Arab Country Research Poster Project - Students choose and research an Arab country, make a poster and then do oral presentations on their countries. Students choose 5 categories from a list of 23 to research using the internet and/or reference books. Categories include animals, clothing, important cities, food, holidays, music, tourist attractions and more. They must also include 10 country facts such as capital, population and currency. This is a high interest project that allows students to be creative while learning about the Middle East and Africa, and Arab culture.

French Community Helpers 2 Emergent Readers - Aides Communautaires - Each booklet contains 12 pages: the title page with 11 additional pages containing words for different community helpers. One booklet contains text and images, the other contains text only so students can sketch and create their own versions of the booklets. Words included are police, doctor, nurse, firefighter, bus driver, letter carrier, teacher, truck driver, painter, cook, and mechanic. 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. Created by Sue Summers

Each of the 2 booklets contains 16 pages: the title page with 15 additional pages containing a verb such as to play with a different sport word and the location where it is played. One booklet contains text and images, 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. Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet containing text and illustrations. They then create their own versions of the booklets using the text only template. 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 that correspond to the text.

This activity uses common Spanish verbs associated with boyfriends and girlfriends, and their behaviors and interests. Sample verbs are jugar, tener, tomar riesgos, saber + infinitive, hacer planes, hablar, ser, ir, and tocar. Students will practice 3 forms of each verb in the present tense 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, "Pienso que un novio debe hablar conmigo todos los dias." 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. 2. Write an appropriate Spanish infinitive verb under 6 images at the bottom of the paper.

Students label the holiday elf with 17 body parts and clothing words. This is a fun holiday activity that can be used for language arts, or any second language class. Included in the download: 1. Activity page with elf. This can be printed for students, and projected so students can write the words on the SmartBoard. The heading text is in English. 2. Activity page with answer key in English. This can be used to present and practice vocabulary. 3. Word list with 21 words in English in large font for presenting and practicing vocabulary. Next to each word is a line for writing the translation to any other language. 4. Word list with 21 words in English, 4 per page, for use as student handouts. These have lines next to them also so students can write vocabulary for any other language on them. They can be used when completing the labeling activity, and can also be used for partner quizzing activities. 5. Activity page with Elf only and no text. Students can write in the 2 speech bubbles on this page.

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 16 pages: the title page with 15 additional pages containing common opposites words such as long/short, hot/cold, light/dark, easy/difficult, near/far, tall/short, etc. 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 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.

Each booklet contains 16 pages: the title page with 15 additional pages. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet that contains text and illustrations of words associated with the Super Bowl. Examples are ball, team, coaches, referee, cheerleaders, stadium, etc. 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 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. 10 pages

Each booklet contains 16 pages: the title page with 15 additional pages. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet that contains text and illustrations of words associated with the Super Bowl. Examples ball, team, coaches, referee, cheerleaders, stadium, etc. 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 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. 10 pages

Spanish Landforms - 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Each booklet contains 12 pages: the title page with 11 additional pages containing Spanish landform words. Words included are: montaña, cañon, bahía, desierto, lago, volcán, isla, río, bosque, playa, and océano. Also included is a page of suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first read and cut out the booklet that contains text and illustrations, then create their own version using the text only template. Students will enjoy sharing them with classmates and family members! 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.

Spanish Arctic Animals 2 Emergent Readers - Animales del Artico - Celebrate winter with these Arctic Animal booklets! Each booklet contains 12 pages: the title page with 11 additional pages containing Arctic animal words. One booklet contains text and images, the other contains text only so students can sketch and create their own versions of the booklets. Sample animals include polar bear, Arctic lynx, snowy owl and puffin. 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.

Spanish Body Parts Plurals Que Te Duelen? - Me Duelen Emergent Reader Booklets - Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet that contains text and illustrations of several different plural body parts in pain such as eyes, nostrils, toes, fingers, ears, etc. They then create their own version using the text only template. The title page asks Que te duelen? and each subsequent page responds with Me duelen plus plural body parts. Each booklet contains 12 pages: the title page with 11 additional pages. Suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page are also included. The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the body parts 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. These booklets can be used in Spanish classrooms or as emergent readers in bilingual classrooms.

Spanish Past Participle Irregulars Word Search Puzzle and Image IDs - This word search contains 15 common Spanish irregular past participles and 10 images. Included are abierto, cubierto, descrito, descubierto, devuelto, dicho, escrito, hecho, impreso, muerto, puesto, roto, satisfecho, visto, and vuelto. Included in this download: 1. Word search with 15 words and 8 images to identify 2. Answer key with English translations next to the Spanish words 3. Bilingual Spanish/English list of 15 past participles for presenting in class 4. Bilingual Spanish/English list of 15 past participles, copied 4 per page for paper saving student handouts Students are instructed to: 1. Write the English translation next to each clue 2. Complete the word search 3. Write a Spanish past participle under each image

Spanish Christmas Papa Noel Que Ves Ahi 2 Emergent Readers - Each booklet contains 12 pages: the title page with 11 additional pages. Every other page has a Papa Noel with text saying "Papa Noel, Papa Noel, que ves ahi?" The other 7 pages have Papa Noel's response with items such as a reno feliz, nina buena, nino simpatico, duende bajo, la senora Noel, and un muneco de nieve. Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet that contains text and illustrations. They then create their own version using the text only template. Students will have fun sketching these items and will enjoy sharing with their classmates and family members! 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 that correspond to the text.

Spanish Winter Olympic Sports - Deportes Olimpicos 2 Emergent Readers - Each booklet contains 12 pages: the title page with 11 additional pages containing sports included in 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 alpine skiing, nordic skiing figure skating, luge, hockey, speed skating, bobsled, snowboarding, biathlon, ski jumping, and curling. 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.

Spanish Countries and Capitals Game Show Writing Prompt - This is a fun way to get students of varying abilities writing while learning about Hispanic countries and capitals. The writing prompt provides enough vocabulary and phrases for beginners, and it works for more advanced students by adjusting the word requirement. The download includes: 1. Writing prompt - The writing prompt contains: a. Vocabulary associated with game shows such as host, contestants, you won, you're right, you're wrong, etc. b. Vocabulary for talking about activity interests c. Language for asking about peoples' origin d. Questions and responses for countries and capitals 2. Sample game show writing prompt excerpt that can be used for: a. Individual translation activity b. Full class translation activity when projected c. 3-person skit - host and 2 contestants The sample writing prompt comes in large font for projecting and full class viewing, and small font copied 2 per page for student handout translation and use as a 3-person skit.

Post these signs in your room so students have a constant reminder of these important Spanish grammar concepts. The set includes: - Definite and indefinite articles - Formation of plural nouns Agreement in number and gender of nouns - Contractions of a + el and de + el And and or (y vs. e / o vs. u) 11 pages

This is a 2-person, 10 line skit between a teacher and student on the last day of school. The teacher asks a series of questions about the student's summer plans, and suggests favorite foods to try when the student travels to Oaxaca with her family. Key phrases and vocabulary used include querer + infinitive, qué suerte tienes, gracias por, ir a infinitive, buen viaje, deber + infinitive, estar, and claro. Included in the 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. English only skit, copied 2/page for English to Spanish translation assignment. 4. Large font skit in Spanish that can be projected. Use for presenting and practicing vocabulary. 5. Large font bilingual skit that can be projected. Use for presenting and practicing 5 pages

French Calendar Word Search Puzzle, IDs, and Vocabulary - Days, Months, Seasons Included in the download: - Word search and answer key - 23 word vocabulary list copied 2/page for paper saving student handouts - 23 word vocabulary list 1/page for presenting and practicing vocabulary as a class Students are instructed to: 1. Find the 12 months, 7 days, and 4 seasons words in the word search. 2. Write a French month under each of the 10 images. 3. Write the English meaning next to each clue. Created by Sue Summers

Entertain your students with this 13 slide PowerPoint depicting popular New Year's traditions in Spanish speaking countries. Traditions include eating the 12 grapes, wearing colored underwear for different purposes and dumping a bucket of water out a window to symbolize renewal. Each slide contains clip art and a vocabulary word or words in English and then the Spanish vocabulary word/s and an brief explanation of the tradition come out on mouse click. The slides can be printed and used to make a colorful bulletin board to start the New Year. 13 pages

This puzzle contains 18 Cinco de Mayo related words and 7 images representing the clues. Sample words are: desfiles, México, Francia, tortillas, celebración, cinco de mayo, mariachi, Puebla, and Napoleón. Students are instructed to: 1. Write Spanish words under each picture. 2. Write the English meaning next to each clue. 3. Find the Spanish words in the puzzle. The download includes: 1. Bilingual vocabulary list, copied 2 per page for paper saving student handouts 2. Bilingual vocabulary list with large font for presenting and practicing vocabulary 3. Word search puzzle 4. Answer key with the English words next to the clues 4 pages