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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.

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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.
Spanish Verbs Saber and Conocer 15 Fill In the Blanks
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Spanish Verbs Saber and Conocer 15 Fill In the Blanks

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Spanish Verbs Saber and Conocer Fill in the Blank and Translations - Students choose between saber and conocer to fill in the blank for 15 sentences and then write the English translation under each sentence. Included: 1. 15 fill in the blank sentences 2. Conjugations of saber and conocer 3. Word bank to assist students with sentence translations 4. Answer key. 2 pages
Favorite Things Sketch and Label Activity
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Favorite Things Sketch and Label Activity

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Students showcase 8 of their favorite things with this hands on sketch and label activity. Favorites included are food, sport, color, animal, class, ice cream, season, and game. Each includes a sketch square and a line to write the favorite, as well as lines for name, age, and date. There is a larger square in the center where students sketch their self portraits. The download includes: 1. Favorites activity page 2. Completed activity page sample 3. Vocabulary page for introducing and practicing vocabulary Uses and suggestions for this activity: 1. Have students complete this at the beginning and the end of the year to show their growth and changes. 2. Use as a fun speaking activity when students present their completed favorites activities to their classmates. 3. Decorate the hall or a bulletin board. 3 pages
Spanish Favorite Things Sketch and Label Activity
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Spanish Favorite Things Sketch and Label Activity

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Students showcase themselves and 8 of their favorite things with this hands on sketch and label activity. Favorites included are food, sport, color, animal, class, ice cream, season, and game. Each includes a sketch square and a line to write the favorite, as well as lines for name, age, and date. There is a larger square in the center where students sketch themselves. The download includes: 1. Favorites activity page 2. Completed activity page sample 3. Vocabulary page for introducing and practicing vocabulary Uses and suggestions for this activity: 1. Have students complete this at the beginning and the end of the year to show their growth and changes. 2. Use as a fun speaking activity when students present their completed favorites activities to their classmates. 3. Decorate the hall or a bulletin board.
Insects 2 Emergent Reader Booklets
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Insects 2 Emergent Reader Booklets

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Each of the two booklets contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing the insects mosquito, fly, beetle, ant, ladybug, bee and butterfly. 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 illustrations. 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
Insects Emergent Reader Booklets
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Insects Emergent Reader Booklets

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Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing the insects mosquito, fly, beetle, ant, ladybug, bee and butterfly. 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 illustrations. 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
French St. Patrick's Day Label the Leprechaun Body Parts
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French St. Patrick's Day Label the Leprechaun Body Parts

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This fun activity will bring good luck to your classroom! Students label 16 body parts on the jolly Leprechaun. Included in the 3-page download: 1. Leprechaun with word bank in French and English. 2. Leprechaun with French word bank only. 3. Answer key - Leprechaun labeled with French words. Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Spanish Ir A Infinitive 10 Sentences and Spring Break Worksheet
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Spanish Ir A Infinitive 10 Sentences and Spring Break Worksheet

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Students practice ir a + infinitive with verbs such as visitar, viajar, jugar, estar, trabajar, volar, conducir, escribir, llevar, and estudiar. The sentences include phrases about spring break activities and travel so the activity works well in the spring around spring vacation time, but it can be used any time of the year. Included on the worksheet: 1. 5 Spanish to English translations, and 5 English to Spanish translations. 2. Word bank with 6 helpful words 3. Full conjugation of ir in the present tense 4. Sample ir a infinitive sentences in Spanish and English The answer key is included.
French Valentine's Day Word Search Puzzle, Vocabulary, and Image IDs
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French Valentine's Day Word Search Puzzle, Vocabulary, and Image IDs

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This activity contains 36 words associated with Valentine's Day. Students are instructed to: 1. Complete the word search. 2. Write French vocabulary words under each of the 10 pictures. 3. Write the English translation next to each clue. Examples of vocabulary words are bisous, accolade, amour, embrasser, fleurs, amitié, carte, roses, and flirtir. Included in the 5 page download: 1. Large font bilingual English/French vocabulary list for presenting and practicing vocabulary. 2. Small font bilingual English/French vocabulary list copied 2/page for paper saving student handouts 3. Small font bilingual French/English vocabulary list copied 2/page for paper saving student handouts 4. Word search and answer key The download can be used as a fun substitute lesson plan. When students complete the worksheet activities, they can quiz each other on the Valentine's Day vocabulary with the vocabulary reference.
French Valentine's Day Vocabulary, 36 Word Crossword, and Picture IDs
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French Valentine's Day Vocabulary, 36 Word Crossword, and Picture IDs

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This crossword puzzle includes words and phrases such as Do you love me?, February 14th, friendship, to flirt, boyfriend, and more! Included in the 5 page download: 1. Large font bilingual English/French vocabulary list for presenting and practicing vocabulary. 2. Small font bilingual English/French vocabulary list copied 2/page for paper saving student handouts 3. Small font bilingual French/English vocabulary list copied 2/page for paper saving student handouts 4. Crossword and answer key Students must: 1. Complete the puzzle 2. Write a French vocabulary word next to each clue 3. Write a French word under each of the 12 clip art images.
French Presidents' Day Emergent Reader Booklets - Le Jour des Presidents
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French Presidents' Day Emergent Reader Booklets - Le Jour des Presidents

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These booklets provide an introduction in French to words associated with Presidents' Day in the United States. Words included are 3rd Monday in February, government, constitution, first president George Washington, White House, Abraham Lincoln, and government of the U.S. 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. They then 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
French Carnival Booklets - Carnaval
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French Carnival Booklets - Carnaval

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French Carnival Booklets - Carnaval - Students will have fun learning about this holiday and French culture. Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common Carnival words. 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 things associated with Carnival / Carnaval. Each of the 7 pages in the booklet includes the words il y a with a word that corresponds to the illustration on that page. Words included are ballons, costumes, masques, dances, fêtes, chenilles, and défiles. Students then 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 Carnival 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.
French Groundhog Day Booklets - Le Jour de la Marmotte
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French Groundhog Day Booklets - Le Jour de la Marmotte

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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 Groundhog Day. Words included are shadow, winter, spring, sunny, cloudy, hibernation, and groundhog. 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.
Super Bowl 2016 - 2 Booklets in Spanish - Futbol Americano
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Super Bowl 2016 - 2 Booklets in Spanish - Futbol Americano

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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 such as 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. 8 pages
Spanish Time Bundle: Vocabulary, Listening, Quiz, and 4 Worksheets
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Spanish Time Bundle: Vocabulary, Listening, Quiz, and 4 Worksheets

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Spanish Time Bundle: Vocabulary, Listening, Quiz, and 4 Worksheets - Included: Vocabulary Reference - Use to present and practice vocabulary and time phrases. The reference includes: - 15 different time sentence samples - A brief explanation of military time with examples of military time sentences - 26 vocabulary words related to time Sample words are de la mañana/tarde/noche, mediodía, minuto, día, es la, son las. Also included are adverbs of time such as día, semana, and mes. Also included: Spanish Time with Class Subjects 14 Translations Worksheet Spanish Time Practice Worksheet #1 Spanish Time Listening Activity Blank Clocks and Follow Up Worksheet - El Tiempo Spanish Time and Class Subjects Responses Worksheet Created by Sue Summers
Spanish Time Skit / Role Play / Speaking Activity
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Spanish Time Skit / Role Play / Speaking Activity

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This is a 2-person, 12 line skit between strangers on the street. One is desperate to learn the time, and the other struggles to understand and provide a helpful response. There are several useful phrases such as vale, pardón, oye, mande, no sé + infinitive, qué hora es?, lo siento, no hay de que, son las tres, qué lo pase bien, and por favor. One person repeats sabe la hora 3 times, and also uses qué hora es, and ya sé la hora. Each of them say son las tres. Included in the download: 1. Skit in Spanish and English, copied 2 per page for student handouts. 2. Spanish only skit, copied 2/page for student handouts. Use as a translation assignment. 3. Skit in large font that can be projected. Use for presenting and practicing vocabulary. 3 pages
Spanish Time with Class Subjects 14 Translations Worksheet
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Spanish Time with Class Subjects 14 Translations Worksheet

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Students must: 1. Translate 14 sentences or questions from English to Spanish using time and class subjects vocabulary. Structures practiced are "A qué hora...?" and "...a la/las..." A sample question response is: What time is your Spanish class? My Spanish class is at 7:40. 2. Write a Spanish class subject vocabulary word under 7 clip art images of class subjects. The answer key is included, 2 pages.
Tener Expressions Conjugated 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle
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Tener Expressions Conjugated 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle

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Students assemble a 4 x 4 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle with 20 different conjugated tener expressions. Sample expressions are: tener hambre, tener la culpa, tener vergüenza, and tener sed. 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 Spanish and English. This can be used as a tener expressions bookmark and reference.
Tener Expressions 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle
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Tener Expressions 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle

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Students assemble a 4 x 4 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle with 20 different tener expressions. Sample expressions are: tener hambre, tener la culpa, tener vergüenza, and tener sed. 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 Spanish and English. This can be used as a tener expressions bookmark and reference. 2 pages