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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.
Spain Booklets - Libritos de Espana
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Spain Booklets - Libritos de Espana

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Spain Booklets - Libritos de Espana - Introduce your students to Spanish culture! These booklets contain many things for which Spain is famous such as flamenco, bullfighting, running of the bulls, soccer, olives, castles, cathedrals, Iberian ham and Don Quixote. Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet that contains text and illustrations. They then create their own version using the text only template. Each booklet contains 12 pages: the title page with 11 additional pages. This item also includes suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. 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.
Spanish AR Verb Conjugations and Subject Pronouns Worksheet
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Spanish AR Verb Conjugations and Subject Pronouns Worksheet

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Students practice subject pronouns and -ar verb conjugations. This download contains: 1. 20 simple -ar verb conjugation sentences such as "I practice in the gym." 2. 15 subject pronouns. Students must work backward by determining the subject pronoun that corresponds to either a conjugated verb such as "pescan" or a subject such as "Ronaldo". 3. Word bank of 25 common -ar verbs in both Spanish and English. This is a separate paper and copied 2 per page for student handouts. 4. Word bank with supplemental vocabulary such as "at home" for the short sentences. This vocabulary is on the worksheet. 5. Answer key
Spanish Adjectives and Family Skit / Role Play / Speaking Activity
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Spanish Adjectives and Family Skit / Role Play / Speaking Activity

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This skit features a girl asking her new friend about her family members. Como es is repeated several times, each response includes at least 2 descriptive adjectives (there are 12 different adjectives used in the skit) and each line contains a conjugation of the verb ser. The skit is short enough to memorize, yet contains a variety of family and adjectives vocabulary. The skit is copied 2 per page for student handouts and the English translation is included.
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
Christmas Theme Numbers and Math Listening Activity
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Christmas Theme Numbers and Math Listening Activity

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Christmas Theme Numbers and Math Listening Activity - This numbers listening activity will hold the attention of your students as they make their way around the oval writing the numbers that you dictate! After all numbers are dictated, students quickly do the math to find the correct final answer based on the numbers that they heard and wrote. They will be anxious to raise their hands and share their results! You choose the numbers for the activity so it can be used for very basic numbers or large numbers, depending on what your focus is.
French Clothing 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle
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French Clothing 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle

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Students assemble a 4 x 4 French/English vocabulary puzzle with 25 common clothing words. 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 clothing bookmark and reference.
Spanish Verbs Abrir and Vivir and Image IDs
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Spanish Verbs Abrir and Vivir and Image IDs

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Spanish Verbs Abrir and Vivir and Image IDs Students must: 1. Filll in the blank with the correct conjugation of the either vivir or abrir 2. Translate the 8 sentences to English 3. Write a Spanish word under the 8 clip art images The sentences contain words that are either cognates or in a word bank. This activity works well for students new to verb conjugations and is good for back to school review for upper levels of Spanish. Both verbs are fully conjugated for student reference. The answer key is included.
Spanish Toy Box Sketch and Label Activity with Vocabulary List
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Spanish Toy Box Sketch and Label Activity with Vocabulary List

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Spanish Toy Box Sketch and Label Activity with Vocabulary List - Students sketch and label several of their favorite toys. The download includes a 28 word vocabulary list copied 2 per page for paper saving student handouts. Sample toys include blocks, board game, doll, action figure, jump rope, puppet, stuffed animal, and video game. Students will enjoy sharing their creations which makes this a great speaking activity. It's also a helpful Spanish substitute lesson activity. When students complete their sketches, partners can quiz each other using the vocabulary lists.
Spanish Winter 67 Word Bilingual Vocabulary Reference
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Spanish Winter 67 Word Bilingual Vocabulary Reference

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Spanish Winter 67 Word Bilingual Vocabulary Reference - This download contains: 1. English to Spanish word list with 67 words 2. Spanish to English word list with 63 words 3. List of 6 suggested student uses for the word lists - these include assignments, speaking practice, and reference. The vocabulary lists include many words related to snow and weather, winter clothing, outdoor activities, and more.
Spanish Art 18 Vocabulary Image IDs Worksheet
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Spanish Art 18 Vocabulary Image IDs Worksheet

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Spanish Art 18 Vocabulary Image IDs Worksheet - Students write a Spanish art vocabulary word under each of the 18 pictures. Sample words are: retrato, paisaje, autorretrato, bodegon, and dibujo. 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.
Spanish Adjectives Skit / Role Play / Speaking Activity
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Spanish Adjectives Skit / Role Play / Speaking Activity

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This is a 2-person skit between 2 friends that includes several descriptive adjectives about 1 friend's cousin. It's short enough for students to memorize in a day or 2 of practice and utilizes useful, everyday language. Your students will find this role play fun to practice and present! It's also a great activity for a sub lesson. The download contains 2 skits per page for student handouts.
Spanish Weather & Seasons 18 Vocabulary IDs Worksheet
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Spanish Weather & Seasons 18 Vocabulary IDs Worksheet

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Spanish Weather & Seasons 18 Vocabulary IDs Worksheet - Students write the Spanish season and weather word or phrase under each of the 18 pictures. Sample phrases are: there's lightning, it's cold, it's sunny, etc. When finished, the handout makes a nice review sheet as is or it could be cut apart later and used for flashcards. The answer key is included and is great for introducing and practicing vocabulary, and for playing the flyswatter game. This activity is also included in my Spanish Vocabulary IDs Bundle of 32 Topics.
Spanish Stem Change Verbs, Time, and Class Subjects Worksheet
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Spanish Stem Change Verbs, Time, and Class Subjects Worksheet

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Students must: 1. Translate 14 sentences from English to Spanish using stem change verbs with time and class subjects vocabulary. 2. Write a Spanish class subject vocabulary word under 8 clip art images. Sample verbs are volver, devolver, volar, comenzar, dormir, pedir, and servir. The infinitive and type of stem change is listed at the end of each English sentence. The answer key is included.
French Martin Luther King 2 Emergent Reader Booklets
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French Martin Luther King 2 Emergent Reader Booklets

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Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages. Suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page are included. Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet that contains text and illustrations of words associated with Martin Luther King. Words included are peace, civil rights, boycott, speeches, pastor, I have a dream, and Nobel Peace prize. 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.
Spanish Time and Class Subjects Responses Worksheet
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Spanish Time and Class Subjects Responses Worksheet

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Spanish Time and Class Subjects Responses Worksheet - Students respond in Spanish to six 3-part questions pertaining to their class schedules and times. The first question asks the time of a class, the second asks the name of the teacher, and the third asks what the teacher is like. There are also 8 class subject clip art images to identify. Finally, students must list their classes in order. Since answers will vary, an answer key is not included.
Spanish Stem Change Verb Querer with Ir and City Vocabulary
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Spanish Stem Change Verb Querer with Ir and City Vocabulary

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Spanish Stem Change Verb Querer with Ir and City Vocabulary - Students translate 10 sentences from English to Spanish using the stem change verb querer followed by ir and city places vocabulary. Students are also instructed to write a city vocabulary word under 6 city clip art images. The answer key is included.
Spanish ER/IR Verbs Conjugated 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle
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Spanish ER/IR Verbs Conjugated 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle

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Spanish ER/IR Verbs Conjugated 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle - Students assemble a 4 x 4 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle with 24 common ER and IR verbs. Sample words are: comprender, aprender, vivir, comer, beber, abrir, poner, sufrir, permitir, and decidir. 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 verbs bookmark and reference.
Spanish Christmas Matching Squares / Magic Squares Puzzle - Navidad
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Spanish Christmas Matching Squares / Magic Squares Puzzle - Navidad

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Spanish Christmas Matching Squares / Magic Squares Puzzle - Students assemble a 4 x 4 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle with common Spanish Christmas and holiday vocabulary. There are 2 versions of the puzzle: 1 with a holiday wreath in each square and one without. The version with the wreath will be slightly easier to assemble because all the wreaths face the same way. This puzzle is a great partner activity for learning and reviewing vocabulary. 2 pages
Spanish Stem Change Verbs Word Search Worksheet
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Spanish Stem Change Verbs Word Search Worksheet

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Included: 1. 18 stem change verbs to find in the word search. Students are also instructed to write the English translation next to the 18 Spanish infinitives. 2. 8 clip art images for students to identify 3. Answer key Sample verbs are: contar, dormir, jugar, pensar, querer and volver.