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 Feelings Vocabulary Reference English/Spanish and Spanish - This reference contains 5 questions to ask how are you and 26 different Spanish feelings words. There's a brief explanation about the difference between masculine and feminine adjective endings. One page contains Spanish to English feelings words and the other contains English to Spanish feelings words.
Save $5.00 by purchasing this Spanish Creative Writing Speech Bubble Bundle of 7! This speech bubble packet contains the following 7 different topics: Spanish Thanksgiving Spanish Winter Spanish Valentine's Day Spanish Tener Expressions Spanish St. Patrick's Day Spanish Weather Spanish Christmas Each contains 6 different squares containing colorful characters and scenes related to the topic. The scenes vary from Leprechauns playing musical instruments to Santa riding a scooter to Romeo and Juliette embracing. Use these speech bubbles / comic strips as homework assignments, partner activities or project them and have students fill them in on the Smart Board. Students love to use their imaginations and creativity completing these activities and will enthusiastically share their creations with their classmates! Also included is a completed sample of the weather speech bubble that can be projected to give students an idea of the the task. These speech bubbles are sold individually on TES for $2.50 each so purchasing the bundle offers significant savings.
This is a Spanish to English list of the 268 common Spanish verbs. It includes notes about stem changes, irregulars, when to use indirect object pronouns, etc. Also included are examples of regular and stem change verb conjugations in the present and preterit. Finally, there's a brief explanation about the difference between ser and estar and a rhyme to help remember their uses. Students will refer to this frequently for as long as they study Spanish!
Spanish Feelings Vocabulary 18 Image IDs - Students write a Spanish feelings word under each of the 18 pictures. Sample words are: happy, sad, tired, excited, angry, etc. When finished, the handout makes a nice review sheet as is or it could be cut apart later and used for flashcards. This item can also be used to introduce and practice vocabulary and to play the flyswatter game! The answer key is included. This activity is also sold in my $-Saving Vocabulary IDs Bundle of 32 Topics Totaling 720 Words.
Spanish Food and Shopping WebQuest OpenCor 18 Questions and Sketch - Your students will enjoy this inquiry based web assignment in which they explore the Spanish convenience store OpenCor. There are 16 questions or tasks for them to complete, including a map sketch showing where OpenCor stores are located. Students must navigate the OpenCor website to answer questions, translate merchandise words, analyze credit card and employment pages, and more. The website is entirely in Spanish. Students are instructed to supply answers in Spanish and English. This is a fun activity for partner or individual work and is a great way to incorporate technology, culture, and language into a lesson. Students can use computers, iPads, or other devices, and this makes a perfect self paced substitute lesson plan. Most questions should apply regardless of changes on the OpenCor website. However, since the possibility does exist that changes could affect the activity responses, an answer key has not been included.
Spanish Food Grocery Bag Sketch and Label Activity - Students sketch and label on the grocery bag several of their favorite foods from the grocery store. Uses and ideas for this activity: 1. This is a great practice activity when Spanish foods are introduced. 2. Use as a back to school review of food vocabulary. 3. This is a fun speaking activity when students present their completed sketches to their classmates. 4. Decorate the hall or a bulletin with these colorful student creations. The download includes 2 slightly different versions. One contains the activity instructions in English and the other does not include instructions so the activity can be modified, if desired.
Spanish Food Groupings - 24 Words with 6 Categories - Students write the English translation next to each Spanish word and then write each word in one of the categories. The categories are fruits, vegetables, meat/fish/protein, grains, meals and beverages. The words to classify are common foods, plus breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack. There are also 10 clip art images for students to identify. The answer key is included.
Spanish Ir A + Infinitive 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. The grids contain school related questions such as, "Vas a montar en bici a la escuela?" or "Vas a hacer las tareas en la clase de español?" 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 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. Students must also write the conjugation for ir a infinitive under 6 images at the bottom of the paper. This is a great back to school review activity for students with prior Spanish experience.
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.
Spanish Preterit AR Verbs 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle - Students assemble a 4 x 4 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle with 24 common AR verbs. Sample words are: bailar, cantar, cambiar, pasar, trabajar, and nadar. 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 verbs bookmark and reference.
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 Stem Change Conjugated Verbs Matching Squares Puzzle - O TO UE - Students assemble a 4 x 4 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle with 15 common stem change verb infinitives. 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. Sample verbs are: dormir, volver, devolver, encontrar, almorzar, poder and more. All conjugation forms are used, including a few in the vosotros form. There is a list of all verbs along side the puzzle in Spanish and English.
Spanish St. Patrick's Day Speech Bubble Creative Writing Activity - Students use their imaginations and creativity as they complete 6 different squares containing colorful characters and scenes related to St. Patrick's Day. The scenes vary from Leprechauns playing musical instruments to St. Patrick slaying snakes! Use this item as a homework assignment, a partner activity or project it and have students fill in the speech bubbles on the Smart Board.
Spanish Tener Expressions Song With Actions - Tengo Suerte - Your students will remember tener expressions forever with this song! This original Spanish song, which is sung to the tune of a popular children's song, features 14 tener expressions with accompanying actions. Students of all ages love to sing this and will do so often because of the catchy tune with dramatic actions. The English translation is included. The song is copied 2 per page for student handouts and enlarged 1 per page for in class presentation.
Spanish Tener Expressions Crossword Puzzle and Image IDs - This puzzle contains: 1. 16 English clues for Spanish tener expressions 2. Images for students to identify 3. Vocabulary reference Instructions are given to write an appropriate Spanish tener expression under each clip art image shown and next to each English clue so students get plenty of practice with the vocabulary.
Spanish Tener Que + Infinitive & Chores 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. The grids contain chores related questions such as, "Tienes que hacer tu cama todos los dias?" or "Tienes que cortar el cesped?" Many of the squares also include adverbs of time. 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 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. Students must also write tener que + an appropriate chore infinitive under 6 images at the bottom of the paper. This is a helpful activity when learning chores and tener que + infinitive, and it's also a great back to school speaking review activity for students with prior Spanish experience.
Spanish Tener Expressions Reference - Tener Idioms - This handy tener expressions reference and study guide contains 23 expressions such as to be hungry, to be jealous, to be cold/warm, to be guilty, to look good, to be successful, etc. The use of tener expressions is explained and there are sample sentences showing the use of mucho instead of muy. A full conjugation of tener in the present tense is included. One page is alphabetized Spanish to English and one is alphabetized English to Spanish.
Tener Expressions Conjugated 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle - Students assemble a 4 x 4 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle with 20 different conjugated tener expressions. Sample expressions are: tener hambre, tener la culpa, tener vergüenza, and tener sed. 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 tener expressions bookmark and reference.
Tener Expressions 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle - Students assemble a 4 x 4 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle with 20 different tener expressions. Sample expressions are: tener hambre, tener la culpa, tener vergüenza, and tener sed. 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 tener expressions bookmark and reference.
Spanish Tener Expressions 15 Translations and 6 Image IDs Worksheet - Students translate 15 English to Spanish "tener expressions" sentence and identify 6 tener expression images. Examples of tener expressions included are: tener miedo, tener celos, tener suerte, tener sueno, tener hambre, tener sed, tener exito, and more. The answer key is included.