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.
Presidents' Day Spanish Emergent Reader Booklets - El Dia de los Presidentes - Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet that contains text and illustrations of words associated with President's Day such as government, constitution, first president George Washington, White House, etc. They then create their own version using the text only template. Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages. 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 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.
Presidents' Day 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - ENGLISH - Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet that contains text and illustrations of words associated with Presidents' Day such as government, constitution, first president George Washington, White House, etc. They then create their own version using the text only template. Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages. 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 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.
This is a fun and creative end of the year activity! Each of the 2 booklets contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing memories of the past school year. Examples are: My favorite game, my favorite book, my team, and my favorite day. One booklet 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 illustrations. They then create their own versions of the booklets 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 that correspond to the text.
Winter Olympic Sports in English - 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.
Winter Olympic Games 2 Emergent Readers - ENGLISH - 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.
Winter Creative Writing Speech Bubble - ENGLISH - Students write creatively in 6 different speech bubbles containing scenes of winter activities. This is also a great activity to project on the Smart Board for a full class activity.
Winter Clothing 2 Emergent Readers - 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 jacket, mittens, scarf, boots, sweater, snow pants, and hat. 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.
Weather Emergent Reader 2 Booklets - What's the Weather Like? - This set contains 1 booklet with text and images and 1 with text only. Students first read and cut out the booklet that contains text and illustrations, then create their own version using the text only template. Students will be proud of their creations and will have fun sharing them with classmates and family members! Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common weather phrases. Booklet assembly instructions are included. The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the weather phrases. 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.
Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common weather phrases. Sample phrases include there's fog, there's thunder, it's cloudy, and it's cool. Also included is a page of suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first read and cut out the booklet that contains text and illustrations, then create their own version using the text only template. Students will be proud of their creations and will have fun sharing them with classmates and family members! The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the weather phrases. 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.
Students of all ages LOVE this Valentine's Day activity! They practice writing descriptive adjectives about their classmates and at the end of the class, each has a Valentine's Day keepsake that many will talk about and save for years.
Included in the download:
1. 3 numbered pages for the in class activity which is enough for a class of 42, if necessary.
2. 1 page with 138 descriptive adjectives of people for the Valentine's Day activity and future reference.
3. 1 page of instructions that include a sample of what each student will do in class and an explanation and example of a follow-up writing assignment.
Happy Valentine's Day!
Spanish Valentine's Day Color by Number Activities - San Valentin - Students practice 8 different Spanish colors with these 4 slightly different designs of Valentine hearts.
Included:
1. Colored, numbered heart for projecting in class - students can write the color words on paper or on the Smart Board
2. Plain, numbered heart. Students color the heart sections based on the colors provided.
3. Plain, numbered heart. Students choose the colors that they want, write them on the key and color the heart sections accordingly.
4. Plain heart with no numbers that can be colored in any way desired.
Valentine's Day Bundle in Spanish - 15 Items - El Dia de San Valentin - Buy this bundle of fun activities and save! All items are also sold separately on TES. If purchased separately, this 73 page bundle would cost $36! Included: 1. Poesía del Amor / Cloze Activities, p. 3 2. Heart Sketches, p. 7 3. Bingo – 36 Cards & Vocabulary, p. 9 4. Vocabulary, 25 Words, p. 46 5. 34 Word Crossword Puzzle / Answer Key, p. 48 6. Descriptive Adjective Activity (Students LOVE this activity!), p. 50 7. 137 Word Adjectives Reference - English / Spanish, p. 54 - Your students will use this all year! 8. Vocabulary List for 17 Word Crossword, p. 58 9. 17 Word Crossword / Answer Key, p. 59 10. 18 Vocabulary IDs / Answer Key, p. 61 11. 24 Love Verbs & Direct Object Pronouns/Answer Key, p. 63 12. 2 Person Romeo & Juliette Skit, p. 65 13. Numbers Listening Activity, p. 66 14. Creative Writing Speech Bubbles, p. 68 15. Teacher to Student Valentine Cards - 2 sizes, p. 69 Many of these items can be used all year and also make great substitute lessons! Happy Valentine's Day!
Valentine's Day Bookmarks - With and Without Vocabulary Words - The images included on the bookmarks are chocolate, flowers, love, hugs, and cards. Each page contains 5 of the same bookmark. The version without the vocabulary words gives the option of having students write the vocabulary words for a little extra practice. Just copy, cut, and share with your students!
Valentine's Day 2 Booklets - ENGLISH - Students first read and cut out the booklet that contains text and illustrations. They then sketch and create their own version using the text only template. Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing words associated with Valentine's Day such as love, kisses, candy, chocolate, Cupid, hearts, etc. Also included are 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 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.
Students change 15 Spanish Valentine vocabulary words from singular to plural and then provide the English translation for each. An explanation of the formation of plural nouns is included. The answer key is included.
Quirky characters and tener expression pictures will get the attention of your students and get them using newly acquired tener idioms. They'll eagerly share their homework with the class! This creative writing activity comic strip includes 6 different squares of characters illustrating tener expressions and speech bubbles in which students write their dialogue.
Super Bowl 2015 - 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Football - Each booklet contains 16 pages: the title page with 15 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 the Super Bowl such as ball, team, coaches, referee, cheerleaders, stadium, etc. 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.
These Super Bowl booklets are updated annually. Each booklet contains 16 pages: the title page with 15 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 the Super Bowl such as ball, team, coaches, referee, cheerleaders, stadium, etc. 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.
Super Bowl 2014 - 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Football - Each booklet contains 16 pages: the title page with 15 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 the Super Bowl such as ball, team, coaches, referee, cheerleaders, stadium, etc. 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 Winter Activities Human Bingo Speaking Activity - Each student mingles with a bingo grid and must find different classmates that can reply yes to each of the 16 boxes. The grids contain questions such as, "Patinas sobre hielo con tu familia o tus amigos?" Examples of other verbs used are montar, ir, pescar, tener, hacer, jugar, ver, esquiar and caminar. When a student replies yes to a question, the interviewing student follows up by asking in Spanish for the student's signature. Several squares have a second question such as "con quien?" which gives both students additional speaking practice. When a student fills the entire grid, he shouts, "Bingo!" Also included are suggestions for using the Human Bingo activity and a follow up written assignment.