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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.

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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.
18 Verb Image IDs Homework for Any Language
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18 Verb Image IDs Homework for Any Language

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Students write the target language verb under each of the 18 pictures. Sample verbs included are: to dig, to kick, to water, to love, to push, to jump, to throw, to point, to carry, to lift and to skate. This download can also be projected in the classroom to present and review vocabulary, and to play the flyswatter game.
100th Day Activities for the Spanish or Bilingual Classroom
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100th Day Activities for the Spanish or Bilingual Classroom

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100th Day Activities for the Spanish or Bilingual Classroom - These materials can be used to celebrate 100 days or be used anytime to practice numbers, colors, prepositions, food, class objects, body parts, animals, weather, clothing and more. There are also suggested activities that will be great to use as substitute lessons. The set includes: 1. 100 Image Grid 2. 100 word Spanish / English vocabulary list that corresponds to the picture grid 3. 100 Small Digit Grid 4. 100 Large Digit Grid 5. 100 Numbered Lined Paper 6. Suggested Uses for the Packet Some of the many uses for this set: 1. 100 Images Grid a. Students write the word for as many images as they can. Use as an individual in class activity, a group activity (both could be contests) or a homework assignment. b. Students write the words for each image but group them by categories that you designate such as food, hobbies, clothing, weather, body parts, animals, school supplies, etc. c. Students cut out pictures and glue them by category and then write the word under each picture. d. Partner work – Student A calls random words in the target language and Student B must say or write the target language number that corresponds to the image. e. Practice prepositions and listening skills by describing an item location based on the description of other items that are near it (For example - for #49 clouds – “It’s between the lemon and the teeth”, or “it’s below the bracelets and to the right of the lemon”) 2. 100 Spanish / English word list that corresponds to the 100 images grid a. Partners quiz each other on vocabulary b. Students categorize the vocabulary words on the list c. Partners – one says a word and its number and the other sketches in that location on the small digit grid d. Students fold over the either the English or the Spanish and write out the other as a self quiz 3. 100 Small Digit Grid a. Dictate a letter, number or word that students must write in the numbered box specified b. Partner A names an object from the 100 Images Grid that Partner B must sketch in the corresponding numbered box 4. 100 Large Digit Grid a. Dictate a digit and students mark by circling or writing an X b. Practice colors and numbers by dictating a number and a color that students must use to circle, X or shade 5. Numbered Paper a. Students fold over translations from the word list and do a self test b. Students write the word that corresponds to the picture on the Image Grid
French Greetings Skit / Role Play - Teacher and Student
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French Greetings Skit / Role Play - Teacher and Student

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French Greetings Skit / Role Play - Teacher and Student - This is a 12-line greetings skit between a teacher and student. After the two meet, the student asks about another student and leaves to go talk with him/her. The 3 page download includes: 1. Skit in French and English copied 2 per page for student handouts. 2. Skit in French only copied 2 per page for student handouts and a translation activity. 3. Skit in French and English with enlarged font for presenting and practicing vocabulary and pronunciation. Created by Sue Summers
French Class Objects Booklet and Presentation - J'ai Besoin de...
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French Class Objects Booklet and Presentation - J'ai Besoin de...

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French Class Objects Booklet and Presentation - J'ai Besoin de... - Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common class objects such as pencil, paper, eraser, markers, crayons, scissors, etc. An assembly instruction page is also included. Students first cut out, assemble and read the booklet with text and images. J'ai bison de is repeated 8 times so students learn the word quickly and will soon be expressing their classroom needs in French! They then create their own version using the text only template. Students will be proud of their creations and will have fun sharing them with classmates and family members. The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the class objects. 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 6 page download
Spanish Autumn Song - Canción del Otoño
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Spanish Autumn Song - Canción del Otoño

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Spanish Autumn Song - Canción del Otoño - This song will make learning autumn vocabulary fun and easy! It is sung to the tune of a well known song, and your students will enjoy doing actions while singing it. Included (7 pages): 1. One page with 1 song on it for presenting and practicing as a class 2. One page with 2 songs on it for student handouts 3. One page with tips on how to use the song 4. Two pages, each with 5 flashcards of song images 5. One page with song as a close exercise for students complete Examples of the song vocabulary are otoño, hojas, escuela, frío, abrigos, and ventanas. The English translation is included. Created by Sue Summers
Spanish Preterit AR Verbs Conjugated 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle
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Spanish Preterit AR Verbs Conjugated 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle

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Spanish Preterit AR Verbs Conjugated 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle - Students assemble a 4 x 4 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle with 25 common AR verbs. Sample words are: bailar, cantar, cambiar, llevar, pasar, preparar, trabajar, and nadar. 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 a verbs bookmark and reference. Created by Sue Summers
Spanish Day of the Dead / Dia de los Muertos Flashcards and Presentation
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Spanish Day of the Dead / Dia de los Muertos Flashcards and Presentation

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This is a 71 slide presentation of common Day of the Dead / Dia de los Muertos vocabulary. It can be projected in class to present and review vocabulary or the slides can be printed and used for flashcards or classroom decorations or a bulletin board display. The download contains 3 versions of the presentation: 1. Each slide includes the Spanish vocabulary word that comes out on mouse click. 2. Slides contain images only, no words. 3. Each slide contains an explanation about an aspect of the Día de los Muertos celebration. The final 2 slides in each version include all presentation images; one with Spanish words only and the other with Spanish and English. Most slides include a slide explanation in the bottom notes section for teacher reference. Created by Sue Summers
Spanish Day of the Dead Crossword Puzzle and Vocabulary
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Spanish Day of the Dead Crossword Puzzle and Vocabulary

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This Dia de los Muertos crossword puzzle contains 23 clues for common Spanish Day of the Dead vocabulary words plus several clip art images. 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 A corresponding vocabulary list, copied 2 per page, is included. This makes a great substitute lesson activity because students can use the vocabulary lists for pair work quizzing when they complete the puzzle. Created by Sue Summers
French Thanksgiving Emergent Reader Booklet 3 Designs
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French Thanksgiving Emergent Reader Booklet 3 Designs

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French Thanksgiving Emergent Reader Booklet 3 Designs - The booklets include simple sentences such as "I like turkey" and "I like to eat." There are 7 pages with different sentences plus a title page in each booklet. The 3 designs include: 1. Text only design for students to illustrate - 1 sheet origami booklet 2. Text and clip art images - 1 sheet origami booklet 3. Text and clip art images for projecting in class for full class practice Also included is a page explaining the uses of the booklets and a link to instructions for folding the booklets. Created by Sue Summers 4 page download
French IR Verbs Crossword Puzzle, Image IDs, and Vocabulary Lists
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French IR Verbs Crossword Puzzle, Image IDs, and Vocabulary Lists

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French IR Verbs Crossword Puzzle, Image IDs, and Vocabulary Lists Included in the 4 page download: - Crossword and answer key (answers next to the clues) - 25 word vocabulary list copied 2/page for paper saving student handouts - 25 word vocabulary list 1/page for presenting and practicing vocabulary as a class Sample IR verbs included are: accomplir, applaudir, choisir, finir, jouir, punir, ralentir, réussir, and vieillir. Students are instructed to: 1. Complete the crossword. 2. Write a French infinitive under each of the 10 images. 3. Write the French meaning next to each infinitive clue. Created by Sue Summers
French IR Verbs Word Search Puzzle, Image IDs, and Vocabulary Lists
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French IR Verbs Word Search Puzzle, Image IDs, and Vocabulary Lists

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French IR Verbs Word Search Puzzle, Image IDs, and Vocabulary Lists Included in the download: - Word search and answer key - 25 word vocabulary list copied 2/page for paper saving student handouts - 25 word vocabulary list 1/page for presenting and practicing vocabulary as a class Sample IR verbs included are: accomplir, applaudir, choisir, finir, jouir, punir, ralentir, réussir, and vieillir. Students are instructed to: 1. Find the 25 IR infinitive verbs in the word search. 2. Write a French infinitive under each of the 10 images. 3. Write the English meaning next to each infinitive clue. Created by Sue Summers
French IR Verb Infinitives 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle
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French IR Verb Infinitives 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle

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French IR Verb Infinitives 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle - Students assemble a 4 x 4 French/English vocabulary puzzle with 25 different infinitives. Sample verbs are: finir, jouir, rougir, vieillir, grandir, accomplir, investir, maigrir, vomir, and punir 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 vocabulary bookmark and reference. Created by Sue Summers
French Community Helpers 2 Emergent Readers - Aides Communautaires
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French Community Helpers 2 Emergent Readers - Aides Communautaires

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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
Spanish Greetings Word Search Puzzle, Vocabulary, Cards, and Image IDs
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Spanish Greetings Word Search Puzzle, Vocabulary, Cards, and Image IDs

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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
French Halloween Word Wall
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French Halloween Word Wall

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French Halloween Word Wall - This download includes 11 colorful 8 1/2 x 11 printable signs containing 39 Halloween words or phrases for the French or bilingual classroom. Each word has a corresponding clip art image to assist with meaning and enhance the appearance of the sign. Just print, laminate if desired, and hang where students can easily see the word wall. The word wall is a great student reference and can also be used to present and review the vocabulary. Created by Sue Summers French Halloween Word Wall - 39 Words is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.
Spanish Day of the Dead Board Game and Vocabulary
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Spanish Day of the Dead Board Game and Vocabulary

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Spanish Day of the Dead Board Game and Vocabulary - This is a 32 square board game containing images of 10 different images associated with Day of the Dead. Students shake the die, move that number of spaces, say the word in Spanish, and see who reaches the end first. Students unable to say the word must return to the beginning. Images included are bread of the dead, candle, cemetery, marigold, offering/altar, pierced paper, skeleton, skeleton figuring, sugar skull, and water. Day of the Dead and family are also included on the vocabulary page for a total of 12 words. Included in the download are: 1. Game board 2. Bilingual vocabulary list for presentation, practice, and student handouts 3. Instructions Created by Sue Summers