This inductive grammar lesson leads students to discover the rules behind the correct usage of definite and indefinite articles in Spanish. Students will follow a 4 step inductive process to make learning grammar more meaningful. Step 1: Students will see examples of correct usage and create rules based on what they observe. Step 2: Students will test those rules against additional examples of correct language usage. Step 3: Students will make adjustments and additions to their rules based on more observations. Step 4: Students will apply the rules while producing their own language. These scaffolded activities promote higher order thinking skills and represent the method of grammar instruction that is recommended by national organizations like ACTFL.

These listening, reading, writing, and speaking activities accompany the cortometraje "Steadfast Stanley". Similar to MovieTalk, these lessons focus not only on speaking, but on all communicative skills. Students are introduced to 8 key vocabulary words that will help them to talk about the story in Spanish. Prior to watching the animated short, they will consider a couple of questions which can then be discussed with a partner, as a whole class, or reflected on with a written response. After watching the cortometraje, students will engage in listening activities where they must match scenes of the short with description in Spanish, reading activities where they must apply new vocabulary, writing activities where they must describe scenes, and speaking activities where they must retell the events of the story. These are great anytime activities with a lot of comprehensible input that seek to develop all modes of communication. This resource includes: -Link to the Cortometraje -Key Vocabulary -Discussion Activity -Listening Activity -Listening Script for Teacher -Reading Activity -Writing Activity -Speaking Activity -Answer Keys for all Objective Activities

These listening, reading, writing, and speaking activities accompany the cortometraje "Ratón en Venta". Similar to MovieTalk, these lessons focus not only on speaking, but on all communicative skills. Students are introduced to 8 key vocabulary words that will help them to talk about the story in Spanish. Prior to watching the animated short, they will consider a couple of questions which can then be discussed with a partner, as a whole class, or reflected on with a written response. After watching the cortometraje, students will engage in listening activities where they must match scenes of the short with description in Spanish, reading activities where they must apply new vocabulary, writing activities where they must describe scenes, and speaking activities where they must retell the events of the story. These are great anytime activities with a lot of comprehensible input that seek to develop all modes of communication. This resource includes: -Link to the Cortometraje -Key Vocabulary -Discussion Activity -Listening Activity -Listening Script for Teacher -Reading Activity -Writing Activity -Speaking Activity -Answer Keys for all Objective Activities

These listening, reading, writing, and speaking activities accompany the cortometraje "La Nube y la Cigüeña".Similar to MovieTalk, these lessons focus not only on speaking, but on all communicative skills. Students are introduced to 8 key vocabulary words that will help them to talk about the story in Spanish. Prior to watching the animated short, they will consider a couple of questions which can then be discussed with a partner, as a whole class, or reflected on with a written response. After watching the cortometraje, students will engage in listening activities where they must match scenes of the short with description in Spanish, reading activities where they must apply new vocabulary, writing activities where they must describe scenes, and speaking activities where they must retell the events of the story. These are great anytime activities with a lot of comprehensible input that seek to develop all modes of communication. This resource includes: -Link to the Cortometraje -Key Vocabulary -Discussion Activity -Listening Activity -Listening Script for Teacher -Reading Activity -Writing Activity -Speaking Activity -Answer Keys for all Objective Activities

These listening, reading, writing, and speaking activities accompany the cortometraje "El Vendedor de Humo". Similar to MovieTalk, these lessons focus not only on speaking, but on all communicative skills. (link included). Students are introduced to 8 key vocabulary words that will help them to talk about the story in Spanish. Prior to watching the animated short, they will consider a couple of questions which can then be discussed with a partner, as a whole class, or reflected on with a written response. After watching the cortometraje, students will engage in listening activities where they must match scenes of the short with description in Spanish, reading activities where they must apply new vocabulary, writing activities where they must describe scenes, and speaking activities where they must retell the events of the story. These are great anytime activities with a lot of comprehensible input that seek to develop all modes of communication. This resource includes: -Link to the Cortometraje -Key Vocabulary -Discussion Activity -Listening Activity -Listening Script for Teacher -Reading Activity -Writing Activity -Speaking Activity -Answer Keys for all Objective Activities

These listening, reading, writing, and speaking activities accompany the cortometraje "Jinxy Jenkins & Lucky Lou" (link included). Similar to MovieTalk, these lessons focus not only on speaking, but on all communicative skills. Students are introduced to 8 key vocabulary words that will help them to talk about the story in Spanish. Prior to watching the animated short, they will consider a couple of questions which can then be discussed with a partner, as a whole class, or reflected on with a written response. After watching the cortometraje, students will engage in listening activities where they must match scenes of the short with description in Spanish, reading activities where they must apply new vocabulary, writing activities where they must describe scenes, and speaking activities where they must retell the events of the story. These are great anytime activities with a lot of comprehensible input that seek to develop all modes of communication. This resource includes: -Link to the Cortometraje -Key Vocabulary -Discussion Activity -Listening Activity -Listening Script for Teacher -Reading Activity -Writing Activity -Speaking Activity -Answer Keys for all Objective Activities

These listening, reading, writing, and speaking activities accompany the cortometraje (short) "El Regalo" (link included). Students are introduced to 8 key vocabulary words that will help them to talk about the story in Spanish. Prior to watching the animated short, they will consider a couple of questions which can then be discussed with a partner, as a whole class, or reflected on with a written response. After watching the cortometraje, students will engage in listening activities where they must match scenes of the short with description in Spanish, reading activities where they must apply new vocabulary, writing activities where they must describe scenes, and speaking activities where they must retell the events of the story. These are great anytime activities with a lot of comprehensible input that seek to develop all modes of communication. This resource includes: -Link to the Cortometraje -Key Vocabulary -Discussion Activity -Listening Activity -Listening Script for Teacher -Reading Activity -Writing Activity -Speaking Activity -Answer Keys for all Objective Activities

These listening, reading, writing, and speaking activities accompany the cortometraje (short) "El Puente" (link included). Students are introduced to 8 key vocabulary words that will help them to talk about the story in Spanish. Prior to watching the animated short, they will consider a couple of questions which can then be discussed with a partner, as a whole class, or reflected on with a written response. After watching the cortometraje, students will engage in listening activities where they must match scenes of the short with description in Spanish, reading activities where they must apply new vocabulary, writing activities where they must describe scenes, and speaking activities where they must retell the events of the story. These are great anytime activities with a lot of comprehensible input that seek to develop all modes of communication. This resource includes: -Link to the Cortometraje -Key Vocabulary -Discussion Activity -Listening Activity -Listening Script for Teacher -Reading Activity -Writing Activity -Speaking Activity -Answer Keys for all Objective Activities

These listening, reading, writing, and speaking activities accompany the cortometraje (short) "Día de los Muertos" (link included). Students are introduced to 8 key vocabulary words that will help them to talk about the story in Spanish. Prior to watching the animated short, they will consider a couple of questions which can then be discussed with a partner, as a whole class, or reflected on with a written response. After watching the cortometraje, students will engage in listening activities where they must match scenes of the short with description in Spanish, reading activities where they must apply new vocabulary, writing activities where they must describe scenes, and speaking activities where they must retell the events of the story. These are great anytime activities with a lot of comprehensible input that seek to develop all modes of communication. This resource includes: -Link to the Cortometraje -Key Vocabulary -Discussion Activity -Listening Activity -Listening Script for Teacher -Reading Activity -Writing Activity -Speaking Activity -Answer Keys for all Objective Activities

This resource contains seventeen 8 1/2" x 11" signs based on common classroom requests and situations. They can be used as a bulletin board set, word wall, or displayed anywhere in your classroom. These signs contain many of the expressions that your students will need to operate in the target language from Day 1. Even beginning level classes can learn to make requests quickly and easily with these signs serving as a reference. Each sign has a phrase or question, in Spanish, as well as a visual to help students remember the meaning. Included Phrases & Questions: -¿Puedo ir al baño? -¿Puedo tomar agua? -¿Puedo ir a mi armario? -Necesito ir a la oficina -¿Me prestas un lápiz? -¿Puedo ir a la enfermera? -¿Puedo llamar a mi madre? -¿Cómo se dice _____? -¿Qué significa _____? -Repita, por favor. -¿Tienes una hoja de papel? -¿Cuándo es el exámen? -¿Puedo escuchar la música? -¿Cómo se escribe _____? -No entiendo -Explique de nuevo, por favor. -¿En qué página estámos?

These printable word wheel focuses on Spanish vocabulary relating to action verbs, animals, parts of the body, parts of the face, numbers 0-15, clothing, colors, food, house, and household chores, sports, and weather. (see thumbnails for specific vocabulary covered) I have found these to be a versatile tool in the classroom for individual, partner, and large group practice of selected vocabulary. Word wheels can be used to enhance reading, listening, writing, and even speaking skills. A Guide for Educators with activity ideas is included as well as all printable components of the word wheel. All you will need is paper fasteners (brads).

These activities are meant to help students learn to replace subjects with subject pronouns as well as use the verb SER. These activities go along with the song "Somos Dos" by Bomba Estéreo. This song is readily available on YouTube and iTunes and a link to the song is referenced. These activities may be completed without the music video, so please make sure that the video is appropriate for your students before playing it. Students will begin by reading a brief biography, in Spanish, of the artist. Students will then listen to the song "Somos Dos" and attempt to fill in some common Spanish vocabulary words that are missing from the lyrics of the song. Students will read a tutorial which highlights the present tense forms of the verb SER as well as the use of subject pronouns. Students will look at several still shots from the video and be asked to decide which subject pronouns they would use to talk about the individuals and groups of people shown. This will help to clarify the role of gender in choosing third person subject pronouns. Next students will be asked to find several lines of the song based on their English meanings. They will then manipulate those lyrics so that they include forms of the verb ser and the subject pronouns that are highlighted in the lesson. Finally, there is an application activity which asks them to think more deeply about the subject pronouns by choosing equivalents (i.e. nosotros is the same as the pronouns tú y yo together, Felipe y Juan is the same as Ellos, etc). Included in this download: -Artist Biography -Link to the song/video on YouTube -Cloze Activity (Listening) -Subject Pronouns & SER Tutorial (Structure) -Subject Pronoun Application Activity -Lyric Identification Activity (Reading) -Lyric Manipulation Activity (Writing) -Subject Pronouns Application Activity 2 -Answer Keys for all objective activities

These activities are meant to help students learn to express where someone or something is located using the Spanish verb ESTAR. These activities go along with the song "La Carretera" by Prince Royce. This song is readily available on YouTube and iTunes and a link to the song is referenced. These activities may be completed without the music video, so please make sure that the video is appropriate for your students before playing it. Students will begin by reading a brief biography, in Spanish, of the artist. Students will then listen to the song "La Carretera" and attempt to fill in some common Spanish vocabulary words that are missing from the lyrics of the song. Students will then see a brief tutorial which highlights the present tense forms of the verb estar as well as some key vocabulary for expressing location (en, cerca de, lejos de, etc.) Next students will be asked to find several lines of the song based on their English meanings. They will then manipulate those lyrics so that they include forms of the verb estar and the location vocabulary that is highlighted in the lesson. This will help them to apply this new vocabulary. Finally, there is an activity in which students look at some images from the video and use what they have learned to write simple sentences expressing where people and things are located in each picture. Included in this download: -Artist Biography -Link to the song/video on YouTube -Cloze Activity (Listening) -Estar & Location Tutorial (Structure) -Lyric Identification Activity (Reading) -Lyric Manipulation Activity (Writing) -¿Dónde está? Activity (Writing or Oral) -Answer Keys for all objective activities

This Digital Planner for World Language Teachers is really two planners in one! All forms in the planner are fillable for digital safe-keeping, but they are also printable if you prefer to keep them in a binder or hand off completed forms as documentation for your department head or administration. The "Classroom Manager" features everything you need to keep your class organized and collect documentation for yourself or as part of a teacher evaluation program. The "Classroom Manager" includes: -Teacher Schedule -Substitute Teacher Forms -Parent Contact Log -Student Accommodation Sheets (IEP, 504, TAG) -Teacher Evaluation Program Organizer -To-Do Lists -Student Behavior Log -Hall Pass Log -Month by Month Calendar The "Lesson Planner" focuses on helping World Language teachers plan instruction using research-based methods. Whether you are currently using a textbook or designing your own units, this planner will help you to effectively sequence your instruction as well as balance activities through the various modes of communication (listening, reading, writing, speaking). This will even help remind you to include culture and real-life applications for the content you teach. The "Lesson Planner" includes: -Resource Links to the Best Websites for Language Teachers -Monthly Cultural Calendars -Formal Lesson Plan Template -Pre-Planning Activities -Lesson Planning Mantra -Assessment Planning -Thematic Vocabulary Planning -Listening & Reading Resource List -Speaking & Writing Resource List -Cultural Connection Resource List -First Week Lesson Day by Day -Second Week Lesson Day by Day -Feedback & Reflection Essentially, this planner includes everything a new or experienced World Language Teacher will need to stay organized all year long. This planner will be updated yearly with new calendars and information based on the feedback I receive from real World Language Teachers.

This set of activities will help your students learn to understand descriptions of clothing and learn to talk about what they and others are wearing. These activities serve as a basis for practicing clothing through listening, reading, speaking, and writing modes of communication. Students will begin by using the included charts to flip a coin to determine the clothing items that the included paper doll will wear. They will then use the included task cards to practice successfully identifying people with the articles of clothing described. A guide for educators is also included that gives ideas as to how to use these same drawings for simple, no prep activities, that cover all modes of communication. This product includes: -Guide for Educators with lesson ideas -Flip a Coin Drawing Charts (two versions) -Fabio Paper Doll Template -30 Task Cards -Task Card Response Sheet

This two week long storytelling unit focuses on the story of Los Tres Cerditos (The Three Little Pigs). It can be used with students of all ages to build their skills in the 5 modes of communication and acquire new vocabulary. Included in this mini-unit are not only the story of Los Tres Cerditos, but also reading, listening, speaking, writing, and assessment activities. There is also a Guide for Educators which explains each activity and the recommended sequence of instruction. Included in this Resource: -Guide for Educators -Los Tres Cerditos Visual Story Presentation -Los Tres Cerditos Illustrated Text -Cloze Listening Activity -Vocabulary Acquisition Activity -Story Sequencing Activity -Reading Comprehension Questions -Loco Lib Alternate Ending Activity -Interpersonal Speaking Partner Activity - (2 Versions) -Illustration Only Pages for Story Re-Telling

This final exam is meant for second year proficiency-based classrooms. It also easily adapted as a mid-year exam for a level 3 course. The exam aligns directly with the ACTFL progress indicators Novice-High language learners. Interpretive Listening, Reading, Culture, and Presentational writing are all addressed by the exam. You may choose to assess all modes of communication or use only particular sections of the exam depending on the turnaround time you have with grading them. You will also find a study guide that may be handed out to students to help them prepare for the exam. Also included are links to listening samples, scripts, rubrics, forms, and other information that will be helpful in administering the exam. This exam addresses the following themes: -House -Driving Directions -Weather -Clothing -Food This product includes the following: -Guide for Educators -Student Study Guide -Links to listening samples, rubrics, etc -Listening Section (20 MC questions) -Reading Section (20 MC questions) -Writing Section (5 prompts) -Answer Key for all Objective sections

These handy key ring cards provide the most important information about each Spanish verb tense. These are a great tool to have available as students begin to write independently. Each card is double-sided and features the name of the tense, the uses of the tense, as well as instructions and examples of the formations of both regular and irregular verbs. The following cards are included in this resource: -Present Tense -Present Progressive Tense -Present Perfect Tense -Preterite Tense -Imperfect Tense -Imperfect Progressive Tense -Past Perfect Tense -Future Tense -Future Perfect Tense -Conditional Tense -Affirmative Commands (all types) -Negative Commands (all types) -Present Subjunctive -Imperfect Subjunctive

These Spanish sub plans can be carried out by any sub while you are out of the classroom. Even better, you won't have to feel guilty that your students aren't learning while you are gone! This set includes 5 full classes of lessons based on various World Heritage Sites of Latin America. Each on is ready to print & go, requires no technology, do not require the sub to produce any Spanish, and can be differentiated for any level of Spanish class. Each lesson walks students through important and interesting information related to a different UNESCO World Heritage Site and asks them to use higher-order thinking skills, problem solving, and critical thinking skills to understand the culture behind that site. World Heritage Sites addressed in these lessons include: -Lake Xochimilco (Mexico) -Tikal National Park (Guatemala) -Nazca Lines (Perú) -Qhapaq Ñan & the Andean Road System (Various) -Cueva de las Manos (Argentina) Students will work step by step to learn about each site through a series of activities that ask them to use what they have learned and apply it to the present day, make cultural inferences about the purpose and origin of these sites, and compare these sites to their own culture and others. Each lesson asks students to think about the site in the larger cultural context as they make observations and consider some thought provoking questions. QR codes are also included in many of the lessons (though not required to use) in case your students need extra support. The QR codes, when scanned, will take them to additional information that will help them complete the activities and understand the lesson. These lessons are fully aligned with the ACTFL cultural competencies for world language learners and also can be used to address several of the culture themes found on the AP Spanish test.

Turn your classroom into a GIANT Spanish board game while helping your students practice basic questions in Spanish. This product includes 50 printable spaces and both teacher and student instructions for game play. Also included are EDITABLE spaces where you can add additional prompts or questions to target specific units or areas of weakness for your particular group of students. Set up time is around 10-15 minutes to lay out the board and tape it down. Spaces are designed in black and white with minimal ink use. Lamination is recommended for extended game play. Your students will LOVE reviewing for midterms, finals, or just practicing speaking with this floor game. Questions Include: -¿Cómo te llamas? -¿Cómo estás? -¿Cuántos años tienes? -¿De dónde eres? -¿Dónde vives? -¿Cuántos hermanos tienes? -¿Qué hora es? -¿Cuál es la fecha de hoy? -¿Qué día es hoy? -¿Qué tiempo hace? -¿De qué color es ___? -¿Cuántas personas hay en tu familia? -¿Dónde estás? -¿Cuál es tu clase favorita? -¿Cómo eres tú? -¿Cómo se llama tu mejor amigo? -¿Cómo es tu madre? -¿Qué te gusta hacer? -¿Qué no te gusta? -¿Qué comes para el desayuno? almuerzo? -¿Cuál estación es? -¿Cuál es tu deporte favorito? As well as action prompts including -Count from 1-10 -Name 5 Spanish-Speaking Countries -Name 5 things in the classroom -Say the alphabet in Spanish -Name 3 school subjects -Name a Latin singer -and various others