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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.

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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.
I-Y preterit verbs questions order practice
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I-Y preterit verbs questions order practice

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I-Y preterit verbs questions order practice Write the questions and answers in the correct order in the template provided. Verbs included: leer, oir, construir There are 4 questions per verb. Example: Leer: to read ¿léiste / Qué / tú / ayer? Question template: Question word + Conjugated verb + Subject + Rest Yo / un libro / Ayer / leí Answer template: Clue word + Subject + Conjugated verb + Rest Pages 1-3 are the practice and pages 4-6 are the answer key.
Reading: El pueblo de mi niñez (Imperfect tense)
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Reading: El pueblo de mi niñez (Imperfect tense)

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Reading: El pueblo de mi niñez (Imperfect tense) Marcos lives in New York. He is writing a memoir about his life. Read the chapter below on what life was like in his village in Mexico during his childhood. Complete the blanks using the imperfect tense. Then, answer the comprehension questions that follow. Note: The reading is in the imperfect tense except for the last paragraph which is in the preterit. The reading does not link to any particular theme or vocab. After every section a table with the English translations of unfamiliar words is provided. (Ex: monedas: coins / regatear: to bargain etc) Example: Yo nací en Soledo, un pueblo en el norte de México. Yo __________ allí por seis años con mi familia. (vivir) ___________ cuatro personas, mis padres, mi hermano mayor y yo. (haber) El pueblo ___________ alrededor de ciento cincuenta personas. (tener) Nuestra casa ___________ pequeña como las otras casas en el barrio. (ser)En las tardes yo ____________ con mis mejores amigos en la calle o cerca del lago. (jugar)Mis mejores amigos _______________ Carlos, Juan, y Tomás. (llamarse) Ellos ___________ en mi pueblo y nosotros ______________ a la escuela primaria juntos. (vivir, asistir) The 20 comprehension questions are multiple choice (A or B) ____ 1. ¿De dónde es Marcos? a. México b. Perú ____ 2. ¿Dónde vivía Marcos? a. en un apartamento b. una casa pequeña Pages 1-5 are the reading and comprehension questions. Pages 6-10 are the answer key. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, reading practice, or as part of your sub plans.
Present subjunctive missing elements activity
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Present subjunctive missing elements activity

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Present subjunctive missing elements activity Complete each sentence with the missing element: Introductory verb (present tense) and the present subjunctive verb using the word bank provided. Then, add 2-3 words to expand on the sentence. Be sure that your sentence makes sense. *Note: In each sentence, students are given two different subjects, and either a conjugated introductory verb (present tense) or a conjugated present subjunctive verb. There are 14 sentences total. A structured template is provided. This practice can be used when students are first introduced to the present subjunctive. Students can complete it individually or in pairs and small groups as a bell ringer, entry or exit slip. Length: 1 page
Preterit imperfect quick review practice
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Preterit imperfect quick review practice

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Preterit imperfect quick review practice For each set of sentences, write the appropriate clue word based on the verb conjugation. Then, add 2-3 words to complete the sentence. Write your sentences in the template provided. No on-line translators. *There are 10 sets (20 sentences total). Two different verbs (one preterit and one imperfect are used in every set). Example: Cada día / Ayer Clue word + Subject + Verb conjugation + Add 2-3 words yo hablé yo jugaba Answer key is included on pages 3-4 for the clue words only. Student answers will vary. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, entry or exit slip (broken up into sections).
Preterit imperfect missing clue word and sentence practice
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Preterit imperfect missing clue word and sentence practice

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Preterit imperfect missing clue word and sentence practice Part 1: Complete the table with missing clue words in the preterit and imperfect tenses using the word bank below. (21 total) Example: Word bank: A veces / Ayer por la tarde Preterit / Imperfect Ayer / _____________ _____________ / cada noche Part 2: In the first blank conjugate the verb in the preterit or imperfect based on the clue word (ayer, cada día etc). In the second blank. add 3-4 words to expand on the sentence. Your sentences must make sense. No collaboration or on-line translators. (20 total) Example: (hablar) Ayer yo _____________ + ________________________________ (comer) Todos los días tú ______________+ __________________________ Answer key is included for part 1. A partial answer key (conjugations only) is included for part 2, as student answers will vary. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, or as part of your sub plans.
Subjunctive v infinitive sentence translation matching practice
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Subjunctive v infinitive sentence translation matching practice

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Subjunctive v infinitive sentence translation matching practice (Write the correct letter of the translation) *There are 16 sentences total. Example: h. Yo quiero que tú hables español. k. Yo quiero hablar con paco. ____ 1. I want to speak to Paco. ____ 2. I want you (tú) to speak Spanish. Answer key is included on page 2.
Imperfect v preterit verb translation matching practice
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Imperfect v preterit verb translation matching practice

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Imperfect v preterit verb translation matching practice (Write the correct letter of the translation) *There are 18 verbs total Example: m. You ate / You used to eat / You were eating k. I spoke / I used to speak / I was speaking ____ 1. Yo hablé / Yo hablaba ____ 2. Tú comiste / Tú comías Answer key is included on page 2.
Preterit all verbs mixed practice
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Preterit all verbs mixed practice

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Preterit all verbs mixed practice Part 1: Next to each infinitive, indicate the type using the following: Write R for regular, I for irregular, SPC for spelling change, STC for stem change. (34 total) Example: _____ 1. Hablar _____ 4. Buscar _____ 5. Hacer _____ 24. Servir Part 2: Conjugate each infinitive in the yo form in the first column. In the second column, come up with a different subject (use subject pronouns: Tú, él, ella etc or names of people). In the third column, conjugate the verb to match the subjects you have created. Vary your subjects (Don’t use any subject more than twice) *The same 34 infinitives are used from part 1. Answer key is included on pages 3-4. For part 2, student answers will vary for their original subjects and conjugations. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, or study guide.
El medioambiente y las soluciones introductory practice
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El medioambiente y las soluciones introductory practice

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El medioambiente y las soluciones introductory practice A group of friends are talking about what they are going to do to help the environment. Complete their responses using ir + a + infinitive (present tense) by choosing the correct solution from the word bank. lavarlo con agua sólo una vez cada mes / dejar de comer la carne / tomar una ducha corta / separar las latas, el cartón, y el vidrio / no usar los productos con muchos químicos / llevar una botella de agua de acero y no de plástico / usar el transporte público / no usar los pesticidas / apagar las luces cuando no se usan / comprar un carro eléctrico Example: Juan: En mi jardín yo __________________________________________ Answer: Yo no voy a usar los pesticidas. Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, bell ringer, entry or exit slip.
La hora y el tiempo (Time and Weather): Present and imperfect tenses practice
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La hora y el tiempo (Time and Weather): Present and imperfect tenses practice

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La hora y el tiempo (Time and Weather): Present and imperfect tenses practice Part 1: Matching (Write the correct letter of the translation of the clock times) (14 total) Example: d. Son las cuatro menos quince (cuarto) de la tarde / Eran las cuatro menos quince (cuarto) de la tarde k. Es la una de la tarde / Era la una de la tarde ____ 1. 1:00 pm ____ 9. 3:45 pm Part 2: Matching (Write the letter of the correct translation for each weather expression) (8 total) d. Hace buen tiempo / Hacía buen tiempo ____ 1. It is good weather / It was good weather Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry or exit slip.
La salud: Sentence completion practice
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La salud: Sentence completion practice

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La salud: Sentence completion practice Complete the sentences below using a logical response from the word bank provided. You can also come up with your own response as long as it makes sense. (20 total) Word bank: incluir vitaminas, proteínas, hierro y carbohidratos / tomo una aspirina / viven una vida sedentaria / ayuda al médico y cuida al paciente / le escribe una receta / levanta pesas / la comida basura / toma una radiografía / mirar la tele por muchas horas / tomar el antibiótico / examina a los pacientes / salta una comida / tiene un calambre / necesita hacer ejercicio / se queda en cama / entran en calor / hago yoga y respiro profundamente / seguir una dieta equilibrada / hacer cinta o hacer bicicleta / estornudo mucho Example: Cuando tengo dolor de cabeza yo ________________ En el hospital la enfermera _______________ Answer key is included on page 2. *On page 3, a copy of the practice is included without the word bank if teachers want to use it to have students generate original answers. *This practice can be used with chapter 3A / 3B of Realidades 3. *This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, entry of exit slip, or added to a quiz /test
Irregular preterit identification and conjugation practice
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Irregular preterit identification and conjugation practice

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Irregular preterit identification and conjugation practice Verbs included: hacer, venir, querer, andar, estar, tener, saber, poner, poder, decir, conducir, traer (12 total) Part 1: Using the list of irregular preterit infinitives and stems, write them in the template provided by their stem type. (Ex: Hacer: hic) Note: The templates are separated by stem type (I, U, J). The English translation of the verbs is also included (Ex: Hacer: to do, to make). Part 2: Conjugate each infinitive in the preterit using the template provided. Write the irregular stem next to each infinitive. *Students will conjugate all 12 verbs for all persons in the template provided. Answer key is included on pages 5-8. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, or study guide.
Reading: El prom (El baile de graduación) with preterit and imperfect tenses
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Reading: El prom (El baile de graduación) with preterit and imperfect tenses

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Reading: El prom (El baile de graduación) with preterit and imperfect tenses (Spanish) Paula is telling her cousin Carmen about her high school prom that she recently attended. Complete Paula’s email in the preterit and imperfect tenses using the word bank provided. The first paragraph is in the preterit tense and the second paragraph is in the imperfect tense. *Both paragraphs have 14 fill in the blanks. The word bank has conjugated verbs in the preterit and imperfect. After the reading, students will answer the multiple choice (A or B) questions based on the reading (12 total) Page 1: Paula’s email Page 2: Reading comprehension questions Page 3: Answer key to Paula’s email Page 4: Answer key for reading comprehension questions This reading can be used for Spanish 2 or Spanish 3 classes.
Verb tenses review practice: Present, preterit, imperfect tenses
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Verb tenses review practice: Present, preterit, imperfect tenses

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Verb tenses review practice: Present, preterit, imperfect Complete the template by writing the infinitive, and the conjugations for the present, preterit, and imperfect tenses using the choices provided. (29 total) Example: hablaba / hablé / hablar / hablo Infnitive: ____________, Present(Yo): ____________ , Preterit (Yo): ___________ , Imperfect (Yo): _____________ Infinitives included: hablar, comer, escribir, pensar, volver, dormir, pedir, buscar, jugar, empezar, ser, ir, ver, dar, hacer, venir, querer, andar, estar, saber, poner, tener, decir, conducir, traer, poder, servir, leer, construir Answer key is included on pages 5-8. This practice can be used as a review before midterm or final exams.
Reading: El día de la madre (Preterit)
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Reading: El día de la madre (Preterit)

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Reading: El día de la madre (Preterit) Luisa is sharing how she celebrated Mother’s Day with her friend Marta in an email. Complete the email using the word bank provided. *There are 20 blanks total (All answers are conjugated preterit verbs using the word bank) There are also 10 multiple choice (A or B) questions based on the reading. Answer key is included for the email (preterit conjugations) and comprehension questions on pages 3-4. This reading can be used for Spanish 2 or Spanish 3 classes. Example: Querida Marta, ¿Cómo estás? Ayer fue el día de la madre y yo lo (it) celebré con mi mamá. Cuando mi mamá se despertó, yo (1) _________________ un desayuno delicioso para ella. Mi mamá, mi papá, y yo (2) _______________ juntos en la cocina. También yo le (3) _________ un ramo (bouquet) de flores. Al mediodía yo (4) _____________ a mi mamá a su restaurante favorito para almorzar. Word bank for #1-6: hice / cociné / di / llegamos / desayunmos / llevé Comprehension questions: Answer the questions based on the reading. Write A or B. ¿Qué cocinó Luisa para su madre? a. desayuno b. almuerzo
La salud: Original health situations with subjunctive
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La salud: Original health situations with subjunctive

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La salud: Original health situations with present subjunctive Marcos Padilla is a doctor who has been invited to a radio program in his city. Patients can call him and seek advice for their health-related issues. Complete each mini conversation using the following guidelines: For each patient, create a health situation using column A. All verbs must be conjugated in the yo form present tense. You can also come up with your own situations. Conjugate the introductory verb from column B in the present tense. Use the appropriate recommendation from column C in response to the patient’s health issue. The verb must be conjugated in the present subjunctive. You can also come up with your own recommendation. *Students will create and answer 10 health situations for 10 different people. Example: Column A: Querer perder (e-ie) peso Column B: Querer, Suplicar, Decir etc Column C: Hacer ejercicio en casa o en el gimnasio / Tomar un antibiótico Juan: (Situation) __________________________________________ MP: Yo ______________ que tú __________________________________________ Answer: Juan: Yo quiero perder peso. MP: Yo digo que tú hagas ejercicio en casa o en el gimnasio. Answer key is included on pages 3-4. Student answers will vary. This practice can be used with chapter 3A and 3B of Realidades 3. Students can also do this practice orally in pairs or small groups.
Imperfect tense answer and questions matching practice
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Imperfect tense answer and questions matching practice

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Imperfect tense answer and questions matching practice Write the correct letter of the question to match each response. (17 total) *The questions relate to the uses of the imperfect tense. Example: q. ¿Qué tiempo hacía? i. ¿Cómo eras tú de niño(a)? g. ¿Dónde jugaban Uds. todas las tardes? ____ 1. Yo era bajo(a), moreno(a), y simpático(a). ____ 5. Hacía calor. ____ 17. Jugábamos en el parque cada tarde. Answer key is included on page 2.
Spanish 1: Exam review packet
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Spanish 1: Exam review packet

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Spanish 1: Exam review packet This review packet can be used for Spanish 1 or Spanish 2 students to review for exam. Parts 1-6 are all matching sections. All verbs are in the present tense. Part 1: Subject pronouns (Write the correct letter of the translation) / 12 total Part 2: Present tense -ar, -er, -ir verbs (Write the letter of the correct conjugation) *Verbs included: hablar, comer, escribir (All 6 persons included) Part 3: Stem change verbs *Verbs included: empezar, entender, jugar, poder, dormir, servir (All 6 persons included) Part 4: -Go verbs *Verbs included: hacer, venir, tener (All 6 persons included) Part 5: Irregular verbs *Verbs included: ser, ir, dar, estar (All 6 persons included) Part 6: Ir a infinitive / Tener que infinitive (Students will write the letter of the correct translation of the sentences. There are 6 sentences with ir and 6 with tener) Part 7: Answer each question in a complete sentence in Spanish. (16 questions total) Answer key is included on pages 9-16. Note: For part 7, student answers will vary. Pages 1-8 are the practice.
Imperfect tense structured questions practice
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Imperfect tense structured questions practice

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Imperfect tense: Structured questions practice This is a practice on forming and answering questions using the imperfect tense in Spanish. For each verb, write the question by putting the elements in the correct order. Then, answer it in a complete sentence in Spanish. Note: All verbs must be conjugated in the imperfect. Add a question mark at the end of every question. A structured template is provided for students to write their questions and answers. There are 18 questions total (5 -ar, 5 -er, and 5 -ir). For ser, ir, and ver, students will answer one question each. A table with -ar, -er, -ir verb endings and the conjugations of ser, ir, ver is included for reference. Example: Hablar: to speak Con quién / cada día / hablabas / tú / en la escuela Template for question: Question word + Conjugated verb + Subject + Clue word Template for answer: Clue word + Conjugated verb + Subject + rest This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, entry or exit slip (broken into sections). Students can also do this practice orally in pairs or small groups. Answer key is included on pages 6-10. Student answers will vary.
Present tense questions structured practice (-ar, -er, -ir verbs)
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Present tense questions structured practice (-ar, -er, -ir verbs)

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Present tense questions structured practice (-ar, -er, -ir verbs) Write each question by putting the elements in the correct order using the template provided. Then, answer the question in a complete sentence in Spanish. Note: All verbs must be conjugated to match the subject. Add a question mark (?) at the end of every sentence. There are 12 questions total. Verb endings for -ar, -er, -ir verbs are included for reference. Note: Only regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs are used. Ar verbs: hablar, estudiar, comprar, mirar Er verbs: apender, comer, leer, beber Ir verbs: escribir, vivir, recibir, compartir This practice is ideal for students in Spanish 1. It can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip (broken up into sections) Answer key is included on pages 5-8. Student answers will vary. Example: Hablar: to speak tú / con quién / hablas / en la clase Template: Question word + conjugated verb + subject + rest Answer: Subject + conjugated verb + rest