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.
Students write the Spanish month under each of the 18 pictures depicting events or holidays throughout the 12 months of the year. When finished, the handout makes a nice review sheet as is or it could be cut apart later and used for flashcards. The answer key is included. This can be used to present and review the months of the year words and spelling.
Partners quiz each other to see who can get all vocabulary correct and climb "las escaleras", or the stairs. There are 35 common Spanish city vocabulary words alphabetized English to Spanish copied 3 per page for student handouts. Also included is an instruction page with suggestions for the activity. This is a good activity to prepare for a vocabulary test during a city unit and also makes a good back to school review activity for upper level students. When the activity is complete, the word list makes a great reference and study guide.
Presidents' Day Spanish Emergent Reader Booklets - El Dia de los Presidentes - Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet that contains text and illustrations of words associated with President's Day such as government, constitution, first president George Washington, White House, etc. They then create their own version using the text only template. Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages. 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 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.
Winter Clothing 2 Emergent Readers - Warm up to winter with these winter clothing booklets! Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing words for clothing worn in winter. 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 jacket, mittens, scarf, boots, sweater, snow pants, and hat. 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.
Presidents' Day 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - ENGLISH - Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet that contains text and illustrations of words associated with Presidents' Day such as government, constitution, first president George Washington, White House, etc. They then create their own version using the text only template. Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages. 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 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.
This is a set of 7 postcard style English greeting cards. Each slide contains 4 cards with colorful clip art, a greeting or wish in English and room to write a short note and sign your name. Just copy, cut and sign! Included are: Happy Birthday, Get Well Soon, Congratulations, Good Luck, Thanks a Million, Thank You and Good Job. They're great for a quick note to make someone's day!
Spanish Clothing 11 Question Responses and 12 Image IDs - La Ropa - Students respond to 11 "what do you wear..." questions that ask about different months, weather conditions or events such as a wedding, school dance or work. There are also 12 clothing clip art images for students to identity. A sample answer key is included, but answers will vary from student to student.
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!
School Backpack Sketch and Label Activity - Students sketch and label things that they put in their backpacks for school. There is a vocabulary box at the bottom of the page to assist students. Sample items are classroom objects such as pencil, notebook, book, plus other items that students might put their backpacks such as sunglasses and bus tickets.
Students must write vocabulary words that start with the letters in the name of the Spanish-speaking country of Colombia for the categories of food, clothing and city. This can be used as a small or large group activity, homework assignment, etc. This is a good activity when a substitute teacher is required!
Spanish Day of the Dead / Dia de los Muertos Sentences Homework - Students will quickly find success translating these 12 Spanish to English sentences about the Dia de los Muertos holiday. The sentences include common Day of the Dead vocabulary such as food, water, bread of the dead, sugar skulls, grinding stone, flowers, family, cemetery, etc., the verbs gustar and encantar, plus many cognates that students will be able to translate without the use of a dictionary. The answer key is included.
French Numbers and Math Listening Activity St. Patrick's Day Theme - This French numbers listening activity will hold the attention of your students as they make their way around the oval writing the French numbers that you dictate. After all numbers are dictated, students quickly do the math to find the correct final answer based on the numbers that they heard and wrote. They will be anxious to raise their hands and share their results! You choose the numbers for the activity so it can be used for very basic numbers or large numbers, depending on your focus. The download includes an instruction page.
Spanish Subject Pronouns Word Search and Image IDs - This word search contains 14 Spanish subject pronouns (includes the abbreviations Ud. and Uds.), plus 8 images for students to identify with an appropriate subject pronoun. Instructions are also given for students to write the English meaning next to each Spanish subject pronoun so some words will be written 3 times giving students lots of practice with the new vocabulary. The answer key is included.
Spanish Happy Birthday Song - 3 Verses - Feliz Cumpleanos - The verses include: Feliz cumpleanos a ti, Cuantos anos tienes tu, and Como se llama tu novio. Both Spanish and English are provided, and there is also a list of numbers 1 - 20 that students can use to insert in the sentence Tengo ___ años which is also included. The song is also copied 2 per page for use as student handouts.
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1. House Interior Labeling Activity and Presentational Diagram - 1 page contains a bird's eye view of 10 rooms labeled with over 50 items. Use this to present and practice vocabulary, or as a student reference. This also contains the same diagram without labels to be used as a student labeling activity - 3 pages 2.
2. Spanish House Exterior Labeling Activity - Students label 11 items on the exterior of the house - 3 pages Both items are also sold individually on TES. The bundled price offers over a 20% savings!
Spanish House Flashcards and Game Cards With Vocabulary - This download contains 2 pages of flashcards, each containing 16 individual cards with either images of rooms or objects found in the house. Sample cards are silla, lampara, mesa, alfombra, cocina, puerta, and ventana. Also included are the following vocabulary lists: 1. A page of large font rooms of the house to use for presenting and reviewing. 2. A page of large font objects in the house for presenting and reviewing. 3. Two pages of large font of rooms and objects mixed and alphabetized to use for presenting and reviewing. 4. A page with rooms and objects mixed and alphabetized, copied 2 per page for student reference and pair work lists. Uses of the cards and vocabulary: 1. Print and use for classroom games such as slap-jack, go fish, and memory. 2. Have students write the Spanish word on the back and use for vocabulary flash cards. 3. Project in class to present and review vocabulary, and to play the flyswatter game. 4. Student vocabulary reference 5. Present and review vocabulary.
Combine grammar and family vocabulary with culture! This activity includes 7 questions about Colombian artist Fernando Botero's portrait of a bullfighting family. Students respond to questions about age, appearance, the career of the family members, clothing and even a question about the animals in the painting. Botero's unique style is sure to make him a favorite with your students! The answer key is included.
Add some culture to your grammar assignments! This Spanish family homework assignment contains 7 questions about a family portrait done by Colombian artist Fernando Botero. Students must respond in complete sentences using family vocabulary, adjectives and ages based on their observations of the painting. Students are also instructed to write a Spanish family word on each line pointing to family members in the painting. The answer key is included.
Spanish Family and Pets 18 Vocabulary IDs - La Familia - Students write the Spanish family or pet vocabulary word under each of the 18 pictures. When finished, the handout makes a nice review sheet as is or it could be cut apart later and used for flashcards. The answer key can be used for introducing and reviewing family and pets vocabulary. Both can be projected and used for the flyswatter game.
Combine grammar and family vocabulary with culture! This activity includes 8 questions about Pablo Picasso's portrait "Soler Family Breakfast on the Grass". Students respond to questions about age, appearance, clothing, the meaning of the painting title, and animals in the painting. Student answers will vary, but a sample answer key is included. Also included is a page with just the painting and title that you can use to show students before they begin the activity.