I'm currently teaching 8th grade Spanish. I have taught all levels of Spanish, from kindergarten to high school, at various times in the past 17 years. I have a BA in Spanish and International Relations from Lake Forest College in Lake Forest, IL, and an MA in Spanish Language and Culture from the University of Salamanca in Salamanca, Spain. My shop includes all types of resources for Spanish and French, as well as materials for English Language Arts and ELL.
I'm currently teaching 8th grade Spanish. I have taught all levels of Spanish, from kindergarten to high school, at various times in the past 17 years. I have a BA in Spanish and International Relations from Lake Forest College in Lake Forest, IL, and an MA in Spanish Language and Culture from the University of Salamanca in Salamanca, Spain. My shop includes all types of resources for Spanish and French, as well as materials for English Language Arts and ELL.
Spanish Imperfect Tense Verbs Worksheet - 17 Sentences - Students practice all types of imperfect verbs including -ar/er/ir and the 3 irregulars. They translate sentences from English to Spanish. Sample sentences: 1. We used to go to the zoo. 2. She always used to sing with me. The worksheet includes the verb endings for -ar verbs and -er/-ir verbs and full conjugations of the 3 irregular verbs. The answer key is included.
Spanish Clothing Fashion Show - La Ropa - Desfile de Moda - Student groups take turns introducing each other, telling likes, desires for the future including profession and describing clothing worn by each group member model. Included in the download: 1. Fashion show instructions 2 per page for paper saving student handouts. 2. Fashion show instructions in large font 1 per page for presenting and practicing vocabulary as a class.
There are 24 Spanish Easter and spring vocabulary words in this word search. Sample words are cuaresma, conejito de Pascua, huevos docorados, familia, cruz, primavera, Semana Santa and Felices Fiestas. Students find the words in the word search and are also instructed to write the English translation next to each word.
Also included:
1. Answer key is included showing location of words in the puzzle
2. Answer key with English words next to the Spanish clues
3. Spanish to English vocabulary list, copied 2/page for student handouts
This is a helpful sub lesson. When students finish the puzzle, they can work in pairs to quiz each other on the vocabulary.
4 pages
This activity contains 8 Spanish fill in the blank and sentence translations with direct object pronouns and food vocabulary. Verbs used are cocinar, lavar, comer, vender, ir a + comprar, traer, and tener.
Students are instructed to:
1. Substitute the direct object with a direct object pronoun
2. Translate the Spanish sentence to English.
3. Write a Spanish food word under each of the 8 clip art images.
The answer key is included.
French Body Parts Diagram to Label with 20 Body Parts - Students label the main facial and body parts.
The answer key is included. The download also includes the preview page.
4 pages (activity page/answer key, and 2 preview pages)
Created by Sue Summers
Students learn French vocabulary associated with Ramadan in a fun, hands on way with these 2 emergent reader booklets. Each contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages. One contains text and images, and the other contains text only so students can sketch and create their own versions of the booklets. The vocabulary included is: mosque, Koran, praying, lantern, prayer mat, crescent and star, and fasting. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page.
Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet containing text and images. They then sketch and create their own versions with the text only template.
The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the vocabulary words. The text only version can be projected onto the Smart Board and students can draw pictures on the Smart Board that correspond to the text.
6 pages
Students write a letter to Santa that explains their behavior and tells him what gifts they would like him to bring. There are 48 vocabulary words in Spanish and English to assist students in their letter writing. Included are words about behavior and many gift vocabulary words such as cell phone, clothes (there are 17 clothing words), books, toys, video games, skis, etc. The quantity and variety of vocabulary makes it easy for students to complete their writing assignments and makes this item useful for all levels of Spanish. A one hundred word essay works well for first year students. The word count can be changed for other levels and varying ability levels.
French Christmas Crossword Worksheet and Vocabulary - This Christmas crossword puzzle contains 24 clues for common Christmas vocabulary words, plus 8 clip art images.
Included in the download:
1. Crossword with 24 clues and 8 images to identify
2. Answer key
3. Large font vocabulary list for presenting and practicing pronunciation as a class
4. Small font 2/page vocabulary list for paper saving student handouts
Students must:
1. Complete the crossword.
2. Write French vocabulary words under each picture.
3. Write the French vocabulary word next to each clue.
This is a good substitute teacher lesson. After students complete the puzzle, partners can use the vocabulary lists and quiz each other on the new vocabulary.
Happy holidays!
Students describe the movies that they like and explain why. This high interest writing prompt provides enough vocabulary and phrases for beginners, and it works for more advanced students by adjusting the word requirement. It contains over 40 words and phrases to assist students with the writing task.
The download includes:
1. Writing prompt - The writing prompt contains: several different movie genres; verbs gustar, encantar, and chocar; adjectives such as emocionante, aburrido, and espantoso; and nouns such as música, vaquero, héroe, crimen, and guión.
2. Sample 163 word writing prompt that can be used for:
a. Individual translation activity
b. Full class translation activity when projected
3 pages
This color by number contains 7 different French color words. There are 2 sets of 3 designs so they can be used by different age groups. Each set contains an egg with a blue background and 2 slightly different designs of eggs with no background color. One set has larger and fewer circles to color and is geared for younger students. The other set has more circles with small, medium and large circles to color and can be used by older students who have more advanced fine motor skills.
In addition to coloring a printable copy, this item can be projected on the Smart Board and students can take turns coloring the egg.
5 pages
Students practice Spanish speaking countries and capitals in a fun way! This PowerPoint Jeopardy game contains all 20 official Spanish speaking countries, plus countries and territories where Spanish is still widely spoken, or where there has been significant Spanish influence in the past. They include Puerto Rico, Andorra, Guam, Philippines, and Gibraltar. The 5 categories are North America A, North America B, South America, South America and Africa, and Potpourri. Students click a number under one of the categories and a country will appear. The next click displays the capital city, the point value, and a house that can be clicked to return to the game board. The previously clicked questions are highlighted to show students that they have already been used. There are 2 randomly placed "Sorpresa" slides that double the points of the next conjugation, if answered correctly. This is a no prep activity that can be modified to suit your purposes in your classroom.
Also included are 2 slides that can be printed and given to students to complete while they are in the audience. Each contains a shell of the game board with the categories at the top and the point value in each cell. As participants choose their questions, the students in the audience can write the country and the corresponding capital city.
Instructions for the game are included.
This is great review activity for back to school, the end of the year, or anytime in between!
61 pages
Students compose 10 sentences describing the people listed using ser and at least 2 descriptive adjectives for each. They must also conjugate ser twice - once at the top of paper and once at the bottom. Since answers will vary, the answer key is not included.
1 page
Spanish Skit - Tengo Dolor de la Garganta - Doctor Appointment - This 12 line skit between a doctor and patient utilizes lots of useful, everyday phrases, such as "Let's see", "I'm sorry", and "Help me, please." The English translation is included. Included in the download: 1. Bilingual skit in large font for presenting and reviewing vocabulary and pronunciation as a class. 2. Spanish only skit in large font for reviewing vocabulary, pronunciation practice, and translation practice as class. 3. Bilingual skit copied 2 per page for paper saving student handouts 4. Spanish only skit copied 2 per page for paper saving student handouts. This can also be used as a translation assignment. This is a great activity for a Spanish body parts unit, and it works well for a substitute lesson!
2 Little Red Riding Hood Spanish Booklets - Libritos de Caperucita Roja - Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet that contains text and illustrations of vocabulary associated with the Little Red Riding Hood such as lenador, bosque, galletas, lobo, casa de abuela, etc. They then create their own version using the text only template. Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages. This item also includes suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the vocabulary words. The text only version can be projected onto the Smart Board and students can draw pictures on the Smart Board that correspond to the text.
Students practice descriptive adjectives and the verbs ser and tener playing the fun Guess Who board game in Spanish! This is a concise alphabetized reference of 31 bilingual Spanish/English vocabulary words and phrases needed for the game. Just ask students to bring in their Guess Who games and these handy reference sheets will allow them to play using the traditional games in the English box.
Spanish Numbers Word Wall - Los Numeros Pared de Palabras - Post this word wall in a prominent location for a handy student reference! The download includes 8 colorful 8 1/2 x 11 printable signs containing numbers from 0 - 1,000,000. The signs included are: 0 - 10 11 - 20 21 - 30 31 - 40 Explanation of numbers 41 - 100 10s from 10 - 100 101 - 110 100 - 1,000 by 100s, plus 100,000 and 1,000,000 Just print, laminate if desired, and hang where students can easily see the word wall. These downloads can also be used to present and review the various vocabulary words and phrases.
Students match 39 Spanish and English descriptive adjectives commonly used for people. There are also 9 clip art images for students to identify. The answer key is included.
Spanish Christmas Navidad Crossword Worksheet and Vocabulary - This Christmas crossword puzzle contains 11 clues for common Christmas vocabulary words plus 6 clip art images. Words included are reindeer, stocking, gifts, snow, Christmas, Santa Claus, sleigh, chimney, family, Christmas tree and elf. Students are instructed to complete the crossword, write Spanish vocabulary words under each picture and also write the Spanish vocabulary word next to each clue so they get lots of practice with each word.
Partners quiz each other to see who can get all vocabulary correct and climb "las escaleras", or the stairs. There are 37 common Spanish clothing vocabulary words alphabetized Spanish to English. This item is copied 2 per page for student handouts. It's a great student reference, bell ringer/quick start, and pair work activity.
Spanish Greetings Skit / Role Play ¿Cómo Estás? - Get your students talking right from the start! This skit between 2 people meeting for the first time is short and simple, yet contains important dialogue basics that all students must learn. It includes greetings, leave takings, introduction and asking about feelings.
The download includes:
1. Skit copied 2 per page for student handouts.
2. Skit 1 per page with enlarged font for presenting and practicing pronunciation
3. Vocabulary reference 2/page for student handouts
Created by Sue Summers