This knowledge organiser has been designed to help your A Level students with their essay writing.
It includes structures for the different parts of the essay (introduction, main body and conclusion) as well as complex structures and other vocabulary related to both literary and cinematographic works. Particularly, there are a variety of high level phrases to make reference to the author/director, the plot, the characters, the context, as well as other specific terminology. Your students will also find that A* structures useful to illustrate with examples, add new ideas and give and justify opinions/ arguments have been included.
A very complete learning mat that has been organised in a visual and student friendly way, making it the best possible way to support your students when writing essays both independently and in class.
The perfect resource to boost your GCSE students’ grades. A learning mat including a range of over 60 complex structures and pieces of creative language to add variety to their writing and speaking. The utterances are organised around grammar. However, the categories are labelled in a student friendly language to motivate them to use them in their exams. The pack includes translation practice (with answers) to consolidate the use of the phrases. Perfect for both Higher and Foundation pupils.
A PowerPoint with a booklet designed to prepare your students for their Foundation writing exam. It includes explanations of each task, the marking criteria and tips, given in a student friendly way. There is also a knowledge organiser to help them to tackle the translations section as well as practise questions to drill their writing skills. Model answers are included for some tasks. The perfect set of resources to boost their confidence when writing in Spanish!
A worksheet based on Viva GCSE’s Punto de Partida 2 from Unit 6 ‘De costumbre’. With this resource, your students will learn/revise body parts vocabulary and how to express pain in Spanish whilst using the present tense of ‘doler’ and the present perfect of verbs like ‘hacerse daño’ or ‘romperse’. They will also learn how to express illnesses with the verb ‘tener’. It includes a variety of tasks that promote writing and speaking skills as one of the activities is based on a role play scenario at the doctor’s. Answers are included and tasks are explained both in Spanish and in English, which makes this resource perfect for independent learning both from home and in cover lessons.
Una ficha con la que tus estudiantes pueden aprender o repasar el vocabulario sobre partes del cuerpo y cómo expresar dolor usando el presente del verbo “doler” y el presente perfecto de verbos como “hacerse daño” o “romperse”. También aprenderán a hablar de enfermedades con el verbo “tener”. El material incluye una variedad de tareas para desarrollar las habilidades escritas y orales ya que una de las actividades consiste en juego de rol en la consulta del médico. Las respuestas están incluidas y todas las actividades están explicadas tanto en inglés como en español. Esto hace que sea un recurso perfecto para el aprendizaje independiente, tanto en casa como en el aula.
A worksheet based on unit 1 ‘¿Qué sueles hacer?’ from Viva GCSE’s module 4 ‘Intereses e influencias’. Students will learn/review vocabulary to describe their free time activities. They will also learn/review how to use the verb ‘soler’ both in the past and present tenses. Students will develop their grammatical and lexical understanding through reading, translation and writing. Since answers are included too, this material is great for independent work both at home and at school.
Esta ficha incluye un abanico de actividades para introducir/consolidar vocabulario para que tus alumnos puedan describir qué hacen o hacían normalmente en su tiempo libre, pues aprenderán cómo usar el verbo “soler” en el presente y el pretérito. Los estudiantes pondrán en práctica sus competencias gramatical y léxica a través de la lectura, la traducción y la escritura. Puesto que las soluciones están incluidas, este material es genial para trabajar de forma independiente, tanto en casa como en el centro de enseñanza.
A worksheet based around La Tomatina festival, included in the GCSE theme of Identity and Culture. A fun way to work on the vocabulary this festival involves together with a focus on question words through reading. Pupils will also practise verbs to express obligation with a gap fill about the rules in La Tomatina. Answers included! The perfect way to either introduce this festival or reinforce different skills by revisiting it. Great for a cover lesson too.
The perfect pack to explain Christmas time in Spanish lessons including a *Escape Room *to talk about the main dates and traditions, a lesson and worksheet to teach them about the Three Wise Men and develop writing skills, and a lesson to learn how to form the near future and talk about New Year’s resolutions. It also includes Spanish Christmas cards to praise your students for their hard work and wish them a great festivities using the target language. A great selection of resources to promote intercultural awareness and boost accuracy.
An A level worksheets to practise reading and translation skills on the topic of festivals and religionn via an adapted ‘Público’ article. It has answers so that students can work independently.
Una clase siguiendo el formato de la popular Escape Room mientras los estudiantes aprenden sobre el director, las escenas, los personajes, las citas y los elementos más relevantes de la obra. El juego tiene 5 pruebas en los que los alumnos deben usar su conocimiento tanto de la película como de la gramática y el vocabulario para descifrar el código. Las soluciones están incluidas para facilitar al profesor la tarea de guiar a los estudiantes durante el proceso y verificar que tienen el código secreto correcto. También se incluyen las instrucciones para el profesor y la explicación de las reglas . Si se usa como Escape Room, está diseñada para durar una clase, aunque las pruebas también se pueden repartir a lo largo de varias sesiones. La forma más divertida de repasar este clásico del cine hispanohablante tanto de forma presencial como de forma virtual.
An Escape Room-themed lesson to learn about the director and most relevant scenes, characters, quotations and elements of the film ‘Volver’. The game consists of 5 different challenges where pupils must apply their knowledge both of the film and of Spanish grammar and vocabulary to crack the code. This resource includes answers to facilitate the teacher’s task of supervising the proccess and checking their students’ final answer. Teacher instructions, rules and explanation of the game are also included. If used as an Escape Room, it should last one lesson, but tasks could be broken down and split into more sessions.
The funniest way to learn or review this classic of hispanic cinema both in the classroom and online.
A bundle covering all units from the module ‘Diviértete’ in ActiveHub Pearson Edexcel. For each unit, it includes:
Editable presentations for each unit in PPT and PDF format
A set of printable worksheets for each unit
A variety of activities to practise the skills for the new exam, with answer keys
Audio files with transcripts
A worksheet to learn/reinforce the use of the verb ‘haber’ in different tenses and key vocabulary to talk about school facilities. This worksheet includes a range of tasks to develop pupil’s confidence when describing their school’s facitilies whilst using ‘lo’ clauses. There is also a series of challenges for more able pupils. The content follows Viva’s Module 2 ‘Mi vida en el insti’ Punto de partida. Since the worksheet includes answers, it is the perfect resource for independent work to be done either at home or in a cover lesson.
Con esta ficha tus alumnos pueden aprender/reforzar el uso del verbo “haber” en varios tiempos verbales y el vocabulario para hablar sobre las instalaciones de su instituto. El material incluye una abanico de actividades para que tus alumnos se sientan más seguros a la hora de describir su instituto mientras usan opiniones con “lo”. También hay retos para los alumnos que acaben antes. El recurso incluye las soluciones, lo que hace que sea un material perfecto para el aprendizaje autodidacta o para trabajarse en clase de forma independiente.
A worksheet based on Viva GCSE’s unit 3 from module 5 ‘Ciudades’. Students will learn/review transactional language when buying clothes in a shop as well as vocabulary on clothes. It includes an overview of how to use demonstrative adjectives in Spanish. They will develop their grammatical and lexical understanding through reading, translation and writing. Since answers are included too, this material is great for independent work both at home and at school.
Esta ficha incluye un abanico de actividades para introducir/consolidar vocabulario para que tus alumnos puedan desenvolverse en una tienda de ropa. Incluye la gramática relativa a los adjetivos demostrativos. Los estudiantes pondrán en práctica sus competencias gramatical y léxica a través de la lectura, la traducción y la escritura. Puesto que las soluciones están incluidas, este material es genial para trabajar de forma independiente, tanto en casa como en el centro de enseñanza.
Two sets of lessons that cover how to and when to use Direct and Indirect Object pronouns. Information is presented in a student friendly way. The grammatical explanations are drilled with a variety of exercises. This allows students to become familiar and feel confident identifying and using direct and indirect object pronouns. Practice also covers how to combine IO pronouns with DO pronouns.
Two booklets are also provided so that students can take notes and complete the tasks as the lessons are taught. Answers for each task are included in the Power Points.
A worksheet based around Unit 2 ‘¡Preparados, listos, ya!’ from Viva 3’s Module 3 ‘En forma’. A worksheet designed to teach or reinfornce the vocabulary on sports and grammar when conjugating stem-changing verbs (jugar and preferir) as well as irregular verbs like ‘hacer’. With this resource students will practise reading and translation. There are extensions for more able students or early finishers. Answers are provided which makes this material perfect for independent learning and self-correction both in school and at home.
Una ficha para enseñar o reforzar el vocabulario de los deportes y la gramática a la hora de conjugar verbos que cambian su raíz (jugar y preferir) y otros irregulares como “hacer”. Con este recurso, los estudiantes practicarán la lectura y la traducción. Hay extensiones para aquellos que terminen antes. El hecho de que las soluciones estén inlcuidas hace que este recurso sea perfecto para el autoaprendizaje tanto en el centro de enseñanza como en casa.
A worksheet based on Viva GCSE’s unit 1 ‘¡Piensa globalmente!’ from module 8 ‘Hacia un mundo mejor’. It includes a range of activities for students to learn/secure their understanding of vocabulary to talk about social issues in Spanish. They will also learn/review how to use the present subjunctive to express their opinion and feelings about social issues. Students will develop their grammatical understanding through translation skills. Support and challenges are provided to cater for all abilities. Since answers are included too, this material is great for independent work both at home and at school.
Esta ficha incluye un abanico de actividades para introducir/consolidar vocabulario para hablar sobre los problemas sociales. Con este recurso también aprenderán a usar el presente de subjuntivo para expresar su postura y sentimientos sobre dichos problemas. Los estudiantes pondrán en práctica competencia gramatical a travéz de la traducción. Hay secciones con vocabulario y también otras con retos para apoyar a cada alumno, independientemente de su nivel. Puesto que las soluciones están incluidas, este material es genial para trabajar de forma independiente, tanto en casa como en el centro de enseñanza.
A worksheet based on Spanish Viva GCSE’s Module 4: ‘¡A comer!’ from unit 6 ‘De costumbre’. A resource planned so that pupils learn how to order a meal at a restaurant in Spanish. The grammar section focuses on how form absolute superlatives. Students will also learn about ‘tapas’. It includes a range of tasks to develop reading, translation and speaking skills with a focus on role play. Answers are included on a second page, which makes this material perfect for independent learning both at home and in school.
Una ficha basada en el tema de los intercambios transaccionales en un restaurante. Con este recursos los estudiantes aprenderán cómo pedir comida en un restaurante en español. La sección de gramática trata sobre cómo formar adjetivos superlativos. Los estudiantes también aprenderán acerca de ‘las tapas’. Incluye una variedad de tareas para desarrollar las habilidades de lectura, traducción y expresión oral a través del juego de rol. Las soluciones están incluidas en una segunda página, lo que hace que este material sea perfecto para el aprendizaje independiente tanto en casa como en el centro de enseñanza.
A worksheets bundle that follows the structure of Viva GCSE’s Unit 1 ‘Desconéctate’. It includes the following Spanish vocabulary topics and grammar:
Pto. de partida - El tiempo libre y el tiempo
Pto. de partida - Adónde, cómo, con quién, qué
¿Qué haces en verano? - Presente
¿Cómo prefieres pasar las vacaciones? - Opiniones
Destino Barcelona - Pretérito
¿Cómo era? - Imperfecto
Quisiera reservar - Alojamiento y problemas
Mis vacaciones desastrosas - Presente, pasado, futuro
Un pack de fichas con soluciones que incluye los siguientes temas de vocabulario y gramática:
Pto. de partida - El tiempo libre y el tiempo
Pto. de partida - Adónde, cómo, con quién, qué
¿Qué haces en verano? - Presente
¿Cómo prefieres pasar las vacaciones? - Opiniones
Destino Barcelona - Pretérito
¿Cómo era? - Imperfecto
Quisiera reservar - Alojamiento y problemas
Mis vacaciones desastrosas - Presente, pasado, futuro
This bundle is designed to help your students prepare the General Conversation part of their speaking exam.
It includes 8 modules (following the structure of the Viva! Edexcel Spanish GCSE book by Pearson). Each of these has a series of scaffolded sentence building blocks for each of the questions (lists of questions detailed in the description of each module).
The questions match those of our Speaking Booklet (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-spanish-speaking-booklet-edexcel-and-aqa-roleplay-photo-card-general-conversation-practise-12069685). Each question is answered with a colour coded multiple choice word bank that includes higher structures, different tenses, idioms and a variety of vocabulary. The perfect resource to boost their confidence when developing their productive skills and when preparing them for the General Conversation part of the Speaking GCSE.
Easy to adapt and modify to suit your classes and curriculum.
A worksheet based on unit 3 ‘Temas del momento’ from Viva GCSE’s module 4 ‘Intereses e influencias’. Students will learn/review vocabulary to describe free time activities. They will also learn/review how to form the present perfect of both regular and irregular verbs. Students will develop their grammatical and lexical understanding through reading and translation. Since answers are included too, this material is great for independent work both at home and at school.
Esta ficha incluye un abanico de actividades para introducir/consolidar vocabulario para que tus alumnos puedan describir qué han hecho en su tiempo libre, pues aprenderán cómo formar el pretérito perfecto compuesto. Los estudiantes pondrán en práctica sus competencias gramatical y léxica a través de la lectura y la traducción. Puesto que las soluciones están incluidas, este material es genial para trabajar de forma independiente, tanto en casa como en el centro de enseñanza.
This is the perfect mat for your students to work on photo descriptions. It will give them the confidence to secure 8 marks in their writing paper! As you know, in the first question of the AQA Foundation Writing exam, students are given a photo and they are required to write four sentences describing it. We have tried this with our students and they loved it… and the best thing is that** it works for the 99,9999999999% of the cases!** Also suitable for the speaking photocard task.