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.
Quirky characters and avoir expression pictures will get the attention of your students and get them using newly acquired avoir idioms. They'll eagerly share their homework with the class! This creative writing activity comic strip includes 6 different squares of characters illustrating avoir expressions and speech bubbles in which students write their dialogue.
Students respond to 7 cuántos/cuántas hay plus classroom objects questions based on the number of clip art items shown. They also write the Spanish translation for 6 classroom objects.
The answer key is included.
2 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.
Created by Sue Summers
Students label Père Noël with 18 French body parts and clothing words. A French/English bilingual word bank is included on the activity.
The answer key is included.
2 pages
This activity contains 8 Spanish fill in the blank and sentence translations with direct object pronouns and food vocabulary. Verbs used are cocinar, lavar, comer, vender, ir a + comprar, traer, and tener.
Students are instructed to:
1. Substitute the direct object with a direct object pronoun
2. Translate the Spanish sentence to English.
3. Write a Spanish food word under each of the 8 clip art images.
The answer key is included.
This is a 36 point quiz containing 2 sets of 15 Spanish and English matching of descriptive adjectives commonly used for people. Students must also answer 2 questions on agreement in number and gender of nouns and adjectives such as "the funny girl." This item could also be used as a homework worksheet. The answer key is included.
2 pages
Spanish Day of the Dead / Dia de los Muertos Vocabulary Reference - This is a list of 39 Spanish Day of the Dead vocabulary words, alphabetized Spanish to English and English to Spanish. The list includes many foods, as well as items used to decorate the homes and cemeteries during the Day of the Dead celebration.
Students must: 1. Find 25 Spanish descriptive adjectives in the word search. The words are adjectives that are commonly used to describe people such as tall, short, nice and talkative. 2. Write an appropriate Spanish adjective word under each clip art image shown. 3. Write the English translation next to the Spanish clue. The answer key for the clues is included.
Spanish Colors Crossword and Image IDs - Los Colores - Included are 20 English clues for Spanish colors and pattern words such as polka dot and striped. Instructions are given to: 1. Complete the crossword 2. Write an appropriate Spanish color word under each clip art image shown 3. Write a Spanish vocabulary word next to each English clue Students get plenty of practice with the vocabulary!
Students practice descriptive adjectives and the verbs ser and tener playing the fun Guess Who board game in Spanish! This is a concise alphabetized reference of 31 bilingual Spanish/English vocabulary words and phrases needed for the game. Just ask students to bring in their Guess Who games and these handy reference sheets will allow them to play using the traditional games in the English box.
Spanish Tener Expressions Reference - Tener Idioms - This handy tener expressions reference and study guide contains 23 expressions such as to be hungry, to be jealous, to be cold/warm, to be guilty, to look good, to be successful, etc. The use of tener expressions is explained and there are sample sentences showing the use of mucho instead of muy. A full conjugation of tener in the present tense is included. One page is alphabetized Spanish to English and one is alphabetized English to Spanish.
Spanish Day of the Dead Scrambled Words and Image IDs Students unscramble 16 common Dia de los Muertos vocabulary words such as cementerio, ofrenda, familia, flores, etc. and also write a vocabulary word under each of the 6 clip art images. The answer key is included.
This is a fun, creative way for students to practice French clothing and travel accessories vocabulary. They enjoy the activity and have fun sharing their creations with their classmates. This download contains 2 versions of the suitcase. One has instructions to sketch and label a minimum of 10 clothing items and accessories that they will take with them on a trip. The other doesn't have any instructions to give more flexibility for its use.
Spanish Interrogatives Scrambled Words - Spanish Question Words - 14 scrambled question words for students to unscramble. They must also supply the English translation for each word. The answer key is included.
Spanish Winter Speech Bubble Creative Writing - Students complete a comic strip of 6 different speech bubbles that correspond to scenes of winter activities. The assignment works well with students of all ages and levels and is also a great activity to project on the Smart Board for a full class activity.
Spanish New Year Future Tense Sentences and Conjugations - Students translate 10 English to Spanish New Year resolution sentences, each starting with "In the New Year". The sentences include resolutions to help at home, be kind, recycle, do well in school, etc. A sample sentence is, "In the New Year, I will practice my trumpet every day." Students also conjugate future tense verbs in the tu form under 7 clip art images and conjugate 10 more future tense verbs in various forms. The worksheet includes comer fully conjugated in the future tense and a vocabulary box with 9 words and phrases to assist students. The answer key is included.
This crossword includes 17 irregular yo form verbs, plus gustar and encantar. Students must:
1. Complete the crossword
2. Write the yo form next to the clue
3. Write an infinitive under each of the 10 clip art images shown.
2 pages
Students practice asking and responding to basic questions as they write dialogues containing French greetings, introductions, name, age, origin, and farewells. There are 2 separate dialogues. Both contain greetings and farewells. One also contains introductions and feelings, and the other also contains age and origin. This is a great back to school activity!
The download contains 3 pages:
- Both dialogue templates on 1 page
- Enlarged dialogue template with greetings, farewells, introductions and feelings
- Enlarged dialogue template with greetings, farewells, age, and feelings
The enlarged versions can be used to project and write dialogues on the smart board, or can be used as 2 separate assignments.
3 pages
Spanish Christmas, Estar and Prepositions Worksheet - Navidad - Students translate 10 English to Spanish sentences containing Christmas vocabulary, estar and prepositions of location. They are also instructed to write a Spanish Christmas word under each of the 11 clip art images for additional vocabulary practice. The answer key is included.