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.
Classroom objects: Questions with Estar prepositions
Part 1: Matching (Write the correct letter of the translation for each preposition)
*10 total
g. next to / j. between
_____ 1. Entre
_____ 2. Al lado de
Part 2: Answer each question using the clue in parenthesis. Write your answers in the template provided. Hint: The subject is italicized.
11 questions total
Example:
¿Dónde está el reloj? (entre los carteles)
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Estar + Location + Rest
Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
It can also be used with chapter 2B of Realidades 1.
AR verbs: Yes / No questions guided practice (Present tense)
Answer each question with a yes (sí) and no (no) in a complete sentence. Write your answers in the template provided.
Verbs included: Hablar, Comprar, Practicar, Estudiar, Mirar, Esuchar, Visitar, Ayudar
There are 8 questions total. A structured template is provided for student answers, making it ideal for Spanish 1 students.
*A table with -ar verb endings and the question / answer chart (If the subject of the question is tú, the subject of the answer is yo) are included for reference.
¿Hablas tú con Carlos? (hablar: to speak)
Template: Yes + Subject + Conjugated verb + Rest
Template: No + Subject + No + Conjugated verb + Rest
Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, study guide, entry / exit slip.
Ser: Guided question and answer practice (Present tense)
Write each question and answer using the elements in the template provided. (10 total)
tú / Cómo / eres
Template: Question word + Conjugated verb + Subject
simpático y estudioso / soy / Yo
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Ser + Rest
Answer key is included on pages 4-6.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip.
Students can also do the practice orally in pairs or small groups. It is ideal for Spanish 1 students.
Basic subject and verb identification practice (Spanish)
Write S for subject and V for conjugated verb
Subject means what the sentence is about (who or what) and can refer to people, places, and objects. Verb means “action”(ex: He speaks, You walk, They are).
*There are 26 total
*Only Ser, Estar, and regular -ar verbs are used, making it ideal for Spanish 1.
Yo _____ hablo ____
¿eres _____ tú _______ estudiante?
Elena _____ estudia ______
enseña ______ El profesor ________
Answer key is included on page 2.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, study guide, entry / exit slip.
Classroom objects matching and sentence practice
PAGE 1:
Part 1: Write the correct letter of the English translation. (8 total)
h. The door / f. The flag
_____ 1. La puerta
_____ 2. La bandera
Part 2: Choose any 4 words from part 1 and write a sentence (5 word minimum). Then, draw a picture for each word. Drawings must be classroom appropriate. Conjugate your verbs in the present tense. Post the word count at the end of every sentence. No translators.
PAGE 2:
Part 3: Same as part 1 but with different words (8 total)
Part 4: Same as part 2
Answer key is included on page 5 for parts 1 and 3 (vocab words only). For parts 2 and 4 (sentences), student answers will vary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, added to a quiz / test, or as part of your sub plans. It can also be used with chapter 2B of Realidades 1.
AR, ER, IR Present tense questions matching practice (Regular verbs)
For each verb type, there are 8 information questions. (24 total)
Example:
-AR verbs
_____ 1. ¿Con quién hablas tú en la clase? A. Tú hablas con José. B. Yo hablo con mi amigo.
-ER verbs
_____ 1. ¿Qué comes tú? A. Carlos come una pizza. B. Yo como una ensalada.
-IR verbs
_____ 1. ¿Qué escribes tú? A. Yo escribo la tarea. B. Ud. escribe el email.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. It can be used in Spanish 1 and Spanish 2 classes.
Estar basic conjugation and questions practice
Page 1: Singular conjugations
Part 1: Complete with the stem and the appropriate verb ending .The stem is est.
(10 sentences total)
Example:
Subject + Stem + Ending + Rest
Yo + ________ + ________ + en la clase.
Part 2: Answer each question in a complete sentence in Spanish using the clue provided in parenthesis. Write your answers in the template provided. (4 questions total)
Example:
¿Dónde estás tú? (en la clase)
Template: Subject (Yo) + Conjugation of Estar + Rest
Answer: Yo estoy en la clase.
Page 2: Same format as page 1 but with plural conjugations of Estar.
Note: The sentences and questions do not link to any particular theme or vocabulary.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip. It is ideal for Spanish 1 students. It can also be used with chapter 2B of Realidades 1.
Classroom objects: Verb matching and fill in practice (Spanish)
Words included: La puerta / El sacapuntas / El escritorio / La mochila / La bandera / El teclado / El cartel / La pantalla / La computadora / La silla / El ratón / El reloj
Part 1: Write the correct letter of the classroom object / furniture that corresponds to each infinitive. (12 total)
Example:
j. El escritorio / l. La puerta
_____ 1. Entrar
_____ 2. Trabajar
Part 2: Complete each sentence with the correct word from the word bank provided.
*There are 4 sets with 3 sentences per set (12 total)
*The vocabulary words are the same 12 words from part 1
Word bank: carteles / puerta / escritorio
Los estudiantes entran por la ____________________
El profesor trabaja en su (his) _____________________
Hay muchos ______________________ en las paredes (walls) de la clase.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 2B of Realidades 1.
Classroom objects with Estar + prepositions sentence practice
Translate each sentence using the elements in the template provided. (9 sentences total)
Example:
The backpack is under the desk.
Debajo del pupitre / La mochila / está
Template: Subject (Item) + Conjugation of Estar + Prepostion + Rest
Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 2B of Realidades 1.
Classroom items matching and fill in practice (Spanish)
Write the Spanish translation of each word using the word bank provided. Then, complete the sentences using the Spanish vocabulary words. Do not use the definite articles (el / la) in your sentences.
*There are 2 sets (5 sentences in the first set and 6 in the second set, for a total of 11 sentences).
Word bank (First set): el cartel / el sacapuntas / la computadora / el teclado / el bolígrafo / el lápiz
Word bank (Second set): la puerta / la mochila / la bandera / el reloj / el escritorio / la silla
Example:
Pencil / Pen (Write the English translation)
Yo escribo con un _________________ y un ____________________. (escribo: I write)
Yo uso el ____________________ cuando uso la computadora.
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 2B of Realidades 1.
Mis clases: Writing practice
Complete each set of short sentences about your daily schedule. In the first blank, write the Yo form of tener (to have). Use a different class and a different adjective for each set from the word bank provided or come up with your own. Be sure that your adjective agrees in number and gender. In the last two blanks write the start and end time of each class in Spanish.
Students will write about 8 classes and their lunch period.
A word bank is included with a list of classes, adjectives, numbers, and info on how to tell clock time.
Example:
Note: All sentences are structured the same except for the period (primera, segunda etc). The sentence about the lunch period includes 3 blanks (time, where, and with whom).
En la primera hora yo ________________ la clase de ______________________.
La clase es _______________________ (adjective).
El / La profesor(a) es __________________________.
Hay _____________________ estudiantes.
La clase empieza _________________ y termina __________________.
Additional speaking activity (Pages 5-9)
This activity has the same guidelines and activity as the example above except students can also interview a classmate about each period with the questions provided after the complete their sentences.
Example:
¿Qué clase tienes tú en la primera hora? / 2. ¿Cómo es la clase? (Give 1 adjective) / 3. ¿Quién enseña la clase? (Quién: who / enseña: teaches) / 4. ¿Cuántos estudiantes hay en la clase? (Cuántos: how many) / 5. ¿A qué hora empieza la clase? / 6. ¿A qué hora termina la clase?
This practice can be used in Spanish 1 and Spanish 2 classes. It can be used with chapter 2A of Realidades 1. The speaking activity (pages 5-9) can be done in pairs or small groups.
The written practice can be assigned for classwork, homework, entry / exit slip, or added to a quiz / test.
Answer in a complete sentence in the tense of the question (present, preterit, imperfect)
There are 21 questions total.
This practice can be used as a review before a test or exam.
Example:
¿Qué tienes que hacer en casa los fines de semana? (Answer with tener que + infinitive)
¿Qué vas a hacer esta noche? (Answer with ir + a + infinitive)
¿Qué sabes tú hacer bien?
Length: 2 pages
Present tense -AR verbs guided question and answer practice
Write each question and answer in the template provided. (8 questions total)
Only regular -AR verbs are used. The English translation of each infinitive used in every question is included. The template is very structured for student responses.
Verbs included: Hablar, Comprar, Practicar, Estudiar, Mirar, Esuchar, Visitar, Ayudar
This practice can be used in Spanish 1 classes.
Example:
hablas / Con quién / en la clase / tú (Hablar: to speak)
Template: Question word + Conjugated verb + Subject + Rest
con mi amigo / hablo / yo
Template: Subject + Conjugated verb + Rest
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, study guide, entry / exit slip.
Reflexive verbs: Personal questions matching practice with conjugation
Verbs included: Lavarse / Ponerse / Despertarse / Cepillarse / Vestirse / Afeitarse / Secarse / Desayunarse / Acostarse / Divertirse (10 total)
Part 1: Write the correct letter of the answer for each question. (10 total)
Example:
i. Nosotros nos vestimos en una camiseta y los jeans.
j. Yo me lavo las manos con jabón y agua.
_____ 1. ¿Con qué te lavas tú las manos?
Part 2: Write the correct conjugation of each reflexive verb used in part 1 except for the subjects (persons) used in the questions and answers. Include the appropriate reflexive pronoun (me, te, se, nos, os, se) and place it before the conjugated verb. Make stem changes, where needed. (10 total)
Example:
Lavarse: to wash oneself (Students will write the conjugation for Él / Ella / Ud. , Nosotros, Vosotros, Ellos / Ellas / Uds.) in the template provided.
Answer key is included on pages 4-6. This practice can be used for classwork homework, review, quiz, entry / exit slip.
Regular preterit verbs: Personal questions matching practice
Part 1: Write the correct letter of the answer for each question.
For each verb type (-ar, -er, -ir), there are 8 personal questions for a total of 24 questions. Each question has a different verb.
Note: The questions do not link to any particular theme or vocabulary.
Example:
c. Ellas estudiaron en la biblioteca. / a. Ella trabajó en la oficina. / h. Yo hablé con mi amigo.
_____ 1. ¿Con quién hablaste tú ayer?
_____ 4. ¿Dónde trabajó Sara?
_____ 8. ¿Dónde estudiaron Ana y su hermana ayer?
Part 2: Clue words: Write the correct letter of the English translation. (8 total)
c. Last week / h. Yesterday
_____ 1. Ayer
_____ 6. La semana pasada
Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip (broken into smaller sections).
Present tense -ar, -er, -ir personal questions matching practice (Regular verbs)
There are 3 infinitives: Hablar, Comer, Vivir and 8 questions with each infinitive.
Note: The questions are short and similar, as shown in the example below.
Example:
h. Yo hablo con mi amigo. / f. Él habla con Carlos / e. Nosotros hablamos en el café. / d. Ellas hablan con sus primos.
_____ 1. ¿Con quién hablas tú?
_____ 3. ¿Con quién habla Marcos?
_____ 6. ¿Con quién Tomás y Luis?
_____ 8. ¿Dónde hablan Uds.?
Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, entry / exit slip, or review. It can be used in Spanish 1 and Spanish 2 classes.
Mi horario short writing practice
For each class period, complete the sentences provided with the appropriate information. Note: In the first sentence, write the correct conjugation of tener (yo form) in the first blank. In the last sentence, use a different adjective for each class. Use the word bank below.
Word bank (Other words not listed below can be used as long as they make sense)
Classes: inglés: English / matemáticas: math / ciencias naturales: science / ciencias sociales: social studies / educación física: physical education / arte: art / español: Spanish / francés: French / árabe: arabic / italiano: italian
Numbers: quince / dieciséis / diecisiete / dieciocho / diecinueve / veinte / veintinuno / veintidós / veintitrés / veinticuatro / veinticinco
Adjectives: buena: good / divertida: fun / interesante: interesting / fácil: easy / difícil: difficult / seria: serious / práctica: practical / aburrida: boring
Titles: La Señorita: Miss / La Señora: Mrs. / El Señor: Mr.
Conjugation of tener: Yo tengo (I have)
*Students will talk about 8 periods. All questions and sentences are the same (only the periods will vary). At the end, students will answer 5 questions about their favorite class.
Example:
¿Qué clase tienes tú en la primera hora?
En la primera hora yo _______________ la clase de _________________________.
La clase tiene ________________________ estudiantes.
El / La profesor(a) es _____________________________.
La clase es _________________________ . (adjective)
This practice can be used with chapter 2A of Realidades 1. It can be used in Spanish 1 and Spanish 2 classes. Students can also do the practice orally in pairs or small groups.
*This practice can also be assigned for classwork, homework, entry / exit slip, or added to a quiz / test.
Ser: Basic questions matching practice
Write the correct letter of the answer for each question. (16 total)
Example:
l. Es lunes.
b. Español, claro!
p. Yo soy José Ruiz.
e. Soy de México.
_____ 1. ¿Quién eres tú?
_____ 8. ¿Cuál es tu clase favorito(a)?
_____ 9. ¿Qué día es hoy?
_____ 16. ¿De dónde eres tú?
Answer key is included on page 2.
This practice can be used in Spanish 1 during the first semester. It can be used as classwork, homework, review, bell ringer, quiz, entry or exit slip.
Spanish 1: Questions with SEES approach
Answer each question in a complete sentence using the SEES approach.
S: Question in Spanish (done for you) / E: Write the question in English / E: Write the answer in English / S: Write the answer in Spanish
There are 12 questions total (mostly with ser) and 4 questions with -AR verbs (hablar (2x), enseñar, necesitar)
This practice can be used during the first semester in Spanish 1 as classwork, homework, or practice before a quiz, test, or exam.
Note: A table with conjugations of Ser and -AR verbs is included for reference. A word bank with adjectives of personality and nationality is included, if students want to use it.
Example:
(S) ¿Quién eres tú? (Quién: who) Hint: Answer with your name
(E)__________________________________________________________________
(E)__________________________________________________________________
(S)__________________________________________________________________
Length: 3 pages
Practice: Preterit car gar zar verbs
For each verb type, complete the table with the conjugation of the Yo form in the preterit. Then, complete the blanks with the correct preterit conjugations.
For each verb type (-car, -gar, -zar) students will conjugate 6 verbs in the yo form and answer 6 fill in the blank sentences with different subjects.
Verbs included:
-CAR: Buscar, Sacar, Practicar, Tocar, Embarcar, Explicar
-GAR: Llegar, Jugar, Pagar, Entregar, Apagar, Investigar
-ZAR: Empezar, Comenzar, Almorzar, Rezar, Realizar, Lanzar
Note: English translation of each infinitive is provided.
Example:
-CAR verbs (c-qu spelling change in the Yo form)
Write the Yo preterit conjugation
Buscar (to look for) ___________
Sacar (to get / to take out) ___________
Practicar (to practice) _____________
Tú ________________ un libro ayer en la biblioteca. (buscar)
Marcos _____________ la basura anoche. (sacar)
Nosotros ___________________ en el gimnasio. (practicar)
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry or exit slip.