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.
This Thanksgiving Smart Board download contains 10 games and activities that can be used to practice reading and spelling. Included are Word Biz, Image/Word Match, Image Select, Word Generator, Word Guess, Random Image Chooser, and more. The games and activities use mostly Thanksgiving food vocabulary but also a few words associated with the Thanksgiving holiday such as family, airplane, football, t.v., and deer.
11 pages
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.
6 pages
Thanksgiving Food on the Table 2 Designs - Students write the Thanksgiving food word that corresponds to each numbered food on the table. One design includes a word bank with 11 words and the other design does not have a word bank.
The answer key is included.
3 pages
Save over 40% with this Spanish fall booklet bundle! The booklets included in the bundle are:
Spanish Pumpkins and Feelings Emergent Reader Booklets
Spanish September and School Emergent Reader Booklets
Spanish First Thanksgiving Emergent Reader Booklets
Spanish Halloween Emergent Reader Booklets
Spanish Columbus Day Emergent Reader Booklets
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.
Students first read and cut out the vocabulary booklets containing text and clip art illustrations. They then sketch and create their own versions of the booklets using the text only template. Your 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 assemble a 4 x 4 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle with 24 reflexive verbs. The download includes a page with tips and suggestions for using the puzzles.
Sample verbs included are:
afeitarse, vestirse, bañarse, ducharse, peinarse, callarse, llamarse, maquillarse, and divertirse.
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.
This can be used when reflexives are introduced, and it is a great hands on, back to school review activity for students with prior Spanish experience. It's also a helpful sub lesson. After students complete the puzzle, they can use the vocabulary list to quiz each other on the vocabulary.
2 pages
Save over 50% with this Spanish Reflexive Verbs Bundle! These materials will provide you with numerous activities to use when you introduce reflexive verbs and will also allow you to revisit them throughout the school year to make sure your students learn them well. This bundle includes a 33 word English to Spanish vocabulary reference, 9 practice worksheets, a 2 person skit, a partner interview activity, a video project, a quiz, a set of 10 flashcards / bulletin board signs and more.
The breakdown is:
1. Introduction / Student Reference
2. Reflexives and Time 10 Sentences
3. Reflexives and Time 10 Translations
4. Reflexives and Time 10 Translations #2
5. Reflexive Verbs 18 Image IDs
6. Reflexives 25 Translations and 10 Infinitives with Adverbs of Time
7. Reflexives Crossword and 11 Image IDs
8. Daily Routine 29 Nouns Crossword and 14 Image IDs
9. Reflexives Video or PowerPoint Project
10. Daily Routine Nouns Vocabulary
11. Reflexives Pair Work 20 Questions 12 Image IDs
12. ¿Con qué frecuencia…? Song
13. Quiz
14. Preterit Daily Routine Translation English to Spanish
15. Preterit Daily Routine Translation Spanish to English
16. Daily Routine Reflexive Verbs Skit
17. 33 Word Vocabulary Reference
18. Verb Flashcards / Bulletin Board Signs
Answer keys are included with the practice activities.
These items are also available for individual purchase on TES.
44 pages
Students assemble a 4 x 4 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle with 24 reflexive verbs. The download includes a page with tips and suggestions for using the puzzles.
Sample verbs included are:
afeitarse, vestirse, bañarse, ducharse, peinarse, callarse, llamarse, maquillarse, and divertirse.
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.
This can be used when reflexives are introduced, and it is a great hands on, back to school review activity for students with prior Spanish experience. It's also a helpful sub lesson. After students complete the puzzle, they can use the vocabulary list to quiz each other on the vocabulary.
2 pages
Students assemble a 4 x 4 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle with 24 reflexive verbs. The download includes a page with tips and suggestions for using the puzzles.
Sample verbs included are:
afeitarse, vestirse, bañarse, ducharse, peinarse, callarse, llamarse, maquillarse, and divertirse.
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.
This can be used when reflexives are introduced, and it is a great hands on, back to school review activity for students with prior Spanish experience. It's also a helpful sub lesson. After students complete the puzzle, they can use the vocabulary list to quiz each other on the vocabulary.
2 pages
This French body parts crossword contains 35 words and 16 clipart images. Students are instructed to complete the following 3 tasks:
1. Complete the crossword
2. Write Spanish body part word under each picture
3. Write the Spanish translation next to the clue
Included in the download:
- crossword
- answer key
- vocabulary for presenting and practicing as a class
- vocabulary copied 2/page for paper saving student handouts
This activity can be used when introducing body parts, and also works well as a sub lesson. After students complete the puzzle, they can work in pairs to quiz each other on vocabulary using the vocabulary reference sheets.
4 pages
Spanish Family PowerPoint Project - Students love this project! They enjoy creating the family projects on the computer, presenting their projects in class and viewing the PowerPoint presentations created by their classmates so they get a lot of practice with family vocabulary and grammar. Students must create a 6 slide presentation that includes information on birthdays, age, physical and personality descriptions and the verbs gustar and encantar for likes and dislikes. They get substantial practice with the verbs tener and ser.
The project contains the following:
1. Grading criterion
2. Vocabulary bank
3. Explanations on how to properly state age, birthdays, physical and personality descriptions, language for introductions, gustar and encantar usage
4. Computer codes for Spanish accents and punctuation
5. Sample family descriptions
6. Project explanation
This is a great culminating project for a unit on family and also makes a great substitute activity. Three to four days in the computer lab is usually sufficient to complete the project. Your students will have fun and reap many benefits from it!
Spanish Preterit Irregulars with Adverbs of Time 20 Sentence Translations - Students translate 20 English to Spanish preterit sentences with irregular verbs estar, hacer, poder, poner, querer, tener, and venir. Also included are time adverbs such as yesterday, last month, last weekend, and last night. The infinitives and irregular stems are included for student reference. The answer key is included.
2 pages
United States History Key Dates PowerPoint and Class Signs / Bulletin Board - 38 Signs of Important U.S. History Dates! Post these history signs around your room so your students will have daily review of important dates and events in U.S. history! The 38 history date signs include events such as: Columbus reaching the Americas Pilgrims arriving Plymouth Rock Declaration of Independence Ratification of the Constitution Louisiana Purchase War of 1812 Trail of Tears Emancipation Proclamation Civil War, Reconstruction Industrial Revolution World War I World War II Stock Market Crash of 1929 The New Deal Pearl Harbor Cold War Korean War Cuban Missile Crisis Vietnam War Civil Rights Act Apollo 11 Moon Landing Operation Desert Storm 9/11 Invasion of Afghanistan ...and many more. Post all at once, or focus on smaller groups of signs and rotate them as you see fit. This item can also be presented as a Powerpoint. The dates and clip art come out first and the event comes out on mouse click which gives your students a chance to guess what it is.
Spanish Autumn Song - Canción del Otoño - This song will make learning autumn vocabulary fun and easy! It is sung to the tune of a well known song, and your students will enjoy doing actions while singing it.
Included (7 pages):
1. One page with 1 song on it for presenting and practicing as a class
2. One page with 2 songs on it for student handouts
3. One page with tips on how to use the song
4. Two pages, each with 5 flashcards of song images
5. One page with song as a close exercise for students complete
Examples of the song vocabulary are otoño, hojas, escuela, frío, abrigos, and ventanas.
The English translation is included.
Created by Sue Summers
French Greetings, Leave Takings and Courtesies Matching Squares Puzzle - Students assemble a 4 x 4 French/English vocabulary puzzle with common greetings, leave takings, and courtesies. 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 in French and English.Students assemble a 4 x 4 French/English vocabulary puzzle with common greetings, leave takings, and courtesies. 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 in French and English.
French Thanksgiving 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle - Students assemble a 4 x 4 French/English vocabulary puzzle with 25 words associated with Thanksgiving. Sample words are:
canneberges, dinde, nourriture, pèlerin, rendre grâce, and tarte aux pommes.
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 French and English. This can be used as a vocabulary bookmark and reference.
2 pages
This crossword contains 25 clues for French regular ER verbs. Sample words are: arriver, jouer, chanter, porter, travailler, demander, nager, écouter, denser, and manger. Students are instructed to:
1. Write the French translation next to each clue.
2. Write a French word under each of the 9 clip art images.
3. Complete the crossword.
The download includes:
1. Crossword
2. Answer key
3. Vocabulary page with 4/page for paper saving student handouts
4. Vocabulary page for class presentation and vocabulary practice
These materials work well as substitute lessons. After students have completed the 3 required tasks, partners can quiz each other using the vocabulary lists.
4 pages
Students label Père Noël with 18 French body parts and clothing words. A French/English bilingual word bank is included on the activity.
The answer key is included.
2 pages
Students translate 10 English to Spanish "tener expressions" and present progressive sentences. A sample question is, "He's thirsty. He's walking to the cafeteria."
The answer key is included.
2 pages
Get your students in the mood for Valentine's Day with these 2 love poems in Spanish! Both are classics, one familiar in the English language and the other by a famous Spanish author. They're easy to learn, great for speaking and pronunciation practice, and perfect for adding excitement to the classroom when students present them to the class!
Included:
1. Both poems on 1 page for in class presentation
2. Both poems on 1 page as close exercises
3. Both poems copied 2 per page for student handouts.
3 pages
Students will gain cultural understanding of the Three Kings Day holiday as they translate these 12 Spanish to English sentences. They will practice constructions such as "tener que + infinitive" and "encanta + infinitive" along with vocabulary associated with the holiday such as "three kings bread", family, gifts, children, etc. Included in the download:
1. Student handout, 2 per page, with 17 vocabulary words
2. Full page of the 17 words in large font for full class viewing and practice.
3. Student worksheet
4. Answer key
4 pages