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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 Weather 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Que Tiempo Hace?
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Spanish Weather 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Que Tiempo Hace?

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A TES best seller of mine! Spanish Weather 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - 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 be proud of their creations and will have fun sharing them with classmates and family members! Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common Spanish weather phrases. 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 weather phrases. 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 Veterans Day - 2 Emergent Reader Booklets
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Spanish Veterans Day - 2 Emergent Reader Booklets

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Spanish Veterans Day - 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing Spanish words associated with Veterans Day. Words included are: soldier and flag, armed forces, poppy, parade, cemetery, veterans, and November 11th. 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 Verbs Saber and Conocer and Image IDs
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Spanish Verbs Saber and Conocer and Image IDs

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Spanish Verbs Saber and Conocer and Image IDs - Students must: 1. Filll in the blank with the correct conjugation of the either saber and conocer 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 Verbs Querer and Ser with Professions Human Bingo Game Speaking Activity
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Spanish Verbs Querer and Ser with Professions Human Bingo Game Speaking Activity

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Spanish Verbs Querer and Ser with Professions Human Bingo Game Speaking Activity - Each student mingles with a bingo grid and must find different classmates that can reply yes to each of the 16 boxes. Each grid contains the question "Quieres ser" plus a profession and "en el futuro". When a student replies yes to a question, the questioning student follows up by asking in Spanish for the student's signature. When a student fills the entire grid, he shouts, "Bingo!" 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. Provide the English meaning of each profession. 3. Write an appropriate Spanish profession word under 6 images at the bottom of the paper. This is a great back to school speaking review activity for students with prior Spanish experience.
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 Verbs Hablar and Practicar with Adverbs of Frequency and Image IDs
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Spanish Verbs Hablar and Practicar with Adverbs of Frequency and Image IDs

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Spanish Verbs Hablar and Practicar with Adverbs of Frequency and Image IDs - Students must: 1. Filll in the blank with the correct conjugation of the either hablar or practicer 2. Translate the 8 sentences to English 3. Write a Spanish word under the 8 clip art images The sentences contain adverbs of frequency words, seasons, and sports words that are either cognates or in a word bank. This activity works well for students new to verb conjugations 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 Verbs Abrir and Vivir and Image IDs
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Spanish Verbs Abrir and Vivir and Image IDs

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Spanish Verbs Abrir and Vivir and Image IDs Students must: 1. Filll in the blank with the correct conjugation of the either vivir or abrir 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 verb conjugations 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 Verbs 30 ER Infinitives Presentation, Verb List and Bulletin Board
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Spanish Verbs 30 ER Infinitives Presentation, Verb List and Bulletin Board

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Spanish Verbs 30 ER Infinitives Presentation, Verb List and Bulletin Board - This Power Point is great for introducing new regular -er verb infinitives as well as for reviewing them throughout the year. Each of the 30 verb slides has the English word, colorful clip art and then the Spanish infinitive comes in on mouse click. In addition to a Power Point presentation, the slides can be printed to make a colorful bulletin board or used as flash cards. Also included in the presentations: 1. 1 slide with all verbs in Spanish and English 2. 1 slide with 2 sets of all verbs in Spanish and English for student verb list handouts Note that most of these -er verbs are included in my Spanish Verb Presentation and All Year Verb Review - 195 Slides.
Spanish Verb Ir and City 20 Sentences and 7 Image IDs
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Spanish Verb Ir and City 20 Sentences and 7 Image IDs

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Spanish Verb Ir and City 20 Sentences and 7 Image IDs - Students translate 20 English to Spanish sentences with the verb ir and places in the city. There are also several adverbs of time such as today, tonight, later and days of the week. The answer key is included.
Spanish Verb Conjugations Verbs Comprar and Lavar and Image IDs
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Spanish Verb Conjugations Verbs Comprar and Lavar and Image IDs

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Spanish Verb Conjugations Verbs Comprar and Lavar - Students must: 1. Filll in the blank with the correct conjugation of the either comprar or lavar 2. Translate the 8 sentences to English 3. Write a Spanish word under the 8 clip art images The sentences contain food and table vocabulary words that are either cognates or in a word bank. This activity works well for students new to verb conjugations 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 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 Valentine's Day Word Search Puzzle, Vocabulary, and Image IDs
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Spanish Valentine's Day Word Search Puzzle, Vocabulary, and Image IDs

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This activity contains 33 words associated with Valentine's Day. Students are instructed to: 1. Complete the word search. 2. Write Spanish vocabulary words under each of the 10 pictures. 3. Write the English translation next to each clue. Examples of vocabulary words are beso, abrazo, amor, besar, flores, amistad, tarjeta, rosas, and coquetear. The download includes: 1. Word search with images 2. Answer key with words next to the clues 3. Vocabulary page with 33 words, copied 4 per page for student handouts. The download can be used as a fun substitute lesson plan. When students complete the worksheet activities, they can quiz each other on the Valentine's Day vocabulary with the vocabulary reference.
Spanish Valentine's Day Matching Squares Puzzle
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Spanish Valentine's Day Matching Squares Puzzle

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Spanish Valentine's Day Matching Squares Puzzle - Students assemble a 3 x 3 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle with 24 words and phrases associated with Valentine's Day and love. Sample words and phrases are: te quiero, mi amor, los dulces, el chocolate, rojo, el corazón, el beso, and abrázame 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 Valentine's Day vocabulary bookmark and reference. The download includes: 1. Puzzle page with bilingual vocabulary list on the side 2. Puzzle page with a Spanish only word list so students can write the translations. 3. Instructions and suggestions page
Spanish Valentine's Day Mad Lib Writing Activity
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Spanish Valentine's Day Mad Lib Writing Activity

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Add some creative fun to grammar in your classroom with this Spanish Mad Lib! Included are 3 pages as follows: 1. Students list 29 words according to the description indicated, such as adjective, noun, infinitive verb, name or adverb. 2. Students transfer the 29 words onto the story page. 3. Students translate the story to English on the lined page. This activity is fun for students to create and even more fun to present in class! It can be used as a Valentine's Day activity, but works well any time since only the first sentence mentions Valentine's Day. It's also a good activity for a substitute teacher lesson plan.
Spanish Tú Informal Commands Sentence Translations with Adverbs
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Spanish Tú Informal Commands Sentence Translations with Adverbs

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Spanish Tú Informal Commands Sentence Translations with Adverbs - Students respond to 18 questions beginning with ¿Puedo...". Their responses must be in the form of tú commands. Finally, students translate their responses to English. Sample: ¿Puedo cenar al restaurante esta noche? Sí, cena al restaurante esta noche. Yes, eat dinner at the restaurant tonight. Sample adverbs of time include today, this afternoon and tonight. The answer key is included.
Spanish Transportation Crossword Puzzle Worksheet - El Transporte
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Spanish Transportation Crossword Puzzle Worksheet - El Transporte

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Spanish Transportation Crossword Puzzle Worksheet - El Transporte - This activity contains 20 clues for different modes of transportation. 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. The answer key is included.
Spanish Transportation 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle - Transporte
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Spanish Transportation 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle - Transporte

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Spanish Transportation 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle - Transporte - Students assemble a 4 x 4 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle with 26 common transportation nouns. Sample words are: carro, coche, helicóptero, metro, camión, monopatín, avión, and pies 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 a transportation vocabulary bookmark and reference.
Spanish Time Quiz or Worksheet
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Spanish Time Quiz or Worksheet

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Spanish Time Quiz or Worksheet - This is a short, 32 point quiz to check for basic understanding of Spanish time concepts. There are 5 sentences, each with a number at the end telling the number of words that should be present for a correct answer. The quiz is copied 2 per page for student handouts. The answer key is included.
Spanish Thanksgiving Skit / Reader's Theater, and Translations
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Spanish Thanksgiving Skit / Reader's Theater, and Translations

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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
Spanish Thanksgiving Human Bingo Game Speaking Activity
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Spanish Thanksgiving Human Bingo Game Speaking Activity

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Spanish Thanksgiving Human Bingo Game Speaking Activity - This activity practices Thanksgiving vocabulary with gustar, encantar, ir a + infinitive, and other useful Spanish verbs. Vocabulary includes family, activities, and food words. Each student mingles with a bingo grid and must find different classmates that can reply yes to each of the 16 boxes. 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 school word under 6 images at the bottom of the paper. This is a fun speaking activity to use as the Thanksgiving holiday approaches!