I'm currently teaching 8th grade Spanish. I have taught all levels of Spanish, from kindergarten to high school, at various times in the past 17 years. I have a BA in Spanish and International Relations from Lake Forest College in Lake Forest, IL, and an MA in Spanish Language and Culture from the University of Salamanca in Salamanca, Spain. My shop includes all types of resources for Spanish and French, as well as materials for English Language Arts and ELL.
I'm currently teaching 8th grade Spanish. I have taught all levels of Spanish, from kindergarten to high school, at various times in the past 17 years. I have a BA in Spanish and International Relations from Lake Forest College in Lake Forest, IL, and an MA in Spanish Language and Culture from the University of Salamanca in Salamanca, Spain. My shop includes all types of resources for Spanish and French, as well as materials for English Language Arts and ELL.
Each booklet contains 16 pages: the title page with 15 additional pages. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page.
Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet that contains text and illustrations of words associated with the Super Bowl. Examples ball, team, coaches, referee, cheerleaders, stadium, etc. They then sketch and create their own version using the text only template.
The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the vocabulary words. The text only version can be projected onto the Smart Board and students can draw pictures on the Smart Board that correspond to the text.
10 pages
Each booklet contains 16 pages: the title page with 15 additional pages. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page.
Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet that contains text and illustrations of words associated with the Super Bowl. Examples are ball, team, coaches, referee, cheerleaders, stadium, etc. They then sketch and create their own version using the text only template.
The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the vocabulary words. The text only version can be projected onto the Smart Board and students can draw pictures on the Smart Board that correspond to the text.
10 pages
Students sketch and color a minimum of 10 foods that they will take with them on a picnic. They then write the corresponding French words under the sketched items. This is a great activity for speaking practice because students enjoy presenting their creations to their classmates. It's also a fun activity at the end of the school year as students are thinking about summer activities and vacation, and great for summer school or camp.
There are 3 versions of the basket. Each includes a different spelling of picnic to allow you to choose based on your preference for your region. The 3 are:
1. Panier pique-nique
2. Panier à pique-nique
3. Panier de pique-nique
Instructions for the activity are included on the worksheets.
3 pages
Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common Spanish Valentine's Day vocabulary words. This item also includes suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page.
Students first cut, assemble, and read the booklet containing text and illustrations of common Valentine's Day items. Included are candy, hearts, love, Cupid, flowers, kisses, chocolates and roses. They then create their own version using the text only template. Students will get in the holiday spirit sketching the Valentine's Day booklets and will enjoy sharing their creations with their classmates and family members!
The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the Valentine's Day vocabulary words. The text only version can be projected onto the Smart Board and students can draw pictures on the Smart Board that correspond to the text. Both versions can be used for interactive notebook activities.
6 pages
Each emergent reader booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common French words associated with Chinese New Year. Words included are lanterns, fireworks, gifts, dragons, envelopes, food, and rooster for Chinese New Year 2017, which is the Year of the Rooster. Suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page are also included.
Students first read and cut out the booklet that contains text and illustrations and they then sketch and create their own version using the text only template.
The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review, and practice pronunciation of the vocabulary. The text only version can be projected onto the Smart Board and students can draw pictures on the Smart Board that correspond to the text.
6 pages
Each emergent reader booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common Spanish words associated with Chinese New Year. Words included are lanterns, fireworks, gifts, envelopes, food, dragon, and monkey for Chinese New Year 2017, which is the Year of the Monkey. Suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page are also included.
Students first read and cut out the booklet that contains text and illustrations and they then sketch and create their own version using the text only template.
The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review, and practice pronunciation of the vocabulary. The text only version can be projected onto the Smart Board and students can draw pictures on the Smart Board that correspond to the text.
6 pages
Each emergent reader booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common words associated with Chinese New Year. Words included are lanterns, fireworks, gifts, dragons, envelopes, food, and rooster for Chinese New Year 2017, which is the Year of the Rooster. Suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page are also included.
Students first read and cut out the booklet that contains text and illustrations and they then sketch and create their own version using the text only template.
The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review, and practice pronunciation of the vocabulary. The text only version can be projected onto the Smart Board and students can draw pictures on the Smart Board that correspond to the text.
6 pages
Save 25% on these Christmas materials by purchasing them together in this bundle! This packet will give your students plenty of vocabulary practice and get them in the mood for the holidays at the same time! There are 6 practice worksheets, vocabulary, and a Christmas / holiday word wall. Answer keys are included.
All items are also available for individual purchase on TES. Purchasing this bundle offers substantial savings as all items sell for a minimum of $2.25 when purchased individually.
Included in the bundle:
1. French Christmas Word Search / Vocabulary
2. French Christmas Crossword / Vocabulary
3. French Christmas Vocabulary Matching - 31 words
4. French Christmas Image IDs - 24 images
5. French Christmas and Père Noël Writing Activity
6. French Christmas Label Père Noël with Body Parts and Clothing
7. French Christmas and Holiday Vocabulary Word Wall
Students label Père Noël with 18 French body parts and clothing words. A French/English bilingual word bank is included on the activity.
The answer key is included.
2 pages
Students will gain cultural understanding of the Three Kings Day holiday as they translate these 12 Spanish to English sentences. They will practice constructions such as "tener que + infinitive" and "encanta + infinitive" along with vocabulary associated with the holiday such as "three kings bread", family, gifts, children, etc. Included in the download:
1. Student handout, 2 per page, with 17 vocabulary words
2. Full page of the 17 words in large font for full class viewing and practice.
3. Student worksheet
4. Answer key
4 pages
Get your students in the mood for Valentine's Day with these 2 love poems in Spanish! Both are classics, one familiar in the English language and the other by a famous Spanish author. They're easy to learn, great for speaking and pronunciation practice, and perfect for adding excitement to the classroom when students present them to the class!
Included:
1. Both poems on 1 page for in class presentation
2. Both poems on 1 page as close exercises
3. Both poems copied 2 per page for student handouts.
3 pages
French Thanksgiving 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle - Students assemble a 4 x 4 French/English vocabulary puzzle with 25 words associated with Thanksgiving. Sample words are:
canneberges, dinde, nourriture, pèlerin, rendre grâce, and tarte aux pommes.
Several words are repeated which makes the puzzle more challenging. Just photocopy enough for a class set (1 for every 2 students if working in pairs, or 1 per student if working alone), cut and fasten with a paper clip. Distribute to students and challenge them to reassemble the puzzles as quickly as possible. There is a list of all words alongside the puzzle in French and English. This can be used as a vocabulary bookmark and reference.
2 pages
Entertain your students with this 13 slide PowerPoint depicting popular New Year's traditions in Spanish speaking countries. Traditions include eating the 12 grapes, wearing colored underwear for different purposes and dumping a bucket of water out a window to symbolize renewal. Each slide contains clip art and a vocabulary word or words in English and then the Spanish vocabulary word/s and an brief explanation of the tradition come out on mouse click.
The slides can be printed and used to make a colorful bulletin board to start the New Year.
13 pages
The booklets include simple sentences such as "I like turkey" and "I like to eat." There are 7 pages with different sentences plus a title page.
The 3 designs include:
1. Text only design for students to illustrate - 1 sheet origami booklet
2. Text and clip art images - 1 sheet origami booklet
3. Text and clip art images for projecting in class for full class practice
Also included is a page explaining the uses of the booklets and a link to instructions for folding the booklets.
4 pages
Students get creative with their writing with these 6 squares containing Thanksgiving themed images and speech bubbles. This comic strip activity is fun for students of all ages and abilities. They enjoy sharing their creations with their classmates!
1 page
This Thanksgiving Smart Board download contains 10 games and activities that can be used to practice reading and spelling. Included are Word Biz, Image/Word Match, Image Select, Word Generator, Word Guess, Random Image Chooser, and more. The games and activities use mostly Thanksgiving food vocabulary but also a few words associated with the Thanksgiving holiday such as family, airplane, football, t.v., and deer.
11 pages
Thanksgiving Food on the Table 2 Designs - Students write the Thanksgiving food word that corresponds to each numbered food on the table. One design includes a word bank with 11 words and the other design does not have a word bank.
The answer key is included.
3 pages
This file includes 4 slightly different designs of the Spanish Thanksgiving Turkey Coloring and Favorite Foods Activity. They are:
1. Turkey color by number with 8 favorite foods list and 2 sketches. Students sketch on the top of one page and the bottom of the other.
2. Turkey color by number with 8 favorite foods list and 2 sketches. Students sketch on the bottom of both pages.
3. Turkey coloring activity with 8 favorite foods list and 2 sketches. Students sketch on the top of one page and the bottom of the other. Students choose the colors.
4. Turkey coloring activity with 8 favorite foods list and 2 sketches. Students sketch on the bottom of both pages. Students choose the colors.
4 pages
This file includes 4 slightly different designs of the French Thanksgiving Turkey Coloring and Favorite Foods Activity. They are:
1. Turkey color by number with 8 favorite foods list and 2 sketches. Students sketch on the top of one page and the bottom of the other.
2. Turkey color by number with 8 favorite foods list and 2 sketches. Students sketch on the bottom of both pages.
3. Turkey coloring activity with 8 favorite foods list and 2 sketches. Students sketch on the top of one page and the bottom of the other. Students choose the colors.
4. Turkey coloring activity with 8 favorite foods list and 2 sketches. Students sketch on the bottom of both pages. Students choose the colors.
4 pages
Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing clip art images and names of the 7 continents. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page.
Students first read and cut out the booklet that contains text and images. They then sketch the continents and create their own version using the text only template.
The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice the continents. The text only version can be projected onto the Smart Board and students can draw pictures on the Smart Board that correspond to each continent.
6 pages