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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.
French Numbers and Math Listening Activity St. Patrick's Day Theme
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French Numbers and Math Listening Activity St. Patrick's Day Theme

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French Numbers and Math Listening Activity St. Patrick's Day Theme - This French numbers listening activity will hold the attention of your students as they make their way around the oval writing the French 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 your focus. The download includes an instruction page.
Spanish Word Wall Opinions and Survival Language Classroom Signs
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Spanish Word Wall Opinions and Survival Language Classroom Signs

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Your students will be speaking Spanish in no time with this word wall in your classroom! This product includes (38) 8 1/2 x 11 printable Spanish word wall signs for you to hang in 3 columns as follows: primary verbs, infinitive verbs, and nouns. Sample phrases for each are: Acabo de / jugar / los videojuegos. There are 76 different words and phrases! There's also a set that allows students to speak in the past tense to ask and respond to questions about how things were. Students mix and match from the 3 columns to make coherent sentences using important Spanish modal verbs plus verbs and nouns commonly used by students such as dormir, ir de compras, comer, mis amigos, a la fiesta, etc. Just print, laminate if desired and hang where students can easily see them. Students will quickly realize how easy it is to make sentences and talk about themselves and express their opinions. Please click here to purchase this word wall bundled together with 6 other Spanish word walls.
Spanish Writing Prompt - Ideal Boyfriend or Girlfriend
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Spanish Writing Prompt - Ideal Boyfriend or Girlfriend

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Spanish Writing Prompt - Ideal Boyfriend or Girlfriend - Students describe their ideal boyfriend or girlfriend in terms of personality, likes and dislikes and hobbies and interests. Included are: Writing prompt with suggested vocabulary as follows: • 18 descriptive adjectives of personality • 11 hobbies such as sports, reading, playing video games, etc. • 23 additional vocabulary words and phrases to assist students with their writing task. Included are: adverbs of time such as siempre, rara vez and los fines de semana; le gusta + infinitive; debe + infinitive; sabe + infinitive and more! This activity can be used any time of year and makes an especially fun Valentine's Day writing activity!
Spanish Writing Assignment / Essay Todo Sobre Mi - All About Me
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Spanish Writing Assignment / Essay Todo Sobre Mi - All About Me

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Spanish Writing Assignment / Essay Todo Sobre Mi - All About Me - This item contains 2 assignments. The first is a writing prompt with requirements and vocabulary. The 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. The second assignment is a 235 word sample essay. The sample essay makes a great translation homework assignment or it can be used for full class viewing to prep students to write their own essays. Both items make great substitute lessons.
Spanish City Vocabulary Partner Activity / Vocabulary Reference
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Spanish City Vocabulary Partner Activity / Vocabulary Reference

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Partners quiz each other to see who can get all vocabulary correct and climb "las escaleras", or the stairs. There are 35 common Spanish city vocabulary words alphabetized English to Spanish copied 3 per page for student handouts. Also included is an instruction page with suggestions for the activity. This is a good activity to prepare for a vocabulary test during a city unit and also makes a good back to school review activity for upper level students. When the activity is complete, the word list makes a great reference and study guide.
Spanish Day of the Dead Crossword Puzzle and Vocabulary
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Spanish Day of the Dead Crossword Puzzle and Vocabulary

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This Dia de los Muertos crossword puzzle contains 23 clues for common Spanish Day of the Dead vocabulary words plus several clip art images. Students are instructed to: 1. Complete the crossword 2. Write Spanish vocabulary words under each picture 3. Write the Spanish vocabulary word next to each clue A corresponding vocabulary list, copied 2 per page, is included. This makes a great substitute lesson activity because students can use the vocabulary lists for pair work quizzing when they complete the puzzle.
Spanish Day of the Dead Scrambled Words and Image IDs
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Spanish Day of the Dead Scrambled Words and Image IDs

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Spanish Day of the Dead Scrambled Words and Image IDs Students unscramble 16 common Dia de los Muertos vocabulary words such as cementerio, ofrenda, familia, flores, etc. and also write a vocabulary word under each of the 6 clip art images. The answer key is included.
Spanish Day of the Dead Vocabulary Reference - Dia de los Muertos
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Spanish Day of the Dead Vocabulary Reference - Dia de los Muertos

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Spanish Day of the Dead / Dia de los Muertos Vocabulary Reference - This is a list of 39 Spanish Day of the Dead vocabulary words, alphabetized Spanish to English and English to Spanish. The list includes many foods, as well as items used to decorate the homes and cemeteries during the Day of the Dead celebration.
Spanish Day of the Dead Word Wall - El Dia de los Muertos
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Spanish Day of the Dead Word Wall - El Dia de los Muertos

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Spanish Day of the Dead Word Wall - El Dia de los Muertos - This download includes 8 colorful 8 1/2 x 11 printable signs containing 32 Day of the Dead words or phrases for the Spanish or bilingual classroom. Each word has a clip art images to assist with meaning and enhance the appearance of the sign. Just print, laminate if desired, and hang where students can easily see the word wall. The word wall is a great student reference and can also be used to present and review the vocabulary.
Presidents' Day Spanish Emergent Reader Booklets - El Dia de los Presidentes
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Presidents' Day Spanish Emergent Reader Booklets - El Dia de los Presidentes

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Presidents' Day Spanish Emergent Reader Booklets - El Dia de los Presidentes - Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet that contains text and illustrations of words associated with President's Day such as government, constitution, first president George Washington, White House, 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.
Presidents' Day 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - ENGLISH
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Presidents' Day 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - ENGLISH

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Presidents' Day 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - ENGLISH - Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet that contains text and illustrations of words associated with Presidents' Day such as government, constitution, first president George Washington, White House, 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.
Year End School Memories 2 Early Reader Booklets
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Year End School Memories 2 Early Reader Booklets

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This is a fun and creative end of the year activity! Each of the 2 booklets contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing memories of the past school year. Examples are: My favorite game, my favorite book, my team, and my favorite day. One booklet contains text and images, and the other contains text only so students can sketch and create their own versions of the booklets. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet containing text and illustrations. They then create their own versions of the booklets using 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 that correspond to the text.
Winter Olympic Sports in English - 2 Emergent Readers
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Winter Olympic Sports in English - 2 Emergent Readers

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Winter Olympic Sports in English - 2 Emergent Readers - Each booklet contains 12 pages: the title page with 11 additional pages containing sports included in the winter Olympic games. One booklet contains text and images, the other contains text only so students can sketch and create their own versions of the booklets. Vocabulary words included are alpine skiing, nordic skiing figure skating, luge, hockey, speed skating, bobsled, snowboarding, biathlon, ski jumping, and curling. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first read and cut out the booklet that contains text and clip art images. They then sketch and create their own version using the text only template. The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review, and practice pronunciation of the vocabulary. 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.
Winter Olympic Games 2 Emergent Readers - ENGLISH
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Winter Olympic Games 2 Emergent Readers - ENGLISH

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Winter Olympic Games 2 Emergent Readers - ENGLISH - Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing words associated with the winter Olympic games. One booklet contains text and images, the other contains text only so students can sketch and create their own versions of the booklets. Vocabulary words included are medals, torch, spectators, rings, winter, snow, sports, and champions. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first read and cut out the booklet that contains text and clip art images. They then sketch and create their own version using the text only template. The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review, and practice pronunciation of the vocabulary. 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.
Winter Clothing 2 Emergent Readers
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Winter Clothing 2 Emergent Readers

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Winter Clothing 2 Emergent Readers - Warm up to winter with these winter clothing booklets! Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing words for clothing worn in winter. One booklet contains text and images, the other contains text only so students can sketch and create their own versions of the booklets. Words included jacket, mittens, scarf, boots, sweater, snow pants, and hat. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first read and cut out the booklet that contains text and clip art images. They then sketch and create their own version using the text only template. The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the vocabulary. 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.
Weather Emergent Reader 2 Booklets - What's the Weather Like?
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Weather Emergent Reader 2 Booklets - What's the Weather Like?

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Weather Emergent Reader 2 Booklets - What's the Weather Like? - This set contains 1 booklet with text and images and 1 with text only. Students first read and cut out the booklet that contains text and illustrations, then create their own version using the text only template. Students will be proud of their creations and will have fun sharing them with classmates and family members! Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common weather phrases. Booklet assembly instructions are included. The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the weather phrases. 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.
Weather 2 Emergent Reader Booklets Version II
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Weather 2 Emergent Reader Booklets Version II

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Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common weather phrases. Sample phrases include there's fog, there's thunder, it's cloudy, and it's cool. Also included is a page of suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first read and cut out the booklet that contains text and illustrations, then create their own version using the text only template. Students will be proud of their creations and will have fun sharing them with classmates and family members! The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the weather phrases. 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.
Valentine's Day Descriptive Adjectives Writing Activity and Reference
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Valentine's Day Descriptive Adjectives Writing Activity and Reference

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Students of all ages LOVE this Valentine's Day activity! They practice writing descriptive adjectives about their classmates and at the end of the class, each has a Valentine's Day keepsake that many will talk about and save for years. Included in the download: 1. 3 numbered pages for the in class activity which is enough for a class of 42, if necessary. 2. 1 page with 138 descriptive adjectives of people for the Valentine's Day activity and future reference. 3. 1 page of instructions that include a sample of what each student will do in class and an explanation and example of a follow-up writing assignment. Happy Valentine's Day!
Spanish Valentine's Day Color by Number Activities - San Valentin
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Spanish Valentine's Day Color by Number Activities - San Valentin

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Spanish Valentine's Day Color by Number Activities - San Valentin - Students practice 8 different Spanish colors with these 4 slightly different designs of Valentine hearts. Included: 1. Colored, numbered heart for projecting in class - students can write the color words on paper or on the Smart Board 2. Plain, numbered heart. Students color the heart sections based on the colors provided. 3. Plain, numbered heart. Students choose the colors that they want, write them on the key and color the heart sections accordingly. 4. Plain heart with no numbers that can be colored in any way desired.