Spanish Culture Postcards from Spain Translations - City, Weather and Clothing - This set includes 4 postcards written by Maria about 4 of Spain's great, historic cities: Madrid, Barcelona, Toledo, and Sevilla. Students learn about Spanish culture while they translate them from Spanish to English. They'll discover the treasures of these cities, such as the Prado, El Retiro Park, La Sagrada Familia, Park Guell, Parque de Maria Luisa, Spain's great artists such as Velazquez, Picasso, El Greco, Gaudi, Miro, Goya, Madrid's Plaza Mayor, and much more. The postcards include descriptions about clothing, weather, scenery, leisure activities, food, and more. Your students will enjoy following Maria on her travels through Spain and will be pleased with their abilities to work through and comprehend the readings. Use the postcards as a culmination of a city / travel unit or for back to school review for upper level students. Each postcard includes the picture side with images of the city and the writing side. The postcards can be used as follows: 1. Homework assignment 2. In class partner or small group activity - students love to compete to be the first to finish the translations! 3. Project on the Smart Board and translate as a large group activity 4. Substitute lesson plan Stay tuned as more postcards from Spanish cities will be added soon!

This writing activity can be done in Spanish or English, depending on your focus and the level of the students. It's a great way to introduce students to one of Spain's greatest artists, and to add culture to your class. Students first describe and write their interpretations of 6 different Dali paintings. They then research each to obtain more information about each. Included: - 2 pages with the 6 paintings for students to write their descriptions and interpretations - 2 pages with the 6 paintings for students to write their researched information - 3 pages, each containing 2 enlarged paintings with QR codes for researching each painting - 1 page with links and QR codes for researching each painting, copied 2 per page for student handouts, if desired Use this as a homework assignment, a partner activity, or project it and have students write descriptions and interpretations on the Smart Board.

This activity contains 10 fill in the blank with conjugations of the verbs ser or vivir plus 10 sentence completions with the nationality that corresponds to the country listed in the previous sentence. Students must also supply the masculine and feminine nationalities for 10 countries listed. The answer key is included. 2 pages

Spanish Verbs Saber and Conocer Fill in the Blank and Translations - Students choose between saber and conocer to fill in the blank for 15 sentences and then write the English translation under each sentence. Included: 1. 15 fill in the blank sentences 2. Conjugations of saber and conocer 3. Word bank to assist students with sentence translations 4. Answer key. 2 pages

Spanish Stem Change Verb Jugar Sports & Adverbs 10 Sentences Worksheet - Students translate 10 sentences from English to Spanish using the stem change verb JUGAR with sports vocabulary and adverbs of time. There is an explanation and visual of stem (shoe/boot) verbs to assist students. The answer key is included.

Spanish Happy Birthday Song - 3 Verses - Feliz Cumpleanos - The verses include: Feliz cumpleanos a ti, Cuantos anos tienes tu, and Como se llama tu novio. Both Spanish and English are provided, and there is also a list of numbers 1 - 20 that students can use to insert in the sentence Tengo ___ años which is also included. The song is also copied 2 per page for use as student handouts.

Spanish Sports Word Scramble - Los Deportes - Students unscramble 20 Spanish sports vocabulary words and then provide the English translation for each. There are also 12 clip art images for students to identify. The answer key is included.

Students match 15 common Spanish/English family words, conjugate the verb tener and write 3 sentences using ser, tener and hay. The quiz (which can also be used as a warm up or an assignment) is 2 per page and the answer key is included.

Spanish Tener Que + Infinitive 12 Translations Worksheet - Students translate 12 English to Spanish tener que + infinitive sentences such as "The boys have to walk to school every day." Sample verbs used are caminar, escribir, cocinar, limpiar, esperar, hacer, and bailar. The answer key is included.

This word search contains 14 Spanish question words. Students are instructed to: 1. Write the Spanish translation next to each word 2. Find the words in the word search The answer key is included.

Students write French Valentine vocabulary words under 18 clip art pictures. The images can be projected for playing the flyswatter game, and the colorful answer key is great for introducing and practicing Valentine's Day vocabulary on the Smart Board or overhead projector. 2 pages

This list contains 40 nouns and verbs associated with airports, travel, and flying. The reference list contains vocabulary alphabetized both Spanish to English and English to Spanish. 2 pages

Included in the download: 1. 40 Spanish transportation vocabulary words, alphabetized Spanish to English 2. 40 Spanish transportation vocabulary words, alphabetized English to Spanish Both lists a list of ir + a / ir + en plus method of transportation and a list of transportation verbs such as caminar, volar, navegar, etc.

These are fun activities because many of the English translations of the false cognates are so different than the meanings that students expect. The activities are great for dictionary practice, and work well for substitute teacher lessons. Examples of the 30 false cognates are: arena campo receta tuna carpeta noticia recordar The download includes: 1. One page with 30 false cognates that students must translate to English. The answer key is also included. 2. One page with 30 false cognates and 2 columns for students to complete: One with the English word that the cognate resembles, and one with the actual translation of the English word that the cognate resembles. This is to show students how vastly different many of the meanings are. The answer key is also included.

French IR Verbs Crossword Puzzle, Image IDs, and Vocabulary Lists Included in the 4 page download: - Crossword and answer key (answers next to the clues) - 25 word vocabulary list copied 2/page for paper saving student handouts - 25 word vocabulary list 1/page for presenting and practicing vocabulary as a class Sample IR verbs included are: accomplir, applaudir, choisir, finir, jouir, punir, ralentir, réussir, and vieillir. Students are instructed to: 1. Complete the crossword. 2. Write a French infinitive under each of the 10 images. 3. Write the French meaning next to each infinitive clue. Created by Sue Summers

This resource contains: 1. 10 sentences in English for students to determine either ser or estar and then provide the reason for their choice. 2. 5 two part fill in the blank with ser and estar conjugations. 3. 5 English to Spanish sentence translations 4. Answer key 5. A short rhyme with de and en to help students remember when to use ser or estar. Many sentences feature the names of Spanish speaking countries and capitals so you can infuse a little Hispanic culture in the lesson! 2 pages

Spanish Winter Crossword Puzzle and Image IDs - This activity contains 54 clues for winter vocabulary. 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 crossword 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 clues. The answer key is included.

This is introduction to Spanish direct object pronouns includes a listing of all direct object pronouns and several sentences demonstrating their uses. Examples are: No tengo los anillos / No los tengo. The download includes: 1. Large font page for presenting in class 2. Student handout page with 2/page

Students write the Spanish food or table item (dishes, silverware, etc.) vocabulary word under each of the 28 pictures. When finished, the handout makes a nice review sheet as is or it could be cut apart later and used for flashcards. The answer key is included. 2 pages

Students change 25 Spanish food words to plural and then supply the English translation for each. The foods are common ones such as hotdog, hamburger, french fries, several different fruits, etc. Students are also instructed to write a Spanish food word under each of the 7 clip art images. The answer key is included. 2 pages