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 Christmas Papa Noel Que Ves Ahi 2 Emergent Readers - Each booklet contains 12 pages: the title page with 11 additional pages. Every other page has a Papa Noel with text saying "Papa Noel, Papa Noel, que ves ahi?" The other 7 pages have Papa Noel's response with items such as a reno feliz, nina buena, nino simpatico, duende bajo, la senora Noel, and un muneco de nieve. Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet that contains text and illustrations. They then create their own version using the text only template. Students will have fun sketching these items and will enjoy sharing with their classmates and family members! 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.

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 - 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!

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 - 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 Olympic Sports - Deportes Olimpicos 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.

This puzzle contains 18 Cinco de Mayo related words and 7 images representing the clues. Sample words are: desfiles, México, Francia, tortillas, celebración, cinco de mayo, mariachi, Puebla, and Napoleón. Students are instructed to: 1. Write Spanish words under each picture. 2. Write the English meaning next to each clue. 3. Find the Spanish words in the puzzle. The download includes: 1. Bilingual vocabulary list, copied 2 per page for paper saving student handouts 2. Bilingual vocabulary list with large font for presenting and practicing vocabulary 3. Word search puzzle 4. Answer key with the English words next to the clues 4 pages

This 50 word puzzle with 8 images to identify is great to use at the end of the school year, for summer school programs, or for a back to school review. The materials work well for sub plans, as well. After students complete the puzzle, partners can quiz each other using the student vocabulary handouts. The puzzle contains a wide variety of vocabulary for all things summer, including weather expressions, beach nouns, sports, infinitive verbs, summer clothing, and even summer insects! Sample words are: luciérnaga, sandía, nadar, traje de baño, lluvia, descalzo, hace sol, feria, gafas del sol, vacaciones, helado, and piscina. 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. Additional vocabulary assignment with the clues listed on a half sheet in English, students write the Spanish 5. Answer key with the Spanish words next to the clues 5 pages

French Carnival Booklets - Carnaval - Students will have fun learning about this holiday and French culture. Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common Carnival words. 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 things associated with Carnival / Carnaval. Each of the 7 pages in the booklet includes the words il y a with a word that corresponds to the illustration on that page. Words included are ballons, costumes, masques, dances, fêtes, chenilles, and défiles. Students then 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 Carnival 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.

French Christmas / Noel Game Cards and Flashcards - These cards can be used as student flashcards for vocabulary practice, slap-jack game cards, memory game cards, or go fish cards. There are 32 different cards. They can also be projected to introduce and review vocabulary, and to play the flyswatter game. Included in the 4 page download: 1. Suggested uses for the cards 2. 32 image cards with vocabulary on 2 pages 3. 32 image cards without vocabulary on 2 pages

The French Thanksgiving Food Word Wall includes 2 versions, each with 18 common Thanksgiving food words with corresponding clip art images. One version has all black words, and the other alternates black and red. Each version has on 5 pages, plus a header page that says Le Jour de L'Action de Grâce. Vocabulary words included are turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, peas, green beans, corn, apple pie, pumpkin pie, milk, salad, dessert, rolls, vegetables, gravy, butter, bread, and cranberries. Just print, laminate if desired and hang!

English Months of the Year Classroom Signs & Presentation - These colorful months of the year signs will brighten your classroom and serve as a handy reference for your students! Each contains the month with clip art that corresponds to the month. Clip art images include Valentine's Day, Mother's and Father's Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwaanza and more. Just color print and hang! This item can also be used to present the months of the year vocabulary as a PowerPoint presentation. The image comes out first and the months appear on mouse click.

French Christmas Gingerbread Man and Body Parts - Noel - Students label the Gingerbread Man with 10 body parts. There are 3 versions of the activity: 1. Bilingual word bank 2. Word bank in English. Students write the French word next to the English, then label the Gingerbread Man. 3. Word bank in French. Students write the English word next to the French, then label the Gingerbread Man. This is a great holiday activity for bilingual, dual language, or French classrooms. The answer key is included.

Students are instructed to: 1. Write the French translation next to each clue. 2. Complete the crossword puzzle. 3. Write a French word under each of the 7 images. There are 18 clues with words related to Martin Luther King. Examples are equality, liberty, peace, demonstration, I have a dream, pacifism, and civil rights. The download includes: 1. Crossword 2. Answer key 3. Bilingual French/English vocabulary list for presenting and practicing in class 4. Bilingual French/English vocabulary list copied 2/page for student reference and pair work. These materials work well for a substitute lesson. After completing the crossword, partners can quiz each other on vocabulary using the student vocabulary lists.

This puzzle contains 15 clues for words, places and people associated with Cinco de Mayo, and 7 images representing the clues. Sample words are: desfiles, México, Francia, tortillas, celebración, cinco de mayo, mariachi, Puebla, and Napoleón. 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. Crossword puzzle 3. Answer key with the Spanish words next to the clues 3 pages

Spanish Thanksgiving Foods and Colors Noun / Adjective Agreement - Students practice agreement in number and gender of adjectives and nouns using 16 Spanish Thanksgiving foods and color words such as "the red cranberries." The answer key is included. Also included: 1. Word list for Thanksgiving vocabulary 2. Word list of color vocabulary This is a good substitute lesson plan because students can quiz each other on the food and colors vocabulary after completing the worksheet. Acción de Gracias, día festivo, colores

This crossword puzzle includes words and phrases such as Do you love me?, February 14th, friendship, to flirt, boyfriend, and more! Included in the 5 page download: 1. Large font bilingual English/French vocabulary list for presenting and practicing vocabulary. 2. Small font bilingual English/French vocabulary list copied 2/page for paper saving student handouts 3. Small font bilingual French/English vocabulary list copied 2/page for paper saving student handouts 4. Crossword and answer key Students must: 1. Complete the puzzle 2. Write a French vocabulary word next to each clue 3. Write a French word under each of the 12 clip art images.

Spanish Thanksgiving Skit / Reader's Theater, and Translations - This is a 30 line dialogue for 6 people that can be used as a skit or a reader's theater, if desired. The 6 people are preparing to eat Thanksgiving dinner. The characters are: Abuelo, Abuela, Javier, Rosa, Mamá, and Papá. The 2 children have conversations with their grandparents while the mom and dad do final preparations for the dinner. They then join the rest at the table. The dialogue contains many Thanksgiving food words, plus many useful phrases such as pásame, claro que sí, te gusta, me encanta, qué lástima, tengo sed, tengo mucha hambre, por supuesto, vale, voy a tomar, and more. The download includes: 1. Dialogue with Spanish and English 2. Dialogue with Spanish only for use as a translation activity 3. Dialogue with English only for use as a translation activity This is a great activity to use before the Thanksgiving holiday! Acción de Gracias, Spanish holiday, dia festivo

Students complete 15 Spanish Christmas sentences with a color or colors that describe a Christmas noun. A sample is: El color de la nieve es...; Students are also instructed to write a word under each of the 13 clip art images. Included in the download is a 43 word English to Spanish Christmas vocabulary list.