My resources are grammar based and include graphic organizers, worksheets, tests, quizzes, and personal questions. Most grammar items are based on present, preterit, imperfect, and present subjunctive tenses. Most resources are accompanied by an answer key. I hope you find them helpful for your students and your courses.
My resources are grammar based and include graphic organizers, worksheets, tests, quizzes, and personal questions. Most grammar items are based on present, preterit, imperfect, and present subjunctive tenses. Most resources are accompanied by an answer key. I hope you find them helpful for your students and your courses.
IRREGULAR PRETERIT TINY CONVERSATIONS PRACTICE (I, U, J STEM VERBS)
For each verb, complete the tiny conversations with the correct verb conjugation using the word bank provided. Note: Some conjugations may be used more than once.
*There are 4 tiny conversations for each verb.
Verbs included: Hacer, Querer, Venir, Andar, Saber, Estar, Tener, Poner, Poder, Traer, Decir, Conducir (12 total)
Example:
HACER: to do / to make (I stem)
Word bank: hicieron / hice / hizo / hiciste / hicimos / hicisteis
¿Qué _______________ tú ayer?
Yo ___________ mi tarea.
¿Qué ____________ Marcos anoche?
Él ____________ su proyecto.
¿Qué _______________ vosotros el sábado?
Nosotros _________________ los quehaceres de casa.
¿Qué ________________Tomás y Carlos esta mañana?
Ellos _________________ su cama.
Answer key is included on pages 6-10.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry or exit slip.
Irregular Yo verbs graphic organizer with practice
*Students will create their own organizer and practice with the verbs.
For each infinitive, write the yo conjugation using the word bank. Then, write the remaining present tense conjugations.
11 infinitives included: hacer, poner, caer, salir, venir, tener, oir, valer, traer, saber, conocer
A template is provided to write the verb conjugations.
Complete each blank with the correct conjugation from the word bank.
Word bank: sé / hago / oigo / conozco / salgo / tengo / vale / pongo / vengo / caigo/ traigo
Yo ______________ mi tarea por la tarde.
Yo _______________ a Luis.
As an added bonus, on the last page there is a section with irregular present tense verbs: Ser, Estar, Ir, Dar, Ver
Part 1: Complete the verb table using the word bank (All 6 persons included)
Part 2: Complete each blank with the correct conjugation from the word bank.
Word bank: estoy / veo / voy / soy / doy
Yo ______________ la tele por la noche.
Answer key is included on pages 5-8. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, note taking, study guide, quiz / test, entry or exit slip.
Imperfect tense practice packet (conjugations and clue words)
For each infinitive type, write the correct conjugation in the imperfect tense.
Part 1: -AR (10 sentences total)
Yo ___________________ con mis amigos cada día. (jugar)
Part 2: -ER (10 sentences total)
Yo ___________________ muchos dulces generalmente. (comer)
Part 3: -IR (10 sentences total)
Yo ___________________ en una casa pequeña de niño. (vivir)
Part 4: Reflexive verbs (Students will conjugate 4 reflexive verbs for all 6 persons in a template provided).
Part 5: Irregular verbs (Complete each sentence with the correct conjugation in the imperfect tense)
*18 sentences total (6 with Ser, 6 with Ir, and 6 with Ver)
Part 6: Clue words matching (Write the correct letter of the English translation) *24 total
q. Always / u. When I was a child
_____ 1. Cuando yo era niño(a)
_____ 3. Siempre
Note: A table with -ar, -er, -ir imperfect tense endings and the conjugations of Ser, Ir, and Ver is included for reference.
Answer key is included on pages 6-10. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz / test , review, entry / exit slip (broken into smaller sections), or sub plans.
Irregular preterit verbs questions practice
12 Verbs included:
Hacer, Querer, Venir
Andar, Estar, Tener, Saber, Poner, Poder
Traer, Decir, Conducir
Answer each question using the word bank provided. Write your answers in the template.
*There are 4 information questions for each verb
Example:
Word bank: hiceron el proyecto / hice mi tarea / hicimos los quehaceres / hizo la cama
¿Que hiciste tú?
Template: Subject (Yo)+ Conjugation of hacer + Rest
¿Qué hizo Marcos?
Template: Subject (Marcos)+ Conjugation of hacer + Rest
¿Qué hicisteis vosotros?
Template: Subject (Nosotros)+ Conjugation of hacer + Rest
¿Qué hicieron ellos?
Template: Subject (Ellos)+ Conjugation of hacer + Rest
Answer key is included on pages 9-16. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
Reading: El pueblo de mi niñez (Imperfect tense)
Marcos lives in New York. He is writing a memoir about his life. Read the chapter below on what life was like in his village in Mexico during his childhood. Complete the blanks using the imperfect tense. Then, answer the comprehension questions that follow.
Note: The reading is in the imperfect tense except for the last paragraph which is in the preterit. The reading does not link to any particular theme or vocab.
After every section a table with the English translations of unfamiliar words is provided. (Ex: monedas: coins / regatear: to bargain etc)
Example:
Yo nací en Soledo, un pueblo en el norte de México. Yo __________ allí por seis años con mi familia. (vivir) ___________ cuatro personas, mis padres, mi hermano mayor y yo. (haber) El pueblo ___________ alrededor de ciento cincuenta personas. (tener) Nuestra casa ___________ pequeña como las otras casas en el barrio. (ser)En las tardes yo ____________ con mis mejores amigos en la calle o cerca del lago. (jugar)Mis mejores amigos _______________ Carlos, Juan, y Tomás. (llamarse) Ellos ___________ en mi pueblo y nosotros ______________ a la escuela primaria juntos. (vivir, asistir)
The 20 comprehension questions are multiple choice (A or B)
____ 1. ¿De dónde es Marcos?
a. México b. Perú
____ 2. ¿Dónde vivía Marcos?
a. en un apartamento b. una casa pequeña
Pages 1-5 are the reading and comprehension questions. Pages 6-10 are the answer key. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, reading practice, or as part of your sub plans.
This packet includes 21 pages of sub plans for second, third, and fourth year Spanish classes. All assignments involve application of grammar with clear guidelines.
Topics include; present tense, -go and stem change verbs, reflexive verbs, gustar type verbs, preterit and imperfect tenses.
Students will answer personal questions, create original questions and answer them, or write original sentences.
Brief overview of the sub plans
Pages 1-2: Present tense personal questions
Pages 3-4: Present tense personal questions
Pages 5-7: Original questions with the present tense (students create and answer their own)
Pages 8-9: Personal questions -go and stem change verbs present tense
Pages 10-11: Personal questions with reflexive and gustar type verbs
Pages 12-14: Original sentences and questions with stem change verbs, -go verbs, gustar and reflexive verbs
Pages 15-17: Personal questions with preterit tense (regular, irregular, spelling and stem change verbs)
Pages 18-19: Personal questions with imperfect tense
Pages 20-21: Original questions with the preterit and imperfect tenses (students create and answer their own)
Realidades 2: Para empezar (Vocab and grammar practice)
Note: Every matching section is followed by practice (application).
Part 1: Matching (Adjectives of nationality) Write the correct letter of the translation. (22 total)
Part 2: For each subject (person) write the correct conjugation of Ser and the appropriate nationality from the word bank. Note: Nationality must agree with the subject (person) in number (singular / plural) and in gender (masculine / feminine). (21 total)
Part 3: Matching (Adjectives of personality and physical characteristics)
Write the correct letter of the translation. (18 total)
Part 4: Complete each blank with the correct adjective from the word bank. Note: Be sure that your adjective agrees with the subject in number (singular / plural) and in gender (masculine / feminine). (12 total)
Part 5: Matching (Infinitives -ar, -er, -ir) Write the correct letter of the translation. (23 total)
Part 6: Write the present tense conjugation for the 3 infinitives. Then, complete each blank using the correct conjugation from the word bank. (14 fill in the blanks total)
Part 7: Matching (Question words) Write the correct letter of the translation. (11 total)
Part 8: Complete each blank with the appropriate question word. (11 total)
Answer key is included on pages 8-14. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz / test, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
If not using with Realidades 2, this packet can be used to practice Ser, adjectives, present tense or -ar, -er, -ir verbs, and question words.
Present tense all verbs mini conversations practice
Verb types included: Regular, Irregular, -Go, Stem change, Reflexive
Write the correct conjugation of each infinitive in the present tense. Make stem changes (e-ie, o-ue, e-i, u-ue), where needed. For reflexive verbs, use the appropriate reflexive pronoun (me, te, se, nos, os, se). Note: For each mini conversation, use the same infinitive for both blanks.
There are 4 sets. Each set has 20 mini conversations.
Example:
Set 1
¿Con quién _______________ tú? (hablar)
Yo ________________ con mis amigos.
¿Qué _____________ tú hoy? (comer)
Yo _____________ una pizza.
¿Dónde ______________ tú? (vivir)
Yo ______________ en Nueva York.
Verbs included:
*Ser, Estar, Dar, Ir, Ver, Saber, Conocer are included in every set along with the verbs below. There is one mini conversation with each verb.
Set 1: Hablar, Comer, Vivir, Pensar, Almorzar, Entender, Poder, Pedir, Dormir, Hacer, Poner, Lavarse, Despertarse
For each conversation: Subject of the question is tú
Set 2: Comprar, Leer, Escribir, Empezar, Querer, Contar, Jugar, Preferir, Repetir, Salir, Caer, Acostarse, Vestirse
For each conversation: Subject of the question is Él / Ella / Name of person
Set 3: Trabajar, Aprender, Recibir, Cerrar, Volver, Sugerir, Servir, Venir, Tener, Seguir, Cepillarse, Sentirse, Quedarse, Traer
For each conversation: Subject of the question is Vosotros / Vosotras
Set 4: Mirar, Vender, Decidir, Comenzar, Devolver, Costar, Resolver, Perder, Competir, Decir, Oir, Pintarse, Afeitarse
For each conversation: Subject of the question is Ellos / Ellas / Names of persons
Answer key is included on pages 8-14. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, test, entry or exit slip (broken up into sections). It can also be used as part of your sub plans. Students can also practice with the mini conversations orally.
Irregular preterit matching and mini conversations
Verbs included:
Pages 1-3: I stem (hacer, querer, venir)
Pages 4-9: U stem (andar, estar, tener, saber, poner, poder)
Pages 10-12: J stem (traer, decir, conducir)
Each page has one verb. For each verb, there are 6 conjugations (matching) and 5 mini conversations.
Part 1: Matching ( Write the correct letter of the conjugation)
*All 6 persons included.
Example:
Hacer
____ 1. Yo a. hicieron
____ 2. Tú b. hicisteis
Part 2: Complete each mini conversation with the correct conjugation in the preterit tense.
*There are 5 mini conversations per verb. (See example below)
Hacer
¿Qué ___________ tú ayer?
Yo __________ mi proyecto.
¿Qué ___________ Marcos una vez?
Él ___________ cola para ver un concierto.
¿Qué _____________ vosotros anoche?
Nosotros ____________ nuestra tarea.
Answer key is included on pages 13-24.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz (broken up into sections), or entry / exit slip.