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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.
Fire Safety 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - 12 Pages
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Fire Safety 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - 12 Pages

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Each booklet contains 12 pages: the title page with 11 additional pages. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet that contains text and illustrations of words associated with fire safety. Sample words are smoke, crawl, fire, alarm, and fire hydrant. 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 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 Animals - Pets and Farm Animals Matching Squares Puzzle
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Spanish Animals - Pets and Farm Animals Matching Squares Puzzle

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Spanish Animals - Pets and Farm Animals Matching Squares Puzzle - Students assemble a 3 x 3 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle with 14 pets and farm animals words. Words included are: dog cat bird snake hamster rabbit fish ferret guinea pig horse frog goat parrot cow Some words are on only once, and others are repeated to make 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 along side the puzzle in Spanish and English.
Spanish Animals of North America / Wild Animals Vocabulary IDs - Animales
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Spanish Animals of North America / Wild Animals Vocabulary IDs - Animales

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Spanish Animals of North America / Wild Animals Vocabulary IDs - Animales - Students write the Spanish wild animal vocabulary word under each of the 18 pictures. Examples of words are wolf, bear, fox, owl, eagle, etc. When finished, the handout can be used as a review sheet as is or it could be cut apart later and used for flashcards after students write the Spanish vocabulary on the reverse. The answer key is included. This is great for introducing and reviewing the vocabulary!
Spanish Preterit ER/IR Verbs Conjugated 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle
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Spanish Preterit ER/IR Verbs Conjugated 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle

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Spanish Preterit ER/IR Verbs Conjugated 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle - Students assemble a 4 x 4 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle with 24 common ER and IR verbs. Sample words are: comprender, aprender, vivir, comer, beber, abrir, poner, sufrir, permitir, and decidir. 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.
French Weather 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Quel Temps Fait-il?
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French Weather 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Quel Temps Fait-il?

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French Weather 2 Emergent Reader Booklets Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first cut, assemble, and read the booklet that contains text and illustrations of French weather phrases. Sample phrases are il fait du vent, il fait mauvais, and il pleut. 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 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.
French St. Patrick's Day 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Saint Patrick
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French St. Patrick's Day 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Saint Patrick

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Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common words associated with St. Patrick's Day. Words included are pot of gold, leprechaun, snake, Saint Patrick, shamrock, rainbow, and parade. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first read and cut out the St. Patrick's Day 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 St. Patrick's Day 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 Soccer 2 Emergent Reader Booklets
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French Soccer 2 Emergent Reader Booklets

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Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing soccer vocabulary words. Words included are ball, goal, referee, trophy, team, stadium, and player. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet contain text and illustrations. They then 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 soccer 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.
French Weather and Climate Board Game and Vocabulary
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French Weather and Climate Board Game and Vocabulary

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French Weather and Climate Board Game and Vocabulary - This is a 32 square board game containing 10 different weather images. Students shake the die, move that number of spaces, say the word in French and see who reaches the end first. Students unable to say the word must return to the beginning. Included in the download are: 1. Game board 2. Vocabulary for presentation, practice, and student handouts 3. Instructions
Spanish April - El Mes de Abril 2 Booklets
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Spanish April - El Mes de Abril 2 Booklets

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Spanish April - El Mes de Abril 2 Booklets - 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. Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common Spanish words associated with April such as puddles, rain, kites, plants and recycling. Also included are 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. 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 Stem Change Verb Poder 10 Translations Worksheet
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Spanish Stem Change Verb Poder 10 Translations Worksheet

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Spanish Stem Change Verb Poder 10 Translations Worksheet - Students translate 10 sentences from English to Spanish using the stem change verb poder with common infinitives such as leer, tener, ir, escribir and adverbs of time such as hoy, esta tarde and este fin de semana. The conjugation of poder and a vocabulary box are included to assist students. The answer key is also included.
Spanish Stem Change Verb Querer with Ir and City Vocabulary
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Spanish Stem Change Verb Querer with Ir and City Vocabulary

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Spanish Stem Change Verb Querer with Ir and City Vocabulary - Students translate 10 sentences from English to Spanish using the stem change verb querer followed by ir and city places vocabulary. Students are also instructed to write a city vocabulary word under 6 city clip art images. The answer key is included.
Spanish Bedroom Items 18 Vocabulary IDs - El Dormitorio
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Spanish Bedroom Items 18 Vocabulary IDs - El Dormitorio

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Students write the Spanish bedroom items 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 images can also be projected for playing the flyswatter game. The answer key is included.
Spanish Adjectives Escaleras - Partner Oral Activity
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Spanish Adjectives Escaleras - Partner Oral Activity

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Students work with partners quizzing each other on the descriptive adjectives of people listed on the "Escaleras" handout. One partner starts at the bottom of the list and asks the other to supply the translation. If correct, they continue up the stairs with new words. As soon as an error is made, partners return to the bottom of the stairs and start over. This list makes a great adjectives study guide and reference since it contains the most common descriptive adjectives of people.
Spanish Verbs Hablar and Practicar with Adverbs of Frequency and Image IDs
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Spanish Verbs Hablar and Practicar with Adverbs of Frequency and Image IDs

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Spanish Verbs Hablar and Practicar with Adverbs of Frequency and Image IDs - Students must: 1. Filll in the blank with the correct conjugation of the either hablar or practicer 2. Translate the 8 sentences to English 3. Write a Spanish word under the 8 clip art images The sentences contain adverbs of frequency words, seasons, and sports words that are either cognates or in a word bank. This activity works well for students new to verb conjugations 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.
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 Speech Bubble Creative Writing Activity
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Spanish Weather Speech Bubble Creative Writing Activity

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Quirky characters and weather pictures will get the attention of your students and get them using newly acquired weather vocabulary and phrases. They'll beg to share their homework with the class! This Spanish comic strip creative writing activity includes 6 different squares of characters, weather conditions and speech bubbles for student writing. A sample answer key is included that can be used to introduce the writing activity.
Spanish Adjectives of People Matching Squares Puzzle - Adjetivos
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Spanish Adjectives of People Matching Squares Puzzle - Adjetivos

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Spanish Adjectives of People Matching Squares Puzzle - Adjetivos - Students assemble a 3 x 3 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle with 25 common words used to describe people. Sample words are: feliz, cómico, trabajador, tímido, amable, and rubio Words are only listed on the puzzle once. 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 an adjectives vocabulary bookmark and reference.
Spanish Culture 18 Image IDs Worksheet and Vocabulary List
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Spanish Culture 18 Image IDs Worksheet and Vocabulary List

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Spanish Culture 18 Image IDs Worksheet and Vocabulary List - The vocabulary included pertains to Spanish art, products, geography, landmarks, food, and leisure. Examples are: olives, cathedrals and churches, Prado Museum, beaches, guitar and music, wine, and mountains. Included in the download: 1. 18 Spanish culture clipart images for students to identify. The worksheet can also be used for playing the flyswatter game. 2. Answer key. This can be used to introduce and review vocabulary. 3. 30 word vocabulary list, copied 2 per page for student handouts. The vocabulary list includes extra words to allow for flexibility with the image IDs, and for additional vocabulary enrichment.