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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.
Martin Luther King Day Spanish Vocabulary Crossword and Word List
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Martin Luther King Day Spanish Vocabulary Crossword and Word List

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Martin Luther King Day Spanish Vocabulary Crossword and Word List - Students are instructed to: 1. Write the Spanish translation next to each clue 2. Complete the crossword puzzle 3. Write a Spanish word under each image There are 16 clues with words related to Martin Luther King such as equality, liberty, peace, demonstration, I have a dream, etc. and 7 clip art images to identify. Also included is a bilingual word list with 16 words. This can be used by students for pair work. This is a helpful sub lesson plan!
Spanish Thanksgiving Crossword , Picture IDs and Vocabulary List
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Spanish Thanksgiving Crossword , Picture IDs and Vocabulary List

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Spanish Thanksgiving Crossword , Picture IDs and Vocabulary List - Included: 1. Crossword with 11 common, simple vocabulary words associated with Thanksgiving Day such as pavo, papas, pan, leche, tele, mesa and pudin. 2. 9 image for students to identify. These are 9 of the same words included in the crossword. 3. 14 word vocabulary list copied 2 per page for student handouts 4. Answer key with words under the 9 images (but not in the crossword)
Spanish New Year Word Search Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary
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Spanish New Year Word Search Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary

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This New Year puzzle contains 27 clues for common Spanish New Year vocabulary words plus 12 clip art images for students to identify. Sample words are grapes, parade, celebration, friends, family, kiss, resolution, fireworks, hats, churros and chocolate, and parties. Students are instructed to: 1. Write Spanish vocabulary words under each picture. 2. Write the English meaning next to each clue. 3. Complete the puzzle. The download includes: 1. Bilingual vocabulary list, copied 2 per page for student handouts 2. Bilingual vocabulary list for class presentation and pronunciation practice 3. Answer key with the English words next to the clues
Spanish New Year Crossword Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary
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Spanish New Year Crossword Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary

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Spanish New Year Crossword Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary - This New Year puzzle contains 27 clues for common Spanish New Year vocabulary words plus 9 clip art images. Sample words are grapes, parade, celebration, friends, family, kiss, resolution, fireworks, hats, and parties. Students are instructed to: 1. Write Spanish vocabulary words under each picture. 2. Write the Spanish meaning next to each clue. 3. Complete the puzzle. The download includes: 1. Bilingual vocabulary list, copied 2 per page for student handouts 2. Bilingual vocabulary list for class presentation and pronunciation practice 3. Answer key with the Spanish words next to the clues
Spanish Thanksgiving Vocabulary 18 IDs and Word List
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Spanish Thanksgiving Vocabulary 18 IDs and Word List

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Spanish Thanksgiving Vocabulary 18 IDs and Word List - Students identify 18 Spanish vocabulary words associated with Thanksgiving / El Dia de Accion de Gracias. Sample words are papas, pastel de calabaza, desfile, and fútbol americano. The answer key and 2 word lists are included. One word list is copied 2 per page for student handouts and the other is 1 per page for presenting and practicing in class.
Adjectives Mirror Sketch Activity in English
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Adjectives Mirror Sketch Activity in English

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Adjectives Mirror Sketch Activity in English - Students sketch their self portraits in one mirror and then write adjectives used to describe themselves in the other. Uses and ideas for this activity: 1. This is a great practice activity when descriptive adjectives are introduced. 2. Use as a back to school review of descriptive adjectives. 3. This is a fun speaking activity when students present their completed sketches to their classmates. 4. Use at the beginning of the year and the end of the year to see how students progress throughout the year. 5. Decorate the hall or a bulletin with these colorful, personalized student creations. The download includes 4 slightly different versions of the activity to give flexibility and allow for differentiation. The 4 versions include: 1. Black and white mirrors, small mirror with 10 numbered spaces for adjectives, large mirror for self-portrait. 2. Colored mirrors, small mirror with 10 numbered spaces for adjectives, large mirror for self-portrait. 3. Black and white mirrors, large mirror with 10 numbered spaces for adjectives, small mirror for self-portrait. 4. Black and white mirrors, small mirror for self-portrait, large mirror with 5 numbered spaces for adjectives. Instructions are included on the activity.
French Earth Day Crossword, Image IDs, and Vocabulary List
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French Earth Day Crossword, Image IDs, and Vocabulary List

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Students are instructed to: 1. Write the French translation next to each clue. 2. Complete the crossword. 3. Write a French word under each image. There are 29 clues with words related to Earth Day. Examples are wildlife, biodegradable, pollution, trash, environment, water, sun, renewable energy, and recycle. There are also 12 clip art images to identify. Also included; - 36 word bilingual vocabulary list for introducing and reviewing vocabulary. - 36 word bilingual vocabulary list copied 2/page for student handouts. This activity makes a great substitute teacher lesson plan. After students complete the 3 written activities, they can work with partners using the vocabulary list and quiz each other on the Earth Day vocabulary. 4 pages
Martin Luther King Day Spanish Word Search, Vocabulary, and Image IDs
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Martin Luther King Day Spanish Word Search, Vocabulary, and Image IDs

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Martin Luther King Day Spanish Word Search, Vocabulary, and Image IDs - Students are instructed to: 1. Write the English translation next to each clue 2. Find the Spanish word in the word search 3. Write a Spanish word under each image There are 16 clues with words related to Martin Luther King. Examples are: Nobel Prize, peace, equality, liberty, demonstration, and I have a dream. There are also 7 clip art images to identify. Also included: 1. Bilingual word list with 16 words. 2. Answer key This puzzle activity is a good substitute lesson plan. When the puzzle is complete, students can work with partners to quiz each other on the vocabulary from the word list.
Spanish Olympics Crossword Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary
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Spanish Olympics Crossword Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary

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Spanish Olympics Crossword Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary - This activity contains 21 clues for words associated with the Winter Olympics. Sample words are competicion, eventos, juegos, antorcha, deportes and entrenador. Students are instructed to complete the crossword, write Spanish vocabulary words under each picture and also write the Spanish vocabulary word next to each clue so they get lots of practice with each word. 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 Olympics vocabulary. Included in the download: 1. Crossword puzzle 2. Word list in large font for in class presentation and pronunciation practice 3. 2-per page vocabulary list for student handouts and pair work
Spanish Family Quiero a Mi Familia Booklets
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Spanish Family Quiero a Mi Familia Booklets

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Each booklet contains 12 pages: the title page with 11 additional pages containing common Spanish family words. Words included are mamá, papá, abuelo/a, primo/a, tío/a, hermano/a, and perro. 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 family members. "Quiero a mi" is repeated 12 times so students learn the phrase quickly and easily. They then create their own version using the text only template. They'll enjoy sharing their creations with the family members featured in their booklets. These booklets work great as a Spanish Valentine's Day activity! The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the family 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 New Year Writing Prompt / Essay - Querer + Infinitive
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Spanish New Year Writing Prompt / Essay - Querer + Infinitive

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Spanish New Year Writing Assignment / Essay - Querer + Infinitive - This item contains 2 assignments. The first is a writing prompt with 29 Spanish infinitives/holiday words, plus the months of the year. Students write about what they want to do in each month of the new year. There is a variety of suggested vocabulary which makes it easy for students to complete their writing assignments and makes this item useful for all levels of Spanish. Vocabulary includes many holidays such as Christmas, Thanksgiving, 4th of July, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, Easter and more. A 100 - 200 word essay works well for first year students. The word count can be changed for other levels and varying ability levels. The second assignment is a 279 word sample essay. The sample essay makes a great translation homework assignment or it can be used for full class viewing to prep students to write their own essays. Both activities make great substitute lessons.
Spanish Three Kings' Day Skit - Speaking Activity - Christmas/Navidad
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Spanish Three Kings' Day Skit - Speaking Activity - Christmas/Navidad

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Spanish Three Kings' Day Skit - Speaking Activity - Christmas/Navidad - This is a 2-person, 12 line skit about a mom explaining the upcoming Three Kings Day holiday to her young daughter. The skit contains several useful grammatical structures such as ir a + infinitive, tener expressions, and contains vocabulary and cultural information about Three Kings' Day. Included: 1. Full page skit 2. 2 skits per page for student handouts Both include the English translation.
French Greeting Cards For All Occasions
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French Greeting Cards For All Occasions

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French Greeting Cards For All Occasions - Get ready for back to school and all year with this set of 6 postcard style French greeting cards! There are 6 bilingual French/English cards, and 6 of the same design in French only. Each slide contains 4 cards with colorful clip art, a greeting or wish in French, and room to write a short note and sign your name. Included are: Happy Birthday Get Well Soon Congratulations Good Luck Thank You Very Much Bravo They're great for a quick note to make someone's day!
Spanish Memorial Day Crossword Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary
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Spanish Memorial Day Crossword Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary

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This puzzle contains 34 clues for words associated with Memorial Day, and 8 images representing the clues. Sample words are: bandera, cementerio, desconocido, flores, guerra, libertad, desfile, and soldado. Students are instructed to: 1. Write Spanish words under each picture. 2. Write the Spanish meaning next to each clue. 3. Complete the puzzle with Spanish words. The download includes: 1. Bilingual vocabulary list, copied 2 per page for paper saving student handouts 2. Bilingual vocabulary list in large font for presenting and practicing in class 3. Crossword puzzle 4. Answer key with the Spanish words next to the clues 4 pages
Super Bowl 2015 - 2 Booklets in Spanish - Futbol Americano
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Super Bowl 2015 - 2 Booklets in Spanish - Futbol Americano

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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
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Super Bowl 2014 - 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Football

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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.
Super Bowl 2015 - 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Football
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Super Bowl 2015 - 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Football

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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.
Arctic Animals 2 Emergent Readers
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Arctic Animals 2 Emergent Readers

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Arctic Animals 2 Emergent Readers - Celebrate winter with these Arctic Animal booklets! Each booklet contains 12 pages: the title page with 11 additional pages containing Arctic animal words. One booklet contains text and images, the other contains text only so students can sketch and create their own versions of the booklets. Sample animals include polar bear, Arctic lynx, snowy owl and puffin. 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.
Months of the Year Emergent Reader - 2 Booklets and Presentation
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Months of the Year Emergent Reader - 2 Booklets and Presentation

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Months of the Year Emergent Reader - 2 Booklets and Presentation - Each booklet contains 12 pages, one for each month of the year. One contains illustrations pertaining to the month 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. 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.
Spanish Fire Safety 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - 12 Pages
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Spanish Fire Safety 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - 12 Pages

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Each booklet contains 12 pages: the title page with 11 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 fire safety. Sample words are smoke, crawl, fire, alarm, and fire hydrant. 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.