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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 Food Groupings - 24 Words with 6 Categories
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Spanish Food Groupings - 24 Words with 6 Categories

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Spanish Food Groupings - 24 Words with 6 Categories - Students write the English translation next to each Spanish word and then write each word in one of the categories. The categories are fruits, vegetables, meat/fish/protein, grains, meals and beverages. The words to classify are common foods, plus breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack. There are also 10 clip art images for students to identify. The answer key is included.
Spanish Preterit Irregulars Crossword Puzzle and Image IDs
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Spanish Preterit Irregulars Crossword Puzzle and Image IDs

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This activity contains 30 clues for preterit irregular verbs and preterit irregular yo form verbs. The clues are in the form of English past tense verbs that students must translate. They are instructed to: 1. Complete the crossword. 2. Write Spanish infinitives under each picture. 3. Write the Spanish translation next to each clue. The crossword includes common irregular preterit verbs such as ser, estar, ir, hacer, poner, and querer. It also includes irregular yo verbs practicar, pagar, and empezar. The answer key is included.
Spanish Numbers Double Puzzle Worksheet
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Spanish Numbers Double Puzzle Worksheet

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Spanish Numbers Double Puzzle Worksheet - Students must unscramble 15 number words. They then transfer the letter in each numbered cell to other cells at the bottom of the page with the same number in order to solve the mystery word. The answer key is included.
Spanish Winter Poem - Ya Viene El Invierno - Spanish Poetry
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Spanish Winter Poem - Ya Viene El Invierno - Spanish Poetry

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Teach fun phrases such as "What a pain" and "What a mess" with this Spanish poem about winter and shoveling snow! The poem has 2 stanzas, each with 4 lines. Verbs included in the poem are sacar, llegar, venir, ir, estar and palear. The rhyme and rhythm of the poem will soon have your students reciting it in and outside of class! Included in the download: 1. 1 page for presenting poem in class 2. 1 page with poem copied 2 per page for student handouts
Spanish Family Relationships - 25 Sentence Completions Worksheet
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Spanish Family Relationships - 25 Sentence Completions Worksheet

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Spanish Family Relationships - 25 Sentence Completions Worksheet - Students practice Spanish family vocabulary by reading and completing 25 family relationship sentences such as "El padre de mi padre es mi..." Students must also write a Spanish family word under each of the 6 clip art pictures. The answer key is included.
Spanish Winter Word Search Puzzle and Image IDs
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Spanish Winter Word Search Puzzle and Image IDs

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Spanish Winter Word Search Puzzle and Image IDs - This activity contains 54 winter vocabulary words. Students are instructed to: 1. Complete the word search. 2. Write Spanish vocabulary words under each picture. 3. Write the Spanish vocabulary word next to each word. The word search includes winter vocabulary associated with weather, winter clothing, outdoor activities, winter sports, and other words common during winter such as fireplace, soup, goosebumps, and slush. The download can be used as a fun substitute lesson plan. When students complete the worksheet activities, they can quiz each other on the winter vocabulary using the page that contains the list of words to be found in the word search. The answer key for the words to be found in included.
Spanish Thanksgiving Food Poem - Me Gusta El Pavo / I Like Turkey
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Spanish Thanksgiving Food Poem - Me Gusta El Pavo / I Like Turkey

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Spanish Thanksgiving Food Poem - Me Gusta El Pavo / I Like Turkey - This 2 stanza, 8 line Thanksgiving food poem contains 6 different food words and the verbs gustar, encantar and querer. The download includes one page for presenting in class and one page copied 2 per page for student handouts. This is a fun activity for students to practice and learn Thanksgiving vocabulary, and to get in the mood for Thanksgiving dinner! Acción de Gracias, día festivo, Spanish holiday
Spanish Greetings and Leave Takings 3 Dialogues Fill in the Blank
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Spanish Greetings and Leave Takings 3 Dialogues Fill in the Blank

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Students fill in 24 blanks with greetings and leave taking words such as: good morning, how are you, what's your name, where are you from, see you later, etc. Students choose words from the word bank. When completed, the activity can be used for oral partner practice and short skit presentations. The answer key is included.
French Christmas Gingerbread Man and Body Parts - Noel
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French Christmas Gingerbread Man and Body Parts - Noel

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French Christmas Gingerbread Man and Body Parts - Noel - Students label the Gingerbread Man with 10 body parts. There are 3 versions of the activity: 1. Bilingual word bank 2. Word bank in English. Students write the French word next to the English, then label the Gingerbread Man. 3. Word bank in French. Students write the English word next to the French, then label the Gingerbread Man. This is a great holiday activity for bilingual, dual language, or French classrooms. The answer key is included.
Spanish Airport and Travel 18 Vocabulary IDs - El Aeropuerto
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Spanish Airport and Travel 18 Vocabulary IDs - El Aeropuerto

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Students write the Spanish airport vocabulary word under each of the 18 pictures. Sample words include avion, maleta, equipage, pasaporte, and aduana. When finished, the handout makes a nice review sheet as is or it could be cut apart later and used for flashcards. It can also be projected and used for the flyswatter game. 2 pages
Spanish Ir A Infinitive 10 Sentences and Spring Break Worksheet
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Spanish Ir A Infinitive 10 Sentences and Spring Break Worksheet

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Students practice ir a + infinitive with verbs such as visitar, viajar, jugar, estar, trabajar, volar, conducir, escribir, llevar, and estudiar. The sentences include phrases about spring break activities and travel so the activity works well in the spring around spring vacation time, but it can be used any time of the year. Included on the worksheet: 1. 5 Spanish to English translations, and 5 English to Spanish translations. 2. Word bank with 6 helpful words 3. Full conjugation of ir in the present tense 4. Sample ir a infinitive sentences in Spanish and English The answer key is included.
Spanish Greetings, Feelings, Alphabet, and Class Commands Quiz or Worksheet
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Spanish Greetings, Feelings, Alphabet, and Class Commands Quiz or Worksheet

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Spanish Greetings, Feelings, Alphabet, and Class Commands Quiz or Worksheet - This can be used as a quiz, in class activity, or a homework assignment (excluding the dictated alphabet listening section which could be done on the due date prior to handing in the assignment). It includes: 1. 20 matching of Spanish feelings and greetings words 2. 3 short sentence translations 3. 5 matching of classroom commands such as "stand up" 4. 10 spaces for students to write dictated letters of your choice 5. 2 extra credit blanks for students to write dictated words of your choice. 6. Answer key Created by Sue Summers emotions, assessment, saludos, despedidas, sentimientos, alfabeto, mandatos
Spanish Foods Fruits and Vegetables Sketch Project
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Spanish Foods Fruits and Vegetables Sketch Project

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Add some creative fun to your food unit! Students sketch and label a person, monster or creature using a minimum of 15 fruits and vegetables. This example will give them inspiration to get started. Students love doing this project and eagerly present their creations to their classmates. This activity works well as a sub lesson! You'll want to hang their finished projects on a bulletin board or outside your room! 1 page
Spanish Class Commands Word Search and Vocabulary - Substitute Lesson
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Spanish Class Commands Word Search and Vocabulary - Substitute Lesson

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A great substitute lesson! This item works well as a substitute lesson because after completing the worksheet, students can work in pairs with the accompanying vocabulary lists and quiz each other on the class commands. It also works well for back to school review for returning Spanish students. This word search contains 25 common Spanish class commands plus several clip art images. Students are instructed to: 1. Complete the word search 2. Write Spanish vocabulary words under each picture 3. Write the English vocabulary word next to each Spanish word Included in the download: 1. Bilingual student handout vocabulary lists, Spanish to English and English to Spanish. 2. Answer key with English words next to the Spanish clues and 5 circled clues. 3. Enlarged vocabulary for presenting and reviewing as a class
Spanish Summer Vacation Writing Prompt - Mis Vacaciones de Verano
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Spanish Summer Vacation Writing Prompt - Mis Vacaciones de Verano

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This is high interest writing assignment that works well at the end of the school year as summer approaches. Students must write about: 1. What they're going to do (ir a + inf.) 2. What they want to do (querer + inf.) 3. What they have to do (tener que + inf.) 4. What they should do (deber + inf.) There are 40+ verbs and nouns included in Spanish and English to assist students in their writing task, and there are spaces for the due date and the word requirement. This activity makes a great substitute lesson plan! The writing prompt is copied 2 per page for student handouts, and there is also a page with larger font for projecting in class. 2 pages
Spanish Affirmative and Negative Words with Stem Changes Verbs
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Spanish Affirmative and Negative Words with Stem Changes Verbs

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This Spanish affirmative and negatives activity includes 10 English to Spanish sentence translations with common stem change verbs and nouns. Sample verbs include servir, almorzar, entender, pedir, jugar, and pensar. Nouns include food, family and people vocabulary such as onions, mushrooms, dessert, sister, and grandma. A sample sentence is: This restaurant also serves dessert every day. The activity includes 8 affirmative and negative words that students must translate to Spanish. The answer key is included. 2 pages