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 Thanksgiving Crossword , Picture IDs and Vocabulary List - Included: 1. Crossword with 11 common, simple vocabulary words associated with Thanksgiving Day such as pavo, papas, pan, leche, tele, mesa and pudin. 2. 9 image for students to identify. These are 9 of the same words included in the crossword. 3. 14 word vocabulary list copied 2 per page for student handouts 4. Answer key with words under the 9 images (but not in the crossword)
French Christmas Flashcards and PowerPoint Presentation 66 Slides - This presentation contains 32 different words associated with Christmas and the holiday season. Examples are: reveillon de Noel, Saint-Sylvestre, veille de Noel, gui, chants de Noel, jouets, Trois Rois, bonhomme de neige, traineau, and creche. The first half of the presentation contains images that come out first followed by the French word on mouse click. This is a colorful presentation for presenting and reviewing holiday vocabulary.
The second half of the presentation contains the same words, with the image and French words. These contain 2 of the same word per slide so you will have 2 sets when printed.
Both sets can be used to decorate a colorful classroom bulletin board!
Joyeux Noël!
Spanish Thanksgiving 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle - Students assemble a 4 x 4 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle with 25 words associated with Thanksgiving. Sample words are:
pavo, relleno, pastel de calabaza, tele, desfile, familia, salsa de carne, dia de fiesta, peregrino, and nieve.
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 vocabulary bookmark and reference.
The download contains the puzzle page, and a page with suggestions and instructions.
dia de gracias, dia de dar gracias, dia festivo, comida, Spanish food
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 Greetings Word Search Puzzle, Vocabulary, Cards, and Image IDs - These materials contain common greetings and leave takings words and phrases such as hola, buenos días, buenas tardes, buenas noches, cómo estás, as well as courtesies and titles such as gracias, de nada, señor and señora. They're great for beginning Spanish students or for back to school review of the basics.
Included in this download:
1. Word search with 30 words and 8 images to identify
2. Answer key with English translations next to the Spanish words
3. Bilingual Spanish/English 38 word/phrase vocabulary list for presenting in class and student handouts
4. 8 clipart cards with corresponding word cards to use for flashcards, game cards, etc.
Students are instructed to:
1. Write the English translation next to each clue
2. Complete the word search
3. Write a Spanish word under each image
This puzzle activity is a good substitute lesson plan. When the puzzle is complete, students can work with partners to quiz each other on the vocabulary from the word list.
Created by Sue Summers
Decorate your classroom in a way that gives students the tools they need to confidently conjugate and use verbs in their reading, writing and speaking! This item includes 73 colorful, easy to read signs.
Included in the set are:
1. Verb endings signs for: Present Preterit Imperfect Present Perfect Past Perfect Conditional Perfect Future Conditional Subjunctive
2. 3 different designs of subject pronoun signs
3. 2 designs of ser signs
4. CAR/GAR/ZAR in the preterit
5. Signs for direct object pronouns and indirect object pronouns
6. Present progressive formation & examples
7. Informal Commands (tu form) - explanation of formation, sign with 8 irregulars and 8 individual signs with sample sentences.
8. Formal Commands - explanation of formation & sign with irregulars
9. 4 signs with examples of stem change verbs in the present
10. Sign with mnemonic for preterit and imperfect
11. Individual signs for present tense use of tener que + inf., ir a + inf.,acabar de + inf., deber + inf., poder + inf. & querer + inf.
12. Sign with a reflexive verb conjugation & 1 sign with reflexive pronouns
13. Irregular past participles
Show this in class as a PowerPoint to review key concepts about verbs and grammar.
For the signs, just print, laminate if desired, and hang in your room. The signs look great backed with black construction paper and laminated, and they will last for years. These signs are color coordinated with my TES item Spanish Classroom Signs and PowerPoint - Countries, Grammar, etc. which includes signs for Spanish speaking countries, interrogatives, prepositions, punctuation, months of the year, noun & adjective agreement, plurals, possessive adjectives, persaonal a, time, days of the week and several other items. Great for back to school and all year long, these 2 products will provide a wealth of information and reference for your students!
Spanish February Theme Booklet Bundle - 5 Sets of 2 Booklets - The booklets included are:
- Valentine’s Day
- Presidents' Day
- Carnival
- Groundhog Day
- Dental Health Month
Each booklet contains 8 pages: a title page and 7 additional pages. Suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page are also included. There are 2 versions of the Dental Health Month booklet. One contains images of the traditional Raton Perez and the other contains images of the Tooth Fairy. Students first read and cut out the vocabulary booklets containing text and clip art illustrations. Students then sketch and create their own versions of the booklets using the text only template. Students will have fun sharing their creations with family and friends which will help reinforce their language learning! 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. The booklet pages can also be used as flashcards by folding under the text. Each booklet contained in this set is also available individually on TES. Individual booklets sell for $2.25 each so purchasing this bundle offers a significant savings!
Students write the target language vocabulary word under each of the 18 pictures shown. The directions are in English but the activity can be used for any language.
Students label the 11 body parts words listed at the bottom of the page for student reference. The answer key can be projected to present and practice vocabulary with students. Happy Easter!
One of my TES best sellers! Spanish Clothing Unit - Vocabulary, Skits and Worksheets - 42 Pages - Everything you need for lots of clothing vocabulary practice! There are plenty of activities to introduce and practice clothing during a clothing unit, plus revisit clothing throughout the year using different grammatical concepts. These activities can also be used with upper level students as back to school review. There are 14 practice worksheets, 1 quiz/test, a group fashion show instruction sheet, 3 two-person skits and 1 English to Spanish vocabulary list with over 100 clothing words plus a list of colors and materials.
Items included:
1. ¿Qué llevas? 11 Responses with 12 Image IDs / Answer Key
2. Ropa, Gustar, Encantar, Demonstrative Adj. and Pronouns / Answer Key
3. 15 Possessive Adj. with Clothing, Colors and Fabric Type / Answer Key
4. 20 Clothing Items & Colors / Answer Key
5. 20 Clothing and Indefinite Articles Singular and Plural / Answer Key
6. ¿Cuánto Cuesta? Demonstrative Adjectives with Clothing / Answer Key
7. 24 Demonstrative Adjectives and Clothing / Answer Key
8. Quiz on Clothing Vocab., Materials, Body Parts, Demon. Adj. / Answer Key
9. 18 Clothing IDs #1/ Answer Key
10. 18 Clothing IDs #2 / Answer Key
11. Ropa and Llevar with Clothing and To Wear 15 Sentences / Answer Key
12. Clothing 10 Sentence Corrections and Translations / Answer Key
13. Vocabulary List English to Spanish with Colors and Materials
14. Clothing Word Scramble / Answer Key
15. Word Search and Clothing Vocabulary IDs / Answer Key
16. Clothing Skit for 2 People Looking At Hats and T-shirts
17. Clothing Skit for 2 People Shopping for Earrings at the Local Market
18. Clothing Skit Little Girl and Mom Deciding on Clothes
19. Group Fashion Show Instructions
20. Clothing Crossword Puzzle / Answer Key (words are next to the clues)
These materials can be used for various levels of Spanish and there are many activities that can be used for substitute lesson plans. These materials are also sold separately on TES.
Students write the target language verb under each of the 18 pictures. Sample verbs included are: to dig, to kick, to water, to love, to push, to jump, to throw, to point, to carry, to lift and to skate. This download can also be projected in the classroom to present and review vocabulary, and to play the flyswatter game.
Your students will love having one French Frog Life Cycle book to read and one to create! Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages. One contains text and images associated with the frog life cycle, and the other contains text only so students can sketch and create their own versions of the booklets. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page.
Words included are:
eggs
tadpole
tadpole with legs
young frog
adult frog
dragonfly
cattail
Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet containing text and images. They then sketch and create their own versions with 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.
6 pages
These readers are fun for end of the year and summer school activities! Each of the 2 booklets contains 16 pages: the title page with 15 additional pages. One contains text and images, and the other contains text only so students can sketch and create their own versions of the booklets. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page.
Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet containing text and images. Words included are umbrella, sailboat, pail and shovel, shell, beach, ice cream, beachball, sunglasses, towel, tanning lotion, fish, sand castle, sun, waves, and crab. They then sketch and create their own versions with 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.
10 pages
Felices Pascuas! This download contains 39 Easter vocabulary words. There are words for Easter candies, baskets and eggs, spring flowers and words associated with the religious aspects Easter. Students can use this for writing assignments, creating word puzzles, holiday cards, games or poems.
Spanish Stem Change Verbs and Time 12 Sentences Worksheet - Students compose sentences using the following supplied components: subject, stem change verb, time and location. Sample verbs are almorzar, pedir, dormir, entender, pensar, encontrar and jugar. The answer key is included.
Students practice ir a + infinitive with verbs such as visitar, viajar, jugar, estar, trabajar, volar, conducir, escribir, llevar, and estudiar. The sentences include phrases about spring break activities and travel so the activity works well in the spring around spring vacation time, but it can be used any time of the year.
Included on the worksheet:
1. 5 Spanish to English translations, and 5 English to Spanish translations.
2. Word bank with 6 helpful words
3. Full conjugation of ir in the present tense
4. Sample ir a infinitive sentences in Spanish and English
The answer key is included.
Students showcase 8 of their favorite things with this hands on sketch and label activity. Favorites included are food, sport, color, animal, class, ice cream, season, and game. Each includes a sketch square and a line to write the favorite, as well as lines for name, age, and date. There is a larger square in the center where students sketch their self portraits.
The download includes:
1. Favorites activity page
2. Completed activity page sample
3. Vocabulary page for introducing and practicing vocabulary
Uses and suggestions for this activity:
1. Have students complete this at the beginning and the end of the year to show their growth and changes.
2. Use as a fun speaking activity when students present their completed favorites activities to their classmates.
3. Decorate the hall or a bulletin board.
3 pages
Spanish Preterit Verbs and Day of the Dead Sentence Translations - 10 English to Spanish translations containing -AR verbs, the verb ir, and common Day of the Dead vocabulary such as marigolds, food, bread of the dead, cemetery, flowers, water, pierced paper, etc. The answer key is included.