. Luna whispered, "Mine too."

Luna added, " Así es la clase—difícil, pero aprendemos."

Luna thought of Carla and Diego—always late, always laughing. " Así son mis mejores amigos. Siempre llegan tarde, pero son leales." p2-35 estructura 3 -asi son -practice it -

Then the professor raised his hand. "One more. Describe this class."

"Your turn, Luna," said Professor Alvarez. "Describe your best friends."

Professor Alvarez nodded. "Perfect. Así son when they practice." Professor Alvarez closed the textbook

"Good," said the professor. "Now practice it —in pairs."

He pointed to Mateo. "Describe your sister."