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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 Thanksgiving Booklets / Primer Dia de Gracias Libritos
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Spanish Thanksgiving Booklets / Primer Dia de Gracias Libritos

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Spanish 1st Thanksgiving Booklets / Primer Dia de Gracias Libritos - These 2 emergent reader booklets contain Spanish Thanksgiving words such as pilgrims, Indians, turkeys, deer, corn, etc. Students cut, assemble and read the Spanish Thanksgiving Booklet containing text and illustrations. They then get to create their own version using the text only template. Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common Spanish Thanksgiving words. This item also includes suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the Thanksgiving vocabulary. The text only version can be projected onto the Smart Board and students can draw pictures that correspond to the text. Acción de Gracias, Spanish holiday, día festivo
Spanish Thanksgiving Games, Vocabulary and Activities Smart Board
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Spanish Thanksgiving Games, Vocabulary and Activities Smart Board

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This Spanish Thanksgiving Smart Board item contains 10 games and activities. Examples are: Word Biz, Image Match, Image Select, Word Generator, Word Guess, Random Image Chooser and more. The games and activities use mostly Spanish food vocabulary but also a few words associated with the Thanksgiving holiday such as family, airplane, football, t.v. and deer. Acción de Gracias, dia festivo, Spanish holiday
Spanish Thanksgiving / Accion de Gracias - Doy las Gracias Por...
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Spanish Thanksgiving / Accion de Gracias - Doy las Gracias Por...

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Spanish Thanksgiving / Accion de Gracias - Doy las Gracias Por... 6 slightly different worksheets for students to illustrate or describe why they are thankful during the Thanksgiving holiday season. The categories are in squares with family and pets, teacher and school, friends and other things. The designs are: 1 with yellow background, 1 with solid black lined squares, 1 with black dashed squares, 1 with red font with solid lined squares, 1 with red font with dashed squares and 1 with solid black lines without any text so students decide their own categories.
Spanish Thanksgiving Vocabulary Writing Assignment - 2 Writing Prompts
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Spanish Thanksgiving Vocabulary Writing Assignment - 2 Writing Prompts

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TES Best Seller of Mine! Spanish Thanksgiving Vocabulary Writing Assignment - Students choose from 2 writing prompts and over 40 Thanksgiving vocabulary words in Spanish and English. They write about family Thanksgiving traditions or for what they are thankful. Vocabulary includes food, activities, infinitive verbs, people, likes and dislikes, adjectives and more! The quantity and variety of vocabulary makes it easy for students to complete their writing assignments and makes this item useful for all levels of Spanish. A one hundred word essay works well for first year students. The word count can be changed for other levels and varying ability levels.
Spanish Thanksgiving Word Search, Image IDs, and Vocabulary Reference
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Spanish Thanksgiving Word Search, Image IDs, and Vocabulary Reference

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Spanish Thanksgiving Word Search, Image IDs, and Vocabulary Reference - Students are instructed to: 1. Find Spanish Thanksgiving vocabulary in the word search. 2. Write the English next to the Spanish words listed. 3. Write Spanish words under the clip art images. There are 15 words in the word search and on the vocabulary reference and 10 clip art images to identify. Most words are common Thanksgiving foods such as pavo, papas and pastel, but there are a couple other non-food words included such as familia, tele and mesa. The word search answer key is included.
Spanish Thanksgiving Gustar Verbs Sentences, Vocabulary and Image IDs
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Spanish Thanksgiving Gustar Verbs Sentences, Vocabulary and Image IDs

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Spanish Thanksgiving Gustar Verbs Sentences and Vocabulary - Included: 1. 10 English to Spanish sentence translations using Thanksgiving/Accion de Gracias holiday food vocabulary words and the verbs gustar, encantar, and odiar. 2. 32 word English to Spanish Thanksgiving vocabulary list. 3. 8 food clip art images for students to identify. The answer key is included.
Spanish Calendar 15 Dates Translations Worksheet
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Spanish Calendar 15 Dates Translations Worksheet

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Spanish Calendar 15 Dates Translations Worksheet - Students translate 15 dates from English to Spanish. There are 2 columns: 1 for writing out the Spanish month and 1 for using digits only. Example: June 1, 2013 - el 1 de junio de 2013; 1/6/13 The answer key is included.
Spanish Clothing Vocabulary Partner Activity / Vocabulary Reference
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Spanish Clothing Vocabulary Partner Activity / Vocabulary Reference

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Partners quiz each other to see who can get all vocabulary correct and climb "las escaleras", or the stairs. There are 37 common Spanish clothing vocabulary words alphabetized Spanish to English. This item is copied 2 per page for student handouts. It's a great student reference, bell ringer/quick start, and pair work activity.
French Passé Composé Skit - Qu'est-ce que tu as fait la nuit dernière?
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French Passé Composé Skit - Qu'est-ce que tu as fait la nuit dernière?

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French Passé Composé Skit - Qu'est-ce que tu as fait la nuit dernière? - This is a 2-person, 16 line skit for practicing the passé composé. Friends are having a phone conversation about what they did recently. French verbs used are être, avoir, acheter, faire, parler, aller, manger, commander, and vomir. This is a skit that students will enjoy practicing and presenting to the class! The skit is copied 2 per page for student practice handouts and a translation activity, and 1 per page with enlarged font for presenting and practicing vocabulary and pronunciation as a class. The download includes: 1. Skit in French and English copied 2 per page for student handouts. 2. Skit in French only copied 2 per page for student handouts and a translation activity. 3. Skit in French and English with enlarged font for presenting and practicing vocabulary and pronunciation. 3 pages
Spanish Verb Word Wall Signs - 72 AR/ER/IR Infinitive Verbs
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Spanish Verb Word Wall Signs - 72 AR/ER/IR Infinitive Verbs

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Spanish Verb Word Wall Signs - 72 AR/ER/IR Infinitive Verbs - Post these verb word wall signs in a visible location and give your students useful tools for their Spanish speaking and writing activities. There are 3 sets of common verbs: 42 AR verbs, 18 ER verbs and 12 IR verbs. Each sign has 6 Spanish infinitive verbs. This item can also be projected in class for reviewing infinitives throughout the year.
Spanish Weather Matching Squares Puzzle
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Spanish Weather Matching Squares Puzzle

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Spanish Weather Matching Squares Puzzle - Students assemble a 3 x 3 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle with 24 weather words and phrases. Sample words and phrases are: hace sol, hace viento, hay chubasco, qué tiempo hace, and está nublado Words are only listed on the puzzle once. Just photocopy enough for a class set (1 for every 2 students if working in pairs, or 1 per student if working alone), cut and fasten with a paper clip. Distribute to students and challenge them to reassemble the puzzles as quickly as possible. There is a list of all words alongside the puzzle in Spanish and English. This can be used as a weather vocabulary bookmark and reference.
Spanish Verbs 65 AR/ER/IR Regular Verb Conjugations Present Tense
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Spanish Verbs 65 AR/ER/IR Regular Verb Conjugations Present Tense

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Students practice subject pronouns and 65 verb conjugations of -ar, -er and -ir verbs. The verb is provided and students must conjugate it based on the subject. Sample verbs included are caminar, nadar, escribir, cantar, abrir, correr, aprender, comer, vivir, hablar and bailar. A complete listing and explanation of Spanish subject pronouns is provided for student reference. The answer key is included.
Spanish Vegetables Vocabulary 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle
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Spanish Vegetables Vocabulary 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle

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Spanish Vegetables 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle - Students assemble a 4 x 4 vocabulary puzzle with 25 common Spanish vegetables words. Several words are repeated which makes the puzzle more challenging. Just photocopy enough for a class set (1 for every 2 students if working in pairs, or 1 per student if working alone), cut and fasten with a paper clip. Distribute to students and challenge them to reassemble the puzzles as quickly as possible. There is a list of all words alongside the puzzle in Spanish and English. This can be used as Spanish vegetables bookmark and reference.
Spanish Weather and Climate Board Game and Vocabulary
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Spanish Weather and Climate Board Game and Vocabulary

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Spanish Weather and Climate Board Game and Vocabulary - This is a 32 square board game containing 10 different weather images. Students shake the die, move that number of spaces, say the word in Spanish 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. Vocabulary for presentation, practice, and student handouts 3. Instructions
Spanish Winter Clothing 2 Emergent Readers - Ropa del Invierno
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Spanish Winter Clothing 2 Emergent Readers - Ropa del Invierno

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Spanish Winter Clothing 2 Emergent Readers - Ropa del Invierno - Warm up to winter with these winter clothing booklets! Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing words for clothing worn in winter. One booklet contains text and images, the other contains text only so students can sketch and create their own versions of the booklets. Words included chaqueta, mitones, bufanda, botas, sueter, pantalon de nieve, and sombrero. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first read and cut out the booklet that contains text and clip art images. They then sketch and create their own version using the text only template. 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.
Spanish Winter Mitten Sketch & Label - Mi Miton
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Spanish Winter Mitten Sketch & Label - Mi Miton

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Spanish Winter Mitten Sketch and Label - Mi Miton - Students sketch and label a minimum of 6 items that they can hold in their mittens. There is a word bank with sample words such as hot chocolate, a snowball, and a cookie. Instructions for the activity are included on the worksheet.
Spanish Winter Olympic Sports - Deportes Olimpicos 2 Emergent Readers
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Spanish Winter Olympic Sports - Deportes Olimpicos 2 Emergent Readers

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Spanish Winter Olympic Sports - Deportes Olimpicos 2 Emergent Readers - Each booklet contains 12 pages: the title page with 11 additional pages containing sports included in the winter Olympic games. One booklet contains text and images, the other contains text only so students can sketch and create their own versions of the booklets. Vocabulary words included are alpine skiing, nordic skiing figure skating, luge, hockey, speed skating, bobsled, snowboarding, biathlon, ski jumping, and curling. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first read and cut out the booklet that contains text and clip art images. They then sketch and create their own version using the text only template. 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.
Spanish Winter Olympic Sports Crossword Puzzle and Vocabulary
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Spanish Winter Olympic Sports Crossword Puzzle and Vocabulary

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Spanish Winter Olympic Sports Crossword Puzzle and Vocabulary - This activity contains 15 clues for the Winter Olympic sports. 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. 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 Olympics vocabulary. Included in the download: 1. Crossword puzzle & answer key 2. Word list in large font for in class presentation and pronunciation practice 3. 2-per page vocabulary list for student handouts and pair work
Spanish Winter Olympics - Juegos Olimpicos 2 Emergent Readers
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Spanish Winter Olympics - Juegos Olimpicos 2 Emergent Readers

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Spanish Winter Olympics - Juegos Olimpicos 2 Emergent Readers - Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing words associated with the winter Olympic games. One booklet contains text and images, the other contains text only so students can sketch and create their own versions of the booklets. Vocabulary words included are medals, torch, spectators, rings, winter, snow, sports, and champions. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first read and cut out the booklet that contains text and clip art images. They then sketch and create their own version using the text only template. 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.
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