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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 House Diagram and Labeling Activity - La Maison
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French House Diagram and Labeling Activity - La Maison

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This resource contains a bird's eye view of a house. There is one page labeled as follows: 1. 10 labeled rooms, plus garage, patio, and hallway 2. Each room word is underlined and the contents of each room are labeled with arrows pointing to many of the words. 3. There are over 50 images labeled with French words. There is also one page with images that students can label. Uses for this resource: 1. Present and practice vocabulary 2. Labeling assignment for students 3. Practice prepositions of location - give each student a copy of the diagram. Dictate 2 words and have students determine an appropriate French preposition for the words. 4. Students write about each room of the house using the words contained in each. Also included is an additional page with suggested uses.
French Numbers 0 - 20 Word Search and Image IDs Worksheet
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French Numbers 0 - 20 Word Search and Image IDs Worksheet

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French Numbers 0 - 20 Word Search and Image IDs Worksheet -Students are instructed to do the following: 1. Write the English word next to the French number words 2. Find the French number words in the word search 3. Write a French number word under each of the 9 digit images. The answer key is included. They download includes the activity and answer key, and the 2 preview pages. Created by Sue Summers
Spanish Cognate Human Bingo Get to Know you Activity
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Spanish Cognate Human Bingo Get to Know you Activity

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Spanish Cognate Human Bingo Get to Know You Activity - Help beginning students get to know their classmates and build confidence about learning Spanish with this fun ice-breaker cognate activity. They'll be reading, comprehending, and speaking Spanish right from the start! Each student mingles with a bingo grid and must ask classmates if the grid facts apply to them. The grids contain sentences such as toco un instrumento en la banda. There will be words that students don't know, but all squares contain easily recognizable cognates that will help students navigate meaning. When a student replies yes that a fact applies, the name is written in the box. When a student fills the entire grid, he says Bingo! The download includes a follow-up written assignment. Students are to write what they think each sentence means and write the Spanish cognate for 6 clip art images. This activity can also be used as a back to school refresher for continuing Spanish students. Created by Sue Summers oral activity, human scavenger hunt, find someone who, autograph game, encuentra alguien que..., firma por favor, sign please, people hunt, communicative activity, Spanish mixer, ice breaker, get to know you, back to school, Spanish game, Spanish speaking activity
French Community Helpers 2 Emergent Readers - Aides Communautaires
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French Community Helpers 2 Emergent Readers - Aides Communautaires

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French Community Helpers 2 Emergent Readers - Aides Communautaires - Each booklet contains 12 pages: the title page with 11 additional pages containing words for different community helpers. 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 are police, doctor, nurse, firefighter, bus driver, letter carrier, teacher, truck driver, painter, cook, and mechanic. 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. Created by Sue Summers
Spanish Reflexive Verbs Crossword 18 Words and 11 Image IDs
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Spanish Reflexive Verbs Crossword 18 Words and 11 Image IDs

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Spanish Reflexive Verbs Crossword 18 Words and 11 Image IDs - Students are instructed to: 1. Write the English translation next to each clue 2. Complete the crossword 3. Write a Spanish reflexive infinitive under each image There are 18 daily routine reflexive verbs in the puzzle and 11 clip art images to identify. The answer key is included.
Spanish Ramadan 2 Emergent Reader Booklets
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Spanish Ramadan 2 Emergent Reader Booklets

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Students learn Spanish 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
Ramadan 2 Emergent Reader Booklets
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Ramadan 2 Emergent Reader Booklets

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Students learn 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
Winter Game Cards / Flashcards for Spanish or Any Language
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Winter Game Cards / Flashcards for Spanish or Any Language

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This download contains 1. Winter clip art images (27 different ones) that can be used for any language. There is one page with winter clothing articles, one page with winter activities such as skiing, skating, and ice-fishing, and one page with nouns related to winter such as snow, snow plow, icicles, sled, and snowman. 2. English word cards that correspond to the images 3. Spanish word cards that correspond to the images 4. Suggested uses page The cards can be photocopied and used for: 1. Partner slap jack 2. Print 2 copies for each set to use for playing the concentration game. 3. Winter vocabulary flashcards 4. Have students match word cards with image cards. 5. Go fish game 6. Charades - students draw and act out either the image or word on the card and classmates guess the vocabulary word The slides can also be projected for classroom vocabulary practice.
Spanish House My Favorite Room Writing Prompt - Mi Cuarto Favorito
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Spanish House My Favorite Room Writing Prompt - Mi Cuarto Favorito

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Students write about their favorite room, explain what's in it, and explain why it's their favorite. This writing prompt features gustar and encantar with both nouns and infinitives, and includes full conjugations of jugar, hacer, and gustar. Also included is a bilingual list of rooms, plus several other helpful words such as porque, mi, nuestro, fines de semana, familia, and amigos. The download includes: 1. Writing prompt copied 2/page for paper saving student handouts 2. Writing prompt enlarged for projecting in class 3. Page with enlarged rooms vocabulary, and verbs gustar, hacer, jugar for projecting in class. This is a great activity for a sub lesson! 3 pages
Spanish Thanksgiving Paragraph Translation Doy las Gracias Por...
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Spanish Thanksgiving Paragraph Translation Doy las Gracias Por...

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Use this as 2 assignments! First, have students translate from Spanish to English, then have them translate from English to Spanish after they have a better understanding of the vocabulary and grammar. Students practice a variety of verbs and vocabulary associated with family, pets, and friends, Thanksgiving Day activities, Thanksgiving foods, their home and school, and their health. Sample verbs include: dar, pasar el rato, tener, reírse, ser, encantar, comer, and mirar. Included: 1. Large font 222 word paragraph in Spanish to project and use as a class. 2. Large font paragraph in English to project and use as a class. 3. Page copied 2/page in Spanish 4. Page copied 2/page in English 4 pages
Spanish Spring 5 Stanza Bilingual Poem Primavera, Primavera
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Spanish Spring 5 Stanza Bilingual Poem Primavera, Primavera

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This poem welcomes spring after a long winter! Vocabulary, phrases, and grammatical structures include estación, querer + infinitive, contigo, ya, chaquetas, rosas, nido, rosas, río, dentro de poco, gracias por, and no hace frío. Verbs include quitarse, caminar, ver, venir, mirar, ser, and alegrarse. The rhyming words and cadence make this poem fun to learn and easy to remember. Included in the download: 1. One Spanish/English page with large font for presenting and practicing vocabulary in class 2. One Spanish/English page with 2 poems per page for student handouts 3. One page with Spanish only 4. One Spanish/English close page with large font for presenting and practicing vocabulary in class 4 pages
Thanksgiving SmartBoard Games, Vocabulary, and Activities
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Thanksgiving SmartBoard Games, Vocabulary, and Activities

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This Thanksgiving Smart Board download contains 10 games and activities that can be used to practice reading and spelling. Included are Word Biz, Image/Word Match, Image Select, Word Generator, Word Guess, Random Image Chooser, and more. The games and activities use mostly Thanksgiving food vocabulary but also a few words associated with the Thanksgiving holiday such as family, airplane, football, t.v., and deer. 11 pages
Thanksgiving Food on the Table 2 Designs
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Thanksgiving Food on the Table 2 Designs

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Thanksgiving Food on the Table 2 Designs - Students write the Thanksgiving food word that corresponds to each numbered food on the table. One design includes a word bank with 11 words and the other design does not have a word bank. The answer key is included. 3 pages
Spanish Fall Emergent Readers Bundle - 6 Sets of 2 Booklets
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Spanish Fall Emergent Readers Bundle - 6 Sets of 2 Booklets

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Save over 40% with this Spanish fall booklet bundle! The booklets included in the bundle are: Spanish Pumpkins and Feelings Emergent Reader Booklets Spanish September and School Emergent Reader Booklets Spanish First Thanksgiving Emergent Reader Booklets Spanish Halloween Emergent Reader Booklets Spanish Columbus Day Emergent Reader Booklets Each booklet contains 8 pages: a title page and 7 additional pages. Suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page are also included. Students first read and cut out the vocabulary booklets containing text and clip art illustrations. They then sketch and create their own versions of the booklets using the text only template. Your students will have fun sharing their creations with family and friends which will help reinforce their language learning! 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. The booklet pages can also be used as flashcards by folding under the text. Each booklet contained in this set is also available individually on TES. Individual booklets sell for $2.25 each so purchasing this bundle offers a significant savings!
Spanish Reflexive Verbs 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle
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Spanish Reflexive Verbs 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle

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Students assemble a 4 x 4 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle with 24 reflexive verbs. The download includes a page with tips and suggestions for using the puzzles. Sample verbs included are: afeitarse, vestirse, bañarse, ducharse, peinarse, callarse, llamarse, maquillarse, and divertirse. Several words are repeated which makes the puzzle more challenging. Just photocopy enough for a class set (1 for every 2 students if working in pairs, or 1 per student if working alone), cut and fasten with a paper clip. Distribute to students and challenge them to reassemble the puzzles as quickly as possible. There is a list of all words alongside the puzzle in Spanish and English. This can be used as a vocabulary bookmark and reference. This can be used when reflexives are introduced, and it is a great hands on, back to school review activity for students with prior Spanish experience. It's also a helpful sub lesson. After students complete the puzzle, they can use the vocabulary list to quiz each other on the vocabulary. 2 pages
Spanish Reflexive Verbs Bundle - Vocabulary, 9 Worksheets, Skit, Quiz and More
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Spanish Reflexive Verbs Bundle - Vocabulary, 9 Worksheets, Skit, Quiz and More

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Save over 50% with this Spanish Reflexive Verbs Bundle! These materials will provide you with numerous activities to use when you introduce reflexive verbs and will also allow you to revisit them throughout the school year to make sure your students learn them well. This bundle includes a 33 word English to Spanish vocabulary reference, 9 practice worksheets, a 2 person skit, a partner interview activity, a video project, a quiz, a set of 10 flashcards / bulletin board signs and more. The breakdown is: 1. Introduction / Student Reference 2. Reflexives and Time 10 Sentences 3. Reflexives and Time 10 Translations 4. Reflexives and Time 10 Translations #2 5. Reflexive Verbs 18 Image IDs 6. Reflexives 25 Translations and 10 Infinitives with Adverbs of Time 7. Reflexives Crossword and 11 Image IDs 8. Daily Routine 29 Nouns Crossword and 14 Image IDs 9. Reflexives Video or PowerPoint Project 10. Daily Routine Nouns Vocabulary 11. Reflexives Pair Work 20 Questions 12 Image IDs 12. ¿Con qué frecuencia…? Song 13. Quiz 14. Preterit Daily Routine Translation English to Spanish 15. Preterit Daily Routine Translation Spanish to English 16. Daily Routine Reflexive Verbs Skit 17. 33 Word Vocabulary Reference 18. Verb Flashcards / Bulletin Board Signs Answer keys are included with the practice activities. These items are also available for individual purchase on TES. 44 pages
Spanish Reflexive Verbs Conjugated 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle
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Spanish Reflexive Verbs Conjugated 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle

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Students assemble a 4 x 4 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle with 24 reflexive verbs. The download includes a page with tips and suggestions for using the puzzles. Sample verbs included are: afeitarse, vestirse, bañarse, ducharse, peinarse, callarse, llamarse, maquillarse, and divertirse. Several words are repeated which makes the puzzle more challenging. Just photocopy enough for a class set (1 for every 2 students if working in pairs, or 1 per student if working alone), cut and fasten with a paper clip. Distribute to students and challenge them to reassemble the puzzles as quickly as possible. There is a list of all words alongside the puzzle in Spanish and English. This can be used as a vocabulary bookmark and reference. This can be used when reflexives are introduced, and it is a great hands on, back to school review activity for students with prior Spanish experience. It's also a helpful sub lesson. After students complete the puzzle, they can use the vocabulary list to quiz each other on the vocabulary. 2 pages
Spanish Reflexive Verbs 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle
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Spanish Reflexive Verbs 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle

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Students assemble a 4 x 4 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle with 24 reflexive verbs. The download includes a page with tips and suggestions for using the puzzles. Sample verbs included are: afeitarse, vestirse, bañarse, ducharse, peinarse, callarse, llamarse, maquillarse, and divertirse. Several words are repeated which makes the puzzle more challenging. Just photocopy enough for a class set (1 for every 2 students if working in pairs, or 1 per student if working alone), cut and fasten with a paper clip. Distribute to students and challenge them to reassemble the puzzles as quickly as possible. There is a list of all words alongside the puzzle in Spanish and English. This can be used as a vocabulary bookmark and reference. This can be used when reflexives are introduced, and it is a great hands on, back to school review activity for students with prior Spanish experience. It's also a helpful sub lesson. After students complete the puzzle, they can use the vocabulary list to quiz each other on the vocabulary. 2 pages
French Body Parts Crossword Puzzle and Image IDs
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French Body Parts Crossword Puzzle and Image IDs

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This French body parts crossword contains 35 words and 16 clipart images. Students are instructed to complete the following 3 tasks: 1. Complete the crossword 2. Write Spanish body part word under each picture 3. Write the Spanish translation next to the clue Included in the download: - crossword - answer key - vocabulary for presenting and practicing as a class - vocabulary copied 2/page for paper saving student handouts This activity can be used when introducing body parts, and also works well as a sub lesson. After students complete the puzzle, they can work in pairs to quiz each other on vocabulary using the vocabulary reference sheets. 4 pages