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.
Three Kings Day Bookmarks in English - With and Without Vocabulary Words - The images included on the bookmarks are the Three Kings, three kings bread, camel, shoes and parade and each page contains 5 of the same bookmark. The version without the vocabulary words gives the option of having students write the vocabulary words for a little extra practice. Just copy, cut and share with your students!
The Adventures of Santa Claus Creative Writing - ENGLISH - Students get creative with this Christmas speech bubble worksheet! There are 6 different scenes of Santa Claus doing a variety of unusual activities, each with speech bubbles in which students write their creative comments based on the pictures. This fun activity is one that students enjoy sharing with their classmates! The assignment works well with students of all ages and levels!
Thanksgiving Emergent Reader Booklets - The First Thanksgiving - These 2 emergent reader booklets contain Thanksgiving words such as pilgrims, Indians, turkeys, deer, corn, etc. Students cut, assemble and read the booklet containing text and illustrations. They then get to create their own version using the text only template. Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common Spanish Thanksgiving words. 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 Thanksgiving vocabulary. The text only version can be projected onto the Smart Board and students can draw pictures 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.
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 - 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.
Summer Picnic Basket Food Sketch and Label Activity - ENGLISH Students sketch and color a minimum of 10 foods that they will take with them on a picnic. They then write the corresponding words under the sketched items. This is a fun activity at the end of the school year as students are thinking about summer activities and vacation! Instructions for the activity are included on the worksheet.
Summer Ideas Bulb Sketch and Label Vocabulary Activity - This makes a fun end of the year activity! Students sketch and label 10 activities that they want to do this summer. They'll enjoy presenting their ideas to their classmates and seeing what their classmates have planned for the summer. Instructions for the activity are included on the worksheet.
St. Patrick's Day Spanish Word Search and Images - Get in the spirit of St. Patrick's Day with this colorful word search! There are 19 words in the puzzle and 8 different images to identify. Instructions are given to also write the English translation next to the Spanish clue so students get plenty of practice with the vocabulary. Happy St. Patrick's Day!
St. Patrick's Day 2 Booklets - Students first read and cut out the St. Patrick's Day booklet that contains text and illustrations and 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 common words associated with St. Patrick's Day such as pot of gold, leprechaun, shamrock and parade. 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 St. Patrick's Day 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 Writing Prompt - Three Kings' Day, Christmas, New Year - Students write a letter to the Three Kings / Tres Reyes about their wishes for the New Year. This writing prompt contains 23 suggested Spanish/English vocabulary words for wishes. The variety of vocabulary, including nouns and verbs for many activities, makes it easy for students to compose their essays successfully. There is a full conjugation of the verb querer, as well.
Encourage students to think about spring vacation with this writing assignment! Students must write about: 1. What they're going to do (ir a + inf.) 2. What they want to do (querer + inf.) 3. What they have to do (tener + inf.) 4. What they should do (deber + inf.) These 4 verbs are included, plus 10 others and a few additional vocabulary words to assist students in their writing task. There are spaces for the due date and the word requirement. This activity makes a great substitute lesson plan! This item is copied 2 per page for student handouts.
Spanish Winter Speech Bubble Creative Writing - Students complete a comic strip of 6 different speech bubbles that correspond to scenes of winter activities. The assignment works well with students of all ages and levels and is also a great activity to project on the Smart Board for a full class activity.
Spanish Winter Olympics - Juegos Olimpicos 2 Emergent Readers - 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.
Spanish Winter Olympic Sports Crossword Puzzle and Vocabulary - This activity contains 15 clues for the Winter Olympic sports. 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 & answer key 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 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.
Spanish Winter Mitten Sketch and Label - Mi Miton - Students sketch and label a minimum of 6 items that they can hold in their mittens. There is a word bank with sample words such as hot chocolate, a snowball, and a cookie. Instructions for the activity are included on the worksheet.
Spanish Winter Clothing 2 Emergent Readers - Ropa del Invierno - Warm up to winter with these winter clothing booklets! Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing words for clothing worn in winter. One booklet contains text and images, the other contains text only so students can sketch and create their own versions of the booklets. Words included chaqueta, mitones, bufanda, botas, sueter, pantalon de nieve, and sombrero. 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.
Spanish Verb Word Wall Signs - 72 AR/ER/IR Infinitive Verbs - Post these verb word wall signs in a visible location and give your students useful tools for their Spanish speaking and writing activities. There are 3 sets of common verbs: 42 AR verbs, 18 ER verbs and 12 IR verbs. Each sign has 6 Spanish infinitive verbs. This item can also be projected in class for reviewing infinitives throughout the year.
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.