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My resources are grammar based and include graphic organizers, worksheets, tests, quizzes, and personal questions. Most grammar items are based on present, preterit, imperfect, and present subjunctive tenses. Most resources are accompanied by an answer key. I hope you find them helpful for your students and your courses.

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My resources are grammar based and include graphic organizers, worksheets, tests, quizzes, and personal questions. Most grammar items are based on present, preterit, imperfect, and present subjunctive tenses. Most resources are accompanied by an answer key. I hope you find them helpful for your students and your courses.
Practice regular preterit mini conversations
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Practice regular preterit mini conversations

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Preterit: Mini conversation with regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs Length: 4 pages (pages 3-4 are the partial answer key). Complete each mini conversation by choosing the correct preterit verb from the word bank provided. Then, expand on the response by adding 3-4 words. There are 15 mini conversations, 5 per verb type (-ar, -er, -ir). -AR VERBS compré / visitamos / miramos / hablé / ayudó José: ¿Con quién hablaste tú ayer? Carlos: Yo ________________ con __________________________________ Lola: ¿Qué compró Ud anteayer? La Sra. Gómez: Yo ______________________________________________ A partial answer key is included with verb conjugations only.
Present subjunctive introduction conversation
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Present subjunctive introduction conversation

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Present subjunctive introduction conversation Tomás has a group of friends who often ask him for advice for their problems. Respond to each mini conversation by using a different introductory verb from the list below and conjugate in the yo form in the first blank. For the second blank, choose a different verb from the list below, conjugate it in the present subjunctive and add 2-3 words to expand on the response. There are 10 mini conversations (10 situations total) Example: Lola: Yo estoy cansada. Tomás: Yo ___________________ que tú________________________ For the present subjunctive verbs, only regular- ar, -er, -ir infinitives are used This practice can be used as students are first introduced to the present subjunctive. It can also be used as a paired speaking activity where each student gives the other 5 situations and solicits responses.
Entrevista de trabajo Reading conversation
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Entrevista de trabajo Reading conversation

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Job interview (Entrevista de trabajo) conversation Lola is applying for a job as a cashier at the supermarket. She is being interviewed by Marta Ramos, the hiring manager. Complete their conversation using appropriate words from the word bank. impuesto / igualmente / entrevista / puntual / llenar / solicito / dejó / experiencia / nivel / soy / flexibles (2x) / disponible (2x) /horas / conveniencia / diploma / se mudó / escuela secundaria / responsable / conocerte / hora / doce / aumento / decido / ofrece / el seguro / enfermos / a tiempo completo / evaluación de empleado / sueldo / gustaría / vacaciones / a tiempo parcial / horas / bien/ trabajadora / me llevo / la tienda SAMPLE: Lola: Buenos días, Señora Ramos. Me llamo Lola. Mucho gusto. Marta: ______________________. Vamos a empezar la _____________________ para que yo pueda ___________________ bien. ¿Para qué puesto solicita Ud.? Lola: Yo ________________ para el puesto de cajera. Marta: ¿Cuál es el más alto ______________de educación que Ud. tiene? Lola: Yo tengo un _____________________ de ____________________________. Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, or added to a quiz / test. Students can also do this practice orally. It can also be used with chapter 5A of Realidades 3.
Natural disaster paragraph writing activity
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Natural disaster paragraph writing activity

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Natural disasters paragraph writing activity Choose one natural disaster and write a 10-sentence paragraph in the preterit and imperfect tenses. Write 5 sentences in the preterit and 5 in the imperfect. Vary your verbs in both tenses. Use the list of verbs and vocabulary provided as a guide or come up with your own. Note: Use the preterit to talk about completed actions (what happened), and the imperfect to describe or “set the scene” (what was going on). Choose one or come up with your own: el huracán / la terremoto / la nevasca (snowstorm) / La inundación A list of verbs and appropriate vocabulary as well as a template to write the paragraph are provided.
Reflexive verbs daily routine original paragraphs
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Reflexive verbs daily routine original paragraphs

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Reflexive verbs daily routine original paragraph (present tense) Length: 3 pages You will write 3 short paragraphs (6 sentences each) about your daily routine (morning, afternoon, and evening) using reflexive and non – reflexive verbs integrated with vocabulary related to body parts and accessories. Use transition words. Write your final paragraphs in the template provided using the list of reflexive / non reflexive verbs, body parts, personal products, and accessories. A list of reflexive verbs, non reflexive verbs, body parts, personal products and accessories is provided. Students can also use words not on the list. A list of transition words is also provided.
Spelling change verbs present subjunctive practice
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Spelling change verbs present subjunctive practice

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Practice: Spelling change verbs present subjunctive PART 1: Write the correct spelling change for each verb type (c-qu, g-gu, z-c, c-zc, c-z, g-j, i-y) (9 total) Students will be given a partially conjugated infinitive and they will write the correct spelling change (ex: c-qu etc) for all 6 persons. Brief notes on other examples of spelling change verbs are also provided after every verb type. For example: students will conjugate tocar and for notes they will see: Other examples: buscar = to look for / explicar = to explain / acercarse = to approach Part 2: For each spelling change verb, choose a different infinitive from part 1 from other examples and conjugate it for all 6 persons in the present subjunctive. Note: Some infinitives may require a stem change in addition to a spelling change. (9 total) Answer key is included for part 1 only. For part 2, student answers will vary. Pages 1-5 are the practice and pages 6 -7 are the answer key.
Irregular subjunctive matching sentences and questions
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Irregular subjunctive matching sentences and questions

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Irregular present subjunctive practice: Matching, sentences, and questions Verbs included: dar, ir, ser, haber, estar, haber Part 1: Matching (write the correct letter for each subject). All 6 persons are included for every verb. Part 2: Part 2: Complete each sentence in an original manner using a different irregular verb in the present subjunctive. (6 total) Part 3: Answer each question in a complete sentence in the present subjunctive. (6 total) Answer key is included for part 1 only. For parts 2 and 3, student answers will vary. Pages 1-3 are the practice and pages 4-5 are the answer key for part 1 only.
Present subjunctive stem change verbs practice
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Present subjunctive stem change verbs practice

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This is a practice with stem change verbs (e-ie, e-i, o-ue) in the present subjunctive Part 1: Students will complete each conjugation with the missing stem change (e-ie, e-i, o-ue) (8 total) AR/ ER VERBS: E-IE: pensar, perder, volver IR VERBS: E-I: pedir E-IE / E-I: preferir, divertirse O-UE / O-U: dormir, morir Other examples of stem change verbs are provided for reference. Part 2: Complete each sentence in the present subjunctive by using a different stem change verb from part 1 and adding 3-4 words. Your sentence must make sense. (10 total) Answer key is included for part 1 only. For part 2, student answers will vary. Pages 1-3 are the practice and pages 4-5 are the answer key for part 1 only.
Spelling change preterit verb practice
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Spelling change preterit verb practice

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Practice: Preterit -car, -gar, -zar spelling change verbs Length: 3 pages Part 1: For each verb type (-car, -gar, -zar), make the appropriate spelling change in the yo form. For the other conjugations, write the correct -ar verb endings for the stems. *Students will conjugate 2 infinitives for each verb type. A list of -ar verb endings as well as the appropriate yo form spelling change is provided. Additional examples of -car, -gar, -zar verbs are provided as well. Part 2: Complete each sentence in an original manner by conjugating the verb in the preterit and adding 4-5 words. Your sentence must make sense. *Students will complete 5 sentences per verb type (-car, -gar, -zar) for a total of 15 sentences.
Imperfect tense conjugation and sentence practice
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Imperfect tense conjugation and sentence practice

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This is a practice on the imperfect tense in Spanish. The practice is divided by sections (-ar, -er, -ir, ser / ir / ver) Part 1: For -ar, -er, and -ir verbs, students will be given 2 infinitives with stems and they will write the appropriate endings. A list of verb endings is provided on the top of every page. Part 2: Students will complete 6 original sentences per verb type by conjugating the verb in the imperfect tense and adding 4-5 words. For irregular verbs (ser , ir, ver), students will write the 6 conjugations for every verb using the word bank provided. Then, they will answer 6 personal questions in the imperfect tense (2 questions per verb) Page 1: -ar verbs / Page 2: -er verbs / Page 3: -ir verbs / Pages 4-5: ser, ir, ver
Present subjunctive spelling change verbs practice car gar zar
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Present subjunctive spelling change verbs practice car gar zar

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Present subjunctive spelling change verbs practice car gar zar Length: 4 pages including answer key for part 1 only. Verbs included: -CAR: buscar, practicar / -GAR: jugar, pagar / -ZAR: empezar / almorzar Brief notes are also provided on other -car, -gar, -zar verbs for examples only. Part 1: For each verb type (-car, -gar, -zar), follow these guidelines: For the first verb, make the appropriate spelling change in all 6 conjugations. Conjugate the second verb for all 6 conjugations in the present subjunctive 6 verbs total (2 -car, 2 -gar, 2 -zar) Part 2: Complete each sentence in an original manner by using a different verb in the present subjunctive from part 1. Do not repeat any verbs. Your sentence must make sense. Add 3-4 words after the present subjunctive verb. (10 total) Example: Yo quiero que tu____________________ Answer key is included for part 1 only. For part 2, student answers will vary.
Regular preterit practice
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Regular preterit practice

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Preterit practice: Regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs For each verb type (-ar, -er, -ir) students will be given 3 infinitives with stems for all 6 persons. They will write the appropriate ending for each stem. Then, they will complete 3 sentences for each verb type using the preterit and adding 4-5 words. A list of verb endings is provided on the top of every page. Verbs included: -AR: hablar, comprar, mirar (page 1) -ER: comer, aprender, comprender (page 2) -IR: escribir, vivir, salir (page 3) This practice can be used as students are introduced to the regular preterit.
Irregular preterit practice
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Irregular preterit practice

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This is a practice on irregular verbs in the preterit. The practice is divided by sections: I, U, and J stem verbs. Length: 4 pages For each section students will attach the appropriate endings to the stems for all 6 persons for every verb and answer one personal question per verb. A list of the endings are provided on the top of every page. Page 1: Section on I stem verbs: hacer, querer, venir (3 personal questions) Pages 2-3: Section on U stem verbs: estar, andar, poner, saber, poder, tener (6 personal questions) Page 4: Section on J stem verbs: traer, conducir, decir (3 personal questions) This practice can be used as students are being introduced to the irregular preterit and can be broken up over a few days if desired.
Present subjunctive go verbs sentence completions
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Present subjunctive go verbs sentence completions

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Present subjunctive sentence completions with -go verbs Length: 3 pages including answer key for part 1 Verbs included: hacer, tener, venir, caer, oir, salir, poner, traer, valer, satisfacer (10 total) Part 1: Complete the table with the missing conjugations in the present subjunctive. Note: Keep the “g” in all 6 conjugations. (10 total) Part 2: Complete each sentence using a different subject and a different -go verb from part 1 using the present subjunctive. You may not repeat subjects and verbs. Your sentence must make sense. No collaboration or on-line translators. (10 total) A template is provided with introductory verbs (conjugated) for students to write their sentences. Answer key is included for part 1 only. For part 2, student answers will vary.
I-Y preterit verbs practice conjugations questions sentences
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I-Y preterit verbs practice conjugations questions sentences

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I-Y preterit verbs practice conjugations questions and sentences Verbs included: leer, caer, creer, oir -UIR verbs: destruir, construir, influir, incluir Part 1: For each verb, write the correct conjugation for the yo, tú, nosotros, and vosotros forms using the word bank provided. For the 3rd person singular (Él / Ella / Ud) and 3rd person plural (Ellos / Ellas / Uds) conjugations, write a “Y” in the blank provided. Part 2: Answer each question in a complete sentence in Spanish in the preterit tense. (8 total / one question for each of the 8 verbs) Part 3: Complete each sentence in an original manner using the preterit tense. In the first blank conjugate the verb in the preterit tense and in the second blank add 3-4 words to expand on the sentence. Your sentences must make sense. (8 total / one sentence for each verb) Answer key is included for part 1 only. For parts 2 and 3, student answers will vary. Pages 1-4 are the practice and pages 5-6 are the answer key for part 1
Present subjunctive original sentence practice
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Present subjunctive original sentence practice

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Present subjunctive original sentence practice Length: 1 page Create original sentences in the present subjunctive with the following guidelines: Create two subjects (persons) for every sentence. For subjects, you can use subject pronouns (yo, tú and names of people). Vary your subjects. In the last column, add 3-4 words to create an original and logical sentence in the present subjunctive. Template includes conjugated introductory and present subjunctive verbs and students will create original subjects to match them. Students will write a total of 10 sentences in the template provided. This practice can be used as students are being introduced to the subjunctive.
Imperfect tense original sentence practice
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Imperfect tense original sentence practice

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Imperfect tense sentence practice (no collaboration / no on-line translators) Length: 1 page Create original sentences in the imperfect tense using the guidelines provided: For each verb conjugation come up with a different subject (person). For subjects, you can use subject pronouns (yo, tú etc and names of persons). Do NOT repeat any subject. Add 4-5 words to expand on the sentence. Your sentence must make sense. Sentences should not be repetitive (using the same words over and over). Students will create 12 original sentences *A template with clue words (cada dia etc) and verb conjugations is provided for students to write their sentences.
Tener que infinitive sentence completions
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Tener que infinitive sentence completions

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Tener que infinitive sentence completions (present tense) Length: 2 pages Complete each sentence with the following guidelines: Write the correct present tense conjugation of tener. Write “que” For every sentence, choose a different infinitive (-ar, -er, -ir) from the word bank below. Add 3-4 words to expand on the sentence. A list of infinitives (-ar, -er, -ir) with English translations and a template for writing sentences are provided.
Preterit imperfect all verbs conjugation practice
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Preterit imperfect all verbs conjugation practice

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Preterit imperfect conjugation practice and sentence completions Part 1: Conjugate each infinitive in the preterit § and in the imperfect (I) for all 6 persons. Conjugations are separated by verb type: regular, irregular etc. Part 2: Original sentence completions: Complete each sentence using a different verb in the preterit and imperfect tenses depending on the clue word (ayer, cada día etc). Add 5-6 words to create an original sentence that makes sense. No collaboration or on-line translators. (15 total) Verb types included: Preterit: Regular, irregular, spelling change (-car, -gar, -zar, i-y), ir stem change, reflexive Imperfect: Regular, irregular, reflexive Pages 1-6: Conjugation practice Pages 7-10: Answer key for part 1 conjugations only. For part 2, student answers will vary.
Preterit dar ir ser ver hacer matching and questions
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Preterit dar ir ser ver hacer matching and questions

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Dar ir ser ver hacer preterit matching, questions, and sentences Part 1: Matching (write the correct letter of the conjugation to match the subject) 6 conjugations per verb. Ir / ser conjugations are combined Part 2: Answer each question in a complete sentence (6 questions) Part 3: Complete each sentence in an original manner in the preterit by adding 4-5 words. ( 5 sentences total) Answer key is included for part 1 only. For parts 2 and 3, student answers will vary. Length: 4 pages including answer key for part 1