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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.
Spanish Christmas Vocabulary Preterit Sentences and Conjugations
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Spanish Christmas Vocabulary Preterit Sentences and Conjugations

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Spanish Christmas Vocabulary Preterit Sentences and Conjugations - 10 English to Spanish preterit sentence translations plus 7 clip art image IDs of Spanish Christmas vocabulary. Verbs used are both regular and irregular verbs. Verbs included are decorar, colgar, hornear, hacer, cantar, poner, and decir. The answer key is included.
Spanish New Year El Año Nuevo Booklets and Presentation
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Spanish New Year El Año Nuevo Booklets and Presentation

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Spanish New Year El Año Nuevo Booklets and Presentation - Each emergent reader booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common New Year's words. Suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page are included. Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet with text and illustrations of words associated New Year's Eve and the New Year such as midnight, grapes for the Spanish tradition, party, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, etc. They then create their own version using the text only template. Students will enjoy sketching these items and will get excited about the New Year while they share their creations with their classmates and family members! The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review, and practice pronunciation of the New Year vocabulary. The text only version can be projected onto the Smart Board and students can draw pictures that correspond to the text.
Spanish Day of the Dead / Dia de los Muertos Fallen Phrases Homework
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Spanish Day of the Dead / Dia de los Muertos Fallen Phrases Homework

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Spanish Day of the Dead / Dia de los Muertos Fallen Phrases - This activity provides a unique way for students to write Spanish sentences that utilize common Day of the Dead vocabulary (pierced paper, bread of the dead, cemetery, food, photo, altar, marigolds, family, sugar skulls, etc.) and the verbs gustar and encantar. There are 7 sentences to translate from English to Spanish. The words of the sentences must be written inside of "fallen phrases" boxes that resemble a crossword. Students get feedback as they complete the assignment because only correct words will complete each "fallen phrases" box. The answer key is included.
Spanish Christmas Writing Prompt - A Letter to Santa Claus
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Spanish Christmas Writing Prompt - A Letter to Santa Claus

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Students write a letter to Santa that explains their behavior and tells him what gifts they would like him to bring. There are 48 vocabulary words in Spanish and English to assist students in their letter writing. Included are words about behavior and many gift vocabulary words such as cell phone, clothes (there are 17 clothing words), books, toys, video games, skis, etc. The quantity and variety of vocabulary makes it easy for students to complete their writing assignments and makes this item useful for all levels of Spanish. A one hundred word essay works well for first year students. The word count can be changed for other levels and varying ability levels.
Earth Day in Spanish 2 Booklets - Dia de la Tierra
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Earth Day in Spanish 2 Booklets - Dia de la Tierra

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Earth Day in Spanish 2 Booklets - Dia de la Tierra - 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. Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common Spanish words associated with Earth Day such as pollution, nature and water. 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.
French Cognate Human Bingo Get to Know You Activity
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French Cognate Human Bingo Get to Know You Activity

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French Cognate Human Bingo Get to Know You Activity - Help beginning students get to know their classmates and build confidence about learning French with this fun ice-breaker cognate activity. They'll be reading, comprehending, and speaking French right from the start! Each student mingles with a bingo grid and must ask classmates if the grid facts apply to them. The grids contain sentences such as, "Je danse dans le studio." There will be words that students don't know, but all squares contain easily recognizable cognates that will help students navigate meaning. When a student replies yes that a fact applies, the name is written in the box. When a student fills the entire grid, he says, Bingo!" The download includes a follow-up written assignment. Students are to write what they think each sentence means and write the French cognate for 6 clip art images. This activity can also be used as a back to school refresher for continuing French students. 2 pages
Cinco de Mayo Spanish 2 Booklets
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Cinco de Mayo Spanish 2 Booklets

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Cinco de Mayo Spanish 2 Booklets - Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common Spanish words associated with Cinco de Mayo such as food, guitar, party, 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 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 Descriptive Adjectives Year End Activity and Reference
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Spanish Descriptive Adjectives Year End Activity and Reference

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Spanish Descriptive Adjectives Year End Activity and Reference - Let your students begin their summer vacation with a fun keepsake from their Spanish class and classmates! They use the construction "Pienso que..." and lots of Spanish descriptive adjectives while they write about their classmates. Contents: 1. 3 numbered pages for the in class activity which will cover a class size of up to 42 students, if necessary. 2. Instruction page explaining both the in class activity and the follow-up activity. 3. 3 pages (137 words!) of English to Spanish descriptive adjectives for use with this activity and for future student reference.
Spanish Day of the Dead / Dia de los Muertos Sentences Homework
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Spanish Day of the Dead / Dia de los Muertos Sentences Homework

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Spanish Day of the Dead / Dia de los Muertos Sentences Homework - Students will quickly find success translating these 12 Spanish to English sentences about the Dia de los Muertos holiday. The sentences include common Day of the Dead vocabulary such as food, water, bread of the dead, sugar skulls, grinding stone, flowers, family, cemetery, etc., the verbs gustar and encantar, plus many cognates that students will be able to translate without the use of a dictionary. The answer key is included.
French Christmas Matching Quiz or Worksheet - 31 Words
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French Christmas Matching Quiz or Worksheet - 31 Words

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French Christmas Matching Quiz or Worksheet - 31 Words - Noël - Students match 31 French Christmas vocabulary words on the left with the English words on the right. They must also write a vocabulary word under each of the 7 clip art images. The answer key is included. 2 pages
Spanish Greetings and Basics 2 Writing Dialogues
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Spanish Greetings and Basics 2 Writing Dialogues

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Students practice asking and responding to basic questions as they write dialogues containing greetings, introductions, name, age, origin, and farewells. There are 2 separate dialogue templates. Both contain greetings and farewells. One also contains introductions and feelings, and the other also contains age and origin. This is great back to school activity! The download contains 3 pages: - Both dialogue templates on 1 page - Enlarged dialogue template with greetings, farewells, introductions and feelings - Enlarged dialogue template with greetings, farewells, age, and feelings. The enlarged versions can be used to project and write dialogues on the smart board, or can be used as 2 separate assignments. 3 pages
Spanish Winter Olympics - Juegos Olimpicos 2 Emergent Readers
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Spanish Winter Olympics - Juegos Olimpicos 2 Emergent Readers

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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 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.
French Christmas and Pere Noel Writing Activity
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French Christmas and Pere Noel Writing Activity

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French Christmas and Pere Noel Writing Activity - Students get creative with this Christmas speech bubble or comic strip worksheet! There are 6 different scenes of Père Noël 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.
Spanish Three Kings Day / Dia de los Tres Reyes Booklets
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Spanish Three Kings Day / Dia de los Tres Reyes Booklets

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2 Spanish Three Kings Day / Dia de los Tres Reyes Booklets - Students first cut, assemble and read the Three Kings Day / Dia de los Tres Reyes Booklet that contains text and illustrations of words associated with Three Kings Day such as rosca de reyes, camellos, estrella, etc. They then create their own version using the text only template. Your students will enjoy creating and sharing their booklets! 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 Three Kings Day 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.
French Thanksgiving Foods Bookmarks With and Without Vocabulary Words
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French Thanksgiving Foods Bookmarks With and Without Vocabulary Words

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French Thanksgiving Foods Bookmarks With and Without Vocabulary Words - There are 5 different designs of these Thanksgiving bookmarks. One page contains bookmarks with Thanksgiving words and one page has images only. The images only version gives the option of having students write the vocabulary words for a little extra practice. Each bookmark contains Le Jour de l'Action de Grâce and 5 clip art images. Vocabulary words include turkey, rolls, mashed potatoes, gravy, pumpkin pie, corn, cranberries, stuffing, sweet potatoes. Just copy, cut, and share with your students!
Spanish Memorial Day Word Search Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary
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Spanish Memorial Day Word Search Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary

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This puzzle contains 33 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
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
French Greetings and Leave Takings Bundle
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French Greetings and Leave Takings Bundle

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Get ready for Back to School with this French Greetings and Leave Takings Bundle! It contains 3 worksheets, a skit, a hands on vocabulary puzzle, and a greetings vocabulary reference. The bundle price offers more than 25% savings over the cost of each item purchased separately! Here's what you get: - Greetings skit - Greetings crossword w/key and vocabulary - Greetings word search w/key and vocabulary - Greetings matching squares puzzle and vocabulary - Greetings writing All resources are also sold individually on TES. 16 pages