This 1-hour activity for interactive notebooks is a fun way for students to research a country and then talk about it with classmates. It requires students to research basic information about their country and then earn “visas” from classmates by sharing the information with others. It’s fun, dynamic, and communicative.
How can I use it?
-as a quick lesson plan for a substitute teacher!
-as a way to integrate culture into a lesson or unit
-as a way to get students thinking like global citizens
-as a learning station or learning center
-as a speaking activity
Who is it for?
-Spanish students at Novice Level or higher
-Students in Grades 6-12
At the end of the lesson, students will be able to
-ask and answer about their name, age, and birthday
-ask and answer about a country’s flag, capital, population, currency and leader
Includes:
-6 pages of content
-detailed instructions and ideas for use
-interactive notebook activity
-vocabulary list for asking questions
-detailed instruction sheet for students (great for a sub!)
This 3-hour on the imperative has students engaged in teaching and learning from their peers! Students learn about regular and irregular rules of the imperative, prepare lessons on a particular aspect of the tense, teach others, and then participate in fun activities to synthesize their learning.
How can I use it?
-to review the imperative
-to introduce the imperative to students
Who is it for?
-Intermediate level language learners
At the end of the lesson, students will be able to…
-tell someone what to do
Includes:
-13 pages of content
-detailed instructions and ideas for use
-scaffolded notes to organize student groups
-activities to practice with the imperative
-a proficiency-based short project to engage students with the content
This 1-hour activity has students create a 12-page flipbook to teach and practice the verb to be and prepositions of location. It includes all the vocabulary and sentence practice that students need to use these concepts confidently.
How can I use it?:
-to teach new learners about to be and prepositions of location
-as a fun review for students who have seen the content before
-as a learning station or learning center
Who is it for?:
-Novice Level Spanish students
-Students in Grades 6-12
At the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
-identify prepositions of location
-conjugate the verb to be for inanimate objects
Includes:
-6 pages of content
-12-page flipbook in two versions: scaffolded notes and answer key
Brainwreck is a way to practice vocabulary in an exciting and dynamic way! Just add vocabulary from your current unit, print the game, and you’re ready to play. Brainwreck really gets students to remember the vocabulary - it requires students to use kinesthetic, visual, written, verbal, and non-linguistic representations to describe their vocabulary words, and by the end of the game, your students will know their vocab backwards and forwards!
How can I use it?:
-as a fun review for students who have seen the content before
-at the end of a lesson to have learners practice with new vocabulary
-as a learning station or learning center
Who is it for?:
-Students in Grades K-12
-World Language students
-ESL, ELL, ELD students
-English and Language Arts students studying vocabulary
At the end of the game, students will be able to:
-identify and use vocabulary from their current unit of study
Includes:
-4 pages of content
-detailed instructions and ideas for use
-number dice
-colorful gameboard
-BONUS activity!
This Travel Lesson includes a 1-hour lesson intended to give students contextual and meaningful practice with buying a train ticket.
This lesson is part of a five-lesson Travel Unit. You can buy it here! : http://bit.ly/1jWTOGZ
This lesson includes a detailed vocabulary list followed by authentic contextual activities to give students real-world practice with common travel experiences and communication needs. By the end of the Lesson, students will feel confident and ready to pick up their passports and go!
How can I use it?:
-to teach new learners about common travel experiences and how to communicate while traveling
-to review with students before a class trip
-use the Unit in sequence, or split up the lesson to complete over the course of a year or term
-as various learning stations or learning centers
Who is it for?:
-Novice High Spanish Students
-Students in Grades 6-12
At the end of the Unit, students will be able to:
Book a train ticket:
-order a train ticket in person or online
-talk about their train travel schedule
-talk about where others would like to go
-talk about what they and others are going to do
-talk about what time they and others are going to do an activity
Includes:
-8 pages of content
-vocabulary list
-proficiency-based assessment with stampsheet
-3 communicative activities to get students talking about train travel
-contextual and authentic Travel Simulation to have students practice booking a train online
-fake Spanish “credit cards”
This Travel Lesson includes a 1-hour lesson intended to give students contextual and meaningful practice with negotiating a taxi.
This lesson is part of a five-lesson Travel Unit. You can buy it here! : http://bit.ly/1jWTOGZ
This lesson includes a detailed vocabulary list followed by authentic contextual activities to give students real-world practice with common travel experiences and communication needs. By the end of the Lesson, students will feel confident and ready to pick up their passports and go!
How can I use it?:
-to teach new learners about common travel experiences and how to communicate while traveling
-to review with students before a class trip
-use the Unit in sequence, or split up the lesson to complete over the course of a year or term
-as various learning stations or learning centers
Who is it for?:
-Novice High Spanish Students
-Students in Grades 6-12
At the end of the Unit, students will be able to:
Negotiate a Taxi:
-barter for a lower price
-explain where they need to go
Includes:
-6 pages of content
-vocabulary list
-proficiency-based assessment with stampsheet
-contextual and authentic Travel Simulation to have students negotiate a taxi
-fake euro “money”
Looking for a simple resource for students to access the tenses you cover during the year? This is a small reference guide that students can keep their notes on the present tense: both regular and irregular forms and keep it handy for class activities and assignments! This resource comes with a student version and teacher version (answer key), and students can bring it with them as they continue in higher levels of coursework. One of the best features of this product is that it is offered in both printable and digital formats for use in in-person instruction or remote learning. Check out an overview and preview of the product here!: https://youtu.be/WiJI8bi0ry8
How can I use it?
-as a review of the present tense: both regular and irregular forms
-as a reference guide before major assessments
-as a teaching tool to complete throughout the year
-as a learning station or learning center
Who is it for?
-Intermediate Level Spanish students learning the present tense: both regular and irregular forms
-Secondary students
At the end of the lesson, students will be able to
-conjugate verbs in the present tense: both regular and irregular forms
Includes:
-3 pages of content
-detailed instructions and ideas for use
-two 2-page booklets: student version and teacher version (answer key)
-medium version (5.5x8.5)
-printable version in full size (8.5x11)
-digital answer key
-digital typable version
This 3 hour lesson on the Italian theatrical tradition of commedia dell’arte has students learning relevant terms in Italian, doing research and presenting on common stock characters of the tradition, and then acting out a short play!
How can I use it?:
-as a cultural addition to an existing unit
-as a self-contained cultural lesson
-as a quick lesson for a substitute teacher
Who is it for?:
-Italian Students in Grades 6-12
-Novice level students or above
At the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
-describe the costumes and personalities of stock characters of the commedia dell’arte tradition
-enact a short commedia dell’arte play (in Italian and/or English)
Includes:
-28 pages of content
-detailed instructions and ideas for use
-INB vocabulary with explanations in English and/or Italian
-dynamic game for vocabulary practice
-activity for research and presentation on common stock characters
-instructions and materials to put on a short play
-mask templates to decorate
This 3-hour less on direct, indirect, and double object pronouns includes clear and easy-to-follow notes for Interactive Notebooks, as well as 24 task cards for practice with clear explanations and answer keys.
How can I use it?
-to teach new learners about direct, indirect, and double object pronouns
-to review direct, indirect, and double object pronouns with learners
-as a learning station or learning center
Who is it for?
-Intermediate Level Spanish students
-Students in Grades 9-12
At the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
-identify the subject and verb of a sentence
-identify and replace the direct object and indirect object of a sentence with their respective pronouns
-correctly rewrite sentences with double object pronouns
Includes:
-18 pages of content
-detailed instructions and ideas for use
-notes for INB on direct objects and pronouns
-notes for INB on indirect objects and pronouns
-notes for INB on double object pronouns
-detailed explanation of how to break down sentences to find and replace direct/indirect objects
-24 task cards with sentences and answer key
This 5-hour lesson and map activity uses posters, vocabulary for Interactive Notebooks, and maps with task cards to teach students how to use the Metro / Subway.
How can I use it?
-to teach new learners about basic directions
-to integrate culture and travel into an already existing unit
-as a learning station or learning center
-as an interactive activity to get some writing and speaking practice
Who is it for?
-French Students at levels Novice and higher
-Students in Grades 6-12
At the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
-behave on the metro according to common rules of etiquette
-follow written or oral metro directions
-give written or oral metro directions
-use a subway map to navigate from one place to another in a new city
Includes:
-18 pages of content
-content list and detailed lesson plan and instructions for use
-poster/handout of Tips and Tricks for using the metro
-cheat sheet of metro tips and tricks for Interactive Notebooks
-vocabulary and pocket for Interactive Notebooks
-map of Paris metro with 12 corresponding task cards
-map of Montreal metro with 12 corresponding task cards
This product is a set of vocabulary picture cards and a corresponding game to practice with jugar and related vocabulary.
How can I use it?:
-to have students practice with jugar and related vocabulary
Who is it for?:
-Novice Level and up Spanish language students in grades 6-12
Includes:
-detailed instructions and ideas for use
-3 pages of content
-26 vocabulary cards
-Boardgame to practice
This is a fun, simple, interactive, and cooperative game for students to practice with vocabulary. By using simple verb constructions and vocabulary, students move through this speaking card deck and practice listening and speaking at the same time!
How can I use it?:
-at the end of a unit
-as a fun review activity to do in pairs
-as a way to practice school supplies for new learners
-as a learning station or learning center
Who is it for?
-Novice Level French Students
-Students in Grades 6-12
At the end of this activity, students will be able to:
-use and identify vocabulary
Includes:
-2 pages of content
-detailed instructions and ideas for use
-printable speaking cards - cut and go!
Looking for a simple resource for students to access the tenses you cover during the year? This is a small reference guide that students can keep their notes on the present tense: both regular and irregular forms and keep it handy for class activities and assignments! This resource comes with a student version and teacher version (answer key), and students can bring it with them as they continue in higher levels of coursework. One of the best features of this product is that it is offered in both printable and digital formats for use in in-person instruction or remote learning. Check out an overview and preview of the product here!: https://youtu.be/WiJI8bi0ry8
How can I use it?
-as a review of the present tense: both regular and irregular forms
-as a reference guide before major assessments
-as a teaching tool to complete throughout the year
-as a learning station or learning center
Who is it for?
-Intermediate Level Italian students learning the present tense: both regular and irregular forms
-Secondary students
At the end of the lesson, students will be able to
-conjugate verbs in the present tense: both regular and irregular forms
Includes:
-3 pages of content
-detailed instructions and ideas for use
-two 2-page booklets: student version and teacher version (answer key)
-medium version (5.5x8.5)
-printable version in full size (8.5x11)
-digital answer key
-digital typable version
Looking for a simple resource for students to access the tenses you cover during the year? This is a small reference guide that students can keep their notes on the subjunctive mood: (1) regular and irregular verbs in the present subjunctive, & (2) usage, and keep it handy for class activities and assignments! This resource comes with a student version and teacher version (answer key), and students can bring it with them as they continue in higher levels of coursework. One of the best features of this product is that it is offered in both printable and digital formats for use in in-person instruction or remote learning. Check out an overview and preview of the product here!: https://youtu.be/WiJI8bi0ry8
How can I use it?
-as a review of the subjunctive mood: (1) regular and irregular verbs in the present subjunctive, & (2) usage
-as a reference guide before major assessments
-as a teaching tool to complete throughout the year
-as a learning station or learning center
Who is it for?
-Intermediate Level French students learning the subjunctive mood: (1) regular and irregular verbs in the present subjunctive, & (2) usage
-secondary students
At the end of the lesson, students will be able to
-conjugate verbs in the subjunctive mood: (1) regular and irregular verbs in the present subjunctive, & (2) usage
Includes:
-3 pages of content
-detailed instructions and ideas for use
-two 2-page booklets: student version and teacher version (answer key)
-medium version (5.5x8.5)
-printable version in full size (8.5x11)
-digital answer key
-digital typable version
Looking for a simple resource for students to access the tenses you cover during the year? This is a small reference guide that students can keep their notes on the tenses in the past time frame: (1) il passato prossimo, (2) l’imperfetto, (3) il trapassato prossimo, (4) condizionale passato & (5) usage, and keep it handy for class activities and assignments! This resource comes with a student version and teacher version (answer key), and students can bring it with them as they continue in higher levels of coursework. One of the best features of this product is that it is offered in both printable and digital formats for use in in-person instruction or remote learning. Check out an overview and preview of the product here!: https://youtu.be/WiJI8bi0ry8
How can I use it?
-as a review of the tenses in the past time frame: (1) il passato prossimo, (2) l’imperfetto, (3) il trapassato prossimo, & (4) usage
-as a reference guide before major assessments
-as a teaching tool to complete throughout the year
-as a learning station or learning center
Who is it for?
-Intermediate Level Italian students learning the tenses in the past time frame: (1) il passato prossimo, (2) l’imperfetto, (3) il trapassato prossimo, & (4) usage
-Secondary students
At the end of the lesson, students will be able to
-conjugate verbs in the tenses in the past time frame: (1) il passato prossimo, (2) l’imperfetto, (3) il trapassato prossimo, & (4) usage
Includes:
-11 pages of content
-detailed instructions and ideas for use
-two 5-page booklets: student version and teacher version (answer key)
-medium version (5.5x8.5)
-printable version in full size (8.5x11)
-digital answer key
-digital typable version
Looking for a simple resource for students to access the tenses you cover during the year? This is a small reference guide that students can keep their notes on the tenses in the past time frame: (1) el imperfecto, (2) el pretérito, (3) el pretérito perfecto, (4) el pluscuamperfecto, & (5) usage, and keep it handy for class activities and assignments! This resource comes with a student version and teacher version (answer key), and students can bring it with them as they continue in higher levels of coursework. One of the best features of this product is that it is offered in both printable and digital formats for use in in-person instruction or remote learning. Check out an overview and preview of the product here!: https://youtu.be/WiJI8bi0ry8
How can I use it?
-as a review of the tenses in the past time frame: (1) el imperfecto, (2) el pretérito, (3) el pretérito perfecto, (4) el pluscuamperfecto, & (5) usage
-as a reference guide before major assessments
-as a teaching tool to complete throughout the year
-as a learning station or learning center
Who is it for?
-Intermediate Level Spanish students learning the tenses in the past time frame: (1) el imperfecto, (2) el pretérito, (3) el pretérito perfecto, (4) el pluscuamperfecto, & (5) usage
-Secondary students
At the end of the lesson, students will be able to
-conjugate verbs in the tenses in the past time frame: (1) el imperfecto, (2) el pretérito, (3) el pretérito perfecto, (4) el pluscuamperfecto, & (5) usage
Includes:
-7 pages of content
-detailed instructions and ideas for use
-two 6-page booklets: student version and teacher version (answer key)
-medium version (5.5x8.5)
-printable version in full size (8.5x11)
-digital answer key
-digital typable version
Looking for a simple resource for students to access the tenses you cover during the year? This is a small reference guide that students can keep their notes on various tenses, including: (1) il presente, (2) l’imperativo, (3) il passato prossimo, (4) l’imperfetto, (5) il futuro semplice, (6) il condizionale presente, (7) il trapassato prossimo, (8) il condizionale passato, (9) il congiuntivo presente, & (10) il futuro anteriore, and keep it handy for class activities and assignments! This resource comes with a student version and teacher version (answer key), and students can bring it with them as they continue in higher levels of coursework. One of the best features of this product is that it is offered in both printable and digital formats for use in in-person instruction or remote learning. Check out an overview and preview of the product here!: https://youtu.be/WiJI8bi0ry8
How can I use it?-as a review of various tenses, including: (1) il presente, (2) l’imperativo, (3) il passato prossimo, (4) l’imperfetto, (5) il futuro semplice, (6) il condizionale presente, (7) il trapassato prossimo, (8) il condizionale passato, (9) il congiuntivo presente, & (10) il futuro anteriore-as a reference guide before major assessments-as a teaching tool to complete throughout the year-as a learning station or learning center
Who is it for?-Intermediate Level Italian students learning various tenses, including: (1) il presente, (2) l’imperativo, (3) il passato prossimo, (4) l’imperfetto, (5) il futuro semplice, (6) il condizionale presente, (7) il trapassato prossimo, (8) il condizionale passato, (9) il congiuntivo presente, & (10) il futuro anteriore-Students in Grades 6-12
At the end of the lesson, students will be able to-conjugate verbs in various tenses, including: (1) il presente, (2) l’imperativo, (3) il passato prossimo, (4) l’imperfetto, (5) il futuro semplice, (6) il condizionale presente, (7) il trapassato prossimo, (8) il condizionale passato, (9) il congiuntivo presente, & (10) il futuro anterioreIncludes:-16 pages of content-detailed instructions and ideas for use-two 15-page booklets: student version and teacher version (answer key)-small version (5.5x4.25)-medium version (5.5x8.5)-printable version in full size (8.5x11)-digital answer key-digital typable version
Hearing a lot of English in your Spanish class? This tablemat has all the small phrases that students need to feel confident about speaking in class. It is colorful and makes common phrases accessible to students. Laminate a copy for each desk, and students will be participating in no time!
How can I use it?:
-laminate a copy for each desk for easy reference
-print a copy for students to keep for easy reference
Who is it for?:
-Students learning Spanish at any level
-Students in Grades K-12
By using this resources, students will be able to:
-speak in class with confidence
-use Spanish for common needs and questions
Includes:
-1 page of content
-a colorful, organized, easy-to-use tablemat
Do you students often forget how to pronounce the word “hay” or how to use it? It’s such a useful phrase, but very often mistakenly used! This simple poster is easy to print and put up in your classroom, and can gently remind students how to use “hay” and how to pronounce it! Have it posted or print them out as a quick reference while students practice writing or speaking. Includes poster.
Hearing a lot of English in your Italian class? This tablemat has all the small phrases that students need to feel confident about speaking in class. It is colorful and makes common phrases accessible to students. Laminate a copy for each desk, and students will be participating in no time!
How can I use it?:
-laminate a copy for each desk for easy reference
-print a copy for students to keep for easy reference
Who is it for?:
-Students learning Italian at any level
-Students in Grades K-12
By using this resources, students will be able to:
-speak in class with confidence
-use Italian for common needs and questions
Includes:
-1 page of content
-a colorful, organized, easy-to-use tablemat