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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.
French Groundhog Day Booklets - Le Jour de la Marmotte
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French Groundhog Day Booklets - Le Jour de la Marmotte

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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 that contains text and illustrations of words associated with Groundhog Day. Words included are shadow, winter, spring, sunny, cloudy, hibernation, and groundhog. 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.
Food Grocery Bag Sketch and Label Activity - English
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Food Grocery Bag Sketch and Label Activity - English

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Food Grocery Bag Sketch and Label Activity - English - Students sketch and label on the grocery bag several of their favorite foods from the grocery store. Uses and ideas for this activity: 1. This is a great practice activity when food vocabulary are introduced. 2. Use as a back to school review of food vocabulary. 3. This is a fun speaking activity when students present their completed sketches to their classmates. 4. Decorate the hall or a bulletin with these colorful student creations. The download includes 2 slightly different versions. One contains the activity instructions and the other does not include instructions so the activity can be modified, if desired.
Football 2 Emergent Reader Booklets (American Football)
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Football 2 Emergent Reader Booklets (American Football)

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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 that contains text and illustrations of words associated with American football: ball, stadium, quarterback, fans, football, referee, and helmet. 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.
Spanish City 18 Vocabulary IDs Worksheet #3 - La Ciudad
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Spanish City 18 Vocabulary IDs Worksheet #3 - La Ciudad

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Students write the Spanish city vocabulary word under each of the 18 pictures. When finished, the handout makes a nice review sheet as is or it could be cut apart later and used for flashcards. You can also project the document and play the flyswatter game. The answer key can be used to introduce and review vocabulary.
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 New Year Theme Numbers and Math Listening Activity
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Spanish New Year Theme Numbers and Math Listening Activity

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Spanish New Year Theme Numbers and Math Listening Activity - This Spanish numbers listening activity will hold the attention of your students as they make their way around the oval writing the Spanish numbers that you dictate! After all numbers are dictated, students quickly do the math to find the correct final answer based on the numbers that they heard and wrote. You choose the numbers for the activity so it can be used for very basic numbers or large numbers, depending on what your focus is. The download includes a page with teachers instructions and suggestions for use.
Spanish New Year Future Tense Sentences and Conjugations
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Spanish New Year Future Tense Sentences and Conjugations

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Spanish New Year Future Tense Sentences and Conjugations - Students translate 10 English to Spanish New Year resolution sentences, each starting with "In the New Year". The sentences include resolutions to help at home, be kind, recycle, do well in school, etc. A sample sentence is, "In the New Year, I will practice my trumpet every day." Students also conjugate future tense verbs in the tu form under 7 clip art images and conjugate 10 more future tense verbs in various forms. The worksheet includes comer fully conjugated in the future tense and a vocabulary box with 9 words and phrases to assist students. The answer key is included.
Three Kings Day Holiday Bilingual Shoe Activity Worksheet
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Three Kings Day Holiday Bilingual Shoe Activity Worksheet

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Three Kings Day Holiday Bilingual Shoe Activity Worksheet - Students sketch and label inside the shoe the gifts that they would like to receive from the Three Wise Men on Three Kings Day (Epiphany), the final day of the Christmas holiday season. There is a Spanish / English vocabulary word bank included for student reference. The word back contains small items that children might hope for such as candy or toys. This activity is fun for students of all ages in Spanish, bilingual or dual language classrooms.
French St. Patrick's Day Label the Leprechaun Body Parts
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French St. Patrick's Day Label the Leprechaun Body Parts

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This fun activity will bring good luck to your classroom! Students label 16 body parts on the jolly Leprechaun. Included in the 3-page download: 1. Leprechaun with word bank in French and English. 2. Leprechaun with French word bank only. 3. Answer key - Leprechaun labeled with French words. Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Spanish Adjectives of People Matching Squares Puzzle - Adjetivos
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Spanish Adjectives of People Matching Squares Puzzle - Adjetivos

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Spanish Adjectives of People Matching Squares Puzzle - Adjetivos - Students assemble a 3 x 3 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle with 25 common words used to describe people. Sample words are: feliz, cómico, trabajador, tímido, amable, and rubio 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 an adjectives vocabulary bookmark and reference.
Spanish Adjectives Word Wall Classroom Signs - Los Adjetivos
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Spanish Adjectives Word Wall Classroom Signs - Los Adjetivos

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Spanish Adjectives Word Wall Classroom Signs - Los Adjetivos - This download includes 13 colorful 8 1/2 x 11 printable signs containing 36 common descriptive adjectives used for people. Next to each Spanish adjective is a clip art image depicting the word. Sample words are tall, short, fun, hard working, talkative, etc. Just print, laminate if desired, and hang where students can easily see them. The word wall is a great student reference and can also be used to present and review Spanish descriptive adjectives. This word wall can also be purchased bundled together with 6 other Spanish word walls.
French Valentine's Day Creative Writing Speech Bubble Activity
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French Valentine's Day Creative Writing Speech Bubble Activity

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Students use their imaginations and creativity as they complete 6 different squares containing quirky characters and scenes related to love and Valentine's Day. The scenes vary from a couple driving to Las Vegas to get married to a cartoon character receiving a message of love on her computer! Use this as a homework assignment, a partner activity, or project it and have students fill in the speech bubbles on the Smart Board.
Spanish Valentine's Day Sketch and Label Activity - 2 Designs
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Spanish Valentine's Day Sketch and Label Activity - 2 Designs

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Spanish Valentine's Day Sketch and Label Activity - 2 Designs - Students sketch and label 10 things that remind them of Valentine's Day / El Dia de San Valentin / El Dia de los Enamorados. There are 2 designs of hearts and each has 2 word banks containing 14 vocabulary words. Sample words are candy, hearts, flowers, chocolate, etc.
Spanish Weather with Months, Seasons, and Clothing Worksheet
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Spanish Weather with Months, Seasons, and Clothing Worksheet

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Students must: 1. Complete 9 fill in the blank sentences with a weather, month, season, or clothing word. Each sentence contains 2 blanks. A sample sentence is: En la __, llevo __ porque llueve mucho. 2. Write the English translation under each sentence. 3. Write a Spanish weather word under each of the 9 clip art images shown. This is a good activity for students to share in class so they can see how their answers differ from those of their classmates Since answers will vary, the download does not include an answer key.
The Adventures of Santa Claus Creative Writing - ENGLISH
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The Adventures of Santa Claus Creative Writing - ENGLISH

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The Adventures of Santa Claus Creative Writing - ENGLISH - Students get creative with this Christmas speech bubble worksheet! There are 6 different scenes of Santa Claus doing a variety of unusual activities, each with speech bubbles in which students write their creative comments based on the pictures. This fun activity is one that students enjoy sharing with their classmates! The assignment works well with students of all ages and levels!