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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.

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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.
Five Senses Booklet - English
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Five Senses Booklet - English

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Five Senses Booklet - English - Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet that contains text and illustrations of the five senses. 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.
Spanish Cognates Classroom Signs 2 Designs FREE
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Spanish Cognates Classroom Signs 2 Designs FREE

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Spanish Cognates Classroom Signs 2 Designs - Post these cognate signs in the beginning of the year to lessen the jitters that students may have over learning a new language. They'll be happy to learn that they already know many Spanish words, and that there are many more that are similar in both languages. The download includes 1 set of signs with all black font, and 1 set with black and red font.
French Clothing and Accessories Matching Quiz or Worksheet, and Vocabulary
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French Clothing and Accessories Matching Quiz or Worksheet, and Vocabulary

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This French clothing matching activity contains 24 French clothing and accessories words. Most of the words are clothing accessories such as anneau, lunettes, casquette, montre, gants, parapluie, and sac à main. Students are instructed to: 1. Write match the English with the French 2. Write a French word next to the English word The 4 page download includes: 1. Matching activity 2. Answer key 3. Vocabulary page with 2/page for student handouts 4. Large font vocabulary page for presenting and practicing vocabulary as a class
Spanish Christmas Word Search Worksheet and Vocabulary
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Spanish Christmas Word Search Worksheet and Vocabulary

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Spanish Christmas Word Search Worksheet and Vocabulary - This Christmas word search puzzle contains 27 clues for common Christmas vocabulary words plus 8 clip art images. Students are instructed to: 1. Write Spanish vocabulary words under each picture. 2. Write the English meaning next to each clue. 3. Find the words in the puzzle. The download includes: 1. Bilingual vocabulary list, copied 2 per page for student handouts 2. Bilingual vocabulary list for class presentation and pronunciation practice 3. Answer key with the English words next to the clues
Spanish Christmas Colors Worksheet & Vocabulary List - NAVIDAD
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Spanish Christmas Colors Worksheet & Vocabulary List - NAVIDAD

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Students complete 15 Spanish Christmas sentences with a color or colors that describe a Christmas noun. A sample is: El color de la nieve es...; Students are also instructed to write a word under each of the 13 clip art images. Included in the download is a 43 word English to Spanish Christmas vocabulary list.
Christmas Flashcards and PowerPoint Presentation 65 Slides
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Christmas Flashcards and PowerPoint Presentation 65 Slides

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Christmas Flashcards and PowerPoint Presentation 65 Slides - This presentation contains 32 different words associated with Christmas and the holiday season such as Christmas dinner, New Year's Eve, Christmas Eve, mistletoe, Christmas carols, toys, the Three Kings, snowman, sleigh, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, etc. The first half of the presentation contains images that come out first followed by the English on mouse click. This is a colorful presentation for presenting and reviewing holiday vocabulary. The second half of the presentation contains the same words, with the image and English. These contain 2 of the same word per slide so you will have 2 sets when printed. Both sets can be used to decorate a colorful classroom bulletin board!
Christmas Reindeer Label Rudolph with Animal Body Parts
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Christmas Reindeer Label Rudolph with Animal Body Parts

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Christmas Reindeer Label Rudolph the with Animal Body Parts - Students label Rudolph the Reindeer with 14 body parts. There is a version with a word bank to assist students and a version without to suit your needs. The 3 page download includes: 1. Student activity page with word bank 2. Student activity page without word bank 3. Answer key
Holiday Elf Clothing and Body Parts Words Activity for Any Language
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Holiday Elf Clothing and Body Parts Words Activity for Any Language

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Students label the holiday elf with 17 body parts and clothing words. This is a fun holiday activity that can be used for language arts, or any second language class. Included in the download: 1. Activity page with elf. This can be printed for students, and projected so students can write the words on the SmartBoard. The heading text is in English. 2. Activity page with answer key in English. This can be used to present and practice vocabulary. 3. Word list with 21 words in English in large font for presenting and practicing vocabulary. Next to each word is a line for writing the translation to any other language. 4. Word list with 21 words in English, 4 per page, for use as student handouts. These have lines next to them also so students can write vocabulary for any other language on them. They can be used when completing the labeling activity, and can also be used for partner quizzing activities. 5. Activity page with Elf only and no text. Students can write in the 2 speech bubbles on this page.
Hanukkah Five Little Dreidels Finger Play
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Hanukkah Five Little Dreidels Finger Play

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Hanukkah Five Little Dreidels Finger Play - Children will enjoy reciting and acting out this finger play about five little spinning dreidels. There are 5 verses, each with 4 lines. The download includes one page with the finger play and 1 that explains the actions to use with the finger play. This finger play can be recited as a poem or put to many tunes and performed as a song with actions. 2 pages
New Year 2 Emergent Reader Booklets
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New Year 2 Emergent Reader Booklets

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New Year 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Each emergent reader booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common New Year's words. Suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page are included. Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet with text and illustrations of words associated New Year's Eve and the New Year such as midnight, grapes for the tradition of eating grapes at midnight, party, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, etc. They then create their own version using the text only template. Students will enjoy sketching these items and will get excited about the New Year while they share their creations with their classmates and family members! The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the New Year vocabulary. The text only version can be projected onto the Smart Board and students can draw pictures that correspond to the text.
Christmas Emergent Reader 2 Booklets VERSION 2
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Christmas Emergent Reader 2 Booklets VERSION 2

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Christmas Emergent Reader 2 Booklets VERSION 2 - Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common Christmas words. Suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page are included. Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet with text and illustrations of words associated with the first Christmas such as the Wise Men, Baby Jesus, manger, Mary and Joseph, etc. They then create their own version using the text only template. Students will have fun sketching these items and will get excited about the season while sharing with their classmates and family members! The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the Christmas vocabulary words. The text only version can be projected onto the Smart Board and students can draw pictures that correspond to the text.
Christmas Emergent Reader 2 Booklets
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Christmas Emergent Reader 2 Booklets

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Christmas Emergent Reader 2 Booklets - Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common Christmas words. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first cut, assemble and read the Christmas booklet that contains text and illustrations of items associated with Christmas such as Christmas cookies, Christmas tree, stockings, carols, cards, etc. They then create their own version using the text only template. Students will have fun sketching these items and will get excited about the season while sharing with their classmates and family members! 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 that correspond to the text.
Christmas Theme Numbers and Math Listening Activity
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Christmas Theme Numbers and Math Listening Activity

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Christmas Theme Numbers and Math Listening Activity - This numbers listening activity will hold the attention of your students as they make their way around the oval writing the numbers that you dictate! After all numbers are dictated, students quickly do the math to find the correct final answer based on the numbers that they heard and wrote. They will be anxious to raise their hands and share their results! You choose the numbers for the activity so it can be used for very basic numbers or large numbers, depending on what your focus is.
Spanish Art Creative Writing Activity - Goya's Familia de Carlos IV
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Spanish Art Creative Writing Activity - Goya's Familia de Carlos IV

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Students use their imaginations and creativity as they complete 8 callout speech bubbles on La Familia de Carlos IV, the masterpiece by by Spanish artist Francisco Goya. Included: 1. La Familia de Carlos IV without callouts that can be projected in class so students can preview the painting. 2. La Familia de Carlos IV with callouts with Name, Date, and Period in Spanish. 3. La Familia with callouts with Name, Date, and Period in English. 4. Instructions - These include 3 links that students can use to obtain background information on the painting. One is for the Prado Museum, another is for Washington University, and the 3rd is for a 3 1/2 minute Khan Academy video that analyzes the painting. The instructions on the activity are written in a way that will give you flexibility in how you use it, including whether you want students to complete the callouts in Spanish, or if you'd prefer to have them use this as a cultural activity and complete the callouts in English or another language. Use this as a homework assignment, a partner activity, or project it and have students fill in the speech bubbles on the Smart Board.
Spanish Art Creative Writing Activity - Las Meninas by Diego Velazquez
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Spanish Art Creative Writing Activity - Las Meninas by Diego Velazquez

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Spanish Art Creative Writing Activity - Las Meninas by Diego Velazquez - Students use their imaginations and creativity as they complete 8 callout speech bubbles on Las Meninas, the masterpiece by Diego Velazquez. Included: 1. Las Meninas without callouts that can be projected in class so students can preview the painting. 2. Las Meninas with callouts with Name, Date, and Period in Spanish. 3. Las Meninas with callouts with Name, Date, and Period in English. 4. Instructions which include 3 links that students can use to obtain background information on Las Meninas. One is for the Prado Museum, another is for the Washington Post, and the 3rd is for a 6 minute Khan Academy video that analyzes the painting. The instructions on the activity are written in a way that will give you flexibility in how you use it, including whether you want students to complete the callouts in Spanish, or if you'd prefer to have them use this as a cultural activity and complete the callouts in English or another language. Use this as a homework assignment, a partner activity, or project it and have students fill in the speech bubbles on the Smart Board.
Spanish Art Writing Activity - Salvador Dali Paintings
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Spanish Art Writing Activity - Salvador Dali Paintings

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This writing activity can be done in Spanish or English, depending on your focus and the level of the students. It's a great way to introduce students to one of Spain's greatest artists, and to add culture to your class. Students first describe and write their interpretations of 6 different Dali paintings. They then research each to obtain more information about each. Included: - 2 pages with the 6 paintings for students to write their descriptions and interpretations - 2 pages with the 6 paintings for students to write their researched information - 3 pages, each containing 2 enlarged paintings with QR codes for researching each painting - 1 page with links and QR codes for researching each painting, copied 2 per page for student handouts, if desired Use this as a homework assignment, a partner activity, or project it and have students write descriptions and interpretations on the Smart Board.
Spanish Writing Prompts - Bundle  Number 2 of 7 Writing Assignments
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Spanish Writing Prompts - Bundle Number 2 of 7 Writing Assignments

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Buy this bundle and save! Also available for individual purchase on TES, purchasing this bundle yields a significant savings over the total of purchasing each individually. Topics included are: 1. Countries and Capitals Game Show - likes, dislikes, countries and capitals of Spanish speaking countries 2. Clothes and Weather - clothing, weather, months, seasons, likes, dislikes 3. In the Future, I Want... - verbs, professions, hobbies, hopes, summer plans 4. Introductions - formal and informal introductions, basic conversation, llamarse, tener with age 5. Music - music genres, likes and dislikes, adverbs of time, descriptive adjectives 6. My Favorite Movies - movie genres, movie vocabulary, descriptive adjectives, gustar, encantar, and chocar 7. Sports Conversation - introductions, gusta/encanta with sports, greetings, descriptive adjectives with sports Each topic contains the writing prompt, suggested vocabulary, key grammar concepts such as gustar + infinitives or nouns, hace + weather, descriptive adjectives, adverbs, ir a + infinitive, tener que + infinitive, and more. The variety of suggested vocabulary makes it easy for students to complete their writing assignments and makes this item useful for all levels of Spanish. A 100 - 200 word essay works well for first year students. The word count can be changed for other levels and varying ability levels. All writing prompts also contain sample essays that make great translation homework assignments or can be used for full class viewing to prep students to write their own essays. The essays combined with the writing prompts make the bundle the equivalent of 14 student assignments or activities! The writing prompts are full size with large font for class presentation and most are also 2 per page with small font for student handouts. This essay bundle will come in handy when you need a substitute teacher lesson!
Spanish Verbs Presentation and All Year Verb Review - 195 Slides
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Spanish Verbs Presentation and All Year Verb Review - 195 Slides

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Verbs!Verbs!Verbs! This item is great for introducing new verb infinitives as well as for reviewing them throughout the year. There are 185 infinitive verb slides, 9 category slides to introduce each type of verb and a title slide. Included are ar/er/ir verbs, stem change, irregular yo, irregulars and reflexives. Since the verbs are grouped by type, the presentation can be used all year long! Each slide has the English word, colorful clip art and then the Spanish infinitive comes in on mouse click. Stem change verbs show the type of change, the irregular yo forms show the irregularity and each reflexive verb has the -se in red to make it stand out. In addition to a Power Point presentation, the slides could be printed to put up in the classroom or used as flash cards.
Spanish Sports Conversation Writing Prompt and Skit
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Spanish Sports Conversation Writing Prompt and Skit

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Spanish Sports Conversation Writing Prompt and Skit - Students write a 3-person conversation about sports. Requirements include: 1. Introductions (te presento a/le presento a) 2. Greeting 3. Use of gusta/encanta with sports 4. Use of descriptive adjectives with sports Also included in the download: 1. A sample conversation in large font that can be used in class as a translation activity to give students an idea of the writing task. 2. The sample conversation copied 2 per page for student handouts that can be used as a translation assignment or a skit. There are 3 pages included in the download.