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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.
Spanish Writing Assignment / Essay Todo Sobre Mi - All About Me
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Spanish Writing Assignment / Essay Todo Sobre Mi - All About Me

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Spanish Writing Assignment / Essay Todo Sobre Mi - All About Me - This item contains 2 assignments. The first is a writing prompt with requirements and vocabulary. The suggested vocabulary makes it easy for students to complete their writing assignments and makes this item useful for all levels of Spanish. A 100 - 200 word essay works well for first year students. The word count can be changed for other levels and varying ability levels. The second assignment is a 235 word sample essay. The sample essay makes a great translation homework assignment or it can be used for full class viewing to prep students to write their own essays. Both items make great substitute lessons.
Spanish Writing Assignment - My Spring Vacation - Mis Vacaciones
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Spanish Writing Assignment - My Spring Vacation - Mis Vacaciones

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Encourage students to think about spring vacation with this writing assignment! Students must write about: 1. What they're going to do (ir a + inf.) 2. What they want to do (querer + inf.) 3. What they have to do (tener + inf.) 4. What they should do (deber + inf.) These 4 verbs are included, plus 10 others and a few additional vocabulary words to assist students in their writing task. There are spaces for the due date and the word requirement. This activity makes a great substitute lesson plan! This item is copied 2 per page for student handouts.
Spanish Word Wall Opinions and Survival Language Classroom Signs
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Spanish Word Wall Opinions and Survival Language Classroom Signs

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Your students will be speaking Spanish in no time with this word wall in your classroom! This product includes (38) 8 1/2 x 11 printable Spanish word wall signs for you to hang in 3 columns as follows: primary verbs, infinitive verbs, and nouns. Sample phrases for each are: Acabo de / jugar / los videojuegos. There are 76 different words and phrases! There's also a set that allows students to speak in the past tense to ask and respond to questions about how things were. Students mix and match from the 3 columns to make coherent sentences using important Spanish modal verbs plus verbs and nouns commonly used by students such as dormir, ir de compras, comer, mis amigos, a la fiesta, etc. Just print, laminate if desired and hang where students can easily see them. Students will quickly realize how easy it is to make sentences and talk about themselves and express their opinions. Please click here to purchase this word wall bundled together with 6 other Spanish word walls.
Spanish Winter Word Search Puzzle and Image IDs
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Spanish Winter Word Search Puzzle and Image IDs

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Spanish Winter Word Search Puzzle and Image IDs - This activity contains 54 winter vocabulary words. Students are instructed to: 1. Complete the word search. 2. Write Spanish vocabulary words under each picture. 3. Write the Spanish vocabulary word next to each word. The word search includes winter vocabulary associated with weather, winter clothing, outdoor activities, winter sports, and other words common during winter such as fireplace, soup, goosebumps, and slush. 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 vocabulary using the page that contains the list of words to be found in the word search. The answer key for the words to be found in included.
Spanish Winter Speech Bubble Creative Writing
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Spanish Winter Speech Bubble Creative Writing

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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 Winter Poem - Ya Viene El Invierno - Spanish Poetry
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Spanish Winter Poem - Ya Viene El Invierno - Spanish Poetry

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Teach fun phrases such as "What a pain" and "What a mess" with this Spanish poem about winter and shoveling snow! The poem has 2 stanzas, each with 4 lines. Verbs included in the poem are sacar, llegar, venir, ir, estar and palear. The rhyme and rhythm of the poem will soon have your students reciting it in and outside of class! Included in the download: 1. 1 page for presenting poem in class 2. 1 page with poem copied 2 per page for student handouts
Spanish Winter Olympics - Juegos Olimpicos 2 Emergent Readers
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Spanish Winter Olympics - Juegos Olimpicos 2 Emergent Readers

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Spanish Winter Olympics - Juegos Olimpicos 2 Emergent Readers - Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing words associated with the winter Olympic games. One booklet contains text and images, the other contains text only so students can sketch and create their own versions of the booklets. Vocabulary words included are medals, torch, spectators, rings, winter, snow, sports, and champions. 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.
Spanish Winter Olympic Sports Crossword Puzzle and Vocabulary
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Spanish Winter Olympic Sports Crossword Puzzle and Vocabulary

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Spanish Winter Olympic Sports Crossword Puzzle and Vocabulary - This activity contains 15 clues for the Winter Olympic sports. 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 & answer key 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 Winter Olympic Sports - Deportes Olimpicos 2 Emergent Readers
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Spanish Winter Olympic Sports - Deportes Olimpicos 2 Emergent Readers

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Spanish Winter Olympic Sports - Deportes Olimpicos 2 Emergent Readers - Each booklet contains 12 pages: the title page with 11 additional pages containing sports included in the winter Olympic games. One booklet contains text and images, the other contains text only so students can sketch and create their own versions of the booklets. Vocabulary words included are alpine skiing, nordic skiing figure skating, luge, hockey, speed skating, bobsled, snowboarding, biathlon, ski jumping, and curling. 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.
Spanish Winter Mitten Sketch & Label - Mi Miton
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Spanish Winter Mitten Sketch & Label - Mi Miton

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Spanish Winter Mitten Sketch and Label - Mi Miton - Students sketch and label a minimum of 6 items that they can hold in their mittens. There is a word bank with sample words such as hot chocolate, a snowball, and a cookie. Instructions for the activity are included on the worksheet.
Spanish Winter Crossword Puzzle and Image IDs
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Spanish Winter Crossword Puzzle and Image IDs

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Spanish Winter Crossword Puzzle and Image IDs - This activity contains 54 clues for winter vocabulary. 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 crossword includes winter vocabulary associated with weather, winter clothing, outdoor activities, winter sports, and other words common during winter such as fireplace, soup, goosebumps, and slush. 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 vocabulary using the page that contains the clues. The answer key is included.
Spanish Winter Clothing 2 Emergent Readers - Ropa del Invierno
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Spanish Winter Clothing 2 Emergent Readers - Ropa del Invierno

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Spanish Winter Clothing 2 Emergent Readers - Ropa del Invierno - 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 chaqueta, mitones, bufanda, botas, sueter, pantalon de nieve, and sombrero. 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.
Spanish Winter Activities Human Bingo Speaking Activity
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Spanish Winter Activities Human Bingo Speaking Activity

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Spanish Winter Activities Human Bingo Speaking Activity - Each student mingles with a bingo grid and must find different classmates that can reply yes to each of the 16 boxes. The grids contain questions such as, "Patinas sobre hielo con tu familia o tus amigos?" Examples of other verbs used are montar, ir, pescar, tener, hacer, jugar, ver, esquiar and caminar. When a student replies yes to a question, the interviewing student follows up by asking in Spanish for the student's signature. Several squares have a second question such as "con quien?" which gives both students additional speaking practice. When a student fills the entire grid, he shouts, "Bingo!" Also included are suggestions for using the Human Bingo activity and a follow up written assignment.
Spanish Winter 67 Word Bilingual Vocabulary Reference
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Spanish Winter 67 Word Bilingual Vocabulary Reference

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Spanish Winter 67 Word Bilingual Vocabulary Reference - This download contains: 1. English to Spanish word list with 67 words 2. Spanish to English word list with 63 words 3. List of 6 suggested student uses for the word lists - these include assignments, speaking practice, and reference. The vocabulary lists include many words related to snow and weather, winter clothing, outdoor activities, and more.
Spanish Where Can I Swim 2 Emergent Readers - Donde Puedo Nadar?
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Spanish Where Can I Swim 2 Emergent Readers - Donde Puedo Nadar?

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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.
Spanish Weather Word Search Puzzle Worksheet
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Spanish Weather Word Search Puzzle Worksheet

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Spanish Weather Word Search Puzzle Worksheet - This activity contains 24 clues for Spanish weather words and phases. Sample words are hace calor, truena, buen tiempo, and tempuratura. 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.
Spanish Weather with Que Te Gusta Hacer Questions Worksheet
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Spanish Weather with Que Te Gusta Hacer Questions Worksheet

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Students must: 1. Respond in complete sentences to 11 questions about weather and preferred activities during different seasons and under different weather conditions. 2. Write a Spanish weather word under each of the 12 clip art images shown. Each question begins with "¿Qué te gusta hacer cuando...? / ¿Qué no te gusta hacer cuando...?" plus a season and/or weather condition. A sample question is: ¿Qué te gusta hacer en enero cuando nieva? Answers will vary, but there is a sample response key that can be used as an in class reading activity, or to prep students for the assignment.
Spanish Weather with Months, Seasons, and Clothing Worksheet
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Spanish Weather with Months, Seasons, and Clothing Worksheet

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Students must: 1. Complete 9 fill in the blank sentences with a weather, month, season, or clothing word. Each sentence contains 2 blanks. A sample sentence is: En la __, llevo __ porque llueve mucho. 2. Write the English translation under each sentence. 3. Write a Spanish weather word under each of the 9 clip art images shown. This is a good activity for students to share in class so they can see how their answers differ from those of their classmates Since answers will vary, the download does not include an answer key.
Spanish Weather Vocabulary Game Cards and Flashcards - El Tiempo
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Spanish Weather Vocabulary Game Cards and Flashcards - El Tiempo

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Spanish Weather Vocabulary Game Cards and Flashcards - El Tiempo - Contents of the download: - 1 page with 16 weather images and no words - 1 page with 16 weather images with Spanish words - 1 page with 16 weather images with English words - 1 page with 16 weather images with Spanish words that come out on mouse click - 1 page with images and words of the 4 seasons with 3 weather images that pertain to each - 1 page of suggestions for using the game cards and flashcards A few of the activity ideas are: 1. Partner slap jack. 2. Print 2 copies for each set to use for playing the concentration game. 3. These cards can also be used as weather flashcards. Just distribute and have students write the vocabulary word on the reverse. 4. Finally, the slides can be projected for classroom vocabulary practice!