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.
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.
There are 2 designs of booklets included in the download. One contains complete sentences, and the other has "el perro" plus a feelings word. Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page.
Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet containing text and images of Spanish feelings. For each booklet, the title page asks ¿Cómo Están Los Perros? and each of the 7 pages that follow in the sentence version contains "El perro está" plus a feelings word. Feelings included are feliz, enojado, emocionado, orgulloso, triste, and sorprendido. 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 words. 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.
10 pages
These birthday brag tags are an inexpensive, fun way to make students feel special on their birthdays. All 5 designs have Es Mi Cumpleaños, with different clipart on each design. The 5 designs included are cake, ice cream cone, ribbons, balloons, and footballs. Just copy, cut, and affix the bracelets with tape or glue. Your students will wear them with pride!
5 pages
These birthday brag tags are an inexpensive, fun way to make students feel special on their birthdays. All 5 designs have C'est Mon Anniversaire, with different clipart on each design. The 5 designs included are cake, ice cream cone, ribbons, balloons, and footballs. Just copy, cut, and affix the bracelets with tape or glue. Your students will wear them with pride!
5 pages
Students love these cooperative learning, hands on vocabulary puzzles! With this activity, they'll practice 35 Spanish professions words as they assemble a 4 x 4 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle. The puzzle contains a list of all words alongside it that can be used as a student reference or bookmark. Also included is a page of tips and suggestions for using the puzzles.
Several words are repeated which makes the puzzle more challenging. Just photocopy enough for class sets (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.
The puzzles are great to use for introducing and reviewing vocabulary, and they're also helpful for sub lessons. After students assemble the puzzles, they can use the vocabulary lists to quiz each other on the vocabulary.
This French body parts word search contains 35 words and 15 clipart images. Students are instructed to complete the following 3 tasks:
1. Find the words in the puzzle.
2. Write French body parts words under each picture.
3. Write the English meaning next to the clue.
Included in the download:
- word search
- answer key with English words next to the French
- vocabulary for presenting and practicing as a class
- vocabulary copied 2/page for paper saving student handouts
This is great sub lesson resource! After students complete the puzzle, they can work in pairs to quiz each other on vocabulary using the vocabulary reference sheets.
4 pages
This French body parts crossword contains 35 words and 16 clipart images. Students are instructed to complete the following 3 tasks:
1. Complete the crossword
2. Write Spanish body part word under each picture
3. Write the Spanish translation next to the clue
Included in the download:
- crossword
- answer key
- vocabulary for presenting and practicing as a class
- vocabulary copied 2/page for paper saving student handouts
This activity can be used when introducing body parts, and also works well as a sub lesson. After students complete the puzzle, they can work in pairs to quiz each other on vocabulary using the vocabulary reference sheets.
4 pages
Students learn about Labor Day in a fun, hands on way with these 2 emergent reader booklets. Each contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages. One contains text and images, and the other contains text only so students can sketch and create their own versions of the booklets. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page.
Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet containing text and images. Words included are jobs, parade, first Monday in September, union, workers, factory, and barbecue. They then sketch and create their own versions with the text only template.
The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the vocabulary words. 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.
6 pages
Students learn about Labor Day in a fun, hands on way with these 2 Spanish emergent reader booklets. Each contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages. One contains text and images, and the other contains text only so students can sketch and create their own versions of the booklets. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page.
Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet containing text and images. Words included are oficios, desfile, primer lunes de septiembre, unión, trabajadores, fábrica, and barbacoa. They then sketch and create their own versions with the text only template.
The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the vocabulary words. 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.
6 pages
Students learn birthday vocabulary in a fun, hands on way with these 2 Spanish emergent reader booklets. Each contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages. One contains text and images, and the other contains text only so students can sketch and create their own versions of the booklets. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page.
Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet containing text and images. Words and phrases included are yo tengo ___ años, fiesta, pastel, sombrero de fiesta, piñata, globos, and regalo. They then sketch and create their own versions with the text only template.
The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the vocabulary words. 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 be used anytime, but they're also very nice to have on hand for individual birthday surprises!
6 pages
Each booklet contains 16 pages: the title page with 15 additional pages. One contains text and images, and the other contains text only so students can sketch and create their own versions of the booklets. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page.
Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet containing text and images. Words included are orca, tortuga marina, calamar, medusa, pez ángel, pulpo, camarón antártico, tiburón azul, caballito de mar, cangrejo, ballena azul, mejillón, langosta, delfín, and raya con púa. They then sketch and create their own versions with the text only template.
The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the vocabulary words. 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.
10 pages
Each booklet contains 12 pages: the title page with 11 additional pages. One contains text and images, and the other contains text only so students can sketch and create their own versions of the booklets. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page.
Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet containing text and images. Words included are coche, barco, autobús, bici, camión, avión, tren, taxi, helicóptero, metro, and motocicleta. Each is preceded by Mira so students get a lot practice with the structure. They then sketch and create their own versions with the text only template.
The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the vocabulary words. 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.
8pages
Make choosing French names quick and easy with these ready made French nameplates! Use them for desks, cubbies, lockers, folders, and more. Just color print, and you're ready for back to school French class, after school French Club, or French camp. You can even attach them bulletin boards, or to a clothespin for hanging and showcasing student work!
Included:
1. 24 boy large nameplates, 2/page
2. 24 boy small nameplates, 4/page
3. 24 girl large nameplates, 2/page
4. 24 girl small nameplates, 4/page
41 pages
Make choosing Spanish names quick and easy with these ready made Spanish nameplates! Use them for desks, cubbies, lockers, folders, and more. Just color print, and you're ready for back to school Spanish class, after school Spanish Club, or Spanish camp. You can even attach them bulletin boards or to a clothespin for hanging and showcasing student work!
Included:
1. 24 boy large nameplates, 2/page
2. 24 boy small nameplates, 4/page
3. 24 girl large nameplates, 2/page
4. 24 girl small nameplates, 4/page
41 pages
Students practice descriptive adjectives of people as they fill each of the 30 small squares with adjectives and then sketch themselves in the large box in the center.. Challenge your students to fill all 30 squares with English adjectives, or have them use a specified number of squares for words, and the rest for sketches that illustrate the adjectives that they use.
The download includes:
1. Four blank versions: horizontal with/without My name is, and vertical with/without My name is.
2. Completed sample that can be projected to present the activity and to practice vocabulary.
3. Suggested uses
This is a fun presentational activity, and the completed activities will look great decorating a bulletin board or hallway!
6 pages
Students describe the movies 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 download includes:
1. Writing prompt - The writing prompt contains: several different movie genres; verbs gustar, encantar, and chocar; adjectives such as emocionante, aburrido, and espantoso; and nouns such as música, vaquero, héroe, crimen, and guión.
2. Sample 163 word writing prompt that can be used for:
a. Individual translation activity
b. Full class translation activity when projected
3 pages
Students practice ER and IR verb meanings and conjugations in a fun, interactive way with these games! These are 32 square board games containing 15 different common Spanish ER and IR verbs. One board contains Spanish infinitives that students must translate to English, and the other contains Spanish infinitives that students must conjugate based on the subject pronouns provided. Students play in groups of 3 which include 2 players, and 1 moderator with the answer key. Students shake the die, move that number of spaces, say the answer, and see who reaches the end first.
Included in the download are:
1. 2 Game boards (1 with infinitives to translate, 1 with infinitives that must be conjugated)
2. Vocabulary for presentation
3. Answer keys for the moderators
4. Teacher tips and instructions
5. Game instructions for students
There are 2 designs of both game boards, black and white boards, and colored boards. The color version is included as an option should you decide to project and play the game as a class with 2 teams.
Verbs included are abrir, aprender, asistir (a), barrer, beber, comer, comprender, correr, escribir, leer, permitir, recibir, romper, vender, and vivir.
The games can be played when introducing ER and IR verbs, for back to school review for students with prior Spanish experience, or a fun review before a test.
11 pages
Students practice AR verb meanings and conjugations in a fun, interactive way with these games! These are 32 square board games containing 15 different common Spanish AR verbs. One board contains Spanish infinitives that students must translate to English, and the other contains Spanish infinitives that students must conjugate based on the subject pronouns provided. Students play in groups of 3 which include 2 players, and 1 moderator with the answer key. Students shake the die, move that number of spaces, say the answer, and see who reaches the end first.
Included in the download are:
1. 2 Game boards (1 with infinitives to translate, 1 with infinitives that must be conjugated)
2. Vocabulary for presentation
3. Answer keys for the moderators
4. Teacher tips and instructions
5. Game instructions for students
There are 2 designs of both game boards, black and white boards, and colored boards. The color version is included as an option should you decide to project and play the game as a class with 2 teams.
Verbs included are ayudar, bailar, buscar, cantar, cocinar, comprar, enseñar, escuchar, gritar, hablar, llamar, mirar, preguntar, tocar, and trabajar.
The games can be played when introducing AR verbs, for back to school review for students with prior Spanish experience, or a fun review before a test.
11 pages
This is a 2-person, 15 line dialogue between two people. One interviews the other about what he did as a child. Sample phrases and vocabulary used include qué hacías, me divertía, jugaba, nadaba, trepaba a los árboles, patinaba, esquiaba, pescaba, construía, and pintaba.
Included in the download:
1. Skit in Spanish and English, copied 2 per page for student handouts.
2. Spanish only skit for Spanish to English translation assignment.
3. English only skit for English to Spanish translation assignment.
4. Large font bilingual skit that can be projected. Use for presenting and practicing vocabulary.
4 pages
Your students will love this handy reference with family words on one side and animal words on the other! The family side contains 22 common family words, and the other contains 23 common animals words. Just copy back to back, cut, and share with your students! You could also copy one side at a time, if you prefer to present and practice these topics separately. These bookmarks are great for back to school, Spanish class, bilingual classrooms, and even prizes for Spanish Club!
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