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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 Thanksgiving Creative Writing Assignment
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Spanish Thanksgiving Creative Writing Assignment

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Spanish Thanksgiving Creative Writing Assignment - Students get creative with this Thanksgiving speech bubble comic strip worksheet! There are 6 different squares of characters illustrating Thanksgiving food scenes, each with speech bubbles in which students write their dialogues. Students enjoy completing and presenting this writing activity to their classmates. The assignment works well with students of all ages and levels!
Spanish Halloween Rhymes
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Spanish Halloween Rhymes

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Spanish Halloween Rhymes - Teach new vocabulary words associated with Halloween such as candy, costumes, witches, skeletons and trick or treat with these 3 short, fun original rhymes. Challenge your students of any age to memorize the rhymes and present them to class for a Halloween treat!
Spanish Christmas Gingerbread Man and Body Parts - Navidad
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Spanish Christmas Gingerbread Man and Body Parts - Navidad

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Spanish Christmas Gingerbread Man and Body Parts - Navidad - Students label the Gingerbread Man with 10 body parts which are included in a word bank in both Spanish and English. This is a great holiday activity for bilingual / dual language classrooms! The answer key is included.
Spanish New Year Future Tense Sentences and Conjugations
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Spanish New Year Future Tense Sentences and Conjugations

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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.
Spanish New Year - Ir A + Infinitive with Family Sentences
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Spanish New Year - Ir A + Infinitive with Family Sentences

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Spanish New Year - Ir A + Infinitive with Family Sentences Worksheet - Students translate 10 English to Spanish sentences using different forms of ir a + infinitive, family vocabulary and New Year's resolution type verb phrases such as quit smoking, travel more, eat fruits and vegetables, etc. Students also supply an infinitive for 7 related clip art images. The worksheet includes ir fully conjugated and a vocabulary box with 9 words and phrases to assist students. The answer key is included.
Three Kings Day Holiday Bilingual Shoe Activity Worksheet
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Three Kings Day Holiday Bilingual Shoe Activity Worksheet

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Three Kings Day Holiday Bilingual Shoe Activity Worksheet - Students sketch and label inside the shoe the gifts that they would like to receive from the Three Wise Men on Three Kings Day (Epiphany), the final day of the Christmas holiday season. There is a Spanish / English vocabulary word bank included for student reference. The word back contains small items that children might hope for such as candy or toys. This activity is fun for students of all ages in Spanish, bilingual or dual language classrooms.
French St. Patrick's Day Label the Leprechaun Body Parts
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French St. Patrick's Day Label the Leprechaun Body Parts

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This fun activity will bring good luck to your classroom! Students label 16 body parts on the jolly Leprechaun. Included in the 3-page download: 1. Leprechaun with word bank in French and English. 2. Leprechaun with French word bank only. 3. Answer key - Leprechaun labeled with French words. Happy St. Patrick's Day!
French Valentine's Day Creative Writing Speech Bubble Activity
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French Valentine's Day Creative Writing Speech Bubble Activity

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Students use their imaginations and creativity as they complete 6 different squares containing quirky characters and scenes related to love and Valentine's Day. The scenes vary from a couple driving to Las Vegas to get married to a cartoon character receiving a message of love on her computer! Use this as a homework assignment, a partner activity, or project it and have students fill in the speech bubbles on the Smart Board.
Spanish Valentine's Day Sketch and Label Activity - 2 Designs
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Spanish Valentine's Day Sketch and Label Activity - 2 Designs

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Spanish Valentine's Day Sketch and Label Activity - 2 Designs - Students sketch and label 10 things that remind them of Valentine's Day / El Dia de San Valentin / El Dia de los Enamorados. There are 2 designs of hearts and each has 2 word banks containing 14 vocabulary words. Sample words are candy, hearts, flowers, chocolate, etc.
Spanish Toy Box Sketch and Label Activity with Vocabulary List
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Spanish Toy Box Sketch and Label Activity with Vocabulary List

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Spanish Toy Box Sketch and Label Activity with Vocabulary List - Students sketch and label several of their favorite toys. The download includes a 28 word vocabulary list copied 2 per page for paper saving student handouts. Sample toys include blocks, board game, doll, action figure, jump rope, puppet, stuffed animal, and video game. Students will enjoy sharing their creations which makes this a great speaking activity. It's also a helpful Spanish substitute lesson activity. When students complete their sketches, partners can quiz each other using the vocabulary lists.
Spanish Basic Language Hotel Skit / Role Play & Follow-up Worksheet
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Spanish Basic Language Hotel Skit / Role Play & Follow-up Worksheet

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This is a 2-person skit between a traveler checking in to a hotel in Spain and the hotel receptionist. Students must respond to typical questions, spell their names, provide their phone numbers, etc. It's short enough for students to memorize in a couple days of practice and utilizes useful, everyday language. Your students will find this role play fun to practice and present! It's also a great speaking activity for a sub lesson. A follow-up translation worksheet is included.
Spanish Body Parts 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle - El Cuerpo
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Spanish Body Parts 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle - El Cuerpo

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Spanish Body Parts Matching Squares Puzzle - Students assemble a 4 x 4 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle with 28 of the most common body parts words. 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 body parts bookmark and reference.
Spanish Present Perfect 18 Sentence Translations and Image IDs
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Spanish Present Perfect 18 Sentence Translations and Image IDs

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Spanish Present Perfect 18 Sentence Translations and Image IDs - Students translate 18 English to Spanish present perfect sentences with regular and irregular verbs. Sample verbs are escribir, romper, toucher, dar, freír, dormir, and poner. The majority of the sentences also include an adverb of time such as hoy, esta mañana, esta tarde, or esta noche. Students are also instructed to write a Spanish vocabulary word under each of the 6 clip art images. The answer key is included.
Opposites Vocabulary 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle
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Opposites Vocabulary 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle

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Opposites Vocabulary 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle - Students assemble a 4 x 4 vocabulary puzzle with 30 adjectives and adverbs opposites words. Sample opposites words are: open/closed, light/dark, hot/cold, difficult/easy, and left/right. There are 15 sets of opposites. 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. All words are listed next to the puzzle. Students can write the opposites next to each word for a writing activity and can then use the list as an opposites bookmark.
Shapes 2 Early Reader Booklets - ENGLISH
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Shapes 2 Early Reader Booklets - ENGLISH

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Shapes 2 Early Reader Booklets - ENGLISH - Students first read and cut out the booklet that contains text and images. 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 clip art images and the following shapes: square, circle, oval, rectangle, triangle, cube and cone. 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 shapes. 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 House 18 Vocabulary IDs - La Casa
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Spanish House 18 Vocabulary IDs - La Casa

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Students write the Spanish house vocabulary word under each of the 18 pictures. Images include rooms such as sala, cocina, comedor, and baño, plus items found in the house such as chimenea, espejo, nevera, and escaleras. When finished, the handout makes a nice review sheet as is or it could be cut apart later and used for flashcards. It can also be projected and used to play the flyswatter game. The answer key is included. This can be used to introduce and review vocabulary.
Spanish Professions 18 Vocabulary Image IDs
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Spanish Professions 18 Vocabulary Image IDs

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Spanish Professions 18 Vocabulary Image IDs - Students write a Spanish professions vocabulary word under each picture. This can be used for reference and a study guide when complete or students can cut it apart, write the Spanish words on the back of each picture and make flashcards. It can also be projected and used to play the flyswatter game. The answer key is included. This is great for introducing and reviewing vocabulary together in class.
Spanish Present Progressive Vowel Stem Verb Translations Worksheet
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Spanish Present Progressive Vowel Stem Verb Translations Worksheet

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Spanish Present Progressive Vowel Stem Verb Translations Worksheet - Students practice 4 present progressive vowel stem verbs and the verb ir. The 4 vowel stem verbs are oir, traer, caer and leer. The translations are English to Spanish and there are 5 for each verb. A sample translation is "Is she reading?" The answer key is included.
Spanish Body Parts Song & Game Cards - Cabeza, Hombros, Piernas y Pies
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Spanish Body Parts Song & Game Cards - Cabeza, Hombros, Piernas y Pies

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Spanish Body Parts Song & Game Cards - Cabeza, Hombros, Piernas y Pies - Students love this active, 2-verse, 8-word body parts song - it's perfect for brain breaks! Included in the download: 1. Song, in Spanish and English, copied 2 per page for student handouts 2. Page with the 8 body parts images 3. Page with the 8 words in Spanish 4. Page with the 8 words in English 4. Page with suggested uses The cards can be used for playing games such as go fish, memory, slapjack, and they can also be used as student flashcards.