I have taught all levels from kindergarten to adult continuing education. I love languages and am constantly working on improving and adding to them. I believe that if students have fun, they will learn faster and remember longer. I try to have students speak in the target language as much as possible during the limited time that they are in class.
I have taught all levels from kindergarten to adult continuing education. I love languages and am constantly working on improving and adding to them. I believe that if students have fun, they will learn faster and remember longer. I try to have students speak in the target language as much as possible during the limited time that they are in class.
Set of 12 worksheets; 1 for end of French I / beginning of French II; 1 for French II; 10 for French III and above. Worksheets are 1 of 2 formats: give synonym or matching. Good for substitute lesson, enrichment, or end of year vocabulary review. Vocabulary corresponds to the Amsco French workbooks, but worksheets may be used with any textbook.
Set of 9 worksheets; 2 for end of French I / beginning of French II; 2 for French II; 5 for French III and above. Worksheets are 1 of 2 formats: give antonym or matching. Good for substitute lesson, enrichment, or end of year vocabulary review. Vocabulary corresponds to the Amsco French workbooks, but worksheets may be used with any textbook.
Power point has 106 slides to teach and practice vocabulary related to TV, movies, theater and museum. Includes 4 slides for speaking / writing prompts.
Students work in groups of 4. There is one picture for everyone (make copies or project on screen). There are 4 distinct sheets: A, B, C, D. The top of each sheet has 6 questions about the picture. The bottom has 6 answers. Everyone takes turns reading a question; continue until all Q & A have been matched. Vocabulary and grammar geared for French II or III.
Students work in groups of 4. There is one picture for everyone (make copies or project on screen). There are 4 distinct sheets: A, B, C, D. The top of each sheet has 7 questions about the picture. The bottom has 7 answers. Everyone takes turns reading a question; continue until all Questions & Answers have been matched. Vocabulary & grammar geared for review at end of French I or beginning of French II.
Powerpoint game (1 slide) that works on developing memory and clothing vocabulary. Clothing (20 pieces) enter one at a time (click to advance) & disappear behind the suitcase. At the beginning of each round student says “Ich gehe in Urlaub. In meinen Koffer werde ich . . . packen” (text is permanently on screen) & mention clothing. Round 2: mention 1st, then 2nd item. Round 3: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc. Can be played individually, with partners or teams. Winner can correctly recall all 20 items IN ORDER.
PowerPoint game (1 slide) that works on developing memory and clothing vocabulary. Clothing (20 pieces) enter one at a time (click to advance) & disappear behind the suitcase. At the beginning of each round student says “Vado in vacanza. Nella mia valigia vado a mettere” (text is permanently on screen) & mention clothing. Round 2: mention 1st, then 2nd item. Round 3: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc. Can be played individually, with partners or teams. Winner can correctly recall all 20 items IN ORDER.
The object of the game is to collect a full family - 6 cards. The player with the most families at the end is the winner.
Player 1 asks a player of his/her choice for a card belonging to a specific family; in this game each family is a different verb. In order to make the request, the player must already have at least 1 card belonging to that family. “En la familia (lavarse), busco (specific card).” If that player has the card, he/she hands it over. Player 1 continues asking for cards until he/she does not get what is requested. Player 2 then takes his/her turn. Once a family is collected, it is laid on the table in front of that player.
Second version has only 5 cards per family - no vosotros.
Print on cardstock and laminate to last for years to come. Make 1 game board for every 2-3 students.
You will need 2 dice for each game board. You also need bingo chips to mark squares. Or, if laminated, students can use a dry erase marker to initial a square.
Students take turns rolling the dice to determine which square. Students must correctly conjugate the verb in the square for both of the subjects to win it. Student with most squares at the end of time wins the game OR student who gets 6 in a row (“bingo”) wins.
Can be used for any tense.
The object of the game is to collect a full family. The player with the most families at the end is the winner.
Deal 7 cards per person. Remaining cards are placed in a draw pile.
Player 1 asks a player of his/her choice for a card belonging to a specific family. In order to make the request, the player must already have at least 1 card belonging to that family. “En la familia (hablar), busco (specific card).” If that player has the card, he/she hands it over. Player 1 continues asking for cards until he/she does not get what is requested, at which time he/she draws a card from the pile. Player 2 then takes his/her turn. Once a family is collected, it is laid on the table in front of that player. When the draw pile is exhausted, play continues without drawing, until all families are formed.
Second version does not include vosotros. Deal only 5 cards per person.
The object of the game is to collect a full family - 6 cards. The player with the most families at the end is the winner.
Player 1 asks a player of his/her choice for a card belonging to a specific family; in this game each family is a different verb. In order to make the request, the player must already have at least 1 card belonging to that family. “En la familia (bailar), busco (specific card).” If that player has the card, he/she hands it over. Player 1 continues asking for cards until he/she does not get what is requested. Player 2 then takes his/her turn. Once a family is collected, it is laid on the table in front of that player.
Second version has only 5 cards per family - no vosotros.
Word search has the names of 26 places in Portuguese. 5 versions with the word list and 5 without the list in order to make it more challenging. Total 10 unique puzzles.
The object of the game is to collect a full family - 6 cards. The player with the most families at the end is the winner.
Player 1 asks a player of his/her choice for a card belonging to a specific family; in this game each family is a different verb. In order to make the request, the player must already have at least 1 card belonging to that family. “Nella famiglia (abitare), cerco (specific card).” If that player has the card, he/she hands it over. Player 1 continues asking for cards until he/she does not get what is requested. Player 2 then takes his/her turn. Once a family is collected, it is laid on the table in front of that player.
Print on cardstock and laminate to last for years to come. Make 1 game board for every 2-3 students.
You will need 2 dice for each game board. You also need bingo chips to mark squares. Or, if laminated, students can use a dry erase marker to initial a square.
Students take turns rolling the dice to determine which square. Students must correctly conjugate the verb in the square for both of the subjects to win it. Student with most squares at the end of time wins the game OR student who gets 6 in a row (“bingo”) wins.
The object of the game is to collect a full family - 7 cards. The player with the most families at the end is the winner.
Player 1 asks a player of his/her choice for a card belonging to a specific family; in this game each family is a different verb. In order to make the request, the player must already have at least 1 card belonging to that family. “Nella famiglia (andare), cerco (specific card).” If that player has the card, he/she hands it over. Player 1 continues asking for cards until he/she does not get what is requested. Player 2 then takes his/her turn. Once a family is collected, it is laid on the table in front of that player.
Partner activity. Object is to get 4 boxes in a row. To win a box, the student must correctly conjugate the verb. If wrong, the partner gets the box. May be used for any tense. 2 separate games are included on 1 sheet.
2 versions of each - with and without vosotros.
Partner activity. Object is to get 4 boxes in a row. To win a box, the student must correctly conjugate the verb. If wrong, the partner gets the box. May be used for any tense. 2 separate games are included on 1 sheet.
2 versions of each - with and without vosotros.
Can be used for any tense.