Have fun while recycling vocabulary! Spanishgorries is a game where teams compete to see who can come up with Spanish words that fit into a variety of categories and begin with a certain letter. My students always request this game! This Product Includes: -Complete Instructions for 2 Modes of Game Play -7 Beginner Game Cards / Scoring Sheets -7 Intermediate Game Cards / Scoring Sheets

These speaking prompts are designed to move students from asking/answering basic questions in Spanish to responding to increasingly complicated prompts around the theme Spanish-speaking Countries & Capitals. There are 4 categories of prompts that ask students to move between different levels of communication including the presentation of facts, opinions, feelings, and towards complete openness in social situations. Category A – Yes or No Questions, Either/Or Questions Category B – Additional Information Questions Category C – Expressing Opinions and Feelings Category D – Situational Speaking Prompts & Extended Response You may approach these prompts by moving students through them from Categories A-D in a sequential manner, or you may use them as an opportunity for easy differentiation between the various proficiency levels of Novice to Intermediate learners that may be present in your classroom. Although these prompts have been designed as speaking prompts, they can also be used as writing prompts for individual practice, homework, or assessment. Ideas for Usage: -Pair students for one on one practice. -Form small groups and have students interview a student. -Invite a guest speaker or native speaking student to your classroom and have students select questions to ask them during a Q&A session -Have students write additional prompts or variations of existing prompts on the blank cards provided -Pull 1 prompt from each category for a challenging oral proficiency assessment -Have students develop role plays based on the situational prompts This Product Includes -Guide for Educators -15 Category A Prompts -15 Category B Prompts -9 Category C Prompts -6 Category D Prompts -Blank Cards to allow for creation of additional questions if desired

These speaking prompts are designed to move students from asking/answering basic questions in Spanish to responding to increasingly complicated prompts around the theme of Making Plans. There are 4 categories of prompts that ask students to move between different levels of communication including the presentation of facts, opinions, feelings, and towards complete openness in social situations. Category A – Yes or No Questions, Either/Or Questions Category B – Additional Information Questions Category C – Expressing Opinions and Feelings Category D – Situational Speaking Prompts & Extended Response You may approach these prompts by moving students through them from Categories A-D in a sequential manner, or you may use them as an opportunity for easy differentiation between the various proficiency levels of Novice to Intermediate learners that may be present in your classroom. Although these prompts have been designed as speaking prompts, they can also be used as writing prompts for individual practice, homework, or assessment. Ideas for Usage: -Pair students for one on one practice. -Form small groups and have students interview a student. -Invite a guest speaker or native speaking student to your classroom and have students select questions to ask them during a Q&A session -Have students write additional prompts or variations of existing prompts on the blank cards provided -Pull 1 prompt from each category for a challenging oral proficiency assessment -Have students develop role plays based on the situational prompts This Product Includes -Guide for Educators -15 Category A Prompts -15 Category B Prompts -9 Category C Prompts -6 Category D Prompts -Blank Cards to allow for creation of additional questions if desired

This activity goes along with the song "Dejenme Llorar" by Carla Morrison which is readily available on YouTube and iTunes. In this activity, students listen to the song and complete the missing lyrics. Then, they are asked to locate certain lines of the song, copy them, and manipulate them. The manipulation of the lyrics requires them to use a variety of irregular verbs in the Preterite Tense. The lesson also includes a short artist bio and video activity. Students will practice listening, reading, and writing in this lesson. Included in this purchase: -Short biography of Carla Morrison -Clozeline Lyric Activity -Lyric Identification Activity -Lyric Manipulation Activity -True/False Video Activity -Answer Keys for all exercises

In this interactive reading activity, students decipher clues to a hidden treasure and make choices based on their comprehension. Only students who understand the clues will find the hidden treasure! Students will test their recognition and retention of a wide variety of vocabulary topics including colors, places, animals, nature, numbers, and many more. This activity is suitable for all levels of Spanish and covers almost all standards involving interpretive language. A guide with technology and lesson tips is included for educators. If available, this activity can be used with an interactive whiteboard/ Smart Board.

This activity goes along with the song "Yo Nunca vi la Televisión" by Belanova which is readily available on YouTube and iTunes. In this activity, students listen to the song and complete the missing lyrics. Then they complete an English translation of the song by demonstration comprehension of key words in Spanish. They must identify both present and preterite tense verbs used in the song and sort them according to when the action is taking place and who is performing it. Finally, students must answer some basic questions in Spanish (in writing or speaking) about their own television viewing habits. This Product Includes: 1. Artist Bio 2. Cloze Activity 3. Translation Activity 4. Present vs Preterite Tense Find & Seek Activity 5. Writing Activity

Are you sick of your students asking to have a party for Cinco de Mayo when they have no idea what they would be celebrating? In this interactive lesson, students take on the role of Benito Juarez as he makes critical decisions in history that lead to the Battle commemorated by Cinco de Mayo in this "Choose Your Own Adventure" inspired Power Point Presentation. Extra emphasis is put on the difference between Mexican Independence Day and Cinco de Mayo to try and correct this common misconception. Included in the Product: -20+ slide interactive Power Point Presentation -Video links to a clip of the Cinco de Mayo parade, a re-enactment of the Battle of Puebla, and a Jimmy Kimmel segment

This activity goes along with the song "Hasta Que Salga el Sol" by Don Omar which is readily available on YouTube and iTunes. In this activity, students listen to the song and complete the missing lyrics. Then, they are asked to locate certain lines of the song, copy them, and manipulate them. The manipulation of the lyrics requires them to use various weather expressions. The lesson also includes a short artist bio. Students will practice listening, reading, and writing in this lesson.

These activities are meant to help students learn and practice Spanish sentences that have double verbs. They will observe the grammatical rules and structure that apply to such sentences and learn some verbs that commonly serve as helping verbs (also called auxiliary or modal verbs) in Spanish. These activities go along with the song "Que Tengo Para Ofrecerte" by Radial, a Puerto Rican indie rock group that has recently migrated to Los Angeles. This song is readily available on YouTube and iTunes and a link to the song is referenced. Also referenced is the bands official website for students who would like to learn more. Students are asked to listen to the song several times and fill in the lyrics that have been removed. Then, students are given an overview of the concept of double verb sentences and helping verbs. Students then are asked to find and copy certain verses of the song. Students then use their new understanding of this grammatical structure to manipulate the meanings of those verses. Included in this download: -Radial Artist Bio and link to their official website -Clozeline Activity -Helping Verb/Double Verb Tutorial -Helping Verb Identification Activity -Lyric Identification Activity -Lyric Manipulation Activity -Answer Keys for all objective activities

Present Tense Irregular verbs like Dar, Ser, and Ir can be hard for students to master, but with these song activities, your students will learn them in a context that will help them remember them for a long time. These activities go along with the song "Complemento" by Los Aterciopelados, a Grammy nominated Colombian alternative rock group. This song is readily available on YouTube and iTunes and a link to the song is referenced. Students are asked to listen to the song several times and fill in the lyrics that have been removed. Then, students are given an overview of the verbs dar, ir, and ser, including their meanings and present tense conjugation. Students then are asked to find and copy certain verses of the song. Students then use their new understanding of these three verbs to manipulate the meanings of those verses. Finally, students are asked to complete a writing activity that deals with the theme of their "complemento" and what that person is like (ser), where they go (ir), and what they give (dar). Included in this download: -Aterciopelados Artist Bio -Clozeline Activity -Dar, Ir, Ser Present Tense Tutorial -Lyric Identification Activity -Lyric Manipulation Activity -Writing Activity (¿Qué haces para las personas que les amas?) -Answer Keys for all objective activities

Thirty 8 1/2 x 11 posters, each one featuring a letter of the Spanish alphabet and a corresponding word. These would make a great classroom border, word wall, or "I have, who has" game cards.

These activities will allow students to learn about the history and celebration on Mexican Independence Day while acquiring new vocabulary in the target language, strengthening reading skills, and using higher-order thinking skills. The following is included with this download: -QR Code and URL links to two videos showing the President's Independence Day "Grito" and a portion of the parade. -3 Scaffolded Reading Activities with Answer Keys -1 Compare/Contrast Activity -1 Creative Writing Activity & Graphic Organizer

This is a great report framework that your students can use to create a visually interesting country report while using the target language. It can be completed digitally or the good old-fashioned way! This is my go to assignment when I have a student who is missing school for a family vacation. It allows them to be accountable for learning without the hassle of trying to modify assignments that we will be doing in class while they are gone. Students will explore the cities, foods, cultures, and products of the chosen country while also incorporating practical information like flight details and distances. This report comes in two file formats - an editable Power Point file, and a Google Slide format. If your students are learning to use Google Drive or Google Classroom, this project can instantly be shared with them using the link provided. This project has 5 slides, the details of which are below; Slide 1 - Title Slide (students provide name, class period, etc) Slide 2 - Flight information, Postage Stamp design, Map Slide 3 - Postcard Design and Writing Activities Slide 4 - Suitcase Decoration Activity, Packing list, Souvenir Info Slide 5 - Travel Diary including country facts, cities, typical dishes, and tourist attractions When the project is finished, it is easy for students to present it to the class with Power Point or Google Slides. It also makes great visuals for a bulletin board or other display of student work.

These activities go along with the song "Vivir la Vida" by Marc Anthony which is readily available on YouTube and iTunes. In these activities, students listen to the song and complete the missing lyrics. They are instructed on the formation of the immediate future tense and asked to locate it as well as some infinitive verbs in the lyrics of the song. Then, they are asked to locate certain lines of the song, copy them, and manipulate them. The manipulation of the lyrics requires them to use the Immediate Future Tense. There is a reading activity to help them internalize the new vocabulary learned with the song and 3 different exit tickets. The lesson also includes a short artist bio. Students will practice listening, reading, and writing in this lesson. This Product Includes: 1. Artist Biography (in Spanish) 2. Clozeline Activity 3. Immediate Future Tense Tutorial & 2 Practice Activities 4. Lyric Identification Activity 5. Lyric Manipulation Activity 6. Vocabulary / Reading Activity 7. 3 Different Exit Tickets 8. Answer Keys

Your students will work alongside La Catrina to prepare for and celebrate Día de los Muertos by learning important information about the holiday and completing 5 different activities to demonstrate their understanding. In this 13 page packet, 8 pages are completely in Spanish, 4 pages are Spanish language activities with directions in English, and 1 page has discussion questions in English to accommodate teachers who may be using it with lower level classes. Created for flexibility, this lesson can easily be broken down into smaller parts to use over several days or it can be used as one large 2 day lesson. It can be used individually, in groups, stations, or in a jigsaw format. There are many possibilities to suit every classroom situation. This is a "ready to go" lesson, perfect for use with a substitute or to enjoy along with your students. Included in this download: -Día de los Muertos intro with La Catrina -Information on the products & practices of Día de los Muertos -Real photos of the Mexican celebration -5 Activities -Questions for Discussion (Higher Order Thinking)

This resource contains seventeen 8 1/2" x 11" signs based on common classroom requests and situations. They can be used as a bulletin board set, word wall, or displayed anywhere in your classroom. These signs contain many of the expressions that your students will need to operate in the target language from Day 1. Even beginning level classes can learn to make requests quickly and easily with these signs serving as a reference. Each sign has a phrase or question, in Spanish, as well as a visual to help students remember the meaning. Included Phrases & Questions: -¿Puedo ir al baño? -¿Puedo tomar agua? -¿Puedo ir a mi armario? -Necesito ir a la oficina -¿Me prestas un lápiz? -¿Puedo ir a la enfermera? -¿Puedo llamar a mi madre? -¿Cómo se dice _____? -¿Qué significa _____? -Repita, por favor. -¿Tienes una hoja de papel? -¿Cuándo es el exámen? -¿Puedo escuchar la música? -¿Cómo se escribe _____? -No entiendo -Explique de nuevo, por favor. -¿En qué página estámos?

These 5 puzzles offer a twist on the traditional color by number by utilizing conjugated verbs in place of the numbers. Students use the key to color the picture according to the verb endings. This helps improve recognition of vocabulary and verb tenses. In addition to the color by verb activity, each puzzle also contains an application or syntheses activity in which students must tell the meanings of conjugated verbs or fit them into sentences. This Product Includes Puzzles & Synthesis Activities for: -Regular Present Tense Verbs -Irregular Present Tense Verbs (SER, IR, TENER) -Stem-Changing Verbs -Reflexive Verbs -GO Verbs

These 4 activities will give beginning Spanish students an understanding of cognates and false cognates. In addition to learning about cognates, these activities will help students build skills like pattern recognition, logic, deductive reasoning and problem-solving. These skills are crucial to second language study. In the first activity, students sort cognates according to their endings and use their observations to make "rules" that apply to many of the most common Spanish-English cognates (oso = ous as in famoso, dad = ty as in universidad). In the second activity, they use the rules that they developed to write the Spanish versions of English words like precious (precioso) or fabulous (fabuloso). The third activity introduces students to 12 false cognates, then asks them to consider whether they are being used in the correct context when inserted in some English sentences. The final activity asks them to use what they have learned to decode some basic reading passages that are filled with cognates and answer some questions in English based on what they read. This Product Includes: -Cognate Sorting Activity -Cognate Writing Activity -False Cognate Activity -Reading Activity -Answer Keys for all Activities

This inductive grammar lesson leads students to discover the rules behind using reflexive verbs in Spanish. Students will follow a 4 step inductive process to make learning grammar more meaningful. Step 1: Students will see examples of correct usage and create rules based on what they observe. Step 2: Students will test those rules against additional examples of correct language usage. Step 3: Students will make adjustments and additions to their rules based on more observations. Step 4: Students will apply the rules while producing their own language. These scaffolded activities promote higher order thinking skills and represent the method of grammar instruction that is recommended by national organizations like ACTFL.

Putting up Spanish language signs around your school is a great way to help not only the current students in your program, but also to promote your language to other students. Many of you may teach in schools with some students that ONLY speak Spanish and this is a great way to support their acquisition of English too! This set of forty-five easy to read signs will allow you to label all of the most important places in and outside of your school building. There are a wide variety of signs to fit the needs of both primary and secondary teachers. Each sign promotes the language with a "Learn Spanish" header so that students are aware that they are looking at words in Spanish. Also included on each sign is the Spanish word for a location in the school and the English Equivalent. Many of the signs include multiple versions in case you have a preference for certain words or terms when there are several. If you don't want to place the signs yourself, having your level 2 or 3 students review the places in the school by placing the signs themselves is a great beginning of the school year activity.