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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 ER Verbs Crossword Puzzle, Image IDs, and Verb Lists
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French ER Verbs Crossword Puzzle, Image IDs, and Verb Lists

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This crossword contains 25 clues for French regular ER verbs. Sample words are: arriver, jouer, chanter, porter, travailler, demander, nager, écouter, denser, and manger. Students are instructed to: 1. Write the French translation next to each clue. 2. Write a French word under each of the 9 clip art images. 3. Complete the crossword. The download includes: 1. Crossword 2. Answer key 3. Vocabulary page with 4/page for paper saving student handouts 4. Vocabulary page for class presentation and vocabulary practice These materials work well as substitute lessons. After students have completed the 3 required tasks, partners can quiz each other using the vocabulary lists. 4 pages
Spanish Classroom Survival Crossword Puzzle, Vocabulary and Image IDs
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Spanish Classroom Survival Crossword Puzzle, Vocabulary and Image IDs

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Spanish Classroom Survival Crossword Puzzle, Vocabulary and Image IDs - These materials contain words and phrases that will help students start communicating confidently in Spanish in the classroom. Included are words and phrases for asking permission and communicating needs and feelings. Examples are: Verbs - puedo ir, tengo, necesito, dónde está, me duele; nouns and adjectives - mi libro, una pluma, el estómago, a la cafetería, and frío. Included in this download: 1. Crossword with 30 words and 9 images to identify 2. Answer key with Spanish words next to the English clues 3. Bilingual Spanish/English list of 30 words/phrases for presenting in class 4. Bilingual Spanish/English list of 30 words/phrases copied 4 per page for paper saving student handouts. This is a handy reference that students can keep in their folders, or in the front of their binder covers! Students are instructed to: 1. Write the Spanish word or phrase next to each clue 2. Complete the crossword 3. Write a Spanish word or phrase under each image This is great to have on hand for a sub lesson. When students complete the written activity, they can work in pairs quizzing each other from the vocabulary lists.
Spanish Stem Change Verbs Human Bingo Game Speaking Activity
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Spanish Stem Change Verbs Human Bingo Game Speaking Activity

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Each student mingles with a bingo grid and must find different classmates that can reply yes to the questions in each of the 16 boxes. Each box contains a question with a stem change verb that must be conjugated. The type of stem change is included for student reference. A sample question is: ¿Almorzar (o-ue) en la cafetería todos los días? When a student replies yes to a question, the questioning student follows up by asking in Spanish for the student's signature. The goal is to be the first student to fill the entire bingo grid. Verbs used include: cerrar, volver, poder, soñar con, querer, empezar, preferir, devolver, reír, pensar, medir, mentir, servir, recordar, competir, and probar. Also included is a follow up worksheet that requires students to: 1. Write a sentence for each of the 16 boxes in the grid. The student includes the name of the student that signed the box and must change the verb to the third person. 2. Provide the English meaning of each verb. 3. Write an appropriate Spanish stem change infinitive under 6 images at the bottom of the paper. This is a great back to school speaking review activity for students with prior Spanish experience.
Spanish Food Skit / Speaking Activity Quiero Comer
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Spanish Food Skit / Speaking Activity Quiero Comer

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This is a 2-person, 10 line skit between 2 friends making the decision to get food. They mention their hunger and thirst and decide to go to one of their favorite restaurants to get paella. Key phrases and vocabulary used include querer + infinitive, tener expressions tengo hambre and tengo sed, ir a infinitve, entonces, vale, pedir, deber + infinitive, and pues. Included in the download: 1. Skit in Spanish and English, copied 2 per page for student handouts. 2. Spanish only skit, copied 2/page for Spanish to English translation assignment. 3. English only skit, copied 2/page for English to Spanish translation assignment. 4. Skit in large font that can be projected. Use for presenting and practicing vocabulary. 4 pages
French Earth Day Word Search Puzzle and Vocabulary List
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French Earth Day Word Search Puzzle and Vocabulary List

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This puzzle contains 30 clues with words related to Earth Day. Sample words are pollution, trash, recycle, environment, water, sun, renewable and trees. There are also 12 clip art images for students to identify. Students are instructed to: 1. Write the English translation next to each clue 2. Find the French word in the word search 3. Write a French word under each image Also included is a bilingual word list with 36 words. 4 pages
Spanish Saber and Conocer Human Bingo Game Speaking Activity
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Spanish Saber and Conocer Human Bingo Game Speaking Activity

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Spanish Saber and Conocer Human Bingo Game Speaking Activity - Each student mingles with a bingo grid and must find different classmates that can reply yes to each of the 16 boxes. The grids contain questions such as, "Sabes patinar en hielo?" or "Conoces la ciudad de Nueva York?" When a student replies yes to a question, the questioning student follows up by asking in Spanish for the student's signature. When a student fills the entire grid, he shouts, "Bingo!" Also included is a follow up worksheet that requires students to write a sentence for each of the 16 boxes in the grid. The student includes the name of the student that signed the box and must change the verb to the third person. Students must also write either saber or conocer under 6 images at the bottom of the paper. This is a good back to school review activity for experienced Spanish students, and is also helpful when learning saber and conocer.
French Clothing Cut and Paste / Game Cards
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French Clothing Cut and Paste / Game Cards

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This download contains: 1. 1 page of 12 summer clothing items and accessories for students to cut and paste, plus a corresponding grid page containing vocabulary words onto which students paste the summer clothing words. 2. 1 page of 12 winter clothing and accessories for students to cut and paste, plus a corresponding grid page containing vocabulary words onto which students paste the winter clothing words. Other activity ideas: Both of the above contain a page with the answer key that can also be projected in class to present and review the clothing vocabulary. The grid pages can be projected and students can make quick clothing sketches on the Smart Board. These pages can also be printed and used as a quick sketch quiz. The clothing pictures can be printed and used for individual flashcards or slap-jack cards. Print 2 or more of each and use the cards for playing memory or "go fish".
Spanish Greetings Conversation To Put in Order / Greetings Skit
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Spanish Greetings Conversation To Put in Order / Greetings Skit

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Spanish Greetings Conversation To Put in Order / Greetings Skit - This is an 18-line, 3-person conversation with greetings, introductions, leave takings, plus additional useful language that must be put in order for it to make sense. Additional phrases include te invito, cuántos años tienes, felicitationes, por favor, gracias, de nada, otra vez, vale, and me encanta. The scenario is a meeting of 3 people outside an ice cream parlor. As such, helado, vainilla, chocolate, and fresa are additional vocabulary words used in the dialogue. The ordering activity can can be completed by students in 2 ways: 1. Simply write the numbers on each rectangle 2. Students can first cut the rectangles and manually put them in order, either on a hard surface, or the pieces can be glued to paper. Other uses for the activity: 1. After completing the ordering task, students can practice and present the conversation as a 3-person dialogue. 2. The dialogue can be used as a written translation activity. The answer key is included. Created by Sue Summers
French Body Parts / Doctor Appointment Skit - J'ai Mal à la Gorge!
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French Body Parts / Doctor Appointment Skit - J'ai Mal à la Gorge!

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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 skit includes several French commands, and common phrases such as pas du tout and c'est tout. 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. French 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. French only skit copied 2 per page for paper saving student handouts. This can also be used as a translation assignment. This is a great interpersonal speaking activity for a French body parts unit, and it works well for a French substitute lesson. 4 pages
Spanish Memorial Day Word Search Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary
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Spanish Memorial Day Word Search Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary

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This puzzle contains 33 clues for words associated with Memorial Day, and 8 images representing the clues. Sample words are: bandera, cementerio, desconocido, flores, guerra, libertad, desfile, and soldado. Students are instructed to: 1. Write Spanish words under each picture. 2. Write the Spanish meaning next to each clue. 3. Complete the puzzle with Spanish words. The download includes: 1. Bilingual vocabulary list, copied 2 per page for paper saving student handouts 2. Bilingual vocabulary list in large font for presenting and practicing in class 3. Crossword puzzle 4. Answer key with the Spanish words next to the clues 4 pages
Spanish Seaside / Beach / Coast 2 Emergent Reader Booklets
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Spanish Seaside / Beach / Coast 2 Emergent Reader Booklets

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These Spanish readers are fun end of the year and school activities! Each of the 2 booklets contains 16 pages: the title page with 15 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. 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. Words included are sombrilla, barco velero, cubo y pala, concha, playa, helado, pelota de playa, gafas del sol, toalla, bronceador, pez, castillo de arena, sol, olas, and cangrejo. 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. 10 pages
French Halloween Smart Board 6 Games and Activities, and Vocabulary
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French Halloween Smart Board 6 Games and Activities, and Vocabulary

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Games and Activities included are: 2 Word Generators Random Word Chooser Word Guess Soccer Random Word Chooser Random Image Chooser The Random Word Chooser page contains 24 different French words, and the Random Image Chooser contains 36 different images. Please note that at the present, it isn't possible to add accent marks to the the games so they will not be shown. If the software is charged to allow, accents marks, the files will be revised and uploaded again.
Spanish Time 20 Word Crossword Puzzle and Image IDs
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Spanish Time 20 Word Crossword Puzzle and Image IDs

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Your students will be challenged with this time crossword since times can be written in more than one way! In addition to practicing writing Spanish times, they'll practice time vocabulary such as hour, minute, second, midnight, and in the afternoon. Examples of times are: 11:55 - las doce menos cinco at 1:15 - a la una y cuarto/quince It is 2:30 - Son las dos y media Students are instructed to: 1. Write the Spanish time next to each clue. 2. Complete the puzzle. 3. Write the Spanish time shown under each of the 12 clip art clocks. The answer key with Spanish times next to the clues is included. 2 pages
Spanish Transportation 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - El Transporte
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Spanish Transportation 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - El Transporte

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Each booklet contains 12 pages: the title page with 11 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. 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. Words included are coche, barco, autobús, bici, camión, avión, tren, taxi, helicóptero, metro, and motocicleta. Each is preceded by Mira so students get a lot practice with the structure. 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. 8pages
English Adjectives Grid and Sketch Activity
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English Adjectives Grid and Sketch Activity

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Students practice descriptive adjectives of people as they fill each of the 30 small squares with adjectives and then sketch themselves in the large box in the center.. Challenge your students to fill all 30 squares with English adjectives, or have them use a specified number of squares for words, and the rest for sketches that illustrate the adjectives that they use. The download includes: 1. Four blank versions: horizontal with/without My name is, and vertical with/without My name is. 2. Completed sample that can be projected to present the activity and to practice vocabulary. 3. Suggested uses This is a fun presentational activity, and the completed activities will look great decorating a bulletin board or hallway! 6 pages
Spanish Earth Day Word Search and Vocabulary List
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Spanish Earth Day Word Search and Vocabulary List

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There are 30 clues with words related to Earth Day, such as pollution, trash, recycle, environment, water, sun, renewable energy, etc. and 10 clip art images to identify. Also included is a bilingual word list with 30 words. Students are instructed to: 1. Write the English translation next to each clue 2. Find the Spanish word in the word search 3. Write a Spanish word under each image
Spanish Zoo Animals 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Animales del Zoológico
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Spanish Zoo Animals 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Animales del Zoológico

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This download contains 2 booklets: one with text and colorful, animal images, and one with Spanish text only. Each booklet contains 20 pages: the title page with 19 additional pages. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first cut, assemble and booklet containing text and images. They then create their own version of the booklet using the text only template. The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the animal vocabulary words. The text only version can be projected onto the Smart Board and students can draw pictures that correspond to the text. Both versions can be used for interactive notebook activities. The booklets are also great end of the school year and summer school activities! 12 pages
Zoo Animals 2 Emergent Reader Booklets
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Zoo Animals 2 Emergent Reader Booklets

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This download contains 2 booklets: one with text and colorful, animal images, and one with text only. Each booklet contains 20 pages: the title page with 19 additional pages. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first cut, assemble and booklet containing text and images. They then create their own version of the booklet using the text only template. The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the animal vocabulary words. The text only version can be projected onto the Smart Board and students can draw pictures that correspond to the text. Both versions can be used for interactive notebook activities. The booklets are also great end of the school year and summer school activities! 12 pages
Spanish Likes and Dislikes Writing Prompt - Gustar Verbs
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Spanish Likes and Dislikes Writing Prompt - Gustar Verbs

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Students write a conversation between 2 people who meet and talk about what they like to do at different times of the year. 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 50 words and phrases to assist students with the writing task. The download includes: 1. Writing prompt - The writing prompt contains: verbs to discuss likes/dislikes (gustar, encantar, and chocar), plus 13 additional infinitives for discussing activities; 4 weather phrases, the 4 seasons, grammar notes about infinitives and adjective agreement, plus several other words. 2. Sample 184 word writing prompt that can be used for: a. Individual translation activity b. Full class translation activity when projected 3. Sample 184 word writing prompt copied 2 per page for use as student handouts. This can be used as a 2-person skit. 4. Sample 184 word writing prompt copied 2 per page for use as a student translation assignment. 4 pages