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 Adjectives Word Wall Classroom Signs - Los Adjetivos - This download includes 13 colorful 8 1/2 x 11 printable signs containing 36 common descriptive adjectives used for people. Next to each Spanish adjective is a clip art image depicting the word. Sample words are tall, short, fun, hard working, talkative, etc. Just print, laminate if desired, and hang where students can easily see them. The word wall is a great student reference and can also be used to present and review Spanish descriptive adjectives. This word wall can also be purchased bundled together with 6 other Spanish word walls.
This is an alphabetized list of 215 adjectives used to describe people. The comprehensive list is great for beginners as well as for advanced students. They will use this reference often and for as long as they study Spanish!
Save by purchasing these adjectives items bundled together! This bundle will provide you with numerous materials to use when you introduce descriptive adjectives, and will also allow you to revisit them throughout the school year to make sure your students learn them well. This packet includes an English to Spanish vocabulary reference of almost 200 words, 13 practice worksheets, a 2 person skit, 2 additional partner activities, a quiz, a set of 32 student flashcards / game cards and a reference on adjectives that shorten their form. The activity breakdown is: 1. 10 Question Partner Interview / Answer Key, p. 2 2. Ser and Adjectives 10 Sentence Translations, 12 Vocabulary Words / Answer Key, p. 4 3. Ser and Adjectives 10 Sentence Translations, 12 Vocabulary Words #2 / Answer Key, p. 6 4. Ser Compose 10 Sentences with Adjectives and Ser Conjugations, p. 8 5. Ser and Family 10 Sentence Translations / Answer Key, p. 9 6. Ser and Adjectives 10 Translations / Answer Key, p. 11 7. 12 Sentences Ser with Adjectives and Origin / Answer Key, p. 13 8. 15 Family Vocabulary Words and Adjectives / Answer Key, p. 15 9. 15 People Words with Adjectives Singular and Plural / Answer Key, p. 17 10. 18 People and Pets with Adjectives Singular and Plural / Answer Key, p. 19 11. 21 Descriptive Adjectives Opposites / Answer Key, p. 21 12. Adjectives English to Spanish Vocabulary Reference, p. 23 13. Las Escaleras Partner Vocabulary Practice / Answer Key, p. 27 14. 39 Adjectives Matching and Image IDs / Answer Key, p. 28 15. Adjectives Matching and Translation Quiz / Answer Key, p. 32 16. Adjectives Skit, p. 34 17. Adjectives Word Search / Answer Key, p. 35 18. Adjectives Crossword Puzzle / Answer Key, p. 37 19. Adjectives Flashcards / Game Cards, p. 39 20. Apocopation of Adjectives Reference, p. 42 These materials are great for back to school and all year long. They can be used with beginners as well as upper levels that need practice and review. The vocabulary reference is a resource that your students will use for years to come! Answer keys are included with the practice activities. These items are also available for individual purchase on TES.
Students match 39 Spanish and English descriptive adjectives commonly used for people. There are also 9 clip art images for students to identify. The answer key is included.
Spanish Adjectives of People Matching Squares Puzzle - Adjetivos - Students assemble a 3 x 3 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle with 25 common words used to describe people. Sample words are: feliz, cómico, trabajador, tímido, amable, and rubio Words are only listed on the puzzle once. 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 an adjectives vocabulary bookmark and reference.
Spanish Adjectives of People Crossword - Students complete 3 tasks on this crossword containing 25 words commonly used to describe people. The tasks are: 1. Write the Spanish word next to each English clue 2. Complete the crossword 3. Write a Spanish adjective under each of the 5 clip art images The answer key is included.
Spanish Adjectives Mirror Sketch and Label Activity - Students sketch their self portraits in one mirror and then write adjectives used to describe themselves in the other. Uses and ideas for this activity: 1. This is a great practice activity when descriptive adjectives are introduced. 2. Use as a back to school review of descriptive adjectives. 3. This is a fun speaking activity when students present their completed sketches to their classmates. 4. Use at the beginning of the year and the end of the year to see how students progress throughout the year. 5. Decorate the hall or a bulletin with these colorful, personalized student creations. The download includes 8 slightly different versions of the activity to give flexibility and allow for differentiation. The 8 versions include: 1. Black and white mirrors, small mirror with 10 numbered spaces for adjectives, large mirror for self-portrait, instructions in Spanish. 2. Colored mirrors, small mirror with 10 numbered spaces for adjectives, large mirror for self-portrait, instructions in Spanish. 3. Black and white mirrors, large mirror with 10 numbered spaces for adjectives, small mirror for self-portrait, instructions in Spanish. 4. Black and white mirrors, small mirror for self-portrait, large mirror with 5 numbered spaces for adjectives, instructions in Spanish. The 4 remaining versions are the same except with instructions in English: 5. Black and white mirrors, small mirror with 10 numbered spaces for adjectives, large mirror for self-portrait, instructions in English. 6. Colored mirrors, small mirror with 10 numbered spaces for adjectives, large mirror for self-portrait, instructions in English. 7. Black and white mirrors, large mirror with 10 numbered spaces for adjectives, small mirror for self-portrait, instructions in English. 8. Black and white mirrors, small mirror for self-portrait, large mirror with 5 numbered spaces for adjectives, instructions in English.
This activity provides student practice with ser, descriptive adjectives, and llamarse. Each student interviews a classmate asking for the name and description of people such as his/her mother, father, favorite actor, Spanish teacher, pet, favorite grandma, etc. The interviewers record the responses and then rewrite the information in the 3rd person. A sample question/answer is: Question - Como se llama y como es tu actor favorito? Notes - George Clooney. Guapo, talentoso e inteligente. 3rd person sentences - El actor favorito de Luisa se llama George Clooney. El es guapo, talentoso e inteligente. This can be done in or outside of class and is a good substitute teacher lesson and activity. Student answers will vary, but a sample answer key is included that can be used to prep students for the activity.
This item contains 48 flash cards of the most common adjectives used to describe people in terms of appearance and personality. Just print, copy and distribute to students who then write the English on the reverse and cut for use as practice flash cards. You could also use these as is for playing Slap-jack or Memory if students combine their 2 sets.
This skit features a girl asking her new friend about her family members. Como es is repeated several times, each response includes at least 2 descriptive adjectives (there are 12 different adjectives used in the skit) and each line contains a conjugation of the verb ser. The skit is short enough to memorize, yet contains a variety of family and adjectives vocabulary. The skit is copied 2 per page for student handouts and the English translation is included.
Spanish Adjectives 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle - Los Adjetivos - Students assemble a 4 x 4 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle with 30 common adjectives used to describe people in terms of personality and appearance. Sample words are: trabajador, amable, simpático, leal, extraño, rubio, delgado, and hablador 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 an adjectives bookmark and reference.
Spanish Adjectives & Ser Sentences - 12 Fill in Blank & Translate to English - Students practice ser conjugations with 12 fill in the blank sentences which they must then also translate to English. The sentences contain descriptive adjectives, most of which are cognates. Two sentences deal with ser for origin. A full conjugation of ser is included and there is a work bank to assist students with their translations. There are also 5 clip art images that students are instructed to identify with a Spanish descriptive adjective.
Students practice agreement in number and gender of people nouns such as man, woman, boy, girl, etc. and descriptive adjectives with this 18 question worksheet. An example is "the athletic woman." Students first translate it to Spanish and then write the plural forms in the second column. They are also instructed to write a Spanish adjective under each picture shown. The answer key is included.
2 pages
This item contains 18 English to Spanish translations with acabar de + infinitive. Several contain indirect object pronouns and several contain prepositional pronouns. A sample sentence is, "She just studied Spanish with me." The answer key is included.
Students practice acabar de + infinitive and demonstrative adjectives with Spanish fruit vocabulary. This download includes:
1. 20 short English to Spanish sentence translations with acabar de + infinitive. There are many common ar, er and ir verbs, plus several reflexive verbs. Sample sentences: I just showered. She just worked.
2. 5 fruit images for students to identify
3. 10 English to Spanish translations of demonstrative adjectives with fruit
4. Vocabulary box with 12 English and Spanish fruit words
5. Answer key
2 pages
Students translate 10 acabar de + infinitive English to Spanish sentences, plus 5 demonstrative adjectives with Spanish rooms in the house vocabulary words. The worksheet includes a list of 10 Spanish rooms vocabulary words to assist students with the assignment.
The answer key is included.
2 pages
Spanish 50 Classroom Commands and Total Physical Response (TPR) - Get your students moving with this TPR reference that provides 50 affirmative Uds. commands for use in the classroom. Many include one or more nouns that can be used with the verbs to facilitate doing TPR with your students. While most commands are for common actions done in the classroom, this reference also includes a few for the sole purpose of vocabulary building with TPR because they are useful verbs and easy to act out. An example is "coman una manzana." Introduce,model and practice a few new commands each day and not only will your students' listening skills improve, but they'll acquire a lot of vocabulary in a short period of time!
Spanish 4th of July El Cuarto de Julio 2 Booklets and Presentation - Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common Spanish words associated with the 4th of July such as sparklers, picnic, barbeque, etc. 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 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.Students first read and cut out the booklet that contains text and illustrations. They then sketch and create their own version using the text only template.
6 pages
These are fun activities because many of the English translations of the false cognates are so different than the meanings that students expect. The activities are great for dictionary practice, and work well for substitute teacher lessons. Examples of the 30 false cognates are: arena campo receta tuna carpeta noticia recordar The download includes: 1. One page with 30 false cognates that students must translate to English. The answer key is also included. 2. One page with 30 false cognates and 2 columns for students to complete: One with the English word that the cognate resembles, and one with the actual translation of the English word that the cognate resembles. This is to show students how vastly different many of the meanings are. The answer key is also included.
Spanish 2 Day Class Schedule Sentences - Ser, Tener, and Ordinal Numbers - Students compose sentences for their schedules on 2 different days using ser for one and tener for the other. They will use ordinal numbers for both. Also included is a list of ordinal numbers from first to tenth with a brief explanation of their uses. These are copied 2 per page for student reference handouts.