Students describe the city of their dreams. This high interest writing prompt provides enough vocabulary and phrases for beginners, and it works for more advanced students by adjusting the word requirement. It contains 60+ words and phrases to assist students with the writing task. The download includes: 1. Writing prompt - The writing prompt contains: verbs to discuss the city (se llama, hay, tiene, está/están, es/son), 24 words for places and things in the city, 18 adjectives for describing the city, 11 prepositional phrases to tell where things are located, plus several other helpful words. 2. Sample 249 word writing prompt that can be used for: a. Individual translation activity b. Full class translation activity when projected 3. Sample 249 word writing prompt copied 2 per page for use as student handouts. 4. Sample 249 word writing prompt copied 2 per page for use as a student translation assignment. 4 pages

Students write about their favorite things and activities, and explain why they like them. This high interest writing prompt provides enough vocabulary and phrases for beginners, and it works for more advanced students by adjusting the word requirement. It contains 80+ words and phrases to assist students with the writing task. The download includes: 1. Writing prompt - The writing prompt contains: verbs to discuss favorite things (Me gusta/n, me encanta/n, and prefiero), 15 miscellaneous words for things like family, seasons, and clothing, 8 adjectives for describing the favorite things, 13 different sports words, 16 food words, 13 activities verbs, and 16 class subjects words. 2. Sample 198 word essay that can be used for: a. Individual translation activity b. Full class translation activity when projected 3. Sample 198 word essay copied 2 per page for use as student handouts. 4. Sample 198 word essay copied 2 per page for use as a student translation assignment. This is a great activity for a sub lesson! 4 pages

Students practice asking and answering gusta/n and encanta/n questions with a variety of food vocabulary. Foods include vegetables, meat, candy, fruit, condiments, and desserts. Each student mingles with a bingo grid and must ask classmates if they like or love a food from the grid. When a student replies yes, the name is written in the box. When a student fills the entire grid, he or she says, "Bingo!" After completing the speaking activity, students must complete a followup written activity. For each of the 16 boxes on the bingo grid, students must write a sentence in the 3rd person about the student who signed the box. This activity can also be used as a back to school refresher for continuing Spanish students. 2 pages

Each booklet contains 12 pages: the title page with 11 additional pages. One contains text and images, and the other contains text only so students can sketch and create their own versions of the booklets. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet containing text and images. Words included are voiture, bateau, autobus, vélo, camion, avion, train, taxi, hélicoptère, métro, and moto. They then sketch and create their own versions with 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. The booklets are also helpful additions to interactive notebooks. 8 pages

Students color the alphabet letters and then decide upon and draw their own illustrations for each letter of the alphabet. The booklet contains 28 pages: the title page with 26 additional pages for each letter of the alphabet and an end page. This download also includes several suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Suggested uses include: students share completed booklets with the class or with a partner, students read to a family member at home, students use alphabet pages as flashcards to practice and learn new vocabulary, teacher projects the blank booklet onto the Smart Board and students do quick sketches for each letter and teacher scans sample booklets to share student work with the class. The booklet is helpful for interactive notebook activities, as well. 10 pages

Expose your students to the wisdom of young Anne Frank with these classroom signs. There are 9 Powerpoint slides with quotes and a title page that can either be printed or shown as a presentation. 10 pages

Included: 1. Crossword with 29 clues 2. 14 clip art images for students to identify 3. 29 word vocabulary list copied 2 per page for student handouts 4. 29 word vocabulary list to project in class for presentation and pronunciation practice 5. Answer key Nouns included pertain to personal care and things found in the bathroom and bedroom. Sample nouns are: maquillaje, navaja, peine, tocador, manta, cepillo, jabon, champu, almohada and despertador. This item makes a great substitute lesson. After completing the worksheet, partners can quiz each other and practice vocabulary from the vocabulary list. 4 pages

Spanish Skit / Role Play - Making Plans Friday Night - Viernes Por la Noche - This is a phone conversation between a boy and girl. The boy wants the girl to go to the movies but the girl rejects him. It's short enough for students to memorize in a day or 2 of practice and utilizes useful, everyday language. Sample words and phrases are: lo siento, no puedo, contigo, conmigo, quieres ir, vale, no me importa, and de verdad. This is a great sub activity and fun for students to practice and present. The download includes: 1. Skit in Spanish with English translation 2. Skit in Spanish only which can also be used as a translation activity.

Spanish Song Uno de Enero for Festival of San Fermín - Students practice numbers and months while they learn a little about the culture of Spain with this catchy, traditional song. Included in the download: 1. Song in large font for class presentation - This page includes a youtube link with a karaoke version recording of the song. 2. Song in smaller font printed 3 per page for student handouts. 3. Close version of the song printed 2 per page for student handouts.

Spanish Valentine's Day Vocabulary, 34 Word Crossword and Picture IDs - This crossword puzzle includes words and phrases such as "Do you love me?", "February 14", "friendship", "to flirt", "to give a gift" and more! A vocabulary list of all words is included. This can be used to present and review vocabulary, and can also be a student reference when making Valentine's Day cards. Students must: 1. Complete the puzzle 2. Write a Spanish vocabulary word next to each clue 3. Write a Spanish word under each of the 12 clip art images. The answer key is included.

This 7 line skit features a girl shopping for earrings in a market in Mexico. Structures and words used in the skit are: cuanto cuestan, te gustan/me gustan, demonstrative adjectives estos, aquellas, and esos, adjectives caros and baratos, gracias por, and the verb ser. The skit contains a variety of real life phrases and is short enough to easily memorize. Included in the download: 1. Bilingual skit with English translation, 2 per page for student handouts 2. Spanish only skit, 2 per page for student handouts. This can also be used as a translation activity. 3. Spanish only skit in large font for presenting and practicing vocabulary as a class.

This is a 32 square board game containing 13 different sports images. Students shake the die, move that number of spaces, say the word in Spanish and see who reaches the end first. Students unable to say the word must return to the beginning. Included in the download are: 1. Game board 2. Bilingual French and English vocabulary list for presentation, practice, and student handouts 3. Instructions Sports included are basketball, baseball, biking, track and field, skiing, soccer, football, tennis, volleyball, gymnastics, wrestling, swimming, and fishing.

This is a 20 square board game containing images of 9 different animals found on farms. Animals included: cow, pig, goat, cat, dog, rooster, turkey, horse and goose. Students shake the die, move that number of spaces, say the word in Spanish and see who reaches the end first. Students unable to say the word must return to the beginning. Included in the download are: 1. Game board 2. Vocabulary for presentation, practice and student handouts 3. Instructions

Day of the Dead Vocabulary 18 IDs Worksheet and Vocabulary List - Students identify 18 Day of the Dead / Dia de los Muertos image IDs. After writing the vocabulary word under each picture, the handout makes a nice review sheet as is or it can be cut apart later and used for flashcards. Several pictures include the English word to insure that students understand what the picture depicts. The answer key and a 21-word vocabulary list are included.

This activity contains 27 feelings words. Included in the download are: 1. Word search 2. Answer key with English translations next to the Spanish words 3. Large font vocabulary for presenting and practicing vocabulary 4. 2/page vocabulary for paper saving student handouts Students are instructed to: 1. Complete the word search. 2. Write Spanish vocabulary words under each picture. 3. Write the Spanish vocabulary word next to each word. The word search includes common Spanish feelings words such as enfermo, cansado, contento, triste, and muy bien. The download can be used as a fun substitute lesson plan. When students complete the worksheet activities, they can quiz each other on the feelings words using the vocabulary page.

Spanish Family Crossword and Picture IDs - Students use each word at least twice and some 3 times so they get ample practice with the family vocabulary. This crossword contains: 1. 33 Spanish words to find 2. 11 images for students to identify 3. Instructions for students to write the Spanish translation next to the English word 4. Answer key for the 33 Spanish translations 5. Vocabulary in large font for presenting and reviewing in class 6. Vocabulary list 2 per page for student handouts

Spanish Food and Shopping WebQuest OpenCor 18 Questions and Sketch - Your students will enjoy this inquiry based web assignment in which they explore the Spanish convenience store OpenCor. There are 16 questions or tasks for them to complete, including a map sketch showing where OpenCor stores are located. Students must navigate the OpenCor website to answer questions, translate merchandise words, analyze credit card and employment pages, and more. The website is entirely in Spanish. Students are instructed to supply answers in Spanish and English. This is a fun activity for partner or individual work and is a great way to incorporate technology, culture, and language into a lesson. Students can use computers, iPads, or other devices, and this makes a perfect self paced substitute lesson plan. Most questions should apply regardless of changes on the OpenCor website. However, since the possibility does exist that changes could affect the activity responses, an answer key has not been included.

Spanish Ir A + Infinitive Human Bingo Game Speaking Activity - Each student mingles with a bingo grid and must find different classmates that can reply yes to each of the 16 boxes. The grids contain school related questions such as, "Vas a montar en bici a la escuela?" or "Vas a hacer las tareas en la clase de español?" When a student replies yes to a question, the questioning student follows up by asking in Spanish for the student's signature. When a student fills the entire grid, he shouts, "Bingo!" Also included is a follow up worksheet that requires students to write a sentence for each of the 16 boxes in the grid. The student includes the name of the student that signed the box and must change the verb to the third person. Students must also write the conjugation for ir a infinitive under 6 images at the bottom of the paper. This is a great back to school review activity for students with prior Spanish experience.

Spanish Tener Expressions Song With Actions - Tengo Suerte - Your students will remember tener expressions forever with this song! This original Spanish song, which is sung to the tune of a popular children's song, features 14 tener expressions with accompanying actions. Students of all ages love to sing this and will do so often because of the catchy tune with dramatic actions. The English translation is included. The song is copied 2 per page for student handouts and enlarged 1 per page for in class presentation.

Spanish Tener Que + Infinitive & Chores Human Bingo Game Speaking Activity - Each student mingles with a bingo grid and must find different classmates that can reply yes to each of the 16 boxes. The grids contain chores related questions such as, "Tienes que hacer tu cama todos los dias?" or "Tienes que cortar el cesped?" Many of the squares also include adverbs of time. When a student replies yes to a question, the questioning student follows up by asking in Spanish for the student's signature. When a student fills the entire grid, he shouts, "Bingo!" Also included is a follow up worksheet that requires students to write a sentence for each of the 16 boxes in the grid. The student includes the name of the student that signed the box and must change the verb to the third person. Students must also write tener que + an appropriate chore infinitive under 6 images at the bottom of the paper. This is a helpful activity when learning chores and tener que + infinitive, and it's also a great back to school speaking review activity for students with prior Spanish experience.