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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.
Clothing Travel Suitcase Sketch and Label
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Clothing Travel Suitcase Sketch and Label

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This is a fun, creative way for students to practice English clothing and travel accessories vocabulary. They enjoy the activity and have fun sharing their creations with their classmates. This download contains 2 versions of the suitcase. One has instructions to sketch and label a minimum of 10 clothing items and accessories that they will take with them on a trip. The other doesn't have any instructions to give more flexibility for its use.
Spanish Vegetables Vocabulary 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle
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Spanish Vegetables Vocabulary 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle

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Spanish Vegetables 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle - Students assemble a 4 x 4 vocabulary puzzle with 25 common Spanish vegetables words. Several words are repeated which makes the puzzle more challenging. Just photocopy enough for a class set (1 for every 2 students if working in pairs, or 1 per student if working alone), cut and fasten with a paper clip. Distribute to students and challenge them to reassemble the puzzles as quickly as possible. There is a list of all words alongside the puzzle in Spanish and English. This can be used as Spanish vegetables bookmark and reference.
Spanish Calendar 15 Dates Translations Worksheet
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Spanish Calendar 15 Dates Translations Worksheet

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Spanish Calendar 15 Dates Translations Worksheet - Students translate 15 dates from English to Spanish. There are 2 columns: 1 for writing out the Spanish month and 1 for using digits only. Example: June 1, 2013 - el 1 de junio de 2013; 1/6/13 The answer key is included.
Spanish Christmas Crossword Puzzle Worksheet - Navidad
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Spanish Christmas Crossword Puzzle Worksheet - Navidad

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Spanish Christmas Navidad Crossword Worksheet and Vocabulary - This Christmas crossword puzzle contains 11 clues for common Christmas vocabulary words plus 6 clip art images. Words included are reindeer, stocking, gifts, snow, Christmas, Santa Claus, sleigh, chimney, family, Christmas tree and elf. 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.
Spanish New Year Theme Numbers and Math Listening Activity
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Spanish New Year Theme Numbers and Math Listening Activity

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Spanish New Year Theme Numbers and Math Listening Activity - This Spanish numbers listening activity will hold the attention of your students as they make their way around the oval writing the Spanish numbers that you dictate! After all numbers are dictated, students quickly do the math to find the correct final answer based on the numbers that they heard and wrote. You choose the numbers for the activity so it can be used for very basic numbers or large numbers, depending on what your focus is. The download includes a page with teachers instructions and suggestions for use.
Spanish Winter Word Search Puzzle and Image IDs
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Spanish Winter Word Search Puzzle and Image IDs

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Spanish Winter Word Search Puzzle and Image IDs - This activity contains 54 winter vocabulary words. Students are instructed to: 1. Complete the word search. 2. Write Spanish vocabulary words under each picture. 3. Write the Spanish vocabulary word next to each word. The word search includes winter vocabulary associated with weather, winter clothing, outdoor activities, winter sports, and other words common during winter such as fireplace, soup, goosebumps, and slush. 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 vocabulary using the page that contains the list of words to be found in the word search. The answer key for the words to be found in included.
Football 2 Emergent Reader Booklets
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Football 2 Emergent Reader Booklets

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Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 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 football: ball, stadium, quarterback, fans, football, referee, and helmet. 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.
St. Patrick's Day 2 Booklets - ENGLISH
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St. Patrick's Day 2 Booklets - ENGLISH

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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
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Spanish Writing Prompt - Three Kings' Day, Christmas, New Year

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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.
Food Grocery Bag Sketch and Label Activity - English
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Food Grocery Bag Sketch and Label Activity - English

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Food Grocery Bag Sketch and Label Activity - English - Students sketch and label on the grocery bag several of their favorite foods from the grocery store. Uses and ideas for this activity: 1. This is a great practice activity when food vocabulary are introduced. 2. Use as a back to school review of food vocabulary. 3. This is a fun speaking activity when students present their completed sketches to their classmates. 4. Decorate the hall or a bulletin with these colorful student creations. The download includes 2 slightly different versions. One contains the activity instructions and the other does not include instructions so the activity can be modified, if desired.
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star 2 Emergent Reader Booklets
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Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star 2 Emergent Reader Booklets

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Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing the song lyrics. 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 the popular children's song. They then 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.
Spanish Weather Matching Squares Puzzle
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Spanish Weather Matching Squares Puzzle

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Spanish Weather Matching Squares Puzzle - Students assemble a 3 x 3 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle with 24 weather words and phrases. Sample words and phrases are: hace sol, hace viento, hay chubasco, qué tiempo hace, and está nublado Words are only listed on the puzzle once. Just photocopy enough for a class set (1 for every 2 students if working in pairs, or 1 per student if working alone), cut and fasten with a paper clip. Distribute to students and challenge them to reassemble the puzzles as quickly as possible. There is a list of all words alongside the puzzle in Spanish and English. This can be used as a weather vocabulary bookmark and reference.
Spanish Preterit - 12 Verbs, Each With 4 Conjugations Worksheet
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Spanish Preterit - 12 Verbs, Each With 4 Conjugations Worksheet

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This preterit verbs worksheet includes 12 different common regular verbs. Students provide the English meaning and 4 different conjugations for each. Sample verbs are cantar, estudiar, correr and abrir. Two answer keys are included, one with colored text for the answers and one with all black text.
Spanish Christmas / Winter Label the Snowman with Body Parts and Clothing
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Spanish Christmas / Winter Label the Snowman with Body Parts and Clothing

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Spanish Christmas / Winter Label the Snowman with Body Parts and Clothing - Students label a snowman with 10 body parts and clothing words found in the 2 vocabulary boxes. Spanish and English. The 3 page download includes: 1. Student labeling activity page with bilingual word box 2. Student labeling activity page with no word box 3. Answer key in Spanish
Spanish Verbs Pedir and Preguntar and Image IDs
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Spanish Verbs Pedir and Preguntar and Image IDs

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Spanish Verbs Pedir and Preguntar and Image IDs Students must: 1. Filll in the blank with the correct conjugation of the either pedir or preguntar 2. Translate the 8 sentences to English 3. Write a Spanish word under the 8 clip art images The sentences contain words that are either cognates or in a word bank. This activity works well for students new to these verbs and is good for back to school review for upper levels of Spanish. Both verbs are fully conjugated for student reference. The answer key is included.
Spanish Future Plans Writing Prompt - En El Futuro, Quiero...
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Spanish Future Plans Writing Prompt - En El Futuro, Quiero...

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Spanish Future Plans Writing Prompt - En El Futuro, Quiero... This is a great end of the year writing activity! Students write about what they want to do in the future, either during the coming summer or beyond. There are over 30 words and phrases provided to assist students with the task. Sample words and phrases are: viajar, trabajar, pasar el rato con amigos, el año que viene, la universidad, el empleo, nadar en la piscina, etc. The download includes 2 pages: 1 with 2 writing prompts for student handouts and 1 with the writing prompt in large font for projecting in class.
Spanish Sports Conversation Writing Prompt and Skit
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Spanish Sports Conversation Writing Prompt and Skit

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Spanish Sports Conversation Writing Prompt and Skit - Students write a 3-person conversation about sports. Requirements include: 1. Introductions (te presento a/le presento a) 2. Greeting 3. Use of gusta/encanta with sports 4. Use of descriptive adjectives with sports Also included in the download: 1. A sample conversation in large font that can be used in class as a translation activity to give students an idea of the writing task. 2. The sample conversation copied 2 per page for student handouts that can be used as a translation assignment or a skit. There are 3 pages included in the download.
Recycling Vocabulary Sketch and Label Activity
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Recycling Vocabulary Sketch and Label Activity

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Recycling Vocabulary Sketch and Label Activity - Students sketch and label on the recycling containers 10 items that can be recycled. There are 2 designs from which to choose. Students will enjoy sharing their creations with their classmates! This is a fun activity for Earth Day or whenever the environment is studied. Instructions for the activity are included on the worksheet.
Summer Ideas Bulb Sketch and Label Vocabulary Activity
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Summer Ideas Bulb Sketch and Label Vocabulary Activity

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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.