This integrated performance assessment will help you gauge the proficiency level of your students in the areas of interpretive reading, interpretive listening, interpersonal speaking, presentational writing, and presentational speaking. The assessment tasks that students will be asked to perform align directly to following ACTFL performance indicators for Novice-Mid and Novice-High learners: Novice-Mid -I can understand days of the week and the hour -I can answer questions about where I am going or where I went -I can label activities and times on a daily schedule -I can write about what I do on the weekends -I can talk about what I do on the weekends Novice-High -I can make plans with someone to do something or go somewhere -I can exchange information about where to go, such as the store, a movie theater, a restaurant or when to meet The interpretive reading and listening tasks utilize authentic resources that were carefully selected and aligned to the above performance indicators. links to scoring rubrics are provided. This Product Includes: -Guide for Educators -Links to Resources and Rubrics -Interpretive Reading task -Interpretive Listening task -Interpersonal Speaking task (3 versions) -Presentational Writing task -Presentational Speaking task -Student Self-Assessment task -Teacher Feedback Form -Answer Keys for Interpretive Reading and Listening tasks

Greeting cards are a great way to bring the Spanish language to your students. This product contains more than 20 different printable greeting cards in Spanish including cards for birthdays, Christmas, Anniversary, wedding, Thank You, Get Well, Well Done, Valentine's Day, and More. These cards can be used for many different things in your language classroom. Here are just a few ideas of how they can be used: -Have students make cards for parents, staff, community members, or each other -Have students match the inside and outside of the cards to demonstrate understanding of some common holiday greetings -Have students decorate cards appropriately to demonstrate vocabulary recognition -Have students write their own personalized messages -Create a bulletin board -Practice months and dates in Spanish with respect to the holidays represented by each card This product includes over 40 pages of printable cards (both insides and outsides). Cards can be mixed and matched to suit your needs. They may be printed in color or black and white. Blanks are also included for teacher flexibility.

These activities were created to assist Novice language learners in developing skills related to ACTFL modes of communication, with an emphasis on the mode of interpretive listening in the context of Spanish greetings and introductions. The activities that accompany the audio recordings were created to allow teachers to easily differentiate and target specific skills. “E” Activities – these activities are presented in English and focus on students being able to demonstrate comprehension of the audio sample. “S” Activities – these activities are presented in Spanish and ask students to respond in Spanish. They will allow students to improve presentational writing and/or speaking skills (if done orally) as well as aural recognition of vocabulary. “A” Activities – these activities focus on using context to predict word meanings and general vocabulary knowledge. “B” Activities – these activities focus on making inferences about the person or situation presented in the audio samples. “C” Activities – these activities, presented in English, assist students in making cultural connections to the information presented in the audio sample. This resource deals with the theme of introductions in Spanish and includes: -2 audio samples sample 1: A man introduces himself and gives basic personal information sample 2: A man introduces his sister and tells a bit about her. 7 Activities in two different formats Half Page Format – works well if you are using the activities as bell ringers, exit tickets, to differentiate, or for quick formative assessments. Continuous Page Format – works well if you will be having students complete all of the activities for a given sample.

This download includes 10 different logic puzzles in Spanish. In each puzzle, students must figure out a situation based on 7-10 clues in Spanish. A chart is provided to help students record the information that they read. When the puzzle is solved, students use the information gathered to answer 5 questions in Spanish. These puzzles are rated "easy" and would be appropriate for beginning students or more advanced students that need to review some common vocabulary. This is a print & go lesson that is easily used with a substitute or for regular classroom use. These can be done individually, in partners, or in small groups.

These activities were created to give students the practice they need learning and pronouncing the letters of the Spanish alphabet. With these activities, students will be able to begin building interpretive listening and presentational speaking skills while becoming comfortable with partner work. This Product Includes: -Guide For Educators -Phonetic Alphabet Handout -5 Alphabet/Spelling Partner Activities -2 Partner Interview Activities

This series of 11 activities are designed to give students an accurate cultural view of the celebration of Las Posadas while acquiring new vocabulary and using reading skills in the target language. Students will explore the traditions and celebrations of Las Posadas with cultural information provided on each page. Students will also learn the lyrics to the popular villancico "Pidiendo Posada" and complete activities to demonstrate comprehension and understanding of various cultural, grammatical, and vocabulary related aspects of this song. The final summative activity asks students to synthesize all of the information they have learned to create an invitation to their own Posada party, create a to do list with things they must do or buy in preparation for the celebration, and complete a drawing of the inside and outside of their house all decorated for the holiday! This Product Includes: -Educator's Guide -Vocabulary Activity -9 pages that each contain cultural information about the holiday and pertinent vocabulary, a verse of the villancico "Pidiendo Posada", and accompanying questions/activity -Closing Activity or Assessment Note: Although some religious beliefs are referenced in the information provided, this activity is appropriate for public school students as well as private. As a public school teacher myself, I am careful with my presentation of religious information so as not to offend any of my students or their families.

Descúbrelo! is a Spot-it style game for use in Spanish or other world language or ESL classrooms. This edition focuses on vocabulary related to common fruits, vegetables, beverages, and other foods (comida). Since this game is picture-based, no modification is required to use it in classes teaching other second languages. This game will help students review 30 different words related to food in the target language. It encourages use of the target language and reinforcement of vocabulary in a fun and active way. Instructions are included for 5 varieties of game play so that you can choose what will work best depending on the number of students you are working with. All images are in color but the game can still be played regardless of whether the cards are printed in color or black/white. This Product Includes: -Teacher Tips & Instructions -Detailed Game Play Instructions (5 different games) -31 playing cards

Do you always see awesome infographics and you just don't know what to do with them? This product contains 10 different reading activities to accompany a variety of the infographics available for free on the Internet. Due to their visual nature, infographics are a great way to get students reading interesting, age appropriate content even at a beginner level. The activities included for each infographic also align with the ACTFL goals for interpretive reading at the Novice Low & Novice Mid levels. Your students will be encouraged by how much they can actually understand AND they will be building their interpretive reading skills while they do it! These activities can be used at any time, regardless of what unit you may be currently teaching. They also make great sub lesson plans. This Product Includes: 1. Links to 10 different infographics available on the Internet* 2. 10 Reading Activities (1 per infographic) 3. 10 Writing Prompts (1 per infographic) Infographic Topics Include: 1. Mexican Families 2. How do You Spend Your Free Time? 3. Earth Day 4. Valentine's Day 5. Speed vs Elegance (Soccer in Spain) 6. 10 Tips to Prevent Traffic Accidents 7. World Hepatitis Day 8. Factors that Affect Learning 9. How Do Colombians Get to Work? 10. Violent Deaths in Bogotá *Note: Due to copyright, the actual infographics can not be included with the product, but their direct links can and are*

Do you always see awesome infographics and you just don't know what to do with them? This product contains 10 different reading activities to accompany a variety of the infographics available for free on the Internet. Due to their visual nature, infographics are a great way to get students reading interesting, age appropriate content that is manageable. The activities included for each infographic also align with the ACTFL goals for interpretive reading at the Novice High level (Spanish 2 - 3). Your students will be encouraged by how much they can actually understand AND they will be building their interpretive reading skills while they do it! These activities can be used at any time, regardless of what unit you may be currently teaching. They also make great sub lesson plans. This Product Includes: 1. Links to 10 different infographics available on the Internet* 2. 10 Reading Activities (1 per infographic) 3. 10 Writing Prompts (1 per infographic) Infographic Topics Include: 1. How Long do They Take to Disappear? (biodegradability of various materials) 2. International Toilet Day 3. Labor Day 4. The Spanish & The New Year 5. The Piñata 6. The Benefits of Traveling 7. Symptoms of Returning to School 8. International Happiness Day 9. Heat Sickness 10. The Use of Social Media in Spanish-Speaking Countries *Note: Due to copyright, the actual infographics can not be included with the product, but their direct links can and are*

30 different sorting activities (enough to use roughly once a week during the school year) to help students studying a foreign language or English as a second language make connections between words, brainstorm for writing, or practice new vocabulary. Their versatility, ease of use, and the fact that they differentiate themselves make them one of my favorite things to use in my own classroom! Each activity contains 4 different categories which students must complete with words that they know and fit each category. These are a quick, easy way for students to recycle vocabulary that they have previously learned or integrate vocabulary they are currently studying. They can also be used to gauge a student's progress in acquiring language when compared over the school year and they differentiate themselves! These work well as a class starter or closing activity. Once students have completed an activity, it is easy to use their work as a jumping off point for writing tasks or inspiration for oral drill and conversation. Use them when you need a sub plan and ask students to write a paragraph or sentences as a follow up activity! These are low prep and ready to print and go! You can even skip the print step and just display them for students! This is the English Language Version. A Spanish Language Version is also available in my store.

This set of activities will help your students learn to understand physical descriptions of people in Spanish as well as describe people in Spanish themselves. These activities serve as a basis for practicing physical description through listening, reading, speaking, and writing modes of communication. Students will begin by using the included charts to flip a coin to determine the physical traits of a person that they will then draw. They will then use the included task cards to practice successfully identifying people with the given physical traits. A guide for educators is also included that gives ideas as to how to use these same drawings for simple, no prep activities, that cover all modes of communication. This product includes: -Guide for Educators with lesson ideas -Flip a Coin Drawing Charts (two versions) -Dibuja una persona Template -30 Task Cards -Task Card Response Sheet

Do you always see awesome infographics and you just don't know what to do with them? This product contains 10 different reading activities to accompany a variety of the infographics available for free on the Internet. Due to their visual nature, infographics are a great way to get students reading interesting, age appropriate content even at a beginner level. The activities included for each infographic also align with the ACTFL goals for interpretive reading at the Novice level. Your students will be encouraged by how much they can actually understand AND they will be building their interpretive reading skills while they do it! These activities can be used at any time, regardless of what unit you may be currently teaching. They also make great sub lesson plans. This Product Includes: 1. Links to 10 different infographics available on the Internet* 2. 10 Reading Activities (1 per infographic) 3. 10 Writing Prompts (1 per infographic) Infographic Topics Include: 1. The Most Expensive Cities in the World 2. Halloween 3. Left-Handed Day 4. Properties of the Pumpkin 5. The Use of Twitter in Mexico 6. Good Sleeping Advice 7. The Spanish and the Practice of Sports 8. La Tomatina 9. Are you Addicted to your Cell Phone? 10. The Life of a Geek *Note: Due to copyright, the actual infographics can not be included with the product, but their direct links can and are*

This product includes everything you need to introduce and practice the concepts of introducing yourself and others in Spanish. This product includes: -Learning Goals for the Unit -Essential Questions for the Unit -Printable Vocabulary List (see preview) -Greetings Practice Activity -Leave Taking Practice Activity -Introducing Yourself Writing Activity -Introducing Others Writing Activity -2 Exit Tickets -Cultural Information on Greetings and Introductions -Introducing Others Speaking Activity -Introducing Musical Artists Activity

How many words can your students make with the letters of the word "astronauta"? These Spanish word in word puzzles allows students to explore vocabulary in a new and fun way. Each puzzle comes in two versions; a free form response version for upper level students and native speakers, and a version with hints for beginning and intermediate students. These puzzles are great for after a quiz, on days when you are absent, days when you don't have your whole class, or anytime you need an extra activity. This Product Includes: -5 Spanish Word in Word puzzles (free response version) -5 Spanish Word in Word puzzles (hint version) -Answer Keys for each puzzle

Do you always see awesome infographics and you just don't know what to do with them? This product contains 10 different reading activities to accompany a variety of the infographics available for free on the Internet. Due to their visual nature, infographics are a great way to get students reading interesting, age appropriate content that is manageable. The activities included for each infographic also align with the ACTFL goals for interpretive reading at the Intermediate level. Your students will be encouraged by how much they can actually understand AND they will be building their interpretive reading skills while they do it! These activities can be used at any time, regardless of what unit you may be currently teaching. They also make great sub lesson plans. This Product Includes: 1. Links to 10 different infographics available on the Internet* 2. 10 Reading Activities (1 per infographic) 3. 10 Writing Prompts (1 per infographic) Infographic Topics Include: 1. Where would you like to work? 2. What personality do you have? 3. How to be successful on a job interview 4. What is fear? 5. Gamers invade the country 6. 10 tips to avoid a robbery at home 7. New Year's Eve Traditions 8. Harmful Effects of Anger 9. Jellyfish 10. Drugs and young people behind the wheel *Note: Due to copyright, the actual infographics can not be included with the product, but their direct links can and are*

This integrated performance assessment will help you gauge the proficiency level of your students in the areas of interpretive reading, interpretive listening, interpersonal speaking, presentational writing, and presentational speaking. The assessment tasks that students will be asked to perform align directly to following ACTFL performance indicators for Novice-Mid learners: -I can check off words or phrases on a grocery list -I can identify labeled aisles in a supermarket -I can talk about what I eat and drink -I can state my favorite foods and drinks and those I don't like -I can write a shopping list The interpretive reading and listening tasks utilize authentic resources that were carefully selected and aligned to the above performance indicators. links to scoring rubrics are provided. This Product Includes: -Guide for Educators -Links to Resources and Rubrics -2 Interpretive Reading tasks -Interpretive Listening task -Interpersonal Speaking task -Presentational Writing task -Presentational Speaking task -Student Self-Assessment task -Teacher Feedback Form -Answer Keys for Interpretive Reading and Listening tasks

Tired of teaching about Día de los Muertos year after year? Still want to do something in the spirit of the Halloween season? These culturally authentic reading station activities each tell about a different haunted place in Mexico City. Students will read about each place, infer meaning from new vocabulary words, and respond to a series of comprehension questions about each one. Students can also use their personal or school issued electronic devices to scan QR codes (links also included) to watch video clips that give more information and provide a visual for the haunted places they are reading about. Once students have visited all 6 stations, they will come together for a final discussion about culture and urban legends. Although created as a station activity, these could easily be broken up into daily assignments or homework assignments without any modification needed. They are perfect for Spanish 2 or 3 students who have already learned about Día de los Muertos in Spanish 1 and would like something different. This product includes the following: - Group Response Sheet (reduces paper usage) - 6 readings with vocabulary and comprehension activities - links and QR codes to additional video resources - Questions for Discussion

5 fun vocabulary games for your students to review vocabulary related to school, colors, professions, animals, food, and much more! This is a flexible game that can be played individually, in small groups, teams, or as a whole class. It is also great for any level or any age group! Easily adapted for French, German, or ESL/ELL as well! This kit includes: -Instructions for 2 different vocabulary games -2 Scoring Sheets (1 per game) -5 Different Game Boards!

This integrated performance assessment will help you gauge the proficiency level of your students in the areas of interpretive reading, interpretive listening, interpersonal speaking, presentational writing, and presentational speaking. The assessment tasks that students will be asked to perform align directly to following ACTFL performance indicators for Novice-Mid learners: -I can introduce myself and provide basic personal information -I can say my name and ask someone else's name -I can understand when someone asks for my name -I can understand when people introduce themselves -I can fill out a form with my name, address, phone number, birthdate and nationality The interpretive reading and listening tasks utilize authentic resources that were carefully selected and aligned to the above performance indicators. links to scoring rubrics are provided. This Product Includes: -Guide for Educators -Links to Resources and Rubrics -Interpretive Reading task -Interpretive Listening task -Interpersonal Speaking task -Presentational Writing task -Presentational Speaking task -Student Self-Assessment task -Teacher Feedback Form -Answer Keys for Interpretive Reading & Listening tasks

This integrated performance assessment will help you gauge the proficiency level of your students in the areas of interpretive reading, interpretive listening, interpersonal speaking, presentational writing, and presentational speaking. The assessment tasks that students will be asked to perform align directly to following ACTFL performance indicators for Novice-Mid and Novice-High learners: Novice-Mid -I can answer questions about what I like/dislike -I can list my favorite free time activities and those I don't like -I can say which sports I like/dislike Novice-High -I can talk about my favorite musical group, actor, or author -I can talk about others likes/dislikes The interpretive reading and listening tasks utilize authentic resources that were carefully selected and aligned to the above performance indicators. links to scoring rubrics are provided. This Product Includes: -Guide for Educators -Links to Resources and Rubrics -Interpretive Reading task -Interpretive Listening task -Interpersonal Speaking task (4 versions) -Presentational Writing task -Presentational Speaking task -Student Self-Assessment task -Teacher Feedback Form -Answer Keys for Interpretive Reading and Listening tasks