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.
Students practice adjective placement and agreement in gender of Spanish color adjectives with animal nouns. A sample question is "green fox". Students are instructed to write a Spanish animal word under each of the 10 clip art images shown.
All Spanish animal words are included for student reference. Common color words plus the 3 patterns of plaid, striped, and polka dot are used.
The answer key is included.
2 pages
This activity contains 10 fill in the blank with conjugations of the verbs ser or vivir plus 10 sentence completions with the nationality that corresponds to the country listed in the previous sentence. Students must also supply the masculine and feminine nationalities for 10 countries listed. The answer key is included.
2 pages
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
Your students will remember weather phrases forever with this song! It is sung to the tune of a well known children's song and features 12 weather expressions such as "hace calor" with accompanying actions. It's great for brain breaks and getting students up and moving! Students of all ages love to sing this and will do so often because of the catchy tune with dramatic actions. It works well in Spanish classes as well as bilingual / dual language classrooms.
Included:
1. One page with 1 song on it
2. One page with 2 songs on it for student handouts
3. One page with tips on how to use the song
The English translation is included.
3 pages
This is introduction to Spanish direct object pronouns includes a listing of all direct object pronouns and several sentences demonstrating their uses. Examples are:
No tengo los anillos / No los tengo.
The download includes:
1. Large font page for presenting in class
2. Student handout page with 2/page
This crossword puzzle is a great addition to your food unit! It contains 16 common fruits and vegetables, plus there are 11 clip art images for students to identify.
The answer key is included.
3 pages
Your students will be singing this song (and maybe even dancing along!) in your classroom, in the halls, in the cafeteria, on buses, etc. This original song is 2 verses long and includes all French subject pronouns sung to a catchy, well known tune. Your students will learn and remember the French subject pronouns FOREVER!
Included in the download:
- Song on 1 page for presenting and practicing in class
- Song 2/page for student handouts
- Song 2/page with blanks for students to write the French subject pronouns
3 pages
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 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.
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This puzzle contains 21 clues for common Spanish farm animals, and 10 clip art images. Sample words are dog, cat, cow, duck, goat, lamb, rooster, animals, farm, and donkey. Students are instructed to:
1. Write Spanish farm animal words under each picture.
2. Write the English meaning next to each clue.
3. Find the words in the word search.
The download includes:
1. Bilingual vocabulary list, copied 4 per page for paper saving student handouts
2. Bilingual vocabulary list for class presentation and pronunciation practice
3. Answer key with the Spanish words next to the clues
This activity is a helpful substitute teacher lesson. When students complete the crossword, they can quiz each other using the farm animals vocabulary list.
4 pages
Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common Spanish Valentine's Day vocabulary words. This item also includes suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page.
Students first cut, assemble, and read the booklet containing text and illustrations of common Valentine's Day items. Included are candy, hearts, love, Cupid, flowers, kisses, chocolates and roses. They then create their own version using the text only template. Students will get in the holiday spirit sketching the Valentine's Day booklets and will enjoy sharing their creations with their classmates and family members!
The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the Valentine's Day 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. Both versions can be used for interactive notebook activities.
6 pages
Spanish Winter Olympics - Juegos Olimpicos 2 Emergent Readers - Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing words associated with the winter Olympic games. One booklet contains text and images, the other contains text only so students can sketch and create their own versions of the booklets. Vocabulary words included are medals, torch, spectators, rings, winter, snow, sports, and champions. 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 clip art 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 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.
Your students will love this inquiry based web assignment in which they explore the Spanish department store El Corte Ingles. There are 18 questions or tasks for them to complete, including 2 simple sketches of items that they find on one of the web pages. The majority of the questions deal with clothing and accessories, but there are also a couple questions about electronics and currency to add variety to the activity. 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 Corte Ingles website. Since there could be changes that would change the answers, however, an answer key has not been included.
2 pages
French Easter Prepositions of Location Easter Bunny and Egg
Students fill in the blank with a French preposition for each of the 9 sentences about a bunny's location in relation to an egg or eggs.
A sample answer key is included, but several sentences could have more than one correct answer.
2 pages
This 12 line skit between a doctor and patient utilizes lots of useful, everyday phrases, such as "Let's see", "I'm sorry", and "Help me, please." The skit includes several French commands, and common phrases such as pas du tout and c'est tout. The English translation is included.
Included in the download:
1. Bilingual skit in large font for presenting and reviewing vocabulary and pronunciation as a class.
2. French only skit in large font for reviewing vocabulary, pronunciation practice, and translation practice as class.
3. Bilingual skit copied 2 per page for paper saving student handouts
4. French only skit copied 2 per page for paper saving student handouts. This can also be used as a translation assignment.
This is a great interpersonal speaking activity for a French body parts unit, and it works well for a French substitute lesson.
4 pages
Spanish 50 Classroom Commands and Total Physical Response (TPR) - Get your students moving with this TPR reference that provides 50 affirmative Uds. commands for use in the classroom. Many include one or more nouns that can be used with the verbs to facilitate doing TPR with your students. While most commands are for common actions done in the classroom, this reference also includes a few for the sole purpose of vocabulary building with TPR because they are useful verbs and easy to act out. An example is "coman una manzana." Introduce,model and practice a few new commands each day and not only will your students' listening skills improve, but they'll acquire a lot of vocabulary in a short period of time!
Spanish Weather and Climate Board Game and Vocabulary - This is a 32 square board game containing 10 different weather images. Students shake the die, move that number of spaces, say the word in Spanish and see who reaches the end first. Students unable to say the word must return to the beginning. Included in the download are: 1. Game board 2. Vocabulary for presentation, practice, and student handouts 3. Instructions
2 Spanish Soccer / El Futbol Booklets - Students first cut, assemble and read the Spanish Soccer / El Futbol Booklets which contains text and illustrations of common soccer vocabulary words like ball, goal, referee, trophy, team, etc. They then create their own version using the text only template. Children will enjoy making and sharing their own soccer booklets! Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing soccer vocabulary 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 soccer 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.
2 Spanish Three Kings Day / Dia de los Tres Reyes Booklets - Students first cut, assemble and read the Three Kings Day / Dia de los Tres Reyes Booklet that contains text and illustrations of words associated with Three Kings Day such as rosca de reyes, camellos, estrella, etc. They then create their own version using the text only template. Your students will enjoy creating and sharing their booklets! Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages. 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 Three Kings Day 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.
Get ready for Back to School with this Spanish Greetings and Leave Takings Bundle! It contains 8 worksheets, Bingo, and a greetings vocabulary reference. The bundle price offers more than 40% savings over the cost of each item purchased separately!
Here’s what you get:
- Greetings 18 basic translations w/key
- Greetings vocabulary
- Greetings bingo w/vocabulary list
- Greetings crossword w/key
- Greetings ordering sentences w/key
- Greetings and introductions 3 dialogues fill in the blank w/key
- Greetings 3 dialogues fill in the blank w/key
- Greetings ordering sentences with ice cream w/key
- Greetings sentence corrections w/key
- Greetings word search w/key
36 pages