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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.
Valentine's Day Descriptive Adjectives Writing Activity and Reference
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Valentine's Day Descriptive Adjectives Writing Activity and Reference

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Students of all ages LOVE this Valentine's Day activity! They practice writing descriptive adjectives about their classmates and at the end of the class, each has a Valentine's Day keepsake that many will talk about and save for years. Included in the download: 1. 3 numbered pages for the in class activity which is enough for a class of 42, if necessary. 2. 1 page with 138 descriptive adjectives of people for the Valentine's Day activity and future reference. 3. 1 page of instructions that include a sample of what each student will do in class and an explanation and example of a follow-up writing assignment. Happy Valentine's Day!
Valentine's Day Bookmarks - With and Without Vocabulary Words
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Valentine's Day Bookmarks - With and Without Vocabulary Words

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Valentine's Day Bookmarks - With and Without Vocabulary Words - The images included on the bookmarks are chocolate, flowers, love, hugs, and cards. 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!
Valentine's Day 2 Booklets - ENGLISH
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Valentine's Day 2 Booklets - ENGLISH

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Valentine's Day 2 Booklets - ENGLISH - Students first read and cut out the booklet that contains text and illustrations. 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 words associated with Valentine's Day such as love, kisses, candy, chocolate, Cupid, hearts, etc. 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.
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.
Three Kings Day Bookmarks in English - With and Without Vocabulary Words
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Three Kings Day Bookmarks in English - With and Without Vocabulary Words

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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 Twelve Days of Christmas 2 Booklets - ENGLISH
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The Twelve Days of Christmas 2 Booklets - ENGLISH

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2 Twelve Days of Christmas Booklets - Students first cut, assemble and read The Twelve Days of Christmas Booklet that contains text and images from the traditional 12 Days of Christmas song. They then sketch and create their own version using the text only template. Encourage students to share their creations with their classmates and family! Each booklet contains 12 pages, 1 for each of the 12 days of Christmas in the song. 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 12 Days of Christmas vocabulary words. The text only version can be projected onto the Smart Board and students can draw pictures that correspond to the text.
The Adventures of Santa Claus Creative Writing - ENGLISH
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The Adventures of Santa Claus Creative Writing - ENGLISH

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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
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Thanksgiving Emergent Reader Booklets - The First Thanksgiving

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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
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Super Bowl 2015 - 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Football

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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.
Super Bowl 2014 - 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Football
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Super Bowl 2014 - 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Football

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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
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Summer Picnic Basket Food Sketch and Label Activity - ENGLISH

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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
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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.
Summer 2 Emergent Reader Booklets
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Summer 2 Emergent Reader Booklets

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Summer 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - One booklet contains text and images, the other contains text only so students can sketch and create their own versions of the booklets. Each booklet contains 8 pages: the Summer title page with 7 additional pages containing I'm going to + a summer activity. Activities included are play with friends, swim, go to the park, read, play baseball, play video games, and play soccer. 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 illustrations. 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.
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.
Sports Vocabulary 2 Early Reader Booklets in English
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Sports Vocabulary 2 Early Reader Booklets in English

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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.
Spanish Year End School Memories 2 Early Reader Booklets
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Spanish Year End School Memories 2 Early Reader Booklets

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This is a fun and creative Spanish end of the year activity! Each of the 2 booklets contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing memories of the past school year. Examples are: My favorite game, my favorite book, my team and my favorite day. 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.
Spanish Writing Prompts - Bundle Number 2 of 7 Writing Assignments
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Spanish Writing Prompts - Bundle Number 2 of 7 Writing Assignments

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Spanish Writing Assignments - Bundle Number 2 of 7 Writing Prompts - These items are also available for individual purchase on TES. Purchasing this bundle yields a $9.00 savings over the total of purchasing each writing prompt individually! Topics Included are: 1. Countries and Capitals Game Show - likes, dislikes, countries and capitals of Spanish speaking countries 2. Clothes and Weather - clothing, weather, months, seasons, likes, dislikes 3. In the Future, I Want... - verbs, professions, hobbies, hopes, summer plans 4. Introductions - formal and informal introductions, basic conversation, llamarse, tener with age 5. Music - music genres, likes and dislikes, adverbs of time, descriptive adjectives 6. My Favorite Movies - movie genres, movie vocabulary, descriptive adjectives, gustar, encantar, and chocar 7. Sports Conversation - introductions, gusta/encanta with sports, greetings, descriptive adjectives with sports Each topic contains the writing prompt, suggested vocabulary, key grammar concepts such as gustar + infinitives or nouns, hace + weather, descriptive adjectives, adverbs, ir a + infinitive, tener que + infinitive, and more. The variety of suggested vocabulary makes it easy for students to complete their writing assignments and makes this item useful for all levels of Spanish. A 100 - 200 word essay works well for first year students. The word count can be changed for other levels and varying ability levels. All writing prompts also contain sample essays that make great translation homework assignments or can be used for full class viewing to prep students to write their own essays. The essays combined with the writing prompts make the bundle the equivalent of 14 student assignments or activities! The writing prompts are full size with large font for class presentation and most are also 2 per page with small font for student handouts. This essay bundle will come in handy when you need a substitute teacher lesson!
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.
Spanish Writing Prompt - La Música - Music
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Spanish Writing Prompt - La Música - Music

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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.