GCSE and A-Level activities to help students prepare for their final exams, featuring engaging Spanish learning activities for intermediate learners. Additionally, I teach various language fields, including EFL (English as a Foreign Language), ESL (English as a Second Language), ELD (English Language Development), and English Language Arts (ELA), as well as Spanish and Italian.
GCSE and A-Level activities to help students prepare for their final exams, featuring engaging Spanish learning activities for intermediate learners. Additionally, I teach various language fields, including EFL (English as a Foreign Language), ESL (English as a Second Language), ELD (English Language Development), and English Language Arts (ELA), as well as Spanish and Italian.
Empower your students to excel in their Volver revision with this dynamic resource pack! (PDF & PPTX)
This downloadable resource focuses on Volver and includes a PowerPoint presentation as well as a PDF equivalent and multiple additional links and materials to help your students excel in their Volver revision and prepare for exam success!
Packed with 32 bilingual PowerPoint slides (English & Spanish), inside you’ll find:
Informative Content: Provide your students with a clear understanding of the film’s plot, characters, themes, and symbolism through engaging presentations.
Essential Vocabulary: Help students master key Spanish terms related to the film and cinema in general, enriching their comprehension and analytical skills.
Concise Summaries: Offer students quick refreshers on key scenes and plot points, ensuring they stay focused during in-class discussions.
Spark Lively Discussions and Deepen Understanding:
Thought-Provoking Questions: Challenge students to go beyond memorization with questions that encourage insightful discussions and analysis. [Avoid formulaic responses] These questions are designed to push students to delve deeper into the film’s meaning and directorial choices.
Debate Prompts: Foster stimulating debates that solidify understanding and critical thinking skills. [Develop c****ritical thinking skills] These prompts encourage students to develop strong arguments and analyze the film from different perspectives.
Boost Analytical Skills and Prepare for Success:
Varied Reading and Writing Activities: Equip students with engaging exercises that allow them to apply their knowledge and develop analytical and writing skills. [Go beyond multiple-choice] These activities encourage students to think critically and move beyond simple recall.
Sample Essay Questions: Prepare your students for exam success with sample essay questions that hone their analytical writing skills. Prepare for exam success by providing a framework for essay writing, these questions equip students with the tools to excel in exams.
Designed for Independent Learning
Please note: This resource pack intentionally does not include answers to comprehension or debate questions. This approach encourages students to actively engage with the material and develop their critical thinking skills. [Become independent learners] By grappling with the questions and discussions themselves, students gain a deeper understanding of the film and avoid formulaic responses that can lose marks.
Transform your Volver revision into an enriching learning experience for both you and your students. Download this comprehensive resource pack today!
Transform your “La Casa de Bernarda Alba” lessons with this comprehensive revision pack!
PDF, PPTX
Designed specifically for AS/A-Level Spanish teachers, this resource equips your students with the knowledge and skills to excel in their exams. Presented in both English and Spanish to ensure clear comprehension of key ideas and themes.
This pack includes three products, all in PDF and editable PPTX format, 50 pages.
Product 1: Revision Guide
Key Dates
Summary of the Play
Analysis of Themes and Symbols
Important Contextual Notes
List of Characters and their Significance, Symbolism, and Importance
Bilingual Expressions and Vocabulary
Reading, Writing, and Translation Activities
Beautifully designed resources covering all core aspects of the play. Engage students with important facts, examples, and essential vocabulary and expressions. Engaging exercises like fill-in-the-gap, multiple-choice questions, translation passages and answer prompts. In-depth explorations of key themes, symbols, and their significance within the play. Connect the play to historical and socio-political influences that shaped its creation. Exam success with act summaries, character profiles, and key concepts.
Product 2: Context and Analysis
Comprehensive analysis of context, main themes, excerpts, and key sentences.
Exploration of film adaptations and pivotal moments in the play.
Exploration of the character of Pepe el Romano and common questions surrounding him.
12 essential questions for students to engage with, drawing from the information provided in the product.
Product 3: Main Themes and Symbols
Concise revision cards delivering essential insights into key themes and symbols.
Facilitates comprehensive understanding of the play by concentrating on pivotal concepts crucial to its comprehension. Ideal for in-class discussions.
These products are perfect for saving prep time, delivering impactful lessons, and building confidence in your students.
Product 1
Contenido
Fechas clave
Resumen de la obra
Análisis de temas y símbolos
Notas importantes sobre el contexto de la obra
Lista de personajes y su significado, simbolismo e importancia
Expresiones y vocabulario bilingüe
Actividades de lectura, escritura y traducción
Revised and enhanced version, incorporating valuable feedback received. Thank you for your ongoing support and collaboration.
GCSE bundle of Spanish learning resources tailored for students aiming for excellence in their exams and beyond:
Product 1: “Mi ESCUELA, mi UNIFORME y mi HORARIO”
6 engaging activities covering school life, subjects, uniform, timetable, extracurricular activities, and personal preferences.
Each activity includes a reading task with relevant bilingual vocabulary, a true or false task, and a writing task.
Designed to reinforce vocabulary on school topics and improve reading and writing skills.
Perfect for independent learning with provided answer keys.
Product 2: “Tailored to Theme 1: Identity and Culture”
45 thought-provoking General Conversation questions addressing Friends and Family dynamics, Spanish Culture, and Free-time Activities.
Guiding hints provided for constructing well-rounded answers.
Ideal for GCSE Spanish students aiming for excellence in the General Conversation segment of the exam.
Product 3: “GCSE Spanish Task - Comprehensive Guide with Tips and Questions”
11-page task exploring core themes and sub-themes of the GCSE.
Useful tips for expressing opinions, giving advice, making suggestions, and justifying opinions.
Nine carefully crafted questions for each of the three main themes.
Product 4: “Master Spanish Conversations Activity Pack”
9 key questions about home, city, neighborhood, and region.
Relevant topics for GCSE Spanish exam practice.
Helpful guides for structuring clear and concise answers.
Product 5: “Identity & Culture Worksheets Set”
4 dynamic activities covering Hobbies, Daily Routine, Family and Relationships, and Traditions and Celebrations.
Each worksheet includes reading tasks, true or false tasks, and writing tasks.
Ideal for independent learning with provided answer keys.
Product 6: “Digital Resources”
Daily warm-up activities suitable for any Spanish classroom.
Features colloquial expressions, Daily Spanish Quote, creative writing tasks, Grammar Challenges, Words of the Day, and Cultural Spotlights.
Available in PDF and Google Form formats with clear instructions for students and comprehensive teacher instructions.
Product 7: “Comparing El Día de los Muertos in Mexico and El Día de Todos los Santos in Spain”
Engaging 4-page activity exploring the unique customs and celebrations of both festivals.
Includes reading tasks, comprehension questions, and a dynamic 4-photocard exercise.
Product 8: Mastering the Spanish GCSE Photo Card: A 5-Page Immersive Descriptive Activity
Ideal for GCSE preparation, each photo card provides an opportunity for students to refine their descriptive prowess. The package includes suggestions and tips for enhancing descriptive skills, promoting peer discussions, and fostering collaborative learning.
Perfect for classroom use, homeschooling, or independent learning.
This comprehensive bundle provides a diverse range of resources to enhance Spanish language skills, cultural understanding, and exam preparation. Suitable for students of varying abilities and learning environments, it offers flexibility and enrichment for GCSE Spanish studies.
Please take a moment to rate and comment, your feedback is invaluable in helping me understand what works best for your classroom and inspires me to create more fantastic resources.
Active Learning, Exam Focus: The Volver Revision Pack for A-Level Spanish
Available in PDF and PPTX Format, 41+ pages.
This bilingual Volver Revision Pack provides A-level educators with the resources needed to equip their students for exam success.
It offers:
Revision Cards: Explore key themes, film moments, death, mourning, women in society, and more. Practice essay writing and engage with true/false activities.
Film Revision Guide: Dive deep into Almodóvar’s world with theme analysis, essential vocabulary, social & historical context, and essay prompts. Explore rural vs. urban life, “telebasura,” and the significance of Catholic rituals.
Benefits for Teachers:
Save Time: Get everything you need for confident lesson planning.
Boost Student Confidence: Equip students with a thorough understanding and exam-ready skills.
Promote Active Learning: Interactive activities keep students engaged.
This 41+ page resource provides the tools your students need to master Volver in both English and Spanish.
Key Features:
Targeted Revision: Explore central themes like death, female portrayals, and societal commentary with engaging revision cards.
Exam Skills Development: Facilitate essay writing with thought-provoking prompts, key phrases, and structured practice questions.
In-Depth Analysis: Delve into the cultural and historical context alongside the film’s plot, narrative structure, and contrasting portrayals of rural and urban life.
Vocabulary Building: Master essential film terminology to deepen student understanding of dialogue and context.
Critical Thinking: Encourage higher-order thinking with sample essay topics and discussion prompts on sensitive themes like sexual abuse and “telebasura.”
Flexibility: Utilize the revision cards and guide in either PDF or editable PPTX format to tailor lessons to your specific needs.
Benefits:
Save Valuable Time: This resource alleviates lesson planning burdens, allowing you to focus on delivering engaging content.
Boost Student Confidence: Equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the film and exam-ready skills for confident test performance.
Promote Active Learning: Interactive activities like revision cards and discussion prompts keep students engaged and foster deeper understanding.
Comprehensive revision pack for “La Casa de Bernarda Alba” REVISION & ESSAY MASTERY
83+ Pages, PDF & editable PPTX Format
Product 1: Revision Guide
Key Dates
Summary of the Play
Analysis of Themes and Symbols
Important Contextual Notes
List of Characters and their Significance, Symbolism, and Importance
Bilingual Expressions and Vocabulary
Reading, Writing, and Translation Activities
Beautifully designed resources covering all core aspects of the play. Engage students with important facts, examples, and essential vocabulary and expressions. Engaging exercises like fill-in-the-gap, multiple-choice questions, translation passages and answer prompts. In-depth explorations of key themes, symbols, and their significance within the play. Connect the play to historical and socio-political influences that shaped its creation. Exam success with act summaries, character profiles, and key concepts.
Product 2: Context and Analysis
Comprehensive analysis of context, main themes, excerpts, and key sentences.
Exploration of film adaptations and pivotal moments in the play.
Exploration of the character of Pepe el Romano and common questions surrounding him.
12 essential questions for students to engage with, drawing from the information provided in the product.
Product 3: Main Themes and Symbols
Revision cards providing essential information about key themes and symbols.
Product 4: Lorca’s play style and language
With 11 pages brimming with engaging activities, insightful prompts, and invaluable tips, designed to enhance understanding and analysis of key themes, characters, and Lorca’s distinctive style, with true or false tasks, and further investigations into the language used, including the significance of “terratenientes.” An answer key is provided.
Product 5: Q&A Reading & Writing Revision Cards
22 Information-Packed Pages for Discussion & Analysis with 10 Key Questions & Short Answers, the motivations and complexities of Bernarda, La Poncia, and Pepe el Romano. Explore Pepe’s unseen yet crucial role in the play’s dynamics.
Creative Writing Prompts focused on symbolism, structure, setting, mood, and imagery.
Reading & Essay Topics discussions with thought-provoking essay prompts.
4 Creative Writing Activities to solidify their grasp of literary concepts through engaging writing exercises, and 2 True or False Activities with Answer Keys to assess your students’ comprehension in a fun and interactive way.
EXTRA PRODUCT
FREE Worksheet- Federico García Lorca’s Life and Works Reading and Article link
Ideal for saving preparation time, ready for revision time and quick in-class activities.
Revised and enhanced version, incorporating valuable feedback received. Thank you for your ongoing support and collaboration.
160 pages Pan’s Labyrinth Bundle to Master Essential Topics, Characters, Themes, Scenes, Techniques, and essay writing techniques to ace the exam.
This bundle includes four products designed to help students excel in their essay questions about “El Laberinto del Fauno” by Guillermo del Toro.
Product 1
El Laberinto del Fauno - 6 Visual Boards with Prompts & Essay Structure
This six-page activity is tailored for A-level students seeking to understand the basic structure of an essay while exploring the depths of the film “Pan’s Labyrinth.” It offers various elements to provide students with ideas and prompts for better comprehension of the plot, characters, and key themes of the film.
Essay Exploration: Provides a basic essay structure with essential tips and a visual outline to streamline the writing process.
Visual Boards for In-Depth Analysis: Presents ten thought-provoking questions for in-depth analysis of “Pan’s Labyrinth” to stimulate critical thinking and unravel fundamental elements of the plot and characters.
Questions on Main Characters and Themes: An additional set of twelve questions explores the main characters and overarching themes of the film, offering detailed insights into key aspects.
Exploration of Techniques and Metaphors: Another set of twelve questions delves into the cinematographic techniques and metaphors present in “Pan’s Labyrinth,” enabling students to analyze how visual language is used to convey deeper meanings.
Essay Samples with Mercedes and Ofelia: Includes two short essay examples exploring the characters of Mercedes and Ofelia, detailing their mythology, names, and crucial aspects of their roles in “Pan’s Labyrinth.”
Product 2
El Laberinto del Fauno - ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ Activity Pack
This comprehensive activity pack is designed to explore contrasting themes in Pan’s Labyrinth, featuring engaging tasks to enhance understanding and analytical skills.
Activity 1- Essay Exploration (4 pages): A four-page essay activity includes a sample answer providing a clear model for structuring an essay, along with essential tips, a visual board with an essay outline, and a page full of sentence starters for each essay component.
Activity 2- Reading Comprehension (8 pages): An eight-page activity task includes reading comprehension activities, fill-in-the-gap exercises, and true or false questions to enhance understanding of key plot points, character dynamics, and thematic elements.
Activity 3- Visual Boards and Prompts (11 pages): This eleven-page task features visual boards with main themes, character descriptions, and mythological connections with the names and characters of Ofelia and Mercedes, along with prompts encouraging in-depth analysis.
This activity pack is ideal for students aiming to understand the intricacies of “Pan’s Labyrinth” while developing the skills to master their essay-writing skills.
Product 3
Laberinto del Fauno - A-Level Spanish Comprehensive Writing Toolkit
A comprehensive 22-page activity designed to boost proficiency in AQA Spanish A Level Paper 2 - Writing.
Key Components:
Paper 2 Overview: Insights into the AQA Spanish A Level Specification and crucial information about essay questions in the exam.
AO3 and AO4 Assessment Criteria: The assessment criteria and descriptors for AO3 (Analysis and understanding) and AO4 (Knowledge of the film).
A+ Essay Checklist: Tasks for creating a sample essay step by step, utilizing tips and essential information to enhance writing skills.
Essay Review Checklist: Checklists for assessing essays with precision for AO3 Quality of Language and AO4 Knowledge of the Film.
Useful Vocab and Expressions: A range of vocabulary and expressions to efficiently organize information, give reasons, provide examples, clarify, and express opinions.
Exam-Style Essay Questions: Practice using five exam-style essay questions covering main topics, themes, characters, and director’s techniques.
Product 4
Workbook for El Laberinto del Fauno - 111 Pages to Master the Film
A workbook for AS/A-Level Spanish on “El Laberinto del Fauno,” providing a guided pathway to thorough analysis.
Key Features:
Structured 4-Step Essay Writing System: Empowers students to craft high-quality responses.
80 Pages with Prompts and Writing Space: 20 Prompts for each of the 4 steps, offering a guided approach to in-depth analysis.
Supplemented by additional pages for comprehensive exploration and bilingual expressions.
This comprehensive study tool includes relevant prompts, writing space, and a structured essay writing system. This system has proven invaluable to many students, helping them achieve great results in their exams.
Product 5
This revision set features:
36 thought-provoking questions spread across 9 pages, each equipped with 3 bullet points to guide students in developing their answers.
With a mix of Spanish and English questions, these cards are perfect for quick revision or conversation tasks in class or as homework assignments.
Encourage deeper understanding with these in-depth Quick Conversation Cards, available in both PDF Downloadable and PPTX Editable Formats.
Struggling to help your students excel in their A-Level Spanish “Volver” revision?
(140+ Pages)
This comprehensive bundle provides everything you need to equip your students for exam success, saving you valuable lesson planning time.
The Bundle Includes:
La Muerte en Volver Mind Map Revision & Essay Exam Questions (21+ pages, PDF & PPTX):
Deep dive into the theme of death in “Volver” with a detailed mind map and revision activities.
Hone essay writing skills with past paper exam questions and helpful paragraph/sentence starters.
Master key concepts with True/False activities and verb conjugation practice.
Analyze the symbolism of color with the included resource “Análisis del uso del color rojo en Volver.”
VOLVER Revision Resource Pack (PDF & PPTX) Power Point (32 bilingual slides):
Engage students with clear and informative presentations covering plot, characters, themes, and symbolism.
Solidify understanding with essential vocabulary lists related to the film and cinema.
Refresh student memory with concise summaries of key scenes and plot points.
VOLVER Revision Pack for A-Level Spanish (41+ pages, PDF & PPTX):
Foster active learning with interactive revision cards exploring themes, film moments, and more.
Dive deeper with a comprehensive film revision guide encompassing theme analysis, vocabulary, social & historical context, and essay prompts.
Boost student confidence with exam-ready skills and a thorough understanding of the film.
QUICK Volver Revision Revision Cards - PRINT or DIGITAL
Power Point Activities + PDF Printables (20 + 16 cards)
Revision Cards VOLVER Quick Conversation Cards + 2024 Teacher Planner + Lesson Plan Templates
This product contains 16 + 20 writing prompts that can be used for AS/A-Level revision. Perfect for students gearing up for exams or looking to strengthen their grasp of Spanish language nuances.
Bonus!
SUBJUNCTIVE - Digital Resource Spanish (PPTX, Docx, Google Form):
Enhance student understanding of the subjunctive with engaging digital activities.
Practice with true/false quizzes, sentence completion exercises, and more.
Assess learning with a self-grading Google Form quiz.
Celebrations & Cultural Topics in Mexico & Spain (4 pages):
Explore the fascinating traditions of El Día de los Muertos and El Día de Todos los Santos.
Deepen cultural understanding with reading comprehension activities and photo description tasks.
Benefits for Busy Teachers:
Ready-to-Go Activities: Save precious planning time with these pre-made resources.
Streamlined Revision: Everything you need to cover “Volver” effectively.
Engaged Students: Interactive exercises keep students invested in their learning.
Exam Focus: Develop exam-ready skills with past paper questions and mark schemes.
Cultural Awareness: Bonus resource expands understanding of Spanish traditions.
Get this complete bundle today and empower your students to conquer their A-Level Spanish “Volver” revision!