This skit features a girl asking her new friend about her family members. Como es is repeated several times, each response includes at least 2 descriptive adjectives (there are 12 different adjectives used in the skit) and each line contains a conjugation of the verb ser. The skit is short enough to memorize, yet contains a variety of family and adjectives vocabulary. The skit is copied 2 per page for student handouts and the English translation is included.

Spanish Adjectives 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle - Los Adjetivos - Students assemble a 4 x 4 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle with 30 common adjectives used to describe people in terms of personality and appearance. Sample words are: trabajador, amable, simpático, leal, extraño, rubio, delgado, and hablador 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 an adjectives bookmark and reference.

Spanish Adjectives & Ser Sentences - 12 Fill in Blank & Translate to English - Students practice ser conjugations with 12 fill in the blank sentences which they must then also translate to English. The sentences contain descriptive adjectives, most of which are cognates. Two sentences deal with ser for origin. A full conjugation of ser is included and there is a work bank to assist students with their translations. There are also 5 clip art images that students are instructed to identify with a Spanish descriptive adjective.

Students practice agreement in number and gender of people nouns such as man, woman, boy, girl, etc. and descriptive adjectives with this 18 question worksheet. An example is "the athletic woman." Students first translate it to Spanish and then write the plural forms in the second column. They are also instructed to write a Spanish adjective under each picture shown. The answer key is included. 2 pages

This item contains 18 English to Spanish translations with acabar de + infinitive. Several contain indirect object pronouns and several contain prepositional pronouns. A sample sentence is, "She just studied Spanish with me." The answer key is included.

Students practice acabar de + infinitive and demonstrative adjectives with Spanish fruit vocabulary. This download includes: 1. 20 short English to Spanish sentence translations with acabar de + infinitive. There are many common ar, er and ir verbs, plus several reflexive verbs. Sample sentences: I just showered. She just worked. 2. 5 fruit images for students to identify 3. 10 English to Spanish translations of demonstrative adjectives with fruit 4. Vocabulary box with 12 English and Spanish fruit words 5. Answer key 2 pages

Students translate 10 acabar de + infinitive English to Spanish sentences, plus 5 demonstrative adjectives with Spanish rooms in the house vocabulary words. The worksheet includes a list of 10 Spanish rooms vocabulary words to assist students with the assignment. The answer key is included. 2 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 4th of July El Cuarto de Julio 2 Booklets and Presentation - Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common Spanish words associated with the 4th of July such as sparklers, picnic, barbeque, etc. Also included are 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. 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.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. 6 pages

These are fun activities because many of the English translations of the false cognates are so different than the meanings that students expect. The activities are great for dictionary practice, and work well for substitute teacher lessons. Examples of the 30 false cognates are: arena campo receta tuna carpeta noticia recordar The download includes: 1. One page with 30 false cognates that students must translate to English. The answer key is also included. 2. One page with 30 false cognates and 2 columns for students to complete: One with the English word that the cognate resembles, and one with the actual translation of the English word that the cognate resembles. This is to show students how vastly different many of the meanings are. The answer key is also included.

Spanish 2 Day Class Schedule Sentences - Ser, Tener, and Ordinal Numbers - Students compose sentences for their schedules on 2 different days using ser for one and tener for the other. They will use ordinal numbers for both. Also included is a list of ordinal numbers from first to tenth with a brief explanation of their uses. These are copied 2 per page for student reference handouts.

Spanish -AR Verbs 18 Infinitives Image IDs Worksheet #2 - Students write a Spanish -AR verb infinitive under each of the 18 pictures. Sample words are dance, sing, visit, listen, buy, walk, etc. Uses for this download: 1. Present and review vocabulary 2. Quick start 3. Homework worksheet 4. Flashcards - Students can cut apart the images and write the corresponding word on the reverse. 5. Project and play the flyswatter game. This activity is also included in my Spanish Vocabulary IDs Bundle of 32 Topics.

Spanish Adjectives Opposites - 20 Descriptive Adjectives Worksheet - Students supply the opposite of the Spanish descriptive adjectives listed. There are 20 adjectives commonly used to describe people such as intelligent, hard working, and rich. The answer key is provided.

Students work with partners quizzing each other on the descriptive adjectives of people listed on the "Escaleras" handout. One partner starts at the bottom of the list and asks the other to supply the translation. If correct, they continue up the stairs with new words. As soon as an error is made, partners return to the bottom of the stairs and start over. This list makes a great adjectives study guide and reference since it contains the most common descriptive adjectives of people.

Spain Booklets - Libritos de Espana - 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.

Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing soccer vocabulary words. Words included are ball, goal, referee, trophy, team, stadium, and player. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet contain text and illustrations. They then 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 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.

September and School Emergent Reader 2 Booklets in English - Each booklet contains 8 pages. One contains school related text and illustrations and the other contains text only so students can sketch and create their own versions of the booklets. Also included are 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. 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.

School Backpack Sketch and Label Activity - Students sketch and label things that they put in their backpacks for school. There is a vocabulary box 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.

Students must write vocabulary words that start with the letters in the name of the Spanish-speaking country of Colombia for the categories of food, clothing and city. This can be used as a small or large group activity, homework assignment, etc. This is a good activity when a substitute teacher is required!

Students must write words that start with the letters in the name Chile for the categories of food, clothing and city. This can be used as a small or large group activity, homework assignment, etc.