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.
Spanish Valentine's Day Vocabulary, 34 Word Crossword and Picture IDs - This crossword puzzle includes words and phrases such as "Do you love me?", "February 14", "friendship", "to flirt", "to give a gift" and more! A vocabulary list of all words is included. This can be used to present and review vocabulary, and can also be a student reference when making Valentine's Day cards. Students must: 1. Complete the puzzle 2. Write a Spanish vocabulary word next to each clue 3. Write a Spanish word under each of the 12 clip art images. The answer key is included.
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.
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.
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.
April 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 April such as puddles, rain, kites, plants and recycling. 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.
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.
Groundhog Day - Spanish Libritos El Dia de Las Marmotas de America - Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet that contains text and illustrations of words associated with Groundhog Day such as shadow, winter, spring, sunny, cloudy, 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.
Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common French family 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 family members. They then sketch family members and create their own version using the text only template. Words included are mère, père, frère, soeur, grand-mère, grand-père, and chien. These booklets can be used anytime, but also work great as a 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.
Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing French Easter vocabulary. Suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page are also included. Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet that contains text and illustrations of common Easter vocabulary. 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 vocabulary words. The text only version can be projected onto the Smart Board and students can draw pictures that correspond to the text.
Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common words associated with Mother's Day. Words included are hugs, kisses, jewelry, flowers, ice cream, chocolates and heart. 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 illustrations. 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.
Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing words associated with April such as puddles, rain, kites, plants and recycling. 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 illustrations. 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.
Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common French words associated with Earth Day. Words included are recyclage, boîtes, verres, nature, eau, faune, and pollution. 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 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.
Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common French words associated with Father's Day such as heart, tie, card, etc. 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 illustrations. 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.
6 pages
Halloween Emergent Readers 2 Booklets - Each booklet contains 8 pages, a title page plus 7 additional. One booklet contains text and images of Halloween vocabulary such as candy, witch and ghosts, the other contains text only so students can sketch and create their own version 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 vocabulary. The text only version can be projected onto the Smart Board and students can draw pictures that correspond to the text.
Groundhog Day Booklets - ENGLISH - Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet that contains text and illustrations of words associated with Groundhog Day such as shadow, winter, spring, sunny, cloudy, etc. 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. 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.
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.
This Dia de los Muertos crossword puzzle contains 23 clues for common Spanish Day of the Dead vocabulary words plus several clip art images. Students are instructed to: 1. Complete the crossword 2. Write Spanish vocabulary words under each picture 3. Write the Spanish vocabulary word next to each clue A corresponding vocabulary list, copied 2 per page, is included. This makes a great substitute lesson activity because students can use the vocabulary lists for pair work quizzing when they complete the puzzle.
Hanukkah 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - ENGLISH - Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing words associated with Hanukkah such as dreidel, latkes, gifts, menorah, etc. 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 illustrations. 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.
Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing Spanish Easter vocabulary. Suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page are also included. Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet that contains text and illustrations of common Easter vocabulary. 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 vocabulary words. The text only version can be projected onto the Smart Board and students can draw pictures that correspond to the text.
6 pages
Day of the Dead Vocabulary 18 IDs Worksheet and Vocabulary List - Students identify 18 Day of the Dead / Dia de los Muertos image IDs. After writing the vocabulary word under each picture, the handout makes a nice review sheet as is or it can be cut apart later and used for flashcards. Several pictures include the English word to insure that students understand what the picture depicts. The answer key and a 21-word vocabulary list are included.