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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.

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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.
Spanish Future Tense 30 Conjugations Crossword Puzzle
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Spanish Future Tense 30 Conjugations Crossword Puzzle

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Students practice 30 common ar, er, and ir regular and irregular future tense verb conjugations as they complete this crossword. Irregular verbs are: poner, poder, saber, tener, venir, caber, haber, decir, salir, hacer, valer and querer. Sample regular verbs include: leer, aprender, viajar, pagar, escribir, and abrir. Students are instructed to: 1. Write the Spanish conjugation next to each clue. 2. Complete the puzzle. 3. Write a future tense conjugation under each of the 6 clip art images. The answer key is included. 2 pages
Spanish Weather Word Search Puzzle Worksheet
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Spanish Weather Word Search Puzzle Worksheet

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Spanish Weather Word Search Puzzle Worksheet - This activity contains 24 clues for Spanish weather words and phases. Sample words are hace calor, truena, buen tiempo, and tempuratura. 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.
Nursery Rhyme Hey Diddle Diddle 2 Emergent Reader Booklets
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Nursery Rhyme Hey Diddle Diddle 2 Emergent Reader Booklets

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There are 2 versions of the booklets to allow for differentiation, and each version contains 2 sets. Version 1 contains phrases or sentences, and Version 2 contains individual words only. Each set contains one booklet with text and images and the other contains text only so students can sketch and create their own versions of the booklets. Both booklets contain a title page and 7 additional pages. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first cut out and read the text/images booklet. They then sketch and cut out the text only booklet. These can be shared with classmates, or taken home and read to family members. The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the vocabulary. 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. The booklets can also be used as flashcards by folding under the text on each page. 10 pages
Spanish Personal A Fill In the Blank, 15 Translations, and Reference
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Spanish Personal A Fill In the Blank, 15 Translations, and Reference

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Spanish Personal A Fill In the Blank, 15 Translations and Reference - Students practice the Spanish Personal "A" with 15 fill in the blank sentences that they must also translate to English. Some of the verbs used are: hay, tener, ser, visitar, oir and ver. Also included is the answer key and Personal "A" reference sheets which come 2 per page for student handouts, and also full size for classroom presentation purposes. 4 pages
Spanish Future Plans Writing Prompt - En El Futuro, Quiero...
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Spanish Future Plans Writing Prompt - En El Futuro, Quiero...

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Spanish Future Plans Writing Prompt - En El Futuro, Quiero... This is a great end of the year writing activity! Students write about what they want to do in the future, either during the coming summer or beyond. There are over 30 words and phrases provided to assist students with the task. Sample words and phrases are: viajar, trabajar, pasar el rato con amigos, el año que viene, la universidad, el empleo, nadar en la piscina, etc. The download includes 2 pages: 1 with 2 writing prompts for student handouts and 1 with the writing prompt in large font for projecting in class.
Spanish Easter Crossword Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary
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Spanish Easter Crossword Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary

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This activity contains 24 clues for words associated with the Spanish Easter holiday season and spring. Students are instructed to: 1. Complete the crossword 2. Write Spanish vocabulary words under each picture 3. Write the Spanish vocabulary word next to each clue. The download can be used as a fun substitute lesson plan. When students complete the worksheet activities, they can quiz each other on the vocabulary. Included in the 3 page download: 1. Crossword puzzle and answer key 2. 2-per page vocabulary list for student handouts and pair work
Spanish Sports Conversation Writing Prompt and Skit
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Spanish Sports Conversation Writing Prompt and Skit

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Spanish Sports Conversation Writing Prompt and Skit - Students write a 3-person conversation about sports. Requirements include: 1. Introductions (te presento a/le presento a) 2. Greeting 3. Use of gusta/encanta with sports 4. Use of descriptive adjectives with sports Also included in the download: 1. A sample conversation in large font that can be used in class as a translation activity to give students an idea of the writing task. 2. The sample conversation copied 2 per page for student handouts that can be used as a translation assignment or a skit. There are 3 pages included in the download.
Spanish Greeting Cards / Spanish and English Bilingual Greeting Cards
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Spanish Greeting Cards / Spanish and English Bilingual Greeting Cards

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Spanish Greeting Cards / Spanish and English Bilingual Greeting Cards - Get ready for back to school and all year with this set of 5 postcard style Spanish greeting cards and 5 bilingual Spanish/English greeting cards! Each slide contains 4 cards with colorful clip art, a greeting or wish in Spanish (or Spanish/English) and room to write a short note and sign your name. Included are: Happy Birthday, Get Well Soon, Congratulations, Good Luck and A Thousand Thanks. They're great for a quick note to make someone's day!
Spanish Cinco de Mayo Word Search Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary
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Spanish Cinco de Mayo Word Search Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary

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This puzzle contains 18 Cinco de Mayo related words and 7 images representing the clues. Sample words are: desfiles, México, Francia, tortillas, celebración, cinco de mayo, mariachi, Puebla, and Napoleón. Students are instructed to: 1. Write Spanish words under each picture. 2. Write the English meaning next to each clue. 3. Find the Spanish words in the puzzle. The download includes: 1. Bilingual vocabulary list, copied 2 per page for paper saving student handouts 2. Bilingual vocabulary list with large font for presenting and practicing vocabulary 3. Word search puzzle 4. Answer key with the English words next to the clues 4 pages
Spanish Writing Prompt - Clothes in my Closet - La Ropa en Mi Armario
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Spanish Writing Prompt - Clothes in my Closet - La Ropa en Mi Armario

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Spanish Writing Prompt - Clothes in my Closet - La Ropa en Mi Armario - Students describe the clothes that have in their closets and what they wear during different months and seasons. The writing prompt is appropriate for beginniners and it works for more advanced students by adjusting the word requirement. The 3 page download includes: 1. Writing prompt - There are 23 clothing words, 17 weather words and phrases, seasons, full conjugations of the verbs querer and odiar, verbs gustar and encantar, plus several other words to assist students with the writing task. 2. Sample 289 word writing prompt that can be used for full class translation activity when projected. 3. Sample 289 word writing prompt copied 2 per page for use as student handouts.
Spanish Easter Egg Color by Number - Huevo de Pascua
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Spanish Easter Egg Color by Number - Huevo de Pascua

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This color by number contains 7 different Spanish color words. There are 2 sets of 3 designs so they can be used by different age groups. Each set contains an egg with a blue background and 2 slightly different designs of eggs with no background color. One set has larger and fewer circles to color and is geared for younger students. The other set has more circles with small, medium and large circles to color and can be used by older students who have more advanced fine motor skills. In addition to coloring a printable copy, this item can be projected on the Smart Board and students can take turns coloring the egg. 6 pages
Spanish Earth Day Word Search and Vocabulary List
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Spanish Earth Day Word Search and Vocabulary List

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There are 30 clues with words related to Earth Day, such as pollution, trash, recycle, environment, water, sun, renewable energy, etc. and 10 clip art images to identify. Also included is a bilingual word list with 30 words. Students are instructed to: 1. Write the English translation next to each clue. 2. Find the Spanish word in the word search. 3. Write a Spanish word under each image. These materials are very helpful for sub lessons. When students finish the puzzle, they can work in pairs to quiz each other on vocabulary.
French House Items Board Game and Vocabulary
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French House Items Board Game and Vocabulary

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This is a 32 square board game containing images of 10 different common items found in homes. Students shake the die, move that number of spaces, say the word in French and see who reaches the end first. Students unable to say the word must return to the beginning. Included in the download are: 1. Game board 2. Bilingual French and English vocabulary list for presentation, practice, and student handouts 3. Instructions
Arab Country Research Project
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Arab Country Research Project

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Arab Country Research Poster Project - Students choose and research an Arab country, make a poster and then do oral presentations on their countries. Students choose 5 categories from a list of 23 to research using the internet and/or reference books. Categories include animals, clothing, important cities, food, holidays, music, tourist attractions and more. They must also include 10 country facts such as capital, population and currency. This is a high interest project that allows students to be creative while learning about the Middle East and Africa, and Arab culture.
Spanish Writing Prompt - La Música - Music
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Spanish Writing Prompt - La Música - Music

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Spanish Writing Prompt - La Música - Music - Students describe the music that they like and explain why. This high interest writing prompt provides enough vocabulary and phrases for beginners, and it works for more advanced students by adjusting the word requirement. It contains over 40 words and phrases to assist students with the writing task. The 3 page download includes: 1. Writing prompt - The writing prompt contains: several different music genres; verbs such as tocar, pasar el rato con, escuchar, gustar, encantar, and chocar; adjectives such as asombroso, animado, and energético; and nouns such as sonido, estrella de rock, artísta; adverbs such as nunca, siempre, and de vez en cuando. 2. Sample 239 word writing prompt that can be used for: a. Individual translation activity b. Full class translation activity when projected 3. Sample 239 word writing prompt copied 2 per page for use as student handouts.
French Weather Creative Writing Activity - 6 Speech Bubbles
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French Weather Creative Writing Activity - 6 Speech Bubbles

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French Weather Creative Writing Activity - 6 Speech Bubbles - Quirky characters and weather pictures will get the attention of your students and get them using newly acquired weather vocabulary and phrases. They'll beg to share their homework with the class! This French comic strip creative writing activity includes 6 different squares of characters, weather conditions, and speech bubbles for student writing. The instructions in English are included on the activity.
Spanish Memorial Day Word Search Puzzle Worksheet & Vocabulary USA
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Spanish Memorial Day Word Search Puzzle Worksheet & Vocabulary USA

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This puzzle contains 33 clues for words associated with Memorial Day, and 8 images representing the clues. Sample words are: bandera, cementerio, desconocido, flores, guerra, libertad, desfile, and soldado. Students are instructed to: 1. Write Spanish words under each picture. 2. Write the Spanish meaning next to each clue. 3. Complete the puzzle with Spanish words. The download includes: 1. Bilingual vocabulary list, copied 2 per page for paper saving student handouts 2. Bilingual vocabulary list in large font for presenting and practicing in class 3. Crossword puzzle 4. Answer key with the Spanish words next to the clues
Spanish Writing Prompt - Three Kings' Day, Christmas, New Year
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Spanish Writing Prompt - Three Kings' Day, Christmas, New Year

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Spanish Writing Prompt - Three Kings' Day, Christmas, New Year - Students write a letter to the Three Kings / Tres Reyes about their wishes for the New Year. This writing prompt contains 23 suggested Spanish/English vocabulary words for wishes. The variety of vocabulary, including nouns and verbs for many activities, makes it easy for students to compose their essays successfully. There is a full conjugation of the verb querer, as well.
Spanish Thanksgiving Creative Writing Assignment
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Spanish Thanksgiving Creative Writing Assignment

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Spanish Thanksgiving Creative Writing Assignment - Students get creative with this Thanksgiving speech bubble comic strip worksheet! There are 6 different squares of characters illustrating Thanksgiving food scenes, each with speech bubbles in which students write their dialogues. Students enjoy completing and presenting this writing activity to their classmates. The assignment works well with students of all ages and levels!
Spanish Weather Matching Worksheet or Quiz with Vocabulary Reference
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Spanish Weather Matching Worksheet or Quiz with Vocabulary Reference

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Spanish Weather Matching Worksheet or Quiz with Vocabulary Reference - Included in the download: 1. Matching worksheet or quiz with 27 words or phrases, and 7 clip art images to identify 2. Answer key 3. Vocabulary reference - 2 per page for student handouts 4. Enlarged vocabulary for class presentation, pronunciation practice, and review Students are instructed to: 1. Complete the matching. 2. Write the Spanish word next to the English phase. 3. Write a Spanish word under each clip art image.