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

There are 24 Spanish Easter and spring vocabulary words in this word search. Sample words are cuaresma, conejito de Pascua, huevos docorados, familia, cruz, primavera, Semana Santa and Felices Fiestas. Students find the words in the word search and are also instructed to write the English translation next to each word. Also included: 1. Answer key is included showing location of words in the puzzle 2. Answer key with English words next to the Spanish clues 3. Spanish to English vocabulary list, copied 2/page for student handouts This is a helpful sub lesson. When students finish the puzzle, they can work in pairs to quiz each other on the vocabulary. 4 pages

TES Best Seller of Mine! Spanish Christmas Navidad Crossword Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary - This Christmas crossword puzzle contains 24 clues for common Christmas vocabulary words plus 8 clip art images. 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. A corresponding bilingual vocabulary list, copied 2 per page for student handouts, is included.

Spanish Writing Assignment / Essay Todo Sobre Mi - All About Me - This item contains 2 assignments. The first is a writing prompt with requirements and vocabulary. The 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. The second assignment is a 235 word sample essay. The sample essay makes a great translation homework assignment or it can be used for full class viewing to prep students to write their own essays. Both items make great substitute lessons.

Introduce your students to Spanish culture! These booklets contain many things for which Spain is famous such as flamenco, bullfighting, running of the bulls, soccer, olives, castles, cathedrals, Iberian ham and Don Quixote. Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet that contains text and illustrations. They then create their own version using the text only template. Each booklet contains 12 pages: the title page with 11 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 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. The booklets are also helpful additions to interactive notebooks. 8 pages

Students practice common singular and plural Spanish adjectives, comparatives, and superlative adjectives by completing 3 columns containing 23 different adjectives. There are 2 different versions of practice sheets, plus an answer key. Both practice sheets containing 4 columns as follow: 1. inglés 2. español 3. comparativo 4. superlativo On one practice sheet, students supply the Spanish adjective, the Spanish comparative adjective, and the Spanish superlative adjective. On the other practice sheet, students supply the English adjective, the Spanish comparative adjective, and the Spanish superlative adjective. Also included is a completed chart answer key. Sample adjectives include bonito, feo, triste, feliz, extraña, malo, and rubio. 3 pages

This word search contains 21 adverbs of frequency. Sample adverbs are: sometimes, each day, always, never, frequently, and often. Students are instructed to: 1. Write the English translation next to each clue 2. Write a Spanish adverb under each of the 5 clip art images 3. Find the words in the word search The download includes: 1. Word search 2. Answer key 3. Full page vocabulary page with 21 words 4. Vocabulary page with 4/page for student handouts

Spanish Valentine's Day Poem Teacher to Student Mini Card - Bring a smile to the faces of your students with these mini Valentine's Day cards featuring a 4 line, familiar poem in Spanish. Included: - 3 pages of 12 mini cards per page: 1 signed Señora, one signed Señor, and one signed Señorita. - 3 pages of 2 larger size cards per page: again, 1 signed Señora, one signed Señor and one signed Señorita. Just print, copy onto colored paper and cut apart. For an extra special treat you can tape a small candy to the back of each mini card!

Spanish Cognate Human Bingo Get to Know You Activity - Help beginning students get to know their classmates and build confidence about learning Spanish with this fun ice-breaker cognate activity. They'll be reading, comprehending, and speaking Spanish right from the start! Each student mingles with a bingo grid and must ask classmates if the grid facts apply to them. The grids contain sentences such as toco un instrumento en la banda. There will be words that students don't know, but all squares contain easily recognizable cognates that will help students navigate meaning. When a student replies yes that a fact applies, the name is written in the box. When a student fills the entire grid, he says Bingo! The download includes a follow-up written assignment. Students are to write what they think each sentence means and write the Spanish cognate for 6 clip art images. This activity can also be used as a back to school refresher for continuing Spanish students. Created by Sue Summers oral activity, human scavenger hunt, find someone who, autograph game, encuentra alguien que..., firma por favor, sign please, people hunt, communicative activity, Spanish mixer, ice breaker, get to know you, back to school, Spanish game, Spanish speaking activity

This 2-person, 13 line skit between a father and his son in the airport en route to Sevilla is perfect for practicing and learning real life, relevant travel vocabulary! The two converse on their way to the checkin counter and use many helpful words and expressions. Key phrases and vocabulary used include creo que sí, ¿a qué hora?, espero que sí, dentro de poco, vamos a ver, chévere, tengo ganas de, y estoy muerto de hambre. Examples of airport vocabulary include terminal, aeropuerto, maleta, facturar, carretilla, pase de abordar, bolso de mano, pasaporte, mostrador, equipaje, línea aérea, avión, aterrizar, seguridad, piloto, pasajeros, vuelo, despegar, y auxiliares de vuelo. Included in the 3 page download: 1. Skit in Spanish and English, copied 2 per page for student handouts. 2. Spanish only skit, copied 2/page for Spanish to English translation assignment. 3. Large font bilingual skit that can be projected. Use for presenting and practicing vocabulary.

This Spanish Airport/Travel Crossword contains 30 Spanish airport and travel vocabulary words plus corresponding Spanish to English and English to Spanish vocabulary lists. Students are instructed to complete the following 3 tasks so they get plenty of practice using the vocabulary: 1. Complete the crossword 2. Write an appropriate Spanish vocabulary word under each picture 3. Write the Spanish translation next to the clue This item makes a good substitute activity because students can use the vocabulary list to quiz each other after completing the crossword. 2 pages

Spanish Valentine's Day Bilingual Love Phrases for Cards and Fun! - This is a collection of over 100 love phrases that can be used in a variety of ways. A few ideas are: make Valentine cards, write love letters, decorate pretend candy hearts made of paper to put up in the halls or your classroom, make wearable paper buttons, the phrases can be written on blank name tags, have students compose skits using the phrases, etc. The list can also be used as a translation activity. Just copy either the Spanish list or the English list and have students translate whichever you desire. Students can also make Wordls, crosswords, bingo cards, or word searches with the words and phrases. The download includes 2 pages with words and phrases and 1 page of suggested uses. 3 pages

This activity contains 30 clues for common foods and meals vocabulary. Students are instructed to: 1. Complete the word search. 2. Write Spanish vocabulary words under each of the 12 pictures. 3. Write the English translation next to each clue. Examples of vocabulary words are food, all 3 meals and snack, meat, dessert, fruit, ice cream, salad, hamburger, french fries, and cookie. The download includes: 1. Word search with images 2. Answer key with words next to the clues 3. Vocabulary page with 30 words, copied 2 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 food vocabulary with the vocabulary reference. 3 pages

Spanish Food and Meals 150 Word Vocabulary Reference Included in the English to Spanish reference: - Food words, including a section solely for fruits - Table items vocabulary (knife, fork, tablecloth, etc.) - Meals vocabulary - 7 verbs used for meals, ordering, and serving - Useful phrases for dining in restaurants 2 pages

Spanish Easter Crossword Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary - This activity contains 24 clues for words associated with the Spanish Easter holiday season and spring. 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 download can be used as a fun substitute lesson plan. When students complete the worksheet activities, they can quiz each other on the vocabulary. Included in the 3 page download: 1. Crossword puzzle and answer key 2. 2-per page vocabulary list for student handouts and pair work

This word search puzzle contains 27 words for French regular ER verbs. Sample words are: arriver, jouer, chanter, porter, travailler, demander, nager, écouter, denser, and manger. Students are instructed to: 1. Write the French translation next to each French verb. 2. Write a French verb under each of the 10 clip art images. 3. Find the verbs in the word search. The download includes: 1. Word search 2. Answer key 3. Vocabulary page with 4/page for paper saving student handouts 4. Vocabulary page for class presentation and vocabulary practice These materials work well as substitute lessons. After students have completed the 3 required tasks, partners can quiz each other using the vocabulary lists. 4 pages

Students practice the conjunctions pero and sino with common Spanish vocabulary. There are 6 sentences total, each containing 5 parts. They are: 1. A question that relates to the fill in the blank and sentence that follows. 2. A fill in the blank with pero or sino response sentence. 3. Translation of the first sentence response. 4. A fill in the blank with pero or sino second response sentence. 5. Translation of the second sentence response. The answer key is included. 2 pages

This crossword contains 21 clues for adverbs of frequency. Sample adverbs are: sometimes, each day, always, never, frequently, and often. Students are instructed to: 1. Write the Spanish translation next to each clue 2. Write a Spanish adverb under each of the 5 clip art images 3. Complete the crossword The download includes: 1. Crossword 2. Answer key 3. Full page vocabulary page with 21 words 4. Vocabulary page with 4/page for student handouts

This clothing crossword includes 47 vocabulary words and 9 clip art images to identify. The assignment is on 2 pages with one containing the crossword and clip art images and the other containing the clues and 3 English to Spanish sentence translations featuring the verbs llevar and gustar. Students are also instructed to write the Spanish word next to each English clue so each word gets written twice giving students extra practice with the vocabulary. The number of vocabulary words on this assignment makes it a great activity for a substitute lesson! The answer key is supplied for the page that contains the clues.

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.