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.
Spanish Creative Writing T-Shirt Activity - Design and Label 1 T-Shirt - Students design a t-shirt with slogans, announcements, public service messages, Spanish vocabulary or phrases, Spanish commands, etc. The templates can be used for a wide variety of topics such as Spanish artists or other Hispanic personalities, Spanish countries or cities, Hispanic festivals and holidays, hobbies, months, food, planets, plants, etc. Included: 1. 3 sample t-shirt pages for showing the task to students 2. 1 template for the t-shirt front 3. 1 template for the t-shirt back 4. 1 page with 2 templates so students can design 2 different t-shirts, or have a front and back on one page 5. Suggestions for using the t-shirt templates This activity can be used with students of all ages and is good to have on hand for a substitute lesson activity.
Save $5.00 by purchasing this Spanish Creative Writing Speech Bubble Bundle of 7! This speech bubble packet contains the following 7 different topics: Spanish Thanksgiving Spanish Winter Spanish Valentine's Day Spanish Tener Expressions Spanish St. Patrick's Day Spanish Weather Spanish Christmas Each contains 6 different squares containing colorful characters and scenes related to the topic. The scenes vary from Leprechauns playing musical instruments to Santa riding a scooter to Romeo and Juliette embracing. Use these speech bubbles / comic strips as homework assignments, partner activities or project them and have students fill them in on the Smart Board. Students love to use their imaginations and creativity completing these activities and will enthusiastically share their creations with their classmates! Also included is a completed sample of the weather speech bubble that can be projected to give students an idea of the the task. These speech bubbles are sold individually on TES for $2.50 each so purchasing the bundle offers significant savings.
Spanish Countries and Capitals Game Show Writing Prompt - This is a fun way to get students of varying abilities writing while learning about Hispanic countries and capitals. The writing prompt provides enough vocabulary and phrases for beginners, and it works for more advanced students by adjusting the word requirement. The download includes: 1. Writing prompt - The writing prompt contains: a. Vocabulary associated with game shows such as host, contestants, you won, you're right, you're wrong, etc. b. Vocabulary for talking about activity interests c. Language for asking about peoples' origin d. Questions and responses for countries and capitals 2. Sample game show writing prompt excerpt that can be used for: a. Individual translation activity b. Full class translation activity when projected c. 3-person skit - host and 2 contestants The sample writing prompt comes in large font for projecting and full class viewing, and small font copied 2 per page for student handout translation and use as a 3-person skit.
This conditional tense introduction contains: 1. Full conjugations of the verbs pasar, comer, and pedir 2. Explanation of when to use the conditional tense 3. 12 irregular stems with sample sentences
2 Como Es Tu Familia Booklets - Family Booklet -There are 2 booklets included in this set: 1 with text and illustrations and 1 with text only. Students first read and cut out the booklet that contains text and illustrations of the different family members such as mom, dad, brother, sister, etc. The repetition of the phrase My + family member + adjective enables students to learn 7 family vocabulary words and 7 adjectives such as pretty, strong, cool, etc. quickly and effortlessly. They then create their own version using the text only template. Students will have fun sharing their drawings with family and friends which will help reinforce their language learning! Each booklet contains 8 pages. 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 family nouns and descriptive adjectives. 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. The booklet pages can also be used as flashcards by folding under the text.
Spanish Community Helpers 2 Emergent Readers - Ayudantes de la Comunidad - Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing words for different community helpers. 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 are policia, doctora, bibliotecaria, bombero, maestro, conductor de autobus, and cartero. 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 Commands Tú Regular and Irregular 4 x 4 Matching Squares - Students assemble a 4 x 4 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle with 25 different tú commands. Sample commands are di, haz, ve, pon, sal, sé, ten, ven, empieza, abre, firma, levanta, and vuelve. 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 verbs bookmark and reference.
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Spanish Columbus Day 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Dia de Colon - Each booklet contains 8 pages, a title page plus 7 additional. One booklet contains text and images of Columbus Day vocabulary such as New World, spices and Spain, the other contains text only so students can sketch and create their own version of the booklets. 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 vocabulary. The text only version can be projected onto the Smart Board and students can draw pictures that correspond to the text.
The bundled price of $15 offers a savings of $18.75!Spanish Colors Unit - Vocabulary, Game and Flashcards, Worksheets - This colors bundle provides lots of practice in a variety of ways for your students! Use this packet for back to school and throughout the year for review of vocabulary. There are 7 practice worksheets, 1 skit, 1 vocabulary reference, 1 quiz, 2 sets of game / flashcards and 1 classroom poster. The 25 pages are comprised of: Contents: 1. Colors Vocabulary Reference, p. 2 2. Crossword / Answer Key (of clues only), p. 3 3. Word Search / Answer Key (of translations only), p. 5 4. Colors Skit for 2 Students, p. 7 5. Colors and Class Objects / Answer Key, p. 8 6. 16 Colors Game Cards, p. 10 7. Student Flashcards – Words & Color Circles, p. 11 8. Student Flashcards – Words Only, p. 12 9. Los Colores Colored Word Poster, p. 13 10. Colors Listening Activity with Shapes, p. 14 11. 15 Animals with Color Adjectives, p. 17 12. 16 Color IDs of random nouns / Answer Key, p. 20 13. 12 Color IDs of Random Nouns ½ Sheet / Answer Key, p. 22 14. 15 Colors Matching Quiz / Answer Key, p. 23 15. Coloring Balloons, p. 25 These items may also be purchased individually on TES.
Spanish Colors Skit for 2 Students - De Que Color? - This is a 13 line question and answer skit between 2 friends. One repeatedly asks De que color es... with various items such as bicycle, house, shirt, etc. and the other responds using a different color word each time. Phrases such as me encanta, no me gusta and no me digas are used, and there are several examples of gender agreement with nouns and color adjectives so students get good speaking practice with key phrases. The skit is copied 2 per page for student handouts and the English translation is included.
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!
This colors activity includes 12 Smiley Faces to color according to the Spanish color word indicated below them. There are 10 color words, plus striped and polka dot. There is a word bank on the bottom showing both Spanish and English color words, and a page that shows the 12 Smiley Faces in color.
Spanish Coloring Balloons Worksheet - Globos y Los Colores - Students color 9 different bunches of balloons with the color indicated on each. A bilingual list of the colors in Spanish and English is included.
Students color a girl and a boy, each with different colors. The colors included are red, white, blue, pink, purple, brown, gray, black, orange, yellow, and green.
Spanish Color by Numbers House - Los Colores - This download contains 2 sets of 3 different versions of a scene containing a house, 2 birds, clouds and the sun. One set uses anaranjado for orange, and the other uses naranja. Each contains a word bank with numbers corresponding to the colors of the various images. While the images are the same on all 3, the colors vary from one scene to the next. You can either use all 3 versions on the same day by distributing a third of each to your students or use them on 3 different occasions so students have the benefit of reviewing the colors over an extended period.
Spanish Clothing, Months, and Weather Sketch Worksheet - Students must: 1. Complete 6 sentences with a Spanish clothing word. Each sentence includes a month, cuando plus a weather condition, and me gusta llevar. 2. Illustrate each sentence in a 6 square grid. Students rewrite the sentences in each square, as well. A sample of a completed 6 square grid is included. This activity is good oral practice when completed sketches are presented to the class and the sketches make colorful bulletin board or hall decorations.
Students practice Spanish clothing vocabulary, demonstrative adjectives and cuanto cuesta/n with this 15 English to Spanish sentence translation assignment. Sample translation - "How much do these gloves cost?" Ten of the translations are questions with cuanto cuesta and 5 are sentences stating how much clothing items cost. There is a vocabulary box containing the words expensive, cheap, rip-off, only, cost/s, bargain and dollars. The answer key is included.
Spanish Clothing with Artist Botero's Family Portrait - 7 Questions - Combine grammar, clothing, and family vocabulary with culture! This activity includes 7 questions about Colombian artist Fernando Botero's portrait of a family. Students respond to questions about what each family member is wearing. Botero's unique style is sure to make him a favorite with your students! A sample answer key is included, but student responses will vary.
