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.
Each booklet contains 12 pages: the title page with 11 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 fire safety. Sample words are smoke, crawl, fire, alarm, and fire hydrant. 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.
Each booklet contains 12 pages: the title page with 11 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 fire safety. Sample words are smoke, crawl, fire, alarm, and fire hydrant. 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.
Each of the 2 booklets contains 16 pages: the title page with 15 additional pages containing a verb such as to play with a different sport word and the location where it is played. One booklet 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 illustrations. They then create their own versions of the booklets 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 that correspond to the text.
This activity uses common Spanish verbs associated with boyfriends and girlfriends, and their behaviors and interests. Sample verbs are jugar, tener, tomar riesgos, saber + infinitive, hacer planes, hablar, ser, ir, and tocar. Students will practice 3 forms of each verb in the present tense 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, "Pienso que un novio debe hablar conmigo todos los dias." 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. 2. Write an appropriate Spanish infinitive verb under 6 images at the bottom of the paper.
Students label the holiday elf with 17 body parts and clothing words. This is a fun holiday activity that can be used for language arts, or any second language class.
Included in the download:
1. Activity page with elf. This can be printed for students, and projected so students can write the words on the SmartBoard. The heading text is in English.
2. Activity page with answer key in English. This can be used to present and practice vocabulary.
3. Word list with 21 words in English in large font for presenting and practicing vocabulary. Next to each word is a line for writing the translation to any other language.
4. Word list with 21 words in English, 4 per page, for use as student handouts. These have lines next to them also so students can write vocabulary for any other language on them. They can be used when completing the labeling activity, and can also be used for partner quizzing activities.
5. Activity page with Elf only and no text. Students can write in the 2 speech bubbles on this page.
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. Examples 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.
10 pages
Spanish Landforms - 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Each booklet contains 12 pages: the title page with 11 additional pages containing Spanish landform words. Words included are: montaña, cañon, bahía, desierto, lago, volcán, isla, río, bosque, playa, and océano. Also included is a page of suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first read and cut out the booklet that contains text and illustrations, then create their own version using the text only template. Students will enjoy sharing them with classmates and family members! 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.
Spanish Body Parts Plurals Que Te Duelen? - Me Duelen Emergent Reader Booklets - Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet that contains text and illustrations of several different plural body parts in pain such as eyes, nostrils, toes, fingers, ears, etc. They then create their own version using the text only template. The title page asks Que te duelen? and each subsequent page responds with Me duelen plus plural body parts. Each booklet contains 12 pages: the title page with 11 additional pages. Suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page are also included. The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the body parts 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 booklets can be used in Spanish classrooms or as emergent readers in bilingual classrooms.
Spanish Past Participle Irregulars Word Search Puzzle and Image IDs - This word search contains 15 common Spanish irregular past participles and 10 images. Included are abierto, cubierto, descrito, descubierto, devuelto, dicho, escrito, hecho, impreso, muerto, puesto, roto, satisfecho, visto, and vuelto.
Included in this download:
1. Word search with 15 words and 8 images to identify
2. Answer key with English translations next to the Spanish words
3. Bilingual Spanish/English list of 15 past participles for presenting in class
4. Bilingual Spanish/English list of 15 past participles, copied 4 per page for paper saving student handouts
Students are instructed to:
1. Write the English translation next to each clue
2. Complete the word search
3. Write a Spanish past participle under each image
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 Countries and Capitals Game Show Writing Prompt - This is a fun way to get students of varying abilities writing while learning about Hispanic countries and capitals. The writing prompt provides enough vocabulary and phrases for beginners, and it works for more advanced students by adjusting the word requirement. The download includes: 1. Writing prompt - The writing prompt contains: a. Vocabulary associated with game shows such as host, contestants, you won, you're right, you're wrong, etc. b. Vocabulary for talking about activity interests c. Language for asking about peoples' origin d. Questions and responses for countries and capitals 2. Sample game show writing prompt excerpt that can be used for: a. Individual translation activity b. Full class translation activity when projected c. 3-person skit - host and 2 contestants 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 3-person skit.
Spanish Greetings Word Search Puzzle, Vocabulary, Cards, and Image IDs - These materials contain common greetings and leave takings words and phrases such as hola, buenos días, buenas tardes, buenas noches, cómo estás, as well as courtesies and titles such as gracias, de nada, señor and señora. They're great for beginning Spanish students or for back to school review of the basics. Included in this download: 1. Word search with 30 words and 8 images to identify 2. Answer key with English translations next to the Spanish words 3. Bilingual Spanish/English 38 word/phrase vocabulary list for presenting in class and student handouts 4. 8 clipart cards with corresponding word cards to use for flashcards, game cards, etc. Students are instructed to: 1. Write the English translation next to each clue 2. Complete the word search 3. Write a Spanish word under each image This puzzle activity is a good substitute lesson plan. When the puzzle is complete, students can work with partners to quiz each other on the vocabulary from the word list.
French Alphabet Sketch and Color Booklet - Mon Livre d'Alphabet - Students color the alphabet letters and then decide upon and draw their own illustrations for each letter of the alphabet. The booklet contains 28 pages: the title page with 26 additional pages for each letter of the alphabet and an end page. This download also includes several suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Suggested uses include: students share completed booklets with the class or with a partner, students read to a family member at home, students use alphabet pages as flashcards to practice and learn new vocabulary, teacher projects the blank booklet onto the Smart Board and students do quick sketches for each letter, and teacher scans sample booklets to share student work with the class.
This poem welcomes spring after a long winter! Vocabulary, phrases, and grammatical structures include estación, querer + infinitive, contigo, ya, chaquetas, rosas, nido, rosas, río, dentro de poco, gracias por, and no hace frío. Verbs include quitarse, caminar, ver, venir, mirar, ser, and alegrarse. The rhyming words and cadence make this poem fun to learn and easy to remember.
Included in the download:
1. One Spanish/English page with large font for presenting and practicing vocabulary in class
2. One Spanish/English page with 2 poems per page for student handouts
3. One page with Spanish only
4. One Spanish/English close page with large font for presenting and practicing vocabulary in class
4 pages
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.
Spanish Reflexives Paragraph Translations - English/Spanish and Spanish/English - Students practice a variety of verbs as they translate a paragraph about 2 girls getting ready and going to school in the morning. First and third person singular verbs in the preterit are used. Sample verbs are: despertarse, levantarse, bañarse, lavarse, secarse, maquillarse, afeitarse, and irse. First, have students translate from Spanish to English, then have them translate from English to Spanish after they have better understanding and have had sufficient practice with reflexive verbs and associated vocabulary. For flexibility in use, the download includes the following in both Spanish to English and English to Spanish: 1. Paragraph with lines underneath for students to write their translations 2. Paragraph with no lines to project in class 3. Paragraph copied 2 per page for student handouts.
Creative Writing T-Shirt Activity - Design and Label 1 T-Shirt - Students design a t-shirt with slogans, announcements, public service messages, vocabulary or phrases, etc. The templates can be used for a wide variety of topics such as modern day or historical artists, athletes, or politicians, countries or cities, festivals and holidays, animals, foreign language phrases, hobbies, months, food, planets, plants, etc. Included: 1. 3 sample t-shirt pages for showing the task to students 2. 1 template for the t-shirt front 3. 1 template for the t-shirt back 4. 1 page with 2 templates so students can design 2 different t-shirts, or have a front and back on one page 5. Suggestions for using the t-shirt templates This activity can be used with students of all ages and is good to have on hand for a substitute lesson activity.
Spanish Creative Writing T-Shirt Activity - Design and Label 1 T-Shirt - Students design a t-shirt with slogans, announcements, public service messages, Spanish vocabulary or phrases, Spanish commands, etc. The templates can be used for a wide variety of topics such as Spanish artists or other Hispanic personalities, Spanish countries or cities, Hispanic festivals and holidays, hobbies, months, food, planets, plants, etc. Included: 1. 3 sample t-shirt pages for showing the task to students 2. 1 template for the t-shirt front 3. 1 template for the t-shirt back 4. 1 page with 2 templates so students can design 2 different t-shirts, or have a front and back on one page 5. Suggestions for using the t-shirt templates This activity can be used with students of all ages and is good to have on hand for a substitute lesson activity.
Spanish Numbers and Counting Song - Sonrisas y Risas - Students practice counting from 1 to 20 with smiles and laughs with this 2 verse song sung to the tune of a popular children's song. One verse includes the word sonrisas four times, and the other verse includes the word risas four times, and there's a happy surprise at the end! Included in the download: 1. Song in large font for class presentation - This page includes youtube links with examples of the tune used for the song, one with words and one karaoke version. 2. Song in smaller font printed 2 per page for student handouts. 3. Suggestions for teaching the song.
Spanish Thanksgiving Skit / Reader's Theater, and Translations - This is a 30 line dialogue for 6 people that can be used as a skit or a reader's theater, if desired. The 6 people are preparing to eat Thanksgiving dinner. The characters are: Abuelo, Abuela, Javier, Rosa, Mamá, and Papá. The 2 children have conversations with their grandparents while the mom and dad do final preparations for the dinner. They then join the rest at the table. The dialogue contains many Thanksgiving food words, plus many useful phrases such as pásame, claro que sí, te gusta, me encanta, qué lástima, tengo sed, tengo mucha hambre, por supuesto, vale, voy a tomar, and more. The download includes: 1. Dialogue with Spanish and English 2. Dialogue with Spanish only for use as a translation activity 3. Dialogue with English only for use as a translation activity This is a great activity to use before the Thanksgiving holiday!
Acción de Gracias, Spanish holiday, dia festivo