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.
100th Day Activities for the Spanish or Bilingual Classroom - These materials can be used to celebrate 100 days or be used anytime to practice numbers, colors, prepositions, food, class objects, body parts, animals, weather, clothing and more. There are also suggested activities that will be great to use as substitute lessons. The set includes: 1. 100 Image Grid 2. 100 word Spanish / English vocabulary list that corresponds to the picture grid 3. 100 Small Digit Grid 4. 100 Large Digit Grid 5. 100 Numbered Lined Paper 6. Suggested Uses for the Packet Some of the many uses for this set: 1. 100 Images Grid a. Students write the word for as many images as they can. Use as an individual in class activity, a group activity (both could be contests) or a homework assignment. b. Students write the words for each image but group them by categories that you designate such as food, hobbies, clothing, weather, body parts, animals, school supplies, etc. c. Students cut out pictures and glue them by category and then write the word under each picture. d. Partner work – Student A calls random words in the target language and Student B must say or write the target language number that corresponds to the image. e. Practice prepositions and listening skills by describing an item location based on the description of other items that are near it (For example - for #49 clouds – “It’s between the lemon and the teeth”, or “it’s below the bracelets and to the right of the lemon”) 2. 100 Spanish / English word list that corresponds to the 100 images grid a. Partners quiz each other on vocabulary b. Students categorize the vocabulary words on the list c. Partners – one says a word and its number and the other sketches in that location on the small digit grid d. Students fold over the either the English or the Spanish and write out the other as a self quiz 3. 100 Small Digit Grid a. Dictate a letter, number or word that students must write in the numbered box specified b. Partner A names an object from the 100 Images Grid that Partner B must sketch in the corresponding numbered box 4. 100 Large Digit Grid a. Dictate a digit and students mark by circling or writing an X b. Practice colors and numbers by dictating a number and a color that students must use to circle, X or shade 5. Numbered Paper a. Students fold over translations from the word list and do a self test b. Students write the word that corresponds to the picture on the Image Grid
Save $27.00 by purchasing these adjectives items bundled together! This bundle will provide you with numerous materials to use when you introduce descriptive adjectives, and will also allow you to revisit them throughout the school year to make sure your students learn them well. This packet includes an English to Spanish vocabulary reference of almost 200 words, 13 practice worksheets, a 2 person skit, 2 additional partner activities, a quiz, a set of 32 student flashcards / game cards and a reference on adjectives that shorten their form.
The activity breakdown is: 1. 10 Question Partner Interview / Answer Key, p. 2 2. Ser and Adjectives 10 Sentence Translations, 12 Vocabulary Words / Answer Key, p. 4 3. Ser and Adjectives 10 Sentence Translations, 12 Vocabulary Words #2 / Answer Key, p. 6 4. Ser Compose 10 Sentences with Adjectives and Ser Conjugations, p. 8 5. Ser and Family 10 Sentence Translations / Answer Key, p. 9 6. Ser and Adjectives 10 Translations / Answer Key, p. 11 7. 12 Sentences Ser with Adjectives and Origin / Answer Key, p. 13 8. 15 Family Vocabulary Words and Adjectives / Answer Key, p. 15 9. 15 People Words with Adjectives Singular and Plural / Answer Key, p. 17 10. 18 People and Pets with Adjectives Singular and Plural / Answer Key, p. 19 11. 21 Descriptive Adjectives Opposites / Answer Key, p. 21 12. Adjectives English to Spanish Vocabulary Reference, p. 23 13. Las Escaleras Partner Vocabulary Practice / Answer Key, p. 27 14. 39 Adjectives Matching and Image IDs / Answer Key, p. 28 15. Adjectives Matching and Translation Quiz / Answer Key, p. 32 16. Adjectives Skit, p. 34 17. Adjectives Word Search / Answer Key, p. 35 18. Adjectives Crossword Puzzle / Answer Key, p. 37 19. Adjectives Flashcards / Game Cards, p. 39 20. Apocopation of Adjectives Reference, p. 42 These materials are great for back to school and all year long. They can be used with beginners as well as upper levels that need practice and review. The vocabulary reference is a resource that your students will use for years to come! Answer keys are included with the practice activities. These items are also available for individual purchase on TES.
Spanish Preterit Verb Chart - 14 Irregular Preterit Verbs - The irregular verb infinitives are listed on the left in English with the Spanish subject pronouns at the top. Students must supply the Spanish infinitives and all 6 conjugations for each verb. Sample verbs are tener, decir, poner, querer and conducir. The answer key is included.
Spanish Preterit -AR Verbs and Clothing Sentences - La Ropa Students translate 10 English to Spanish preterit sentence translations with regular -AR verbs, time adverbs such as today and last night, and clothing vocabulary. Verbs included are comprar, ganar and lavar. The answer key is included.
This colors activity includes 3 flowers to color using 8 different color words (including vert clair and vert foncé). The flower parts have numbers that correspond to the French color words. Colors included are red, yellow, purple, blue, dark and light green, orange, and pink. At the bottom of the page the word fleurs is listed 5 times in bubble letters. Students can color these with the colors of their choice. This is a great French colors activity for spring, Earth Day, or anytime!
Students are instructed to:
1. Write the French translation next to each clue.
2. Complete the crossword.
3. Write a French word under each image.
There are 29 clues with words related to Earth Day. Examples are wildlife, biodegradable, pollution, trash, environment, water, sun, renewable energy, and recycle. There are also 12 clip art images to identify.
Also included;
- 36 word bilingual vocabulary list for introducing and reviewing vocabulary.
- 36 word bilingual vocabulary list copied 2/page for student handouts.
This activity makes a great substitute teacher lesson plan. After students complete the 3 written activities, they can work with partners using the vocabulary list and quiz each other on the Earth Day vocabulary.
4 pages
This puzzle contains 30 clues with words related to Earth Day. Sample words are pollution, trash, recycle, environment, water, sun, renewable and trees. There are also 12 clip art images for students to identify.
Students are instructed to:
1. Write the English translation next to each clue
2. Find the French word in the word search
3. Write a French word under each image
Also included is a bilingual word list with 36 words.
4 pages
Students are instructed to:
1. Write the French translation next to each clue.
2. Complete the crossword.
3. Write a French word under each image.
There are 29 clues with words related to Earth Day. Examples are wildlife, biodegradable, pollution, trash, environment, water, sun, renewable energy, and recycle. There are also 12 clip art images to identify.
Also included;
- 36 word bilingual vocabulary list for introducing and reviewing vocabulary.
- 36 word bilingual vocabulary list copied 2/page for student handouts.
This activity makes a great substitute teacher lesson plan. After students complete the 3 written activities, they can work with partners using the vocabulary list and quiz each other on the Earth Day vocabulary.
4 pages
Back to School Student Profile For All Subjects - This student information sheet contains 12 questions for students to answer to help you get to know them a little better and a little quicker at the beginning of the year. The questionnaire asks about hobbies, favorite classes, travel experiences, learning styles, and more.
Spanish Commands: 18 Informal Tú Commands with Household Chores - Students translate 18 short English to Spanish commands. Sample commands are feed the pets, cook dinner, and take out the trash.
The answer key is included.
2 pages
Students write a French art vocabulary word under each of the 18 pictures. Sample words are: pinceau, musée, palette, sculpteur, autoportrait, and dessin.
Uses for this download:
1. Present and review vocabulary
2. Quick start
3. Homework worksheet
4. Flashcards - Students can cut apart the images and write the corresponding word on the reverse.
5. Project and play the flyswatter game.
2 pages
Spanish Saber and Conocer 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 questions such as, "Sabes patinar en hielo?" or "Conoces la ciudad de Nueva York?" 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 either saber or conocer under 6 images at the bottom of the paper. This is a good back to school review activity for experienced Spanish students, and is also helpful when learning saber and conocer.
Students practice Spanish feelings words with these booklets. Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 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 fire safety. The title page asks ¿Cómo Están Los Niños? and each of the 7 pages that follow contain está with a feelings word. Feelings included are feliz, enferma, cansada, así así, enojado, preocupado, sorprendida. 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.
6 pages
Students practice tener idioms and ir + a + infinitive with this activity. They must:
1. Complete 10 sentences with a conjugated tener idiom.
2. Translate the completed sentences.
3. Write a Spanish tener expression under each of the clip art images.
The answer key is included.
2 pages
Spanish Writing Prompt - Ideal Boyfriend or Girlfriend - Students describe their ideal boyfriend or girlfriend in terms of personality, likes and dislikes and hobbies and interests.
Included are: Writing prompt with suggested vocabulary as follows:
• 18 descriptive adjectives of personality
• 11 hobbies such as sports, reading, playing video games, etc.
• 23 additional vocabulary words and phrases to assist students with their writing task. Included are: adverbs of time such as siempre, rara vez and los fines de semana; le gusta + infinitive; debe + infinitive; sabe + infinitive and more! This activity can be used any time of year and makes an especially fun Valentine's Day writing activity!
Spanish Valentine's Day Bookmarks - With and Without Vocabulary Words - The images included on the bookmarks are chocolate, flores, amor, abrazos, and tarjetas. Each page contains 5 of the same bookmark. The version without the vocabulary words gives the option of having students write the vocabulary words for a little extra practice. Just copy, cut, and share with your students!
Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common Spanish Christmas words. Suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page are included.
Students first cut, assemble, and read the booklet with text and illustrations of words associated with the first Christmas. Words included are: such as the Three Kings, Baby Jesus, manger, star, Bethlehem, gifts, Mary and Joseph, . They then create their own version using the text only template. Students will have fun sketching these items and will get excited about the season while sharing with their classmates and family members!
The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the French Christmas vocabulary words. The text only version can be projected onto the Smart Board and students can draw pictures that correspond to the text.
French Christmas Crossword Worksheet and Vocabulary - This Christmas crossword puzzle contains 24 clues for common Christmas vocabulary words, plus 8 clip art images.
Included in the download:
1. Crossword with 24 clues and 8 images to identify
2. Answer key
3. Large font vocabulary list for presenting and practicing pronunciation as a class
4. Small font 2/page vocabulary list for paper saving student handouts
Students must:
1. Complete the crossword.
2. Write French vocabulary words under each picture.
3. Write the French vocabulary word next to each clue.
This is a good substitute teacher lesson. After students complete the puzzle, partners can use the vocabulary lists and quiz each other on the new vocabulary.
Happy holidays!
Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page and 7 additional pages, each containing a vocabulary word related to Martin Luther King's life. The words included are peace, pastor, speeches, "I have a dream...", bus boycott, Nobel Peace Prize and civil rights. Suggestions for using the emergent readers and an assembly instruction page are included. Martin Luther King Mini Books in English - 1 Illustrated, 1 Text Only - Students first cut, assemble and read the book containing text and illustrations. They then create their own version by sketching pictures in the text only template and can share their creations with their classmates and family members. The illustration version can be projected in class to present and review the vocabulary. The text only version can be projected onto the Smart Board and students can draw pictures that correspond to the text.
French Clothing and Accessories Crossword Puzzle, and Images - This crossword puzzle contains 23 clues for French clothing and accessories words. Most of the words are clothing accessories such as anneau, lunettes, casquette, montre, gants, parapluie, and sac à main.
Students are instructed to:
1. Write the French translation next to each clue.
2. Write a French word under each of the 11 clip art images.
3. Complete the crossword.
The download includes:
1. Crossword puzzle
2. Answer key with French translations next to the English clues
3. Vocabulary page with 2/page for student handouts
4. Large font vocabulary page for presenting and practicing vocabulary as a class
These materials work well for substitute lessons. After students complete the crossword, they can choose partners and quiz each other using the vocabulary lists.