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.
This activity uses common Spanish verbs associated with spring break. Students will practice 3 forms of each verb in the preterit for asking, responding, and the follow-up written activity. Each student mingles with a bingo grid and must find different classmates that can reply yes when asked about statements in each of the 16 boxes. A sample statement is, "Viajé en avión con mi familia." When a student replies yes to a question, the questioning student follows up by asking in Spanish for the student's signature. The goal is to be the first student to fill the entire bingo grid. Also included is a follow up worksheet that requires students to: 1. Write a sentence for each of the 16 boxes in the grid. The student includes the name of the student that signed the box and must change the verbs to the third person. Some will require students to use the possessive de. 2. Write an appropriate Spanish infinitive verb under 6 images at the bottom of the paper. This is a fun way for students to share what they did during their spring vacations while reviewing preterit verb conjugations.
Spanish Tener Expressions Word Wall Classroom Signs - This download includes 11 colorful 8 1/2 x 11 printable signs containing 24 tener expressions, 1 sign with tener conjugated in the present tense, the heading page, and 1 page containing "Conjugated tener +". Next to each tener expression is a clip art image depicting the word. Sample words are sed, hambre, frío, etc. Just print, laminate if desired, and hang where students can easily see them. The word wall is a great student reference and can also be used to present and review tener expressions. This word wall can also be purchased bundled together with 6 other Spanish word walls.
This activity includes 16 different activities associated with New Year's Eve. Examples of verbs used are ir, celebrar, brindar, bailar, leer, comer, mirar, and estar. Students will practice 3 forms of the Spanish preterit with these activities. Each student mingles with a bingo grid and must find different classmates that can reply yes when asked about statements in each of the 16 boxes. A sample statement in the box is, "Comí 12 uvas en Nochevieja." When a student replies yes to a question, the questioning student follows up by asking in Spanish for the student's signature. The goal is to be the first student to fill the entire bingo grid. Also included is a follow up worksheet that requires students to: 1. Write a sentence for each of the 16 boxes in the grid. The student includes the name of the student that signed the box and must change the verb to the third person. 2. Write an appropriate Spanish word related to New Year's Eve under 6 images at the bottom of the paper.
Spanish Opposites Word Wall - Los Opuestos - This set includes 8 colorful 8 1/2 x 11 printable signs containing 28 sets of opposites for the Spanish or bilingual classroom. Each sign has 2 clip art images to assist with meaning and enhance the appearance of the sign. Just print, laminate if desired, and hang where students can easily see the word wall. The word wall is a great student reference and can also be used to present and review the vocabulary. This word wall can also be purchased bundled together with 6 other Spanish word walls.
Spanish House Board Game and Vocabulary - This is a 32 square board game containing images of 10 different common items found in homes. Students shake the die, move that number of spaces, say the word in Spanish and see who reaches the end first. Students unable to say the word must return to the beginning. Included in the download are: 1. Game board 2. Bilingual Spanish and English vocabulary list for presentation, practice, and student handouts 3. Instructions
Spanish Culture 18 Image IDs Worksheet and Vocabulary List - The vocabulary included pertains to Spanish art, products, geography, landmarks, food, and leisure. Examples are: olives, cathedrals and churches, Prado Museum, beaches, guitar and music, wine, and mountains. Included in the download: 1. 18 Spanish culture clipart images for students to identify. The worksheet can also be used for playing the flyswatter game. 2. Answer key. This can be used to introduce and review vocabulary. 3. 30 word vocabulary list, copied 2 per page for student handouts. The vocabulary list includes extra words to allow for flexibility with the image IDs, and for additional vocabulary enrichment.
This word search contains 30 clues for French food and beverages words. Sample words are: beignet, boissons, fromage, gâteau, lait, nouilles, pain, poisson, poulet, viande, and yaourt.
Students are instructed to:
1. Write the English translation next to each clue
2. Write a French word under each of the 10 clip art images
3. Find the 30 words in the word search
The download includes:
1. Word search
2. Answer key with English translations
3. Vocabulary page with 2/page for student handouts
4. Vocabulary page enlarged for presenting and practicing vocabulary
This crossword contains 31 clues for French fruit words. Sample words are: pomme, cerise, pêche, grenade, fraise, pastèque and avocat.
Students are instructed to:
1. Write the French translation next to each clue.
2. Write a French word under each of the 14 clip art images.
3. Complete the crossword.
The download includes:
1. Crossword
2. Answer key with French translations to the English words
3. Bilingual vocabulary page with 4/page for student handouts
4. Bilingual vocabulary page enlarged for presenting and practicing vocabulary
Spanish Sports 30 Vocabulary Image IDs Worksheet - Students identify 30 sports clipart images. The worksheet can also be used for playing the flyswatter game. The answer key is included. This can be used to introduce and review sports vocabulary.
Show your appreciation for a thoughtful gift with this set of 5 postcard style greeting cards. Each slide contains 4 cards with colorful clip art, thank you language, and room to write a short note and sign your name. Just print on card stock, cut, and sign! Included are: Thank You - Elf image A Thousand Thanks - 2 designs - Snowman image, red gift image I Love Your Gift - Thank You! - Green gift image Thank You for the Sweet Gift - Holiday cookies image
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 - 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.
Spanish Body Parts Song & Game Cards - Cabeza, Hombros, Piernas y Pies - Students love this active, 2-verse, 8-word body parts song - it's perfect for brain breaks! Included in the download: 1. Song, in Spanish and English, copied 2 per page for student handouts 2. Page with the 8 body parts images 3. Page with the 8 words in Spanish 4. Page with the 8 words in English 4. Page with suggested uses The cards can be used for playing games such as go fish, memory, slapjack, and they can also be used as student flashcards.
This puzzle contains 24 French clothing and accessories words. Most of the words are clothing accessories such as anneau, lunettes, casquette, montre, gants, parapluie, and sac à main. Students are instructed to: 1. Write the English translation next to each clue 2. Write a French word under each of the 11 clip art images 3. Find the words in the word search The download includes: 1. Word search puzzle 2. Answer key with English translations next to the French words 3. Vocabulary page with 2/page for student handouts 4. Large font vocabulary page for presenting and practicing vocabulary as a class.
This word search contains 24 clues for French family and pets words. Sample words are: sœur, cousine, demi-frère, chien, maman, papa, mère, and grand-père. Students are instructed to: 1. Write the English translation next to each clue 2. Write a French word under each of the 9 clip art images 3. Find the 24 words in the word search The download includes: 1. Word search 2. Answer key with English translations 3. Vocabulary page with 2/page for student handouts
This word search contains 30 clues for French fruit words and 14 fruit clip art images.
Sample words are: pomme, cerise, pêche, grenade, fraise, pastèque and avocat.
Students are instructed to:
1. Write the English translation next to each clue
2. Write a French word under each of the 14 clip art images
3. Find the 30 words in the word search
The download includes:
1. Word search
2. Answer key with English translations
3. Bilingual vocabulary page with 4/page for student handouts
4. Bilingual vocabulary page enlarged for presenting and practicing vocabulary
Spanish Writing Prompt - La Música - Music - Students describe the music that they like and explain why. This high interest writing prompt provides enough vocabulary and phrases for beginners, and it works for more advanced students by adjusting the word requirement. It contains over 40 words and phrases to assist students with the writing task. The 3 page download includes: 1. Writing prompt - The writing prompt contains: several different music genres; verbs such as tocar, pasar el rato con, escuchar, gustar, encantar, and chocar; adjectives such as asombroso, animado, and energético; and nouns such as sonido, estrella de rock, artísta; adverbs such as nunca, siempre, and de vez en cuando. 2. Sample 239 word writing prompt that can be used for: a. Individual translation activity b. Full class translation activity when projected 3. Sample 239 word writing prompt copied 2 per page for use as student handouts.
These readers are fun end of the year and summer school activities! Each of the 2 booklets contains 16 pages: the title page with 15 additional pages. One contains text and images, and the other contains text only so students can sketch and create their own versions of the booklets. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page.
Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet containing text and images. Words included are umbrella, sailboat, pail and shovel, shell, beach, ice cream, beachball, sunglasses, towel, tanning lotion, fish, sand castle, sun, waves, and crab. They then sketch and create their own versions with 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.
10 pages
Spanish Thanksgiving Crossword , Picture IDs and Vocabulary List - Included: 1. Crossword with 11 common, simple vocabulary words associated with Thanksgiving Day such as pavo, papas, pan, leche, tele, mesa and pudin. 2. 9 image for students to identify. These are 9 of the same words included in the crossword. 3. 14 word vocabulary list copied 2 per page for student handouts 4. Answer key with words under the 9 images (but not in the crossword)
Spanish Introductions Dialogue Writing Prompt, Translation, and Skit - This download includes: 1. Introductions dialogue writing prompt. The writing prompt contains requirements for greetings and leave takings, asking who another person is and response, formal and informal introductions, and asking and providing age. There is vocabulary provided for each of the requirements. 2. Sample introductions writing prompt that can be used for: a. Individual translation activity b. Full class translation activity when projected c. 4-person skit The sample writing prompt comes in large font for projecting and full class viewing, and small font copied 2 per page for student handout translation and use as a 4-person skit.