1. Affirmative Informal Commands (Tú):

• Begin by explaining the concept of affirmative informal commands used to give direct orders or instructions to someone you address informally (using “tú”).
• Teach the formation of regular affirmative commands for -ar, -er, and -ir verbs by dropping the -ar, -er, or -ir ending and adding the appropriate command ending (“-a,” “-e,” or “-i”).
• Practice forming affirmative informal commands for various regular verbs and common irregular verbs.
• Provide examples of using affirmative informal commands in different scenarios, such as giving simple instructions or making requests to friends or family members.

2. Negative Informal Commands (Tú):

• Explain the concept of negative informal commands used to give negative orders or instructions to someone you address informally (using “tú”).
• Teach the formation of regular negative commands for -ar, -er, and -ir verbs by using the present tense yo form, removing the -o ending, and adding the appropriate negative command ending (“-es,” “-as,” or “-as”).
• Practice forming negative informal commands for various regular verbs and common irregular verbs.
• Provide examples and exercises to practice using negative informal commands in different contexts, such as forbidding actions or giving warnings.

3. Affirmative Formal Commands (Usted/Ustedes):

• Introduce the concept of affirmative formal commands used to give direct orders or instructions to someone you address formally (using “usted” or “ustedes”).
• Teach the formation of regular affirmative commands for -ar, -er, and -ir verbs by using the present tense yo form and adding the appropriate affirmative command ending (“-e” for “usted” and “-en” for “ustedes”).
• Practice forming affirmative formal commands for various regular verbs and common irregular verbs.
• Provide examples of using affirmative formal commands in polite requests, instructions, or when addressing elders or authority figures.

4. Negative Formal Commands (Usted/Ustedes):

• Explain the concept of negative formal commands used to give negative orders or instructions to someone you address formally (using “usted” or “ustedes”).
• Teach the formation of regular negative commands for -ar, -er, and -ir verbs by using the present tense yo form, removing the -o ending, and adding the appropriate negative command ending (“-e” for “usted” and “-en” for “ustedes”).
• Practice forming negative formal commands for various regular verbs and common irregular verbs.
• Provide examples and exercises to practice using negative formal commands in polite requests, instructions, or when addressing elders or authority figures.

5. Affirmative and Negative Commands with Reflexive Verbs:

• Teach how to form affirmative and negative commands with reflexive verbs.
• Discuss the placement of reflexive pronouns with affirmative and negative commands (attached to the end of the verb or before the verb).
• Provide examples and exercises to practice using reflexive verbs in commands.

6. Affirmative and Negative Commands with Object Pronouns:

• Explain how to attach object pronouns (direct and indirect) to affirmative and negative commands.
• Teach the placement rules for object pronouns with commands (e.g., before or after the verb, attaching or not attaching).
• Provide examples and exercises to practice using object pronouns in commands.

7. Special Cases and Irregular Commands:

• Introduce irregular affirmative and negative commands for common irregular verbs, such as “ser,” “ir,” “decir,” “tener,” etc.
• Discuss any special cases or irregularities in the formation of commands.
• Provide examples and exercises to practice using irregular commands.

8. Using Commands in Informal and Formal Settings:

• Explore different situations and contexts where informal and formal commands are appropriate (e.g., with friends, family, colleagues, or strangers).
• Provide role-play scenarios to practice using commands in various social settings.
• Emphasize the importance of using appropriate levels of formality when giving commands in Spanish.