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.
Challenge your students to assemble this 4 x 4 square bilingual puzzle with common French and English sports words! This is great hands on activity for vocabulary building with sports words. The puzzle contains a few cognates, but most of the 26 words are not. Sample words included are: aviron, corrida, equitation, être pom-pom, lutte, natation, pelote basque, and blanche à neige.
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. All words are listed alongside the puzzle in French and English. This list is helpful when students are assembling the puzzles, it can be used as a review list for partner or individual work, and it can also be used as a bookmark.
2 pages
Spanish Greetings Word Search Puzzle, Vocabulary, Cards, and Image IDs - These materials contain common greetings and leave takings words and phrases such as hola, buenos días, buenas tardes, buenas noches, cómo estás, as well as courtesies and titles such as gracias, de nada, señor and señora. They're great for beginning Spanish students or for back to school review of the basics.
Included in this download:
1. Word search with 30 words and 8 images to identify
2. Answer key with English translations next to the Spanish words
3. Bilingual Spanish/English 38 word/phrase vocabulary list for presenting in class and student handouts
4. 8 clipart cards with corresponding word cards to use for flashcards, game cards, etc.
Students are instructed to:
1. Write the English translation next to each clue
2. Complete the word search
3. Write a Spanish word under each image
This puzzle activity is a good substitute lesson plan. When the puzzle is complete, students can work with partners to quiz each other on the vocabulary from the word list.
Created by Sue Summers
Decorate your classroom in a way that gives students the tools they need to confidently conjugate and use verbs in their reading, writing and speaking! This item includes 73 colorful, easy to read signs.
Included in the set are:
1. Verb endings signs for: Present Preterit Imperfect Present Perfect Past Perfect Conditional Perfect Future Conditional Subjunctive
2. 3 different designs of subject pronoun signs
3. 2 designs of ser signs
4. CAR/GAR/ZAR in the preterit
5. Signs for direct object pronouns and indirect object pronouns
6. Present progressive formation & examples
7. Informal Commands (tu form) - explanation of formation, sign with 8 irregulars and 8 individual signs with sample sentences.
8. Formal Commands - explanation of formation & sign with irregulars
9. 4 signs with examples of stem change verbs in the present
10. Sign with mnemonic for preterit and imperfect
11. Individual signs for present tense use of tener que + inf., ir a + inf.,acabar de + inf., deber + inf., poder + inf. & querer + inf.
12. Sign with a reflexive verb conjugation & 1 sign with reflexive pronouns
13. Irregular past participles
Show this in class as a PowerPoint to review key concepts about verbs and grammar.
For the signs, just print, laminate if desired, and hang in your room. The signs look great backed with black construction paper and laminated, and they will last for years. These signs are color coordinated with my TES item Spanish Classroom Signs and PowerPoint - Countries, Grammar, etc. which includes signs for Spanish speaking countries, interrogatives, prepositions, punctuation, months of the year, noun & adjective agreement, plurals, possessive adjectives, persaonal a, time, days of the week and several other items. Great for back to school and all year long, these 2 products will provide a wealth of information and reference for your students!
This resource contains a bird's eye view of a house. There is one page labeled as follows:
1. 10 labeled rooms, plus garage, patio, and hallway
2. Each room word is underlined and the contents of each room are labeled with arrows pointing to many of the words.
3. There are over 50 images labeled with French words.
There is also one page with images that students can label.
Uses for this resource:
1. Present and practice vocabulary
2. Labeling assignment for students
3. Practice prepositions of location - give each student a copy of the diagram. Dictate 2 words and have students determine an appropriate French preposition for the words.
4. Students write about each room of the house using the words contained in each.
Also included is an additional page with suggested uses.
This French body parts crossword contains 35 words and 16 clipart images. Students are instructed to complete the following 3 tasks:
1. Complete the crossword
2. Write Spanish body part word under each picture
3. Write the Spanish translation next to the clue
Included in the download:
- crossword
- answer key
- vocabulary for presenting and practicing as a class
- vocabulary copied 2/page for paper saving student handouts
This activity can be used when introducing body parts, and also works well as a sub lesson. After students complete the puzzle, they can work in pairs to quiz each other on vocabulary using the vocabulary reference sheets.
4 pages
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
Spanish New Year Crossword Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary - This New Year puzzle contains 27 clues for common Spanish New Year vocabulary words plus 9 clip art images. Sample words are grapes, parade, celebration, friends, family, kiss, resolution, fireworks, hats, and parties. Students are instructed to:
1. Write Spanish vocabulary words under each picture.
2. Write the Spanish meaning next to each clue.
3. Complete the puzzle.
The download includes:
1. Bilingual vocabulary list, copied 2 per page for student handouts
2. Bilingual vocabulary list for class presentation and pronunciation practice
3. Answer key with the Spanish words next to the clues
Spanish Writing Assignment / Essay Todo Sobre Mi - All About Me - This item contains 2 assignments. The first is a writing prompt with requirements and vocabulary. The suggested vocabulary makes it easy for students to complete their writing assignments and makes this item useful for all levels of Spanish. A 100 - 200 word essay works well for first year students. The word count can be changed for other levels and varying ability levels. The second assignment is a 235 word sample essay. The sample essay makes a great translation homework assignment or it can be used for full class viewing to prep students to write their own essays. Both items make great substitute lessons.
Students practice descriptive adjectives of people by filling 30 small squares with words that describe themselves. They sketch self portraits in the large box in the center. Challenge your students to fill all 30 squares with Spanish adjectives, or have them use a specified number of squares for words, and the rest for sketches that illustrate the adjectives that they use.
The download includes:
1. Four blank versions: horizontal with/without Me llamo, and vertical with/without Me llamo.
2. Completed sample that can be projected to present the activity and to practice vocabulary.
3. Suggested uses
This is a fun presentational activity, and the completed activities will look great decorating a hallway or bulletin board.
6 pages
2 Spanish Body Parts Que Te Duele - Me Duele Booklets Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet that contains text and illustrations of several different body parts in pain such as earache, headache, broken arm, broken leg, stomachache, etc. They then create their own version using the text only template. The title page asks Que te duele and each subsequent page responds with Me duele plus a body part. 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 body parts 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.
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!
Spanish Past Participle Irregulars Word Search Puzzle and Image IDs - This word search contains 15 common Spanish irregular past participles and 10 images. Included are abierto, cubierto, descrito, descubierto, devuelto, dicho, escrito, hecho, impreso, muerto, puesto, roto, satisfecho, visto, and vuelto.
Included in this download:
1. Word search with 15 words and 8 images to identify
2. Answer key with English translations next to the Spanish words
3. Bilingual Spanish/English list of 15 past participles for presenting in class
4. Bilingual Spanish/English list of 15 past participles, copied 4 per page for paper saving student handouts
Students are instructed to:
1. Write the English translation next to each clue
2. Complete the word search
3. Write a Spanish past participle under each image
Spanish Olympics Crossword Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary - This activity contains 21 clues for words associated with the Winter Olympics. Sample words are competicion, eventos, juegos, antorcha, deportes and entrenador. Students are instructed to complete the crossword, write Spanish vocabulary words under each picture and also write the Spanish vocabulary word next to each clue so they get lots of practice with each word. The download can be used as a fun substitute lesson plan. When students complete the worksheet activities, they can quiz each other on the Winter Olympics vocabulary.
Included in the download:
1. Crossword puzzle
2. Word list in large font for in class presentation and pronunciation practice
3. 2-per page vocabulary list for student handouts and pair work
A TES best seller of mine! Spanish House Diagram and Labeling Activity - La Casa - This item contains a bird's eye view of a house. There is one page labeled as follows: 1. 10 labeled rooms, plus garage, patio, and hallway 2. Each room word is underlined and the contents of each room are labeled with arrows pointing to many of the words. 3. There are over 50 images labeled with Spanish words. There is also one page with images that students can label. Uses for this item: 1. Present and practice vocabulary 2. Labeling assignment for students 3. Practice prepositions of location - give each student a copy of the diagram. Dictate 2 words and have students determine an appropriate preposition for the words. 4. Students write about each room of the house using the words contained in each. There's an additional page with suggested uses.
Spanish Past Participle Irregulars Crossword Puzzle and Image IDs - This crossword contains 15 common Spanish irregular past participles and 10 images. Included are abierto, cubierto, descrito, descubierto, devuelto, dicho, escrito, hecho, impreso, muerto, puesto, roto, satisfecho, visto, and vuelto.
Included in this download:
1. Crossword with 15 words and 10 images to identify
2. Answer key with Spanish past participles next to the English clues
3. Bilingual Spanish/English list of 15 past participles for presenting in class
4. Bilingual Spanish/English list of 15 past participles, copied 4 per page for paper saving student handouts
Students are instructed to:
1. Write the Spanish past participle next to each clue
2. Complete the crossword
3. Write a Spanish past participle under each image
This download contains 3 different versions of a scene containing a house, 2 birds, clouds and the sun. Each contains a word bank with numbers corresponding to the colors of the various images. While the images are the same on all 3, the colors vary from one scene to the next. You can either use all 3 versions on the same day by distributing a third of each to your students or use them on 3 different occasions so students have the benefit of reviewing the colors over an extended period.
4 pages
French Easter Prepositions of Location Easter Bunny and Egg
Students fill in the blank with a French preposition for each of the 9 sentences about a bunny's location in relation to an egg or eggs.
A sample answer key is included, but several sentences could have more than one correct answer.
2 pages
Students practice adjective placement and agreement in gender of Spanish color adjectives with animal nouns. A sample question is "green fox". Students are instructed to write a Spanish animal word under each of the 10 clip art images shown.
All Spanish animal words are included for student reference. Common color words plus the 3 patterns of plaid, striped, and polka dot are used.
The answer key is included.
2 pages
French Christmas and Pere Noel Writing Activity - Students get creative with this Christmas speech bubble or comic strip worksheet! There are 6 different scenes of Père Noël doing a variety of unusual activities, each with speech bubbles in which students write their creative comments based on the pictures. This fun activity is one that students enjoy sharing with their classmates! The assignment works well with students of all ages and levels.
2 Spanish Soccer / El Futbol Booklets - Students first cut, assemble and read the Spanish Soccer / El Futbol Booklets which contains text and illustrations of common soccer vocabulary words like ball, goal, referee, trophy, team, etc. They then create their own version using the text only template. Children will enjoy making and sharing their own soccer booklets! Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing soccer vocabulary words. 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 soccer 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.