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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.
French Thanksgiving Table and Vocabulary - Jour d'Action de Grace
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French Thanksgiving Table and Vocabulary - Jour d'Action de Grace

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French Thanksgiving Table and Vocabulary - Jour d'Action de Grace - Students write the French food word that corresponds to each numbered food on the table. A word bank containing 11 words in both French and English is provided. Included in the download: 1. Activity page 2. Activity page answer key 3. Vocabulary page for presenting and practicing pronunciation
French Thanksgiving / L'Action de Grâce - Je Rends Grâce Pour
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French Thanksgiving / L'Action de Grâce - Je Rends Grâce Pour

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French Thanksgiving / L'Action de Grâce - Je Rends Grâce Pour - 6 slightly different worksheets for students to illustrate or describe why they are thankful during the Thanksgiving holiday season. The categories are in squares with family and pets, teacher and school, friends and other things. The designs are: 1 with yellow background, 1 with solid black lined squares, 1 with black dashed squares, 1 with black font with solid lined squares, 1 with black font with dashed squares and 1 with solid black lines without any text so students decide their own categories.
Spanish Three Kings Day Word Search Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary
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Spanish Three Kings Day Word Search Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary

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This puzzle contains 30 Spanish words associated with the Three Kings Day holiday, plus 9 clip art images. Sample words are camels, gold, three kings cake, shoes, nativity, charity, crown, holiday, water, hay, Melchior, Epiphany, parade, and Jesus. Students are instructed to: 1. Write Spanish vocabulary words under each picture. 2. Write the English meaning next to each clue. 3. Find the words in the puzzle. The download includes: 1. Bilingual vocabulary list, copied 2 per page for student handouts 2. Bilingual vocabulary list for class presentation and pronunciation practice 3. Answer key with the Spanish words next to the clues Spanish holiday, dia de tres reyes, dia festivo, Spanish culture, Hispanic culture
Spanish Alphabet Sketch and Color Booklet - El Alfabeto
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Spanish Alphabet Sketch and Color Booklet - El Alfabeto

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Students color the alphabet letters and then decide upon and draw their own illustrations for each letter of the traditional Spanish alphabet. The booklet contains 32 pages: the title page with 30 additional pages for each letter of the traditional Spanish alphabet and an end page. This download also includes several suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Suggested uses include: students share completed booklets with the class or with a partner, students read to a family member at home, students use alphabet pages as flashcards to practice and learn new vocabulary, teacher projects the blank booklet onto the Smart Board and have students do quick sketches for each letter and teacher scans sample booklets to share student work with the class. Both versions can be used for interactive notebook activities. 10 pages
French Adjectives Sketch and Grid
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French Adjectives Sketch and Grid

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Students practice descriptive adjectives of people as they fill each of the 30 small squares with words to describe themselves. They sketch themselves in the large box in the center. Challenge your students to fill all 30 squares with French adjectives, or have them use a specified number of squares for words, and the rest for sketches that illustrate the adjectives that they use. The download includes: 1. Three blank versions: horizontal and vertical with je m'appelle, and one without je m'appelle that can be used horizontally or vertically. 2. Completed sample that can be projected to present the activity and to practice vocabulary. 3. Suggested uses This is a fun presentational activity, and the completed activities will look great decorating a bulletin board or hallway! 6 pages
Spanish Calendar Crossword Puzzle, IDs, and Vocabulary - Days, Months, Seasons
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Spanish Calendar Crossword Puzzle, IDs, and Vocabulary - Days, Months, Seasons

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Spanish Calendar Crossword Puzzle, IDs, and Vocabulary - Days, Months, Seasons Included in the download: - Crossword and answer key - 26 word vocabulary list copied 4/page for paper saving student handouts - 26 word vocabulary list 1/page for presenting and practicing vocabulary as a class Students are instructed to: 1. Complete the crossword with the 12 months, 7 days, 4 seasons words, and días, meses, and estaciones. 2. Write a Spanish month or seasons under each of the 12 images. 3. Write a Spanish word next to each clue. Created by Sue Summers
Spanish Valentine's Day Word Search Puzzle, Vocabulary, and Image IDs
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Spanish Valentine's Day Word Search Puzzle, Vocabulary, and Image IDs

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This activity contains 33 words associated with Valentine's Day. Students are instructed to: 1. Complete the word search. 2. Write Spanish vocabulary words under each of the 10 pictures. 3. Write the English translation next to each clue. Examples of vocabulary words are beso, abrazo, amor, besar, flores, amistad, tarjeta, rosas, and coquetear. The download includes: 1. Word search with images 2. Answer key with words next to the clues 3. Vocabulary page with 33 words, copied 4 per page for student handouts. The download can be used as a fun substitute lesson plan. When students complete the worksheet activities, they can quiz each other on the Valentine's Day vocabulary with the vocabulary reference.
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.
Spanish Irregular Verbs PowerPoint Booklet Project
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Spanish Irregular Verbs PowerPoint Booklet Project

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Spanish Irregular Verbs PowerPoint Booklet Project - Students create a booklet or PowerPoint that includes irregular present tense verbs. Required sections are: -go verbs; stem change verbs; a section for ir, ir a + infinitive, ser and estar, saber and conocer; regular verbs for the sake of showing contrast between regular and irregular verbs. Students must provide full conjugations of all verbs, write 2 sentences for each, and explain the differences between ser and estar, and saber and conocer. Included in the download: 1. Requirement page in large font for projecting and presenting the project. 2. Sample page for projecting and presenting. 3. Grading sheet for the 205 point project. Students use the sheet while working on the project and must hand it in with their completed projects. Failure to submit the sheet results in a loss of 2 points on the project. This is a great end of the year project for Spanish I students but would also be a great beginning of the year review project for other levels.
French Food and Beverages Crossword Puzzle, Image IDs, and Vocabulary
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French Food and Beverages Crossword Puzzle, Image IDs, and Vocabulary

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This word search contains 30 clues for French food and beverages words. Sample words are: beignet, boissons, fromage, gâteau, lait, nouilles, pain, poisson, poulet, viande, and yaourt. Students are instructed to: 1. Write the English translation next to each clue 2. Write a French word under each of the 10 clip art images 3. Complete the crossword The download includes: 1. Crossword puzzle 2. Answer key with French translations 3. Vocabulary page with 2/page for student handouts 4. Vocabulary page enlarged for presenting and practicing vocabulary
Spanish AR Verb Conjugations and Subject Pronouns Worksheet
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Spanish AR Verb Conjugations and Subject Pronouns Worksheet

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Students practice subject pronouns and -ar verb conjugations. This item contains: 1. 20 simple -ar verb conjagation sentences such as "I practice in the gym." 2. 15 subject pronouns. Students must work backword by determining the subject pronoun that corresponds to either a conjugated verb such as "pescan" or a subject such as "Ronaldo". 3. Word bank of 25 common -ar verbs in both Spanish and English. This is a separate paper and copied 2 per page for student handouts. 4. Word bank with supplemental vocabulary such as "at home" for the short sentences. This vocabulary is on the worksheet. 5. Answer key
Spanish Thanksgiving / Accion de Gracias - Doy las Gracias Por...
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Spanish Thanksgiving / Accion de Gracias - Doy las Gracias Por...

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Spanish Thanksgiving / Accion de Gracias - Doy las Gracias Por... 6 slightly different worksheets for students to illustrate or describe why they are thankful during the Thanksgiving holiday season. The categories are in squares with family and pets, teacher and school, friends and other things. The designs are: 1 with yellow background, 1 with solid black lined squares, 1 with black dashed squares, 1 with red font with solid lined squares, 1 with red font with dashed squares and 1 with solid black lines without any text so students decide their own categories.
Spanish Greetings and Basics Crossword Puzzle, IDs, and Vocabulary List
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Spanish Greetings and Basics Crossword Puzzle, IDs, and Vocabulary List

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Spanish Greetings and Basics Crossword Puzzle, IDs, and Vocabulary List - Included are instructions to: 1. Complete the crossword with 20 vocabulary words and phrases including greetings, leave takings, introductions, and basic questions/responses such as "how are you/I'm well, thanks", etc. 2. Identify 7 clipart images 3. Write a Spanish vocabulary word next to each clue. A 38 word/phrase vocabulary reference and the answer key (Spanish words are written next to the English clues) are included. Created by Sue Summers
French School Supplies / Class Objects Board Game and Vocabulary
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French School Supplies / Class Objects Board Game and Vocabulary

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French School Supplies / Class Objects Board Game and Vocabulary - This is a 32 square board game containing images of 11 different school supplies. 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. Words included are book, crayons, glue, notebook, paper, pen, pencil, scissors, stapler, eraser, and tape. Included in the download are: 1. Game board 2. Bilingual vocabulary list for presentation, practice, and student handouts 3. Instructions
Spanish Weather Crossword Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary
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Spanish Weather Crossword Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary

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Spanish Weather Crossword Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary - This activity contains 27 clues for weather and climate words. 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 vocabulary. Included in the download: 1. Crossword puzzle and answer key 2. 2-per page vocabulary list for student handouts and pair work 3. Vocabulary page with enlarged font for presenting vocabulary and pronunciation practice
French Weather Song With Actions - Quel Temps Fait-il?
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French Weather Song With Actions - Quel Temps Fait-il?

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Your students will remember weather phrases forever with this song! It is sung to the tune of a well known children's song and features 12 weather expressions such as "Il fait chaud" with accompanying actions. Students of all ages love to sing this and will do so often because of the catchy tune with dramatic actions. Included in the download: 1. One page with 1 song on it 2. One page with 2 songs on it for paper saving student handouts 3. One page with tips on how to use the song The English translation is included. 3 pages
Spanish Food and Meals Crossword Puzzle, Vocabulary, and Image IDs
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Spanish Food and Meals Crossword Puzzle, Vocabulary, and Image IDs

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This activity contains 24 clues for common foods and meals vocabulary. Students are instructed to: 1. Complete the crossword. 2. Write Spanish vocabulary words under each of the 11 pictures. 3. Write the Spanish vocabulary word next to each clue. Examples of vocabulary words are food, all 3 meals and snack, meat, dessert, salad, hamburger, french fries, and cookie. The download includes: 1. Crossword with images 2. Answer key with words next to the clues 3. Vocabulary page, copied 2 per page for student handouts. The download can be used as a fun substitute lesson plan. When students complete the worksheet activities, they can quiz each other on the food vocabulary with the vocabulary reference. 3 pages
French Valentine's Day Word Search Puzzle, Vocabulary, and Image IDs
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French Valentine's Day Word Search Puzzle, Vocabulary, and Image IDs

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This activity contains 36 words associated with Valentine's Day. Students are instructed to: 1. Complete the word search. 2. Write French vocabulary words under each of the 10 pictures. 3. Write the English translation next to each clue. Examples of vocabulary words are bisous, accolade, amour, embrasser, fleurs, amitié, carte, roses, and flirtir. Included in the 5 page download: 1. Large font bilingual English/French vocabulary list for presenting and practicing vocabulary. 2. Small font bilingual English/French vocabulary list copied 2/page for paper saving student handouts 3. Small font bilingual French/English vocabulary list copied 2/page for paper saving student handouts 4. Word search and answer key The download can be used as a fun substitute lesson plan. When students complete the worksheet activities, they can quiz each other on the Valentine's Day vocabulary with the vocabulary reference.
Spanish Thanksgiving Paragraph Translation Doy las Gracias Por...
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Spanish Thanksgiving Paragraph Translation Doy las Gracias Por...

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Use this as 2 assignments! First, have students translate from Spanish to English, then have them translate from English to Spanish after they have a better understanding of the vocabulary and grammar. Students practice a variety of verbs and vocabulary associated with family, pets, and friends, Thanksgiving Day activities, Thanksgiving foods, their home and school, and their health. Sample verbs include: dar, pasar el rato, tener, reírse, ser, encantar, comer, and mirar. Included: 1. Large font 222 word paragraph in Spanish to project and use as a class. 2. Large font paragraph in English to project and use as a class. 3. Page copied 2/page in Spanish 4. Page copied 2/page in English 4 pages