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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 Recycling Container Sketch and Label Vocabulary Activity
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Spanish Recycling Container Sketch and Label Vocabulary Activity

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Spanish Recycling Container Sketch and Label Vocabulary Activity - Students sketch and label on the recycling containers 10 items that can be recycled. There are 2 designs from which to choose. Students will enjoy practicing their speaking skills and showing off their creations as they proudly present their recycling sketches to their classmates! This is a fun activity for Earth Day or whenever the environment is studied. Instructions for the activity are included on the worksheet.
Spanish Valentine's Day Numbers and Math Listening Activity
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Spanish Valentine's Day Numbers and Math Listening Activity

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Practice numbers and listening skills on Valentine's Day! This Spanish numbers listening activity will hold the attention of your students as they make their way around the oval and write the numbers that you dictate. After all numbers are dictated, students quickly do the math and find the correct number based on the numbers that they hear and wrote and how accurate their math skills are. 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 what your focus is. Teacher instructions and suggestions are included.
Spanish Adjectives of People Crossword
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Spanish Adjectives of People Crossword

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Spanish Adjectives of People Crossword - Students complete 3 tasks on this crossword containing 25 words commonly used to describe people. The tasks are: 1. Write the Spanish word next to each English clue 2. Complete the crossword 3. Write a Spanish adjective under each of the 5 clip art images The answer key is included.
French School Backpack Sketch and Label Activity / Class Objects
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French School Backpack Sketch and Label Activity / Class Objects

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French School Backpack Sketch and Label Activity - Students sketch and label 10 things that they put in their backpacks for school. There are 2 bilingual vocabulary boxes at the bottom of the page to assist students. Sample items are classroom objects such as pencil, notebook, book, plus other items that students might put their backpacks such as sunglasses and bus tickets.
French Calendar - Months of the Year Vocabulary Images
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French Calendar - Months of the Year Vocabulary Images

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This French Months of the Year download includes: - 18 months of the year images to identify with answer key - months vocabulary list copied 3/page for paper saving student handouts - months vocabulary list 1/page for presenting and practicing pronunciation as a class 4 pages
Spanish Reflexive Verbs Conjugated 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle
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Spanish Reflexive Verbs Conjugated 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle

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Students assemble a 4 x 4 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle with 24 reflexive verbs. The download includes a page with tips and suggestions for using the puzzles. Sample verbs included are: afeitarse, vestirse, bañarse, ducharse, peinarse, callarse, llamarse, maquillarse, and divertirse. 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 vocabulary bookmark and reference. This can be used when reflexives are introduced, and it is a great hands on, back to school review activity for students with prior Spanish experience. It's also a helpful sub lesson. After students complete the puzzle, they can use the vocabulary list to quiz each other on the vocabulary. 2 pages
Spanish Chinese New Year 2016 2 Booklets - El Año Nuevo Chino
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Spanish Chinese New Year 2016 2 Booklets - El Año Nuevo Chino

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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 monkey for Chinese New Year 2016 which is the Year of the Monkey. 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 My School 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Mon École
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French My School 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Mon École

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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 title page with Mon École, and 7 additional pages describing things pertaining to their school. Included are: my school, my teacher, new friends, my classroom, the playground, the cafeteria, and the library. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. There are 2 versions of the second page to give you the choice of using restaurant scolaire or cantine. 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. Both make helpful additions to French interactive notebooks. This is a fun back to school activity for students that they can take home when completed, or the booklets can be kept in the classroom and given to them at the end of the year so they can see the progress that they've made throughout the year. 8 pages
Spanish Shapes 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Las Formas
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Spanish Shapes 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Las Formas

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Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing clip art images and the following shapes: square, circle, oval, rectangle, triangle, cube and cone.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 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 shapes. 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. Both versions can be used for interactive notebook activities.
Spanish Thanksgiving Theme Numbers & Math Listening Activity
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Spanish Thanksgiving Theme Numbers & Math Listening Activity

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Spanish Thanksgiving Theme Numbers and Math Listening Activity - This Spanish numbers listening activity will hold the attention of your students as they make their way around the oval writing the Spanish 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 what your focus is. Instructions and suggestions for use are included.
Spanish Direct Object Pronouns Quiz or Worksheet
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Spanish Direct Object Pronouns Quiz or Worksheet

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This is a 2 part quiz on the basics of direct object pronouns. The 2 parts included: 1. Students supply the 8 Spanish direct object pronouns 2. Students translate 10 short sentences containing direct object pronouns. Examples are: - I love him. - She helps me. The answer key is included. 2 pages
Spanish Food Vegetables 18 Image IDs - Los Vegetales
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Spanish Food Vegetables 18 Image IDs - Los Vegetales

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Students write a Spanish vegetable vocabulary word under each of the 18 clip art images. This can then be used for reference, as a study guide or students can cut apart the pictures and use them as flashcards after writing the vocabulary words on the reverse. Project this file to introduce and review the vocabulary. The answer key is included. 2 pages
French ER Verb Infinitives 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle
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French ER Verb Infinitives 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle

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French ER Verb Infinitives 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle - Students assemble a 4 x 4 French/English vocabulary puzzle with 25 different infinitives. Sample verbs are: aimer, chanter, commencer, donner, fermer, manger, penser, regarder, travailler, and voler. 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 French and English. This can be used as a vocabulary bookmark and reference. 2 pages
Spanish Food / Fruit Vocabulary IDs - La Comida, La Fruta
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Spanish Food / Fruit Vocabulary IDs - La Comida, La Fruta

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Students write the Spanish fruit vocabulary word under each of the 18 pictures. When finished, the handout makes a nice review sheet as is or it could be cut apart later and used for flashcards. The answer key is included. This is great for introducing and reviewing vocabulary with students. 2 pages
Spanish Food and Meals Matching Squares Puzzle - La Comida
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Spanish Food and Meals Matching Squares Puzzle - La Comida

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Students assemble a 3 x 3 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle with 24 common food and meals words. Sample words are: yogur, cereal, queso, pan, perrito caliente, carne, comida, hamburguesa, and papas fritas. 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 food vocabulary bookmark and reference. 2 pages
Spanish Direct Object Pronouns & Transportation 22 Sentences & IDs
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Spanish Direct Object Pronouns & Transportation 22 Sentences & IDs

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Students translate 22 sentences using transportation and direct object pronouns. The first sentence contains a mode of transportation and a direct object and the next one replaces the direct object with lo, la, los or las. Verbs included are volar, traer, lavar, conducir, limpiar, traer and navegar. There are 8 clip art images for students to identify. The answer key is included. 2 pages