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.
This French body parts crossword contains 35 words and 16 clipart images. Students are instructed to complete the following 3 tasks:
1. Complete the crossword
2. Write Spanish body part word under each picture
3. Write the Spanish translation next to the clue
Included in the download:
- crossword
- answer key
- vocabulary for presenting and practicing as a class
- vocabulary copied 2/page for paper saving student handouts
This activity can be used when introducing body parts, and also works well as a sub lesson. After students complete the puzzle, they can work in pairs to quiz each other on vocabulary using the vocabulary reference sheets.
4 pages
This 50 word puzzle with 8 images to identify is great to use at the end of the school year, for summer school programs, or for a back to school review. The materials work well for sub plans, as well. After students complete the puzzle, partners can quiz each other using the student vocabulary handouts.
The puzzle contains a wide variety of vocabulary for all things summer, including weather expressions, beach nouns, sports, infinitive verbs, summer clothing, and even summer insects! Sample words are: luciérnaga, sandía, nadar, traje de baño, lluvia, descalzo, hace sol, feria, gafas del sol, vacaciones, helado, and piscina.
Students are instructed to:
1. Write Spanish words under each picture.
2. Write the Spanish meaning next to each clue.
3. Complete the puzzle with Spanish words.
The download includes:
1. Bilingual vocabulary list, copied 2 per page for paper saving student handouts
2. Bilingual vocabulary list in large font for presenting and practicing in class
3. Crossword puzzle
4. Additional vocabulary assignment with the clues listed on a half sheet in English, students write the Spanish
5. Answer key with the Spanish words next to the clues
5 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.
French Greetings and Basics Word Search Puzzle, IDs, and Vocabulary
Included in the download:
- Word search and answer key
- 25 word vocabulary list copied 4/page for paper saving student handouts
- 25 vocabulary list 1/page for presenting and practicing vocabulary as a class
Students are instructed to:
1. Complete the word search with 25 vocabulary words and phrases including greetings, leave takings, introductions, and basic questions/responses such as "how are you/I'm well, thanks".
2. Write a French greetings word under each image.
3. Write a French vocabulary word next to each clue.
These materials can be used as a substitute lesson. When students complete the word search, they can work with partners and quiz each other using the vocabulary lists.
Created by Sue Summers
French Greetings and Basics Crossword Puzzle, IDs, and Vocabulary
Included in the download:
- Crossword and answer key
- 25 word vocabulary list copied 4/page for paper saving student handouts
- 25 vocabulary list 1/page for presenting and practicing vocabulary as a class
Students are instructed to:
1. Complete the crossword with 25 vocabulary words and phrases including greetings, leave takings, introductions, and basic questions/responses such as "how are you/I'm well, thanks".
2. Write a French greetings word under each of the 9 images.
3. Write a French vocabulary word next to each clue.
These materials can be used as a substitute lesson. When students complete the crossword, they can work with partners and quiz each other using the vocabulary lists.
Created by Sue Summers
French Greetings Skit / Role Play Comment Ça Va? - Get your students talking right from the start! This skit between 2 people meeting for the first time is short and simple, yet contains important dialogue basics that all students must learn. It includes greetings, leave takings, introductions and asking about feelings.
The 3 page download includes:
1. Skit copied 2 per page for student handouts.
2. Skit 1 per page with enlarged font for presenting and practicing pronunciation
3. Vocabulary reference 2/page for student handouts
Created by Sue Summers
French Alphabet Sketch and Color Booklet - Mon Livre d'Alphabet - Students color the alphabet letters and then decide upon and draw their own illustrations for each letter of the alphabet. The booklet contains 28 pages: the title page with 26 additional pages for each letter of the alphabet and an end page. This download also includes several suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Suggested uses include: students share completed booklets with the class or with a partner, students read to a family member at home, students use alphabet pages as flashcards to practice and learn new vocabulary, teacher projects the blank booklet onto the Smart Board and students do quick sketches for each letter, and teacher scans sample booklets to share student work with the class.
French Calendar Crossword Puzzle, IDs, and Vocabulary - Days, Months, Seasons
Included in the download:
- Crossword 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. Complete the crossword with the 12 months, 7 days, and 4 seasons words.
2. Write a French month under each of the 10 images.
3. Write a French word next to each clue.
Created by Sue Summers
French Carnival Booklets - Carnaval - Students will have fun learning about this holiday and French culture. Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common Carnival words. 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 things associated with Carnival / Carnaval. Each of the 7 pages in the booklet includes the words il y a with a word that corresponds to the illustration on that page. Words included are ballons, costumes, masques, dances, fêtes, chenilles, and défiles. Students 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 Carnival 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.
This French body parts word search contains 35 words and 15 clipart images. Students are instructed to complete the following 3 tasks:
1. Find the words in the puzzle.
2. Write French body parts words under each picture.
3. Write the English meaning next to the clue.
Included in the download:
- word search
- answer key with English words next to the French
- vocabulary for presenting and practicing as a class
- vocabulary copied 2/page for paper saving student handouts
This is great sub lesson resource! After students complete the puzzle, they can work in pairs to quiz each other on vocabulary using the vocabulary reference sheets.
4 pages
French Christmas / Noel Game Cards and Flashcards - These cards can be used as student flashcards for vocabulary practice, slap-jack game cards, memory game cards, or go fish cards. There are 32 different cards. They can also be projected to introduce and review vocabulary, and to play the flyswatter game.
Included in the 4 page download:
1. Suggested uses for the cards
2. 32 image cards with vocabulary on 2 pages
3. 32 image cards without vocabulary on 2 pages
Each emergent reader booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common French words associated with Chinese New Year. Words included are lanterns, fireworks, gifts, dragons, envelopes, food, and rooster for Chinese New Year 2017, which is the Year of the Rooster. 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.
6 pages
This poem welcomes spring after a long winter! Vocabulary, phrases, and grammatical structures include estación, querer + infinitive, contigo, ya, chaquetas, rosas, nido, rosas, río, dentro de poco, gracias por, and no hace frío. Verbs include quitarse, caminar, ver, venir, mirar, ser, and alegrarse. The rhyming words and cadence make this poem fun to learn and easy to remember.
Included in the download:
1. One Spanish/English page with large font for presenting and practicing vocabulary in class
2. One Spanish/English page with 2 poems per page for student handouts
3. One page with Spanish only
4. One Spanish/English close page with large font for presenting and practicing vocabulary in class
4 pages
The French Thanksgiving Food Word Wall includes 2 versions, each with 18 common Thanksgiving food words with corresponding clip art images. One version has all black words, and the other alternates black and red. Each version has on 5 pages, plus a header page that says Le Jour de L'Action de Grâce. Vocabulary words included are turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, peas, green beans, corn, apple pie, pumpkin pie, milk, salad, dessert, rolls, vegetables, gravy, butter, bread, and cranberries.
Just print, laminate if desired and hang!
Spanish Verbs Reference - 250 English to Spanish Infinitive Verbs- This is a list of the most common Spanish verbs. It includes notes about stem changes, irregulars, when to use indirect object pronouns, etc. Also included are examples of regular and stem change verb conjugations in the present and preterit. Finally, there's a basic explanation about the difference between ser and estar and a rhyme to help remember their uses. Students will use this reference frequently for as long as they study Spanish!
This is a 2-person, 15 line dialogue between two people. One interviews the other about what he did as a child. Sample phrases and vocabulary used include qué hacías, me divertía, jugaba, nadaba, trepaba a los árboles, patinaba, esquiaba, pescaba, construía, and pintaba.
Included in the download:
1. Skit in Spanish and English, copied 2 per page for student handouts.
2. Spanish only skit for Spanish to English translation assignment.
3. English only skit for English to Spanish translation assignment.
4. Large font bilingual skit that can be projected. Use for presenting and practicing vocabulary.
4 pages
English Months of the Year Classroom Signs & Presentation - These colorful months of the year signs will brighten your classroom and serve as a handy reference for your students! Each contains the month with clip art that corresponds to the month. Clip art images include Valentine's Day, Mother's and Father's Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwaanza and more. Just color print and hang! This item can also be used to present the months of the year vocabulary as a PowerPoint presentation. The image comes out first and the months appear on mouse click.
Spanish Class Schedule Phone Conversation Skit / Dialogue / Role Play - This is an 18 line phone conversation skit between 2 friends discussing one of their class schedules. It contains lots of helpful grammatical structures such as acabar de + infinitive, tener expressions, statements of time, ordinal numbers and ir a + infinitive. It's a great skit to review many concepts and the perfect length for a substitute lesson! The English translation is included. Included in the download: 1. Skit in Spanish and English with each part in different colors 2. Skit in Spanish and English with black font 3. Skit in Spanish only for use as a translation activity in 2 colors 4. Skit in Spanish only in black font 5. Skit copied 2 per page for paper saving student handouts
French Christmas Gingerbread Man and Body Parts - Noel - Students label the Gingerbread Man with 10 body parts. There are 3 versions of the activity:
1. Bilingual word bank
2. Word bank in English. Students write the French word next to the English, then label the Gingerbread Man.
3. Word bank in French. Students write the English word next to the French, then label the Gingerbread Man.
This is a great holiday activity for bilingual, dual language, or French classrooms.
The answer key is included.
Students are instructed to:
1. Write the French translation next to each clue.
2. Complete the crossword puzzle.
3. Write a French word under each of the 7 images.
There are 18 clues with words related to Martin Luther King. Examples are equality, liberty, peace, demonstration, I have a dream, pacifism, and civil rights.
The download includes:
1. Crossword
2. Answer key
3. Bilingual French/English vocabulary list for presenting and practicing in class
4. Bilingual French/English vocabulary list copied 2/page for student reference and pair work.
These materials work well for a substitute lesson. After completing the crossword, partners can quiz each other on vocabulary using the student vocabulary lists.