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.
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.
This writing activity can be done in Spanish or English, depending on your focus and the level of the students. It's a great way to introduce students to one of Spain's greatest artists, and to add culture to your class. Students first describe and write their interpretations of 6 different Dali paintings. They then research each to obtain more information about each. Included: - 2 pages with the 6 paintings for students to write their descriptions and interpretations - 2 pages with the 6 paintings for students to write their researched information - 3 pages, each containing 2 enlarged paintings with QR codes for researching each painting - 1 page with links and QR codes for researching each painting, copied 2 per page for student handouts, if desired Use this as a homework assignment, a partner activity, or project it and have students write descriptions and interpretations on the Smart Board.
Spanish Numbers Double Puzzle Worksheet - Students must unscramble 15 number words. They then transfer the letter in each numbered cell to other cells at the bottom of the page with the same number in order to solve the mystery word.
Spanish Numbers Zero to Twenty Crossword Puzzle and Image IDs - This Spanish numbers crossword contains:
1. English number word clues from zero to twenty. Students complete the crossword with the Spanish equivalent.
2. Instructions for students to write the Spanish number word next to each clue.
3. Nine number images for students to identify with a Spanish number word.
The 3 tasks on the worksheet give students plenty of practice with their numbers.
Spanish Numbers 0 - 20 Word Search and Image IDs - This Spanish numbers word search puzzle has instructions for students to:
1. Write the English word next to the Spanish number words
2. Find the Spanish number words in the word search
3. Write a Spanish number word under each of the 9 digit images.
This Spanish feelings bundle includes:
- 18 images to identify
- question responses and image IDs
- matching and images IDs
- crossword and image IDs
- word search and image IDs
- vocabulary reference
Answer keys are included for the worksheets.
12 pages
Each emergent reader booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common Spanish words associated with Chinese New Year such as lanterns, fireworks, gifts, envelopes, food, and sheep for Chinese New Year 2015 which is the Year of the Sheep. Suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page are also included. Students first read and cut out the booklet that contains text and illustrations and 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.
French Numbers and Math Listening Activity Mardi Gras Theme - This French numbers listening activity will hold the attention of your students as they make their way around the oval writing the French 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. They will be anxious to raise their hands and share their results! You choose the numbers for the activity so it can be used for very basic numbers or large numbers, depending on your focus. The download includes an instruction page.
Give your students the visual classroom resources they need to develop reading and writing vocabularies! You'll save over 35% with this Spanish Word Wall Bundle. The download includes 156 colorful 8 1/2 x 11 printable signs containing 284 useful words and phrases for the Spanish or bilingual classroom. Many of the signs have at least 1 clip art image to assist with meaning and enhance the appearance of the sign.
Included in the download are the following word walls:
Spanish Opinions and Survival Language Classroom Signs
Spanish Opposites
Spanish Adverbs
Spanish Class Commands
Spanish Classroom Language
Spanish Adjectives
Spanish Tener Expressions
Each word wall is sold individually on TES. Purchasing the bundle offers a savings of $12.50 over the individual purchase price of all 7 word walls.
Just print, laminate if desired, and hang where students can easily see the word wall.
These downloads can also be used to present and review the various vocabulary words and phrases.
French Vocabulary Bundle of 3 Sketch and Label Activity Worksheets - These fun, hands-on activities are student favorites and are great for French sub plans. The bundle contains activities for French school supplies, French food, and French sports.
For each of the activities, students are instructed to sketch and label 10 or more items that are associated with the image. They enjoy the creative process involved and have fun presenting their finished products to the class.
This French bundle contains:
1. French Backpack for school supplies
2. French Stomach for food
3. French Duffel Bag for sports
All 3 items are also available for individual purchase.
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!
Included in this bundle are:
1. 18 Airport and Travel Image IDs with Answer Key - 2 pages
2. Airport and Travel Crossword with Vocabulary - 2 pages
3. PowerPoint Presentation and Bulletin Board Signs - 30 pages
4. Flashcards or Game Cards for Slapjack, Memory, Go Fish, etc. with Vocabulary - 4 pages
5. Word Search with Answer Key - 2 pages
6. Vocabulary reference - this is included with the crossword and the game card file
The 6 items are also sold individually on TES. Purchasing the items individually would cost $16.75. The bundled price of $10.00 offers more than 40% savings!
40 pages
The bundle includes 5 worksheets, a days of the week explanation and reference, and a calendar PowerPoint. The PowerPoint can be used to present and practice Spanish days, months and seasons, and can also be printed for a colorful bulletin board or classroom signs. They’ll brighten your room for back to school!
The breakdown of the download (also sold individually as follows) is:
Spanish Calendar Sentences - Days of Week, Classes and Daily Activities
Spanish Calendar 15 Dates Translations Worksheet
Spanish Calendar - Days, Months with Antes de and Después de Worksheet
Spanish Calendar Scrambled Words - Days, Months, Seasons & Images
Spanish Days of the Week Reference
Spanish Calendar Signs - Days, Months and Seasons - Calendario
Spanish Calendar and Seasons Word Search with Image IDs - Calendario
38 pages
Get ready for a great food unit with this Spanish food bundle! The bundle contains 9 worksheets, a web quest, a sketch activity, and an extensive vocabulary reference with over 135 words for foods, meals, verbs, and food related phrases. The bundle price offers more than 40% savings over the cost of each item purchased separately! Here's what you get:
- Spanish 25 Food Plurals and Indefinite Articles w/key
- Spanish Food and Meals Word Search w/key
- Spanish Food and Meals 15 Sentence Completions w/key
- Spanish Food Groupings - 24 Words with 6 Categories w/key
- Spanish Food and Adverbs of Time 20 Sentences with Image IDs w/key
- Spanish Food 12 Question Responses and Image IDs w/key
- Spanish Fruits and Vegetables Crossword Puzzle w/key
- Spanish Food Fruits and Vegetables Sketch Project
- Spanish Food and Shopping WebQuest OpenCor 18 Questions and Sketch
- Spanish Food and Meals Crossword Puzzle, Vocabulary, and Image IDs w/key
- Spanish Foods With Gustar, Encantar & Odiar Sentences & Picture IDs w/key
- Spanish Foods and Meals Vocabulary Reference
26 pages
Save 25% with this Spanish Winter Bundle of 3 Worksheets and Game Cards - Included in the bundle:
- Spanish Winter Crossword Puzzle and Image IDs - This activity contains 54 clues for winter vocabulary. Students are instructed to:
1. Complete the crossword.
2. Write Spanish vocabulary words under each picture.
3. Write the Spanish vocabulary word next to each clue.
The crossword 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 answer key is included.
- 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 answer key for the words to be found in included.
- Spanish Winter 67 Word Bilingual Vocabulary Reference - This download contains:
1. English to Spanish word list with 67 words
2. Spanish to English word list with 63 words
3. List of 6 suggested student uses for the word lists - these include assignments, speaking practice, and reference.
The vocabulary lists include many words related to snow and weather, winter clothing, outdoor activities, and more.
- Spanish Winter Game Cards - This download contains:
1. 27 winter clip art images that can be used for any language. There is one page with winter clothing articles, one page with winter activities such as skiing, skating, and ice-fishing, and one page with nouns related to winter such as snow, snow plow, icicles, sled, and snowman.
2. English word cards that correspond to the images
3. Spanish word cards that correspond to the images
4. Suggested uses page
The cards can be photocopied and used for:
1. Partner slap jack
2. Print 2 copies for each set to use for playing the concentration game.
3. Winter vocabulary flashcards
4. Have students match word cards with image cards.
5. Go fish game
6. Charades - students draw and act out either the image or word on the card and classmates guess the vocabulary word
The slides can also be projected for classroom vocabulary practice.
These are great materials to have ready for Spanish substitute lesson plans.
All 4 products are also sold individually on TES.
20 pages
Use these bundled materials to introduce and practice French family vocabulary. Included in the bundle:
1. Family and Pets Crossword and Image IDs - 25 word puzzle with 9 images
2. Family and Pets Vocabulary Reference 65 + Words
3. Family and Pets Word Search and Image IDs - 24 word puzzle with 9 images
4. Family Game Cards - Use for games such as Memory, Go Fish, the Flyswatter Game, Slap-jack and more. These can also be used as student flashcards. There are 2 pages, each containing 20 words.
5. Family Matching Squares Puzzle - Students match French with English words in a 4 x 4 puzzle.
The crossword and word search include a vocabulary page copied 2/page for student handouts. Both of these activities include an answer key.
13 pages
Spanish Human Bingo Game Speaking Activity and Written Follow-up Bundle of 4 - The human bingo activities are also sold individually for $3.00 each on TES. Purchasing this bundle yields a 25% savings over the individual prices.
For the activities in this bundle, 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. When a student fills the entire grid, he says, "Bingo!"
The topics included in the bundle are:
Class Objects and School -
This activity provides practice asking "do you have" with tener concerning different class objects. A sample statement is, "Tengo un cuaderno verde."
Family -
This activity provides practice asking questions with tener and family vocabulary. Each box contains a statement about a family member. A sample statement is, "A mi padre le gusta jugar al golf."
Ser and Adjectives -
This activity includes soy with 16 different descriptive adjectives of people. Examples of adjectives are: feliz, trabajador, perezoso, inteligente, generoso, consentido, guapo, and atlético. Students will practice 3 forms of ser in the present tense with these activities. Each box contains 2 short statements. Sample statements are, "Soy inteligente. Quiero ser médico en el futuro."
Ser and Family -
This activity uses ser with with personality, appearance, and professions along with various family members. Students will practice 3 forms of each verb with these activities.
A sample statement is, "Mi mamá es maestra en una escuela primaria."
Each of the 4 human bingo activities includes 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 vocabulary word under 6 images at the bottom of the paper.
8 pages