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

This worksheet contains the most common present tense irregular verbs, adverbs of frequency, and 17 sentences that include direct object pronouns. The direct object pronoun words are bolded to remind students that there is something special about the words. Sample verbs used are oír, poner, venir, ir, decir, hacer, traer, salir, dar, saber and conocer. Each different verb is grouped together with 5-7 different subjects so students get repetition of the same verb. There is a word bank containing 14 vocabulary words to assist students with their sentence translations. Note that several of the translations are phrases (most notably for the verb poner) to give students the necessary conjugation practice without introducing too many new vocabulary words. This is a great activity for students to work on as a substitute teacher lesson, and also for back to school review for experienced Spanish students. The answer key is included. 4 pages

Partners quiz each other to see who can get all vocabulary correct and climb "las escaleras", or the stairs. One student has the answer key and the other has the infinitives with subject pronouns. After one makes it to the top of the stairs, students switch parts. The activity contains 35 future tense verb conjugations of the verbs caber, decir, hacer, poder, poner, querer, saber, salir, tener, valer, and venir. The download contains: 1. Activity page answer key grid for partner 1. They are copied 2 per page. 2. Activity page with infinitive/subject pronoun grid for partner 2. These are also copied 2 per page. 3. Instruction page with suggestions for the activity. 4. Quiz page. This contains the same verbs as the 2 activity pages but is in a quiz format with name, class period, and the total score. This is a good activity to use when future tense verbs are introduced and also as a review for back to school and throughout the year for experienced students. 4 pages

Make choosing French names quick and easy with these ready made French nameplates! Use them for desks, cubbies, lockers, folders, and more. Just color print, and you're ready for back to school French class, after school French Club, or French camp. You can even attach them bulletin boards, or to a clothespin for hanging and showcasing student work! Included: 1. 24 boy large nameplates, 2/page 2. 24 boy small nameplates, 4/page 3. 24 girl large nameplates, 2/page 4. 24 girl small nameplates, 4/page 41 pages

Students practice ER and IR verb conjugations in a fun, interactive way with this dice game! Students play in groups of 3 which include 2 players, and 1 moderator with the answer key. Students first cut out and assemble the dice containing subject pronouns. Students play in groups of 3, which include 2 players, and 1 moderator with the answer key. The moderator will say or write an infinitive from the list. Player 1 will shake the die and must correctly conjugate the infinitive (either orally or written) to match the subject pronoun shown on the die. Using the answer key, the moderator will determine if the conjugation is correct. If correct, Player 1 receives a point. The process is repeated for Player 2. The game continues in this manner. The student with the most correct conjugations is the winner. Included in the download are: 1. 2 versions of subject pronouns dice templates, one with vosotros, and one with Mi amigo. 2. Answer key conjugation chart with 14 fully conjugated verbs for the moderator. 3. Conjugation chart containing the 14 verbs but no conjugations that can be used as an assignment, quiz, or game tally sheet. 4. Teacher tips and instructions Verbs included are abrir, aplaudir, aprender, asistir, barrer, beber, comer, correr, escribir, leer, recibir, romper, vender, and vivir. The game can be played when introducing ER and IR verbs, for back to school review for students with prior Spanish experience, or a fun review before a test. 5 pages

Students practice AR verb conjugations in a fun, interactive way with this dice game! Students play in groups of 3 which include 2 players, and 1 moderator with the answer key. Students first cut out and assemble the dice containing subject pronouns. Students play in groups of 3, which include 2 players, and 1 moderator with the answer key. The moderator will say or write an infinitive from the list. Player 1 will shake the die and must correctly conjugate the infinitive (either orally or written) to match the subject pronoun shown on the die. Using the answer key, the moderator will determine if the conjugation is correct. If correct, Player 1 receives a point. The process is repeated for Player 2. The game continues in this manner. The student with the most correct conjugations is the winner. Included in the download are: 1. 2 versions of subject pronouns dice templates, one with vosotros, and one with Mi amigo. 2. Answer key conjugation chart with 14 fully conjugated verbs for the moderator. 3. Conjugation chart containing the 14 verbs but no conjugations that can be used as an assignment, quiz, or game tally sheet. 4. Teacher tips and instructions Verbs included are abrazar, caminar, escuchar, ganar, hablar, llegar, nadar, patinar, bailar, cantar, pescar, comprar, trabajar, and estudiar. The game can be played when introducing AR verbs, for back to school review for students with prior Spanish experience, or a fun review before a test. 5 pages

Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common Spanish Christmas words. Suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page are included. Students first cut, assemble, and read the booklet with text and illustrations of words associated with the first Christmas. Words included are: such as the Three Kings, Baby Jesus, manger, star, Bethlehem, gifts, Mary and Joseph, . They then create their own version using the text only template. Students will have fun sketching these items and will get excited about the season while sharing with their classmates and family members! The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the French Christmas vocabulary words. The text only version can be projected onto the Smart Board and students can draw pictures that correspond to the text.

French Christmas Crossword Worksheet and Vocabulary - This Christmas crossword puzzle contains 24 clues for common Christmas vocabulary words, plus 8 clip art images. Included in the download: 1. Crossword with 24 clues and 8 images to identify 2. Answer key 3. Large font vocabulary list for presenting and practicing pronunciation as a class 4. Small font 2/page vocabulary list for paper saving student handouts Students must: 1. Complete the crossword. 2. Write French vocabulary words under each picture. 3. Write the French vocabulary word next to each clue. This is a good substitute teacher lesson. After students complete the puzzle, partners can use the vocabulary lists and quiz each other on the new vocabulary. Happy holidays!

Spanish Writing Prompt - Ideal Boyfriend or Girlfriend - Students describe their ideal boyfriend or girlfriend in terms of personality, likes and dislikes and hobbies and interests. Included are: Writing prompt with suggested vocabulary as follows: • 18 descriptive adjectives of personality • 11 hobbies such as sports, reading, playing video games, etc. • 23 additional vocabulary words and phrases to assist students with their writing task. Included are: adverbs of time such as siempre, rara vez and los fines de semana; le gusta + infinitive; debe + infinitive; sabe + infinitive and more! This activity can be used any time of year and makes an especially fun Valentine's Day writing activity!

Spanish Verbs 30 ER Infinitives Presentation, Verb List and Bulletin Board - This Power Point is great for introducing new regular -er verb infinitives as well as for reviewing them throughout the year. Each of the 30 verb slides has the English word, colorful clip art and then the Spanish infinitive comes in on mouse click. In addition to a Power Point presentation, the slides can be printed to make a colorful bulletin board or used as flash cards. Also included in the presentations: 1. 1 slide with all verbs in Spanish and English 2. 1 slide with 2 sets of all verbs in Spanish and English for student verb list handouts Note that most of these -er verbs are included in my Spanish Verb Presentation and All Year Verb Review - 195 Slides.

Spanish Olympics Crossword Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary - This activity contains 21 clues for words associated with the Winter Olympics. Sample words are competicion, eventos, juegos, antorcha, deportes and entrenador. 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. The download can be used as a fun substitute lesson plan. When students complete the worksheet activities, they can quiz each other on the Winter Olympics vocabulary. Included in the download: 1. Crossword puzzle 2. Word list in large font for in class presentation and pronunciation practice 3. 2-per page vocabulary list for student handouts and pair work

Spanish Where Can I Swim 2 Emergent Readers - Donde Puedo Nadar? - 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 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing "Puedo nadar en" with a body of water word. Words included are ocean, sea, river, pond, pool, waterfall, and lake. 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.

French Family and Pets Vocabulary 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle - Students assemble a 4 x 4 French/English vocabulary puzzle with 25 different French family words. Sample words are: maman, père, chien, tante, sœur, jumeau, petits-enfants, demi-frère, chat, fille, and grand-mère. 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 French and English. This can be used as a family and pets vocabulary bookmark and reference.

Spanish Numbers and Pets 2 Booklets - Cuantos Hay? Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet that contains text and images of common pets such as dog, cat, bird, horse, etc. Hay with a number and animal is repeated 7 times so students learn the word quickly and easily. They then create their own version using the text only template. Students will have fun sketching the pets and will share them enthusiastically with their classmates and family members! Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common Spanish pet 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 pet 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 Verbs Saber and Conocer and Image IDs - Students must: 1. Filll in the blank with the correct conjugation of the either saber and conocer 2. Translate the 8 sentences to English 3. Write a Spanish word under the 8 clip art images The sentences contain words that are either cognates or in a word bank. This activity works well for students new to these verbs and is good for back to school review for upper levels of Spanish. Both verbs are fully conjugated for student reference. The answer key is included.

French Professions 18 Vocabulary Image IDs - Students write a French professions vocabulary word under each picture. This can be used for reference and a study guide when complete or students can cut it apart, write the French words on the back of each picture and make flashcards. It can also be projected and used to play the flyswatter game. The answer key is included. This is great for introducing and reviewing vocabulary together in class. 2 pages

This Spanish Back to School Bundle contains the basics to get the year started! There are 10 assignment worksheets and 6 Notes/Reference sheets as follows: 1. Greetings and Leave Takings Crossword 2. Greetings Vocabulary Reference 3. 18 Translations Greetings and Basics (courtesies, titles, etc.) / Answer Key 4. Numbers Reference 5. Cuantos Anos? 10 Questions, 24 Number Words / Answer Key 6. 20 Numbers, 5 Questions with Class Objects / Answer Key 7. 10 Math Problems, 10 Numbers Patterns, 5 Images (Number Word Activity) / Answer Key 8. Alphabet Chant, Alphabet Explanation, Vowels Rhyme 9. 3 Greetings Dialogues Fill in the Blank / Answer Key 10. 3 Introductions Dialogues Fill in the Blank / Answer Key 11. Calendar & Seasons Word Search / Answer Key 12. Days of the Week Notes and Student Reference 13. Days of the Week & Months of the Year Spelling Practice 14. Days and Months with Before and After / Answer Key 15. Months of the Year Full Page 16. Months of the Year Student Reference Half Sheet These items are also listed individually. Purchasing the bundle offers substantial savings! Created by Sue Summers

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

Students assemble a 4 x 4 French/English vocabulary puzzle with 25 of the most common body parts words. 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 French and English. This can be used as a body parts bookmark and reference. 2 pages

This activity uses the preterit with 16 different weekend activities. The majority of verbs are regular. Examples of verbs are: cocinar, limpiar, escribir, caminar, ir de compras, and jugar. Students will practice 3 forms of each verb with these activities. 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, "Caminé con mi perro." When a student replies yes to the questions, 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. These are fun activities for students learning the preterit, and they're also great back to school get to know you / review activities for students with prior Spanish experience. Students love to talk about their weekend and this allows them to do so, but in Spanish!