My resources are grammar based and include graphic organizers, worksheets, tests, quizzes, and personal questions. Most grammar items are based on present, preterit, imperfect, and present subjunctive tenses. Most resources are accompanied by an answer key. I hope you find them helpful for your students and your courses.
My resources are grammar based and include graphic organizers, worksheets, tests, quizzes, and personal questions. Most grammar items are based on present, preterit, imperfect, and present subjunctive tenses. Most resources are accompanied by an answer key. I hope you find them helpful for your students and your courses.
Days of the week and dates practice (Los días de la semana y las fechas)
Write each sentence in Spanish with the day and the date, using the word bank below. Write your sentence in the template. For dates, the number must be spelled out in Spanish.
*31 dates total (numbers 1-31, all 12 months, and all 7 days of the week are inlcluded).
*Word bank includes numbers 1-31, all 12 months, all 7 days of the week, and words Hoy, es, el, de). Everything in the word bank is spelled out in Spanish.
Sample:
Today is Monday, the 1st of January
Template: Today + is + Monday + the + 1st + of + January
Answer key is included on pages 6-12. This is a good structured practice for Spanish 1 students.
*This practice can be used for classwork, homework, graphic organizer, study guide, review, quiz, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
Reflexive verbs practice (Conjugation and personal questions)
10 questions total with 10 different verbs
*Verbs included: lavarse / despertarse / desayunarse / irse / ponerse / vestirse / afeitarse / cepillarse / acostarse / divertirse
Write the present tense conjugations of each reflexive verb. Be sure to include the appropriate reflexive pronoun for each subject. Make stem changes, where needed.
*Student will write all 6 conjugations for each verb.
Answer each personal question in a complete sentence. Use phrases from the word bank, as needed.
*A structured template is provided for student responses.
SAMPLE:
Word bank: el jabón: soap / el agua: water / el cepillo de dientes: tooth brush / la pasta dentífrica: tooth paste / la navaja: razor / la crema de afeitar: shaving cream / un abrigo: coat / un suéter: sweater / los jeans: jeans / los pantalones: pants / una camiseta: T shirt / una blusa: blouse / una gorra: hat / los guantes: gloves / solo: alone
Lavarse: to wash oneself
Template for conjugations: Subject (Yo, Tú, Él / Ella / Ud., Nosotros, Vosotros,Ellos / Ellas / Uds. ) + Reflexive pronoun + Conjugation
¿Con qué te lavas tú las manos? (Give 2 things)
Template for answer: Subject (Yo) + Reflexive pronoun + Conjugation + Rest
Answer key is included on pages 7-12 for the conjugations only. For personal questions, student answers will vary.
*This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip, or sub plans. Students can also practice orally with the personal questions.
Infinitive and verb basic practice
*Notes on the difference between infinitive and verb are included in English on page 1.
Part 1: For each set, write I if it is an infinitive and C if it is a verb conjugation. (3 sets total)
______ 1. Hablar ______ hablo ______ hablas ______ habla ______ hablamos
______ hablas ______ hablan
Part 2: Write the correct conjugation for each infinitive from part 1. Write the infinitive in the blank and the appropriate verb conjugation in the boxes. (3 total)
*Students will write all 6 conjugations for each of the 3 infinitives in a template provided.
Part 3: Write the correct verb endings for each conjugation. (3 total: Comprar, Leer, Escribir)
Comprar: to buy
Yo: compr____ Tú: compr______ Él / Ella / Ud.: compr______
Nosotros: compr___________ Vosotros: compr___________
Ellos / Ellas / Uds.: compr______
Part 4: Irregular infinitives: Write the correct conjugation using the word bank. (4 total)
*Infinitives included: Ser, Estar, Dar, Ir
*Students will write all 6 conjugations in a template provided.
Answer key is included on pages 5-8. This practice can be used for review, study guide, entry / exit slip.
E-IE / U-UE Stem change verbs super easy practice
For each stem change infinitive, follow these guidelines:
For the subjects Yo, Tú, Él / Ella / Ud., Ellos / Ellas / Uds., write the stem change “ie” in the first blank and the appropriate verb ending in the second blank.
For the Nosotros and Vosotros conjugations, write the appropriate verb ending only.
Choose any one subject (person) and write a short sentence in the template provided.
INFINITIVES INCLUDED: Pensar, Empezar, Querer, Entender, Preferir, Mentir, Jugar (7 total)
Sample:
Pensar (en): to think (about) STEM CHANGE: E-IE
Yo: p______ ns_____ Nosotros: pens ___________
Tú: p______ ns____ Vosotros: pens ___________
Él / Ella / Ud.: p______ns_____ Ellos / Ellas / Uds.: p______ ns______
Template for sentence: Subject + Conjugation + Add 3-4 words
Answer key is included on pages 4-6 for conjugations only. For sentences, student answers will vary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip, study guide, or graphic organizer.
O-UE Stem change verbs super easy practice
For each stem change infinitive, follow these guidelines:
For the subjects Yo, Tú, Él / Ella / Ud., Ellos / Ellas / Uds., write the stem change “ie” in the first blank and the appropriate verb ending in the second blank.
For the Nosotros and Vosotros conjugations, write the appropriate verb ending only.
Choose any one subject (person) and write a short sentence in the template provided.
Infinitives included: Almorzar, Encontrar, Poder, Volver, Dormir, Morir (6 total)
Sample:
Almorzar: to have lunch STEM CHANGE: O-UE
Yo: alm______ rz_____ Nosotros: almorz ___________
Tú: alm______ rz_____ Vosotros: almorz ___________
Él / Ella / Ud.: alm______ rz_____ Ellos / Ellas / Uds.: alm______ rz_____
Template for sentence: Subject + Conjugation + Add 3-4 words
Answer key is included on pages 3-4 for conjugations only. For sentences, student answers will vary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip, study guide, or graphic organizer.
E-I Stem change verbs super easy practice
For each stem change infinitive, follow these guidelines:
For the subjects Yo, Tú, Él / Ella / Ud., Ellos / Ellas / Uds., write the stem change “ie” in the first blank and the appropriate verb ending in the second blank.
For the Nosotros and Vosotros conjugations, write the appropriate verb ending only.
Choose any one subject (person) and write a short sentence in the template provided.
Infinitives included: Pedir, Servir, Repetir, Competir, Decir, Vestirse (6 total)
Sample:
Pedir: to ask for, to order STEM CHANGE: E-I
Yo: p______ d_____ Nosotros: ped ___________
Tú: p______ d_____ Vosotros: ped___________
Él / Ella / Ud.: p______ d_____ Ellos / Ellas / Uds.: p______ d_____
Template for sentence: Subject + Conjugation + Add 3-4 words
Answer key is included on pages 3-4 for conjugations only. For sentences, student answers will vary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip, study guide, or graphic organizer.
Go and irregular verbs matching and fill in practice
Infinitives included: Hacer, Poner, Salir, Decir, Traer, Venir, Tener, Caer, Oir, Ser, Estar, Dar, Ir, Ver, Saber, Conocer
Part 1: Write the correct letter of the conjugations for each infinitive. (16 total)
Sample:
e. estoy, estás, está, estamos, estáis, están
o. hago, haces, hace, hacemos, hacéis, hacen
_____ 1. Hacer: to do, to make
Part 2: Complete each sentence with the correct conjugation using the word bank. (17 total)
Sample:
conozco: I know (used twice) / soy: I am / oigo: I hear / hago: I do / vengo: I come / sé: I know (used twice) / pongo: I set / estoy: I am / doy: I give / digo: I say / salgo: I leave / voy: I am going / veo: I see / caigo: I fall / tengo: I have (to)
Yo ______________ simpático y trabajador.
Yo ______________ a Juan en la clase.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Spanish nationalities mix up practice
Last week Marcos met some new students in his school, all of whom are from different Spanish speaking countries. However, he has their nationalities mixed up. Complete each mini conversation with the correct nationality in Spanish. Be sure that your nationality agrees in gender (masculine / feminine) with each subject. Use the word bank below.
*There are 11 mini conversations total.
Word bank for nationalities
puertorriqueño / español / guineano / mexicano / uruguayo / costarricense / peruano / salvadoreño / paraguayo / guatemalteco / ecuatoriano / hondureño / colombiano / nicaragüense / boliviano / panameño / chileno / argentino / cubano / dominicano / venezolano
Sample:
Marcos: Tina, ¿Eres tú ______________________ ? (Mexican)
Tina: No, yo soy __________________________ .(Bolivian)
Note: All conversations are structured the same. Only the names of students and nationalities will vary.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
*Students can also do the practice orally.
Mis actividades: Sentences, speaking, and paragraph
Part 1: Write the Yo conjugation of each infinitive: -ar, -er, -ir. Then, add 4-5 words to create an original sentence. No translators or unauthorized resources.
*There are 23 infinitives included.
Sample:
to dance - Bailar - Yo conjugation _______ + Add 4-5 words __________________
to walk - Caminar - Yo conjugation _______ + Add 4-5 words __________________
to listen to music - Escuchar música - Yo conjugation _______ + Add 4-5 words _____
Part 2: Speaking
Students will interview each other with 6 questions about what they are like and what activities they normally do. Questions 1-5 are with Ser. For question 6, students will say 7 sentences about their activities.
A table with list of adjectives of personality, physical traits, and nationalities with English translation is included.
Sample:
¿Cómo eres tú? (Give 3 adjectives)
Según (according to) tus amigos(as), ¿Cómo eres tú? (Give 3 adjectives)
Part 3: Paragraph
Students will write a paragraph answering questions 1-6 from part 2. Guidelines are provided.
This practice can be used with the Para empezar chapter of Realidades 2.
Length: 3 pages
Spanish nationalities selection practice
For each subject, write the correct letter of the nationality. (21 total)
M: masculine / F: feminine
Sample:
_____ 1. Yo (m) soy
a. mexicana b. mexicano c. mexicanos d. mexicanas
_____ 5. Marcos es
a. cubana b. cubanas c. cubanos d. cubano
_____ 9. Vosotros (m) sois
a. puertorriqueño b. puertorriqueña c. puertorriqueñas d. puertorriqueños
At the end, students will answer two personal questions with Ser about where they are from and their nationality.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
*This practice can also be used with the Para empezar chapter of Realidades 2.
Clock time: ¿Qué hora es? Identification practice
Read each clock time spelled out and write an X under the appropriate hour.
*There are 12 sets with 6 clock times per set. Numbers 1-12 on the clock are included.
Sample:
Answer choices: 1:37 / 1:00 / 1:10 / 1:15 / 1:30 / 1:45
Es la una
Es la una y diez
Es la una y quince (cuarto)
Es la una y media (treinta)
Son las dos menos quince (cuarto)
Son las dos menos veintidós
Answer key is included on pages 5-8. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, study guide, review, entry / exit slip.
Los quehaceres super easy reading practice
Read each person’s chore. Then, answer each question using A or B. (10 total)
Sample:
Me llamo Rosa. En la cocina yo lavo y seco los platos. También ayudo a mi madre a cocinar la cena.
_____ 1. ¿Qué hace Rosa en la cocina?
a. lava y seca los platos, ayuda a cocinar
b. juega los video juegos
Me llamo Paco. Yo doy de comer a mi perro. También yo paseo a mi perro en el parque.
_____ 2. ¿Qué hace Paco?
a. mira la tele
b. da comida y pasea a su perro
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
*This practice can also be used with the Para empezar chapter of Realidades 3
Reflexive verbs super easy intro practice
Conjugate each reflexive infinitive using the appropriate reflexive pronoun and the present tense conjugation. Note: Reflexive pronouns are placed after the subject / subject pronoun (Yo, Tú, Pablo etc) and before the conjugated verb.
*6 infinitives included: Lavarse, Ponerse, Vestirse, Despertarse, Acostarse, Divertirse
*A structured template is provided to write the conjugations. Depending on the infinitive ending (-ar, -er, -ir), a table with present tense -ar, -er, -ir endings is included as well.
Sample:
Lavarse: to wash one self
Yo ________ / ______________________ (Hint: In the first blank, the reflexive pronoun is me)
Tú________ / ______________________(Hint: In the first blank, the reflexive pronoun is te)
Él ________ / ______________________(Hint: In the first blank, the reflexive pronoun is se)
Ella ________ / ______________________(Hint: In the first blank, the reflexive pronoun is se)
Ud. ________ / ______________________(Hint: In the first blank, the reflexive pronoun is se)
Nosotros ________ / ______________________(Hint: In the first blank, the reflexive pronoun is nos)
Vosotros ________ / ______________________(Hint: In the first blank, the reflexive pronoun is os)
Ellos________ / ______________________(Hint: In the first blank, the reflexive pronoun is se)
Ellas ________ / ______________________(Hint: In the first blank, the reflexive pronoun is se)
Uds. ________ / ______________________(Hint: In the first blank, the reflexive pronoun is se)
Answer key is included on pages 5-8. This practice can be used for note taking, study guide, practice, entry / exit slip, or homework.
El tiempo libre fill in practice
Complete each sentence using the correct verb conjugation from the word bank based on what each person does in their free time.
*There are 20 sentences total broken up in two parts. There is a word bank for sentences #1-10 and another one for sentences for #11-20.
Sample:
Word bank for #1-10: hace / leo / miramos / sacas / van / juega / salen / ve / navegáis / jugamos
Yo ________________ una revista.
Word bank for #11-20: hace / escucha / escribe / toca / jugáis / aprenden / juegan / patinan / hacen / montan
Tina ________________ música.
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
*This practice can also be used with the Para empezar chapter of Realidades 2 and Realidades 3.
Present tense original sentence practice with question words (Regular verbs)
*Guidelines for each verb type (-ar, -er, -ir)
For each infinitive, write the present tense conjugation. Then, for each question word add 2-3 words to create an original sentence. Be sure that your sentence makes sense. No translators or unauthorized resources.
*For each verb type (-ar, -er, -ir), students will write 6 sentences each (18 total).
*A structured template is provided for student answers.
*The English translation of each infinitive and the question words is included.
*Present tense -ar, -er, -ir verb endings are included for reference.
Pages 1-2 (-AR verbs): Hablar, Tocar, Estudiar, Comprar, Regresar, Caminar
Pages 3-4 (-ER verbs): Comer, Aprender, Leer, Vender, Correr, Beber
Pages 5-6 (-IR verbs): Vivir, Escribir, Recibir, Discutir, Compartir, Partir
Sample:
Hablar: to speak
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Hablar + +¿Con quién?: With whom + De qué?: About what
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Adjectives personal questions practice (Spanish)
Answer each question in a complete sentence with the correct conjugation of Ser and the opposite adjective from the word bank. Be sure that your adjective agrees in number (singular / plural) and in gender (masculine / feminine) with the subject.
*20 questions total
*A structured template is provided for the answers.
*The word bank for the opposite adjective includes the English translation.
*A table with conjugations of Ser is also included for reference.
Sample:
Word bank: interesante: interesting / gracioso: funny
¿Cómo eres tú? ¿serio? (masculine)
Template: No, al contrario, Subject (Yo) + Conjugation of Ser _______ + Opposite adjective ______________
Answer key is included on pages 5-8. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip, or sub plans. Students can also do the practice orally.
E-I stem change verbs personal questions easy practice
Verbs included in the questions: Pedir, Servir, Decir, Competir, Repetir, Vestirse (6 total)
Part 1: Answer each question with the required information. No on-line translators or unauthorized resources. (6 total)
*All questions are in the tú conjugation.
*For each question, the English translation of the infinitive is included.
*For each answer, the subject and verb conjugation are already filled in.
Sample:
¿Qué pides tú en el café? (Pedir: to order)
Template for answer: Subject + Conjugation of Pedir + Rest
Yo + pido + ___________________________________
Part 2: Write the present tense conjugations of each infinitive. Make stem and spelling changes, where necessary.
*Students will write all 6 conjugations of Pedir, Decir, Repetir, Vestirse. A template is provided.
*A table -IR present tense endings is included for reference.
Answer key is included on page 3 for part 2 only. For part 1, student answers will vary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. Students can also practice orally with the questions.
E-IE stem change verbs personal questions easy practice
Verbs included in the questions: Pensar, Empezar, Querer, Entender, Perder, Preferir, Comenzar (7 total)
Part 1: Answer each question with the required information. No on-line translators or unauthorized resources. (7 total)
*All questions are in the tú conjugation.
*For each question, the English translation of the infinitive is included.
*For each answer, the subject and verb conjugation are already filled in.
Sample:
¿En qué piensas tú? (Pensar: to think ) en: about
Template for answer: Subject + Conjugation of Pensar+ Rest
Yo + pienso + ___________________________________
Part 2: Write the present tense conjugations of each infinitive. Make stem and spelling changes, where necessary.
*Students will write all 6 conjugations of Empezar, Querer, Preferir. A template is provided.
*A table with -AR / -ER / -IR present tense endings is included for reference.
Answer key is included on page 3 for part 2 only. For part 1, student answers will vary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. Students can also practice orally with the questions.
Go verbs personal questions easy practice
Verbs included in questions: Hacer, Poner, Salir, Caer, Traer, Oir, Tener, Venir, Decir (9 total)
Part 1: Answer each question with the required information. No on-line translators or unauthorized resources. (9 total)
*All questions are in the tú conjugation.
*For each question, the English translation of the infinitive is included.
*For each answer, the subject and verb conjugation are already filled in.
Sample:
¿Qué haces tú el fin de semana? (Hacer: to do)
Template for answer: Subject + Conjugation of Hacer + Rest
Yo + hago + ___________________________________
Part 2: Write the present tense conjugations of each infinitive. Make stem and spelling changes, where necessary.
*Students will write all 6 conjugations of Hacer, Tener, Venir, Oir. A template is provided.
*A table with -ER / -IR present tense endings is included for reference.
Answer key is included on page 3 for part 2 only. For part 1, student answers will vary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. Students can also practice orally with the questions.
O-UE stem change verbs personal questions easy practice
Verbs included in the questions: Almorzar, Contar, Querer, Volver, Devolver, Dormir, Encontrar, Mostrar (8 total)
Part 1: Answer each question with the required information. No on-line translators or unauthorized resources. (8 total)
*All questions are in the tú conjugation.
*For each question, the English translation of the infinitive is included.
*For each answer, the subject and verb conjugation are already filled in.
Sample:
¿Dónde almuerzas tú? (Almorzar: to have lunch)
Template for answer: Subject + Conjugation of Almorzar+ Rest
Yo + almuerzo + ___________________________________
Part 2: Write the present tense conjugations of each infinitive. Make stem and spelling changes, where necessary.
*Students will write all 6 conjugations of Almorzar, Volver, Dormir. A template is provided.
*A table with -AR / -ER / -IR present tense endings is included for reference.
Answer key is included on page 3 for part 2 only. For part 1, student answers will vary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. Students can also practice orally with the questions.