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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.
preterite imperfect simultaneous and interrupting actions
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preterite imperfect simultaneous and interrupting actions

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A homework/ classwork assignment to practice writing original sentences to show two on-going actions at the same time and an action in progress interrupted. Part 1: Write 4 original sentences with the subjects given to show two actions in progress at the same time. Part 2: Write 4 original sentences to show an action in progress interrupted. There are two sets of this assignment (only the subjects and verbs have been changed) so two different classes can get the same assignment. EXAMPLE: Yo/ leer= Ella/ mirar. Suggested sentence: Yo leia mi libro mientras ella miraba la tele.
preterit imperfect simultaneous and interrupting actions
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preterit imperfect simultaneous and interrupting actions

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A worksheet to practice on-going /simultaneous actions with interrupting actions using the preterit and imperfect tenses. The worksheet has 10 fill in the blank questions and students have to choose the verb in the correct tense: Imperfect for on-going / simultaneous actions and preterit for interrupting actions. Answer key is included. This worksheet can be done in class where students work in pairs or groups, or it can be assigned for homework.
present preterit practice
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present preterit practice

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This is a worksheet to practice conjugations of all verb types (regular, irregular, stem change, spelling change) in the present and preterit tenses. Section 1: Conjugate the 33 verbs in the present and preterit tenses. Section 2: Answer the 22 personal questions using the present and preterit tenses. These questions can also be done orally by students. Answer key is included for section one only.
questions present preterit imperfect tenses
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questions present preterit imperfect tenses

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36 personal information questions with 12 verbs: hablar, comer, escribir, despertarse, hacer, buscar, pagar, empezar, pedir, ir, estar, and ver. There are 3 questions per verb: one in the present tense, one in the preterit tense, and one in the imperfect tense. Students can practice the questions orally or do them for classwork or homework.
preterit imperfect original sentences
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preterit imperfect original sentences

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PRETERIT IMPERFECT ORIGINAL SENTENCE COMPLETIONS (No on-line translators) Compose 20 original sentences using the preterit and imperfect tenses based on the clue words (ayer, anoche etc). There should be a total of 6 words minimum after the subject (yo, José etc). Circle the conjugated verb in every sentence and post the word count at the end of every sentence. Sentences must make sense to receive credit. Example: (hablar) Anoche yo ____________________________________
Health vocab quiz
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Health vocab quiz

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A short quiz on basic vocabulary related to health. Part one requires the Spanish translation of the vocabulary word and part two has personal questions. There 12 vocab words translations and 8 personal questions.
present tense sentence activity
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present tense sentence activity

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For this activity, students will be given 5 regular -ar, -er, and -ir verbs with different subjects and words and they will have to combine the elements from column a, b, c and add additional words to create an 8 word sentence for all the 15 verbs given. This is a good activity for Spanish 1 students.
Original questions with various tenses
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Original questions with various tenses

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Create 10 original information questions and answer them with the given infinitives in the appropriate tense: Present, preterit, imperfect, ir + a + infinitive, tener + que + infinitive, present subjunctive, present perfect, future, conditional, present perfect subjunctive. Every sentence must have a different subject (tú, ell, names of people). Questions should be 7 words minimum. Post the word count at the end of every question. Your answers must be in complete sentences but do not need a specific number of words.
Practice regular and spell change preterit
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Practice regular and spell change preterit

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There are two worksheets (4 pages total) Conjugate the regular -ar, -er, and -ir verbs in the preterit. Then, choose 5 of those verbs and write and answer original information questions in the preterit using the guidelines provided. Conjugate -car, -gar, and -zar verbs in the preterit. Then, Then, choose 5 of those verbs and write and answer original information questions in the preterit using the guidelines provided.
present subjunctive sentence completions with verbs of doubt
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present subjunctive sentence completions with verbs of doubt

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This is a one page worksheet with 14 sentence completions with the verbs of doubt using the present subjunctive. Students must complete each sentence using a different subject and a different subjunctive verb. Sentences must be 8 words minimum. Answer key is NOT included. Ex: Yo dudo que tu sepas frances y japones. (tu is the change of the subject and sepas is the subjunctive verb)
Imperfect worksheet
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Imperfect worksheet

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A worksheet to practice conjugations and sentence writing in the imperfect tense Infinitives used: Regular: hablar, beber, salir, despertarse (4 total) Irregular: ser, ir ver (3 total) For each infinitive, students will conjugate it for all 6 persons. Then, they will write an original 8 word sentence. A clue word (cada dia etc) is given at the beginning of every sentence. Verbs are grouped by category: regular and irregular
Saber Conocer worksheet
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Saber Conocer worksheet

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A worksheet on Saber and Conocer with 3 sections: Section 1: Conjugate the verbs saber and conocer in the present tense for all 6 persons Section 2: Complete the short conversation between Jose and Carlos using saber and conocer (12 blanks) Section 3: Translate the sentences from English into Spanish using saber and conocer. (10 total) Answer key is included for all sections on pages 3-4.
preterite tense graphic organizer
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preterite tense graphic organizer

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An easy to follow graphic organizer on the preterite tense in Spanish where students can easily take notes. All verb types are included: Regular, spelling change, irregular, and -ir stem change. The uses of the preterite and trigger words (ex: ayer) are already filled in for the students. Pages 1-7 are the actual graphic organizer and pages 8-14 is are the answer key.
Midterm exam review packet: present preterit and imperfect tenses
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Midterm exam review packet: present preterit and imperfect tenses

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The packet is a review of present, preterite, and imperfect tenses which can be used for midterm or final exam. Section 1: Conjugate the 31 infinitives in all 3 tenses: present, preterit, imperfect Section 2: Fill in the blanks. Complete each sentence using the appropriate tense: present, preterit, imperfect (26 total) Section 3: Answer each question in the tense of the question: present, preterit, imperfect (25 total) Answer key is included for sections 1 and 2 only. For section 3, student answers will vary. Pages 1-5 are the practices and pages 6-8 are the answer key.
Grammar review multiple tenses: present, preterit, imperfect, future etc
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Grammar review multiple tenses: present, preterit, imperfect, future etc

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An oral practice to review the following tenses: Present, ir + a + infinitive, preterite, imperfect, future, present perfect, and present subjunctive. The activity has 42 personal questions, 7 questions per verb (hablar, empezar, jugar, buscar, tener, and pedir). Students can do the oral practice in pairs. As a follow up, students can complete the practice as a homework assignment or it can also be a part of teacher's sub plans.
School day reading (Spanish)
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School day reading (Spanish)

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A reading on Miguel’s school day activities in the present tense. There are 10 comprehension questions that go with the reading. Answer key is included. Sample: Miguel se despierta a las seis de la mañana. Primero, se levanta de la cama. Entonces, se ducha. Luego, se desayuna con su familia antes de ir a la escuela. Él asiste al colegio de San Ramón que está muy cerca de su casa. A las siete y media él tiene que ir de pie a la escuela. Cuando sale su casa, Miguel va con unos amigos. Su mejor amigo es Carlos. Hace 10 años que los dos son mejores amigos. Answer in a complete sentence in Spanish ¿Con quién vive Miguel? ¿Qué clase tiene Miguel primero? Answer key is included on page 3. Student answers may vary.
Preterit v imperfect checklist activity
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Preterit v imperfect checklist activity

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Preterit v imperfect checklist activity (Spanish) Read each descriptor (clue words, verb conjugations, and uses) and write an X under the correct verb tense (Preterit or Imperfect) (50 descriptors total) Sample: *Ayer, Anoche, Anteayer *hablé, comí, viví *To describe age, date, seasons, and days of the week *Ir and Ser have the same conjugations *Querer means “to try to” / No querer means “to refuse to” Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, study guide, entry / exit slip.
Ir a infinitive guided conversation practice
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Ir a infinitive guided conversation practice

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Ir a infinitive guided conversation practice Ask your partner each question in line A. For line B, your partner will respond with the correct conjugation of Ir (to go), a, and an infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir) from the word bank and add 2-3 words to expand on the sentence. Infinitives can be used in any order, but the answers must make sense. Infinitives not listed below can also be used. *16 conversations total *All conversations are structured the same as the example below. Only the subjects will be different. *Conjugations of Ir are included for reference. The infinitive word bank has 21 infinitives (7-ar, 7 -er, 7 -ir) with their English translation. Sample: Infinitive word bank: hablar: to speak / comer: to eat / escribir: to write A: ¿Qué _________________ (ir) a hacer tú? B: Yo __________________ (ir) a ____________________ (infinitive) _______________________________________ (add 2-3 words) As a follow up, this practice can be assigned for written classwork, homework, quiz, entry or exit slip. Length: 3 pages