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.
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.
Students will create and answer 10 original information questions in the present tense and answer them with the guidelines provided.
A list of question words, 14 stem change verbs, subjects is provided for students
Verbs included: (e-ie) querer, entender, pensar, cerrar, preferir, mentir
(o-ue) dormir, volver, devolver, almorzar, poder
(e-i) pedir, servir, repetir
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, sub plans, or added to a quiz or test
Students will chose 10 reflexive verbs along with vocabulary on body parts and accessories. to write and answer original information questions.
A list of reflexive verbs, question words, vocabulary on body parts and accessories is provided.
Guidelines are provided on how to write the questions.
This activity can be used as classwork, homework, or sub plans
Suggestion: Students can create original questions only and orally interview a classmate. As a follow up, students can then answer their own questions or answer their partner’s questions and submit for a grade.
A matching practice with the conjugations of stem changing verbs in the present subjunctive
Stem changes included : e-ie, e-i, o-ue
There are 26 conjugations total. Answer key is included.
Students will write 15 original sentences with tener que + infinitive using the list of infinitives provided and guidelines
A structured template is provided for students to write their sentences along with subjects (persons)
A speaking activity where students will use question words, the structure of ir + a + infinitive and add additional words to form their own information questions and interview a classmate.
There are 20 infinitives included (students can also use infinitives not listed)
As an added bonus, this activity helps to review question words and forming questions.
A speaking activity where students will use question words, verbs, trigger words (ex: ayer, cada noche etc ) in the preterite and imperfect tenses to form their own questions and interview a classmate. Regular, irregular, stem change, spelling change, and reflexive verbs are included.
Each student will create 10 questions in the preterit and 10 in the imperfect. Specific guidelines are provided.
As an added bonus, this activity helps to review question words and forming questions.
Students will write 18 sentences using stem change verbs in the present tense with the guidelines provided.
Students will be given a list of subjects to choose from and must use a different subject in every sentence
Verb types included:
e-ie : pensar, entender, empezar, mentir, preferir, querer, perder
o-ue: dormir, contar, poder, volver, devolver, almorzar
e-i: pedir, servir, repetir, seguir
u-ue: jugar
This worksheet can be used for classwork, homework, or part of your sub plans
A 3 page packet to practice stem change verbs in the present tense
Stem changes included: e-ie, o-ue, e-i, u-ue
Section 1: Conjugate the 12 infinitives for 6 subjects (Reflexive verbs also included)
Section 2: Change the verb for the subject given (ex: Yo pienso = Uds piensan) (12 total)
Section 3: Answer the 22 personal questions in a complete sentence
The packet can be assigned for classwork, homework, or it can be used as part of your sub plans.
Answer key is included for sections 1 and 2 only. For section 3, student answers will vary.
Pages 1 - 4 are the practices and pages 5 is the answer key for sections 1 and 2.
Students will create 24 original verb conjugations (regular, irregular, stem change, and spelling change) in the present subjunctive with the guidelines provided. Students will create 24 different subjects as well. The 24 infinitives are provided for students to use along with a sentence starter for all 4 categories (regular, irregular, stem change, and spelling change)
You can use this activity as a bell ringer or exit slip as students are learning various conjugations of the present subjunctive. Students can also do the activity in pairs or alone as a review for a test or quiz.
Modified copy of the activity for sentence writing is included. Students can add extra words after the verb conjugation to create original sentences.
A practice worksheet on -ir stem change verbs present and preterit tenses
Infinitives included: pedir, servir, mentir, divertirse, vestirse, preferir, competir, seguir, sentirse, dormir, morir
Part 1: Using the 11 infinitives, students will create original subjects (persons) and conjugate the infinitive in the present and preterit tenses
Part 2: Students will write 5 sentences in the present tense with the guidelines provided
Part 3: Students will write 5 sentences in the preterit tense with the guidelines provided
A worksheet to practice conjugations and sentence writing in the preterit tense
All verb types included: regular, spelling change (car, gar, zar), irregular, and -ir stem change (30 total)
Infinitives used:
Regular: cantar, aprender, salir, acostarse
Spelling change: buscar, jugar, empezar, leer, caer, destruir
Irregular: ser, ir, dar, ver, querer, venir, hacer, andar, saber, poner, poder, tener, traer, conducir, decir
Ir stem change: pedir, divertirse, dormir, vestirse
For each infinitive, students will conjugate it for all 6 persons. Then, they will write an original 8 word sentence. A clue word (ayer, anoche etc) is given at the beginning of every sentence.
Verbs are grouped by category: regular, spelling change, irregular, and -ir stem change, so the assignment can be broken up based on what students are learning.
Stem change verbs sentence writing activity
Stem change sentence writing activity (no collaboration / no on-line translators)
Combine elements from columns A, B, C, and D to form logical sentences using the present tense. For each sentence follow these guidelines:
Use a different subject (person) in every sentence. No subjects can be repeated.
Conjugate the verb in the present tense and make the appropriate stem change as needed.
Choose the right phrase in column C so that your sentence makes sense.
Students will write a total of 16 sentences
Verbs included:
E-IE: empezar, pensar, querer, perder, preferir
U-UE: jugar
O-UE: poder, volver, devolver, dormir, almorzar
E-I: pedir, servir, seguir, competir, repetir
A matching practice with the conjugations of preterit and imperfect tenses (a combination of regular, irregular, spelling change, and stem change verbs)
There are 26 verbs total. Answer key is included.
ER/ IR verbs original sentences present tense (no collaboration / no translators)
Create 10 original sentences with -er and -ir verbs in the present tense using a different subject and a different verb for each sentence from the list below. Choose 5 -er and 5 -ir verbs. Write your sentences in the template. Add at least 5 to 6 words to make your sentence longer. Sentences must be 7 words minimum. Post the word count at the end of every sentence.
A matching practice with the conjugations of -go verbs
Verbs included: hacer, poner, salir, tener, venir, oir, caer, traer, valer
There are 26 conjugations total
Answer key is included
ER/IR verbs preterit original sentences (regular verbs)
Create 10 original sentences with -er and -ir verbs in the preterit tense using a different subject and a different verb for each sentence from the list below. Choose 5 -er verbs and 5 -ir verbs. Begin each sentence with a different clue word (ayer etc) from the list below. Write your sentences in the template. Add at least 5 to 6 words to make your sentence longer. Sentences must be 7 words minimum excluding the clue word. Post the word count at the end of every sentence.
A practice on answering yes / no questions with -er verbs in the present tense
This practice is ideal for Spanish 1 students as they learn to answer yes / no type questions
A structured template is given to students to write their answers
There are 8 questions total
Verbs included: comer, aprender, correr, beber, vender, leer, comprender, romper
Answer key is included
For each question follow these steps:
Fill in the subject (person) and verb conjugation of the question and the subject (person) and verb conjugation of the answer
Answer each question first with a sí (yes) and then with a no (no)
Pages 1-4 are the questions, pages 5-8 are the answer key
A practice on answering yes / no questions with -IR verbs in the present tense
This practice is ideal for Spanish 1 students as they learn to answer yes / no type questions
A structured template is given to students to write their answers
There are 8 questions total
Verbs included: escribir, recibir, asistir, partir, abrir, subir, compartir, anadir
Answer key is included
For each question follow these steps:
Fill in the subject (person) and verb conjugation of the question and the subject (person) and verb conjugation of the answer
Answer each question first with a sí (yes) and then with a no (no)
Pages 1-4 are the questions, pages 5-7 are the answer key
A practice on answering yes / no questions with -ar verbs in the present tense
This practice is ideal for Spanish 1 students as they learn to answer yes / no type questions
A structured template is given to students to write their answers
There are 8 questions total
Verbs included: hablar, cantar, practicar, bailar, patinar, ayudar, tocar, mirar
Answer key is included
For each question follow these steps:
Fill in the subject (person) and verb conjugation of the question and the subject (person) and verb conjugation of the answer
Answer each question first with a sí (yes) and then with a no (no)
Pages 1-4 are the questions, pages 5-7 are the answer key
A worksheet to practice personal questions with irregular verbs in the preterit.
Students are given a template with the irregular stem. Students will add the correct ending and answer the question in a complete sentence.
There are 12 questions total
Verbs included:
I stem: hacer, querer, venir (3 questions)
U stem: andar, poner, poder, saber, estar, tener (6 questions)
J stem: traer, conducir, decir (3 questions)
The practice can be used as students are being introduced to the irregular preterit. It can also be used as classwork, homework, or quiz.