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.

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.

Original sentences with present subjunctive verbs Length: 2 pages This is a worksheet on creating original sentences using introductory verbs and present subjunctive verbs. It can be used when students are first introduced to the present subjunctive. For present subjunctive, students will only use regular -ar, -er, and -ir verbs. In the template provided, follow these guidelines: Come up with 2 different subjects (use subject pronouns and names of people). Conjugate the introductory verb in the present tense and make stem changes where needed. Conjugate the dependent verb in the present subjunctive. Use the second template to create original sentences with the present subjunctive. A template with introductory and subjunctive infinitives is provided. Students will write a total of 15 sentences in the template provided. Students can complete this practice individually or in pairs.

Present progressive tense (Spanish) Length: 3 pages This worksheet is a practice on the formation of present participles and writing original sentences with them. Part 1: Write the correct present participle in Spanish for each of the 15 infinitives (5 -ar, 5- er, 5- ir) and 4 irregular (ex: caer, traer etc). Part 2: Write original sentences with estar + present participle (“ing”) using the guidelines provided. Write the correct conjugation of estar to match the subject Add the present participle “ing” form. For present participles, use 3 -ar, 3- er, and 3- ir, and 3 irregular (all from part 1) Add 3-4 words to expand on the sentence. Your sentence must make sense. Students will write 12 sentences total (3-ar, 3 -er, 3- ir, 3 irregular present participles) in the template provided. Answer key is provided for part 1 only. For part 2, student answers will vary.

Los materiales escolares shopping activity (School supplies shopping activity) Length: 4 pages Luis needs to buy some school supplies including a new laptop and a new lunch bag. His parents have given him $150.00, and he can’t get any more money. He has $150 of his own savings that he plans to use. Look at the list of supplies that Luis needs to buy. He plans to shop at two office supply stores. Then, fill out the invoice for each store in the template provided. Different items can be bought at both stores. It is acceptable to spend less than $300 and have money left over. Also, Luis will be paying a 4 percent sales tax. One store offers reward members an additional 5 percent discount and the other store gives reward members 2 percent cash back on all purchases. For each store, a list of items and prices are provided. A template is provided for the invoices. Students can complete this activity individually or in pairs.

Regular preterit verbs matching and sentence completion Match the clue words to their English translations. For each verb type (-ar, -er, -ir) write the correct letter of the conjugation to match the subject. Then, use a clue word (in any order), subject and verb conjugation to logically complete the sentences. Total: 18 clue words (ayer, anoche etc), 18 matching conjugations (6 -ar, 6-er, 6 -ir) and 18 sentence completions (6 -ar, 6-er, 6 -ir) Page 1: Ar verbs (bailar, comprar, viajar, hablar, tomar, ayudar) Page 2: Er verbs (aprender, correr, beber, vender, comer, comprender) Page 3: Ir verbs (abrir, escribir, recibir, decidir, compartir, salir) Pages 4 - 6 are the answer key This practice can be used for classwork, homework, bell ringer, or quiz.

Imperfect tense review practice Part 1: Write the correct imperfect tense endings and conjugate the verbs. ( 7 verbs: 1 -ar, 1- er, 1 -ir / for reflexive verb, ser, ir and ver writhe conjugations only) Part 2: Match the clue word to its correct English translation. (ex: cada dia = very day) Part 3: Answer the 14 personal questions in a complete sentence Answer key is included for parts 1 and 2 only. For part 3, student answers will vary. Pages 1-3 are the practice and pages 4-5 are the answer key for parts 1 and 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, or test / quiz

Matching: All reflexive verbs (present tense) Length: 4 pages including answer keys This is a matching practice on the conjugations of reflexive verbs (regular and stem change). There are 26 different verbs total. Answer key is included. As an added bonus, there is a short matching on personal products and accessories related to body parts. (10 total) Answer key is included.

This is a matching practice to practice the difference between the present subjunctive v indicative (present tense). Length: 2 pages There are 20 sentences and students will write the correct letter of the conjugation (present subjunctive or indicative). Answer key is included. Example: ______ 1. Yo quiero que tú (hablar) español. ______ 2. Es seguro que Ud (comer) bien.

Preterit imperfect original sentences (no collaboration / no on-line translators) Length: 2 pages Write original sentences in the preterit and imperfect by choosing a clue word (preterit and imperfect) from column A, and a subject / verb conjugation from column B and add 5-6 words to expand on the sentence. You will write 12 sentences in the preterit tense and 8 sentences in the imperfect tense. Use the template on the next page to write your sentences. Verbs included: Preterit: hablar, hacer, ir, escribir, dar, ver, despertarse, buscar, empezar, almorzar, recibir, leer (12 total) Imperfect: ser, ir, ver, vivir, comer, acostarse, jugar, correr (8 total) Two templates (preterit and imperfect) are provided for students to write their sentences. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, or as part of your sub plans.

Matching: Present subjunctive v infinitive / For sentences that require the infinitive, choose the correct one that makes sense. Length: 2 pages There are 20 sentences and answer key is included. Example: ____ 1. Yo quiero ____ español. ____ 2. Paula desea que Ud ____ un email. (escribir)

Gustar verbs missing element activity (present tense) Length: 1.5 pages Complete the template below by adding the missing elements: prepositional phrase, indirect object pronoun, Gustar type verb, noun or infinitive, and additional words to expand on the sentence. Use a Gustar type verb only once (do not repeat any). With nouns, use definite articles (el, la, los, las), indefinite articles (un, una, unos, unas), or possessive adjectives (mi, mis, tu, tus, su, sus, nuestro/a, nuestros/as). Your sentence must make sense. Students will complete a total of 10 sentences. Notes on 10 different gustar type verbs with English translations, prepositional phrases, and indirect object pronouns are provided for reference.

This worksheet is a matching practice on the conjugations of preterit and imperfect subjunctive. Students will choose and write the correct letter. There are 26 conjugations total and answer key is included. All verb types are included (regular, irregular, spelling change, stem change) Example: Hablar (yo) / Answer: hablé / hablara Length: 2 pages including answer key

Matching: Present subjunctive sentences (write the correct letter of the introductory and present subjunctive verb) Example: ____ 1. Yo (querer) que tú (hablar) español. Answer: (f) quiero / hables There are 20 sentences. Answer key is included. Length: 2 pages including answer key

Preterit regular verbs personal questions practice This worksheet is a practice with personal information questions using regular -ar, -er, and -ir verbs in the preterit. Questions are grouped by verb type: -ar, -er, -ir (6 questions per verb for a total of 18 questions). A list of preterit verb endings is provided prior to each group of questions. Verbs included: -AR: hablar, comprar, trabajar, mirar, llevar, estudiar -ER: comer, aprender, correr, comprender, vender, romper -IR: vivir, escribir, recibir, decidir, compartir, abrir A second set is also included for oral practice with the same 18 questions but without lines for student responses. This worksheet can be used for classwork, homework, quiz /test, or as part of your sub plans. Pages 1-3: Personal questions with lines for student responses. Pages 4-5: Same personal questions for oral practice.

This worksheet is a short practice on irregular verbs in the preterit. Verbs included: Dar, ir, ser, ver I stem: hacer, querer, venir U stem: estar, tener, saber, poner, poder, andar J stem: traer, conducir, decir Part 1: For each infinitive, complete the missing conjugations using the word bank provided. Part 2: Complete each sentence by conjugating each verb and adding 3-4 words to expand on the sentence. (students will use all verbs listed above except ser and write a total of 15 sentences) Length: 4 pages

Las compras de navidad (Christmas shopping activity in Spanish) Length: 3 pages Marcos is 16 years old and has been working part time for the last 6 months. He has saved up $450 to buy Christmas presents for his family (mother, father, younger brother Pablo, younger sister Paula, and his grandparents). His goal is to spend $450 or less. Complete the short conversation below between Marcos and his family members about what they each would like for Christmas, using the present tense of the verb in parenthesis. For the conversation, students will complete 6 lines (6 conjugations only) After the conversation students will compare prices at two stores (la luna and la edad nueva) where Marcos plans to shop. Then, they will fill out two invoices (one for each store) including sales tax and any applicable discount. Students can complete this activity alone or in pairs.

This worksheet is a matching practice with sentences using irregular preterit verbs. Students will write the correct letter of the conjugation. There are 20 sentences total and answer key is included. Length: 2 pages including answer key Verbs included: dar, ir, ser, ver, hacer, venir, andar, venir, tener, saber, poner, poder, traer, conducir, decir. (hacer, saber, poder, and querer are used twice). Example: _____ 1. Ayer yo _______ mi tarea. (hacer) _____ 2. El verano pasado José ________ ir a España. (querer)

This worksheet is a practice on present subjunctive sentences. There are 20 sentences total and answer key is included. Example: ____ 1. Yo (querer) que tú (hablar) español. Answer choice: k. quiero / hables Length: 2 pages including answer key

Reflexive verbs: Introductory conjugation practice and original sentences This is a practice on conjugating reflexive verbs as students are being introduced to the topic. A structured template is provided for students to conjugate 7 reflexive infinitives (3 regular verbs and 4 stem change verbs). The template includes subject pronouns and students have to complete it with appropriate reflexive pronouns, infinitive stem, and present tense endings. In part 2: Students will use the 8 reflexive verbs from part 1 (4 regular and 4 stem change) and write 8 original sentence in the template provided. Note: There are 8 reflexive verbs because the verb mirarse is used as a model for student reference in part 1. Verbs included: Regular: lavarse, bañarse, afeitarse Stem change: despertarse, acostarse, vestirse, dormirse Answer key is included for part 1 conjugations only. For part 2, student answers will vary. Pages 1 - 4 are the practice and pages 5-7 are the answer key for part 1.