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 Day of the Dead Board Game and Vocabulary - This is a 32 square board game containing images of 10 different images associated with Day of the Dead. Students shake the die, move that number of spaces, say the word in Spanish, and see who reaches the end first. Students unable to say the word must return to the beginning.
Images included are bread of the dead, candle, cemetery, marigold, offering/altar, pierced paper, skeleton, skeleton figuring, sugar skull, and water. Day of the Dead and family are also included on the vocabulary page for a total of 12 words.
Included in the download are:
1. Game board
2. Bilingual vocabulary list for presentation, practice, and student handouts
3. Instructions
Created by Sue Summers
French Numbers 0 - 20 Word Search and Image IDs Worksheet -Students are instructed to do the following:
1. Write the English word next to the French number words
2. Find the French number words in the word search
3. Write a French number word under each of the 9 digit images.
The answer key is included.
They download includes the activity and answer key, and the 2 preview pages.
Created by Sue Summers
French Body Parts Diagram to Label with 20 Body Parts - Students label the main facial and body parts.
The answer key is included. The download also includes the preview page.
4 pages (activity page/answer key, and 2 preview pages)
Created by Sue Summers
French Body Parts Vocabulary 18 Image IDs Worksheet - Students write the French body vocabulary word under each of the 18 pictures. The activity page can also be projected and used to play the flyswatter game.
The answer key can be projected and used to introduce and practice vocabulary and pronunciation.
Download includes the activity page and answer key, as well as the preview page.
Created by Sue Summers
Students write each French number word at least twice, and 9 of them are written 3 times.
The French numbers crossword contains:
1. English number word clues from zero to twenty. Students complete the crossword with the French equivalent.
2. Instructions for students to write the French number word next to each clue.
3. Nine number images for students to identify with a French number word.
Created by Sue Summers
Spanish Greetings, Leave Takings and Basics Vocabulary Reference - This presentation and student reference includes 40 vocabulary words and phrases to teach or review basic greetings, leave takings, introductions, courtesies, basic questions/responses like how are you/I'm well, thanks, What's you name?, How old are you? etc. Accent marks and the silent h have different color font to highlight these from the very first time that students see them. There's also a brief gender explanation about the difference between masculine and feminine adjective endings. Daily review using this presentation will help students learn a lot in a short period of time. It's also a great review throughout the year.
Created by Sue Summers
Spanish free resource, saludos y despedidas
Spanish Street Scene by Fernando Botero 7 Sentences - Combine hispanic culture with Spanish grammar, clothing, and vocabulary for different people words! This activity includes 7 sentences with at least 2 underlined words that must be corrected based on Botero's Street painting. A sample sentence is: Las personas en la pintura corren en la playa. Students make corrections and then provide the English meaning for each sentence. Botero's unique style is sure to make him a favorite with your students!
The download includes:
- Answer key
- Enlarged painting that can be projected in class.
Created by Sue Summers
pintura, arte español, ropa
Spanish Greetings, Feelings, Alphabet, and Class Commands Quiz or Worksheet - This can be used as a quiz, in class activity, or a homework assignment (excluding the dictated alphabet listening section which could be done on the due date prior to handing in the assignment). It includes:
1. 20 matching of Spanish feelings and greetings words
2. 3 short sentence translations
3. 5 matching of classroom commands such as "stand up"
4. 10 spaces for students to write dictated letters of your choice
5. 2 extra credit blanks for students to write dictated words of your choice.
6. Answer key
Created by Sue Summers
emotions, assessment, saludos, despedidas, sentimientos, alfabeto, mandatos
French Calendar - Days and Months with Avant and Après Worksheet - Students complete 10 fill in the blank sentences with either a French month, French day or "avant" or "après". They are also required to complete 6 patterns with the correct month.
Also included:
- 2/page months, days, and seasons vocabulary for paper saving student handouts
- 1/page months, days, and seasons vocabulary for presenting and practicing pronunciation
The answer key is included.
Created by Sue Summers
Students assemble a 4 x 4 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle with common greetings, leave takings. 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 Spanish and English.
2 pages
Spanish Introductions, Greetings and Leave Takings 3 Dialogues / Spanish Skit
Students fill in 24 blanks with words used in Spanish introductions, greetings and leave takings. Examples are: it's a pleasure, nice to meet you, this is my mom, etc. Students choose words from the word bank provided.
After completing the dialogues, students can practice and present them for speaking practice.
The answer key is included.
Created by Sue Summers
Spanish Greetings Conversation To Put in Order / Greetings Skit - This is an 18-line, 3-person conversation with greetings, introductions, leave takings, plus additional useful language that must be put in order for it to make sense. Additional phrases include te invito, cuántos años tienes, felicitationes, por favor, gracias, de nada, otra vez, vale, and me encanta. The scenario is a meeting of 3 people outside an ice cream parlor. As such, helado, vainilla, chocolate, and fresa are additional vocabulary words used in the dialogue.
The ordering activity can can be completed by students in 2 ways:
1. Simply write the numbers on each rectangle
2. Students can first cut the rectangles and manually put them in order, either on a hard surface, or the pieces can be glued to paper.
Other uses for the activity:
1. After completing the ordering task, students can practice and present the conversation as a 3-person dialogue.
2. The dialogue can be used as a written translation activity.
The answer key is included.
Created by Sue Summers
French Greetings and Basics Word Search Puzzle, IDs, and Vocabulary
Included in the download:
- Word search and answer key
- 25 word vocabulary list copied 4/page for paper saving student handouts
- 25 vocabulary list 1/page for presenting and practicing vocabulary as a class
Students are instructed to:
1. Complete the word search with 25 vocabulary words and phrases including greetings, leave takings, introductions, and basic questions/responses such as "how are you/I'm well, thanks".
2. Write a French greetings word under each image.
3. Write a French vocabulary word next to each clue.
These materials can be used as a substitute lesson. When students complete the word search, they can work with partners and quiz each other using the vocabulary lists.
Created by Sue Summers
French Greetings and Basics Crossword Puzzle, IDs, and Vocabulary
Included in the download:
- Crossword and answer key
- 25 word vocabulary list copied 4/page for paper saving student handouts
- 25 vocabulary list 1/page for presenting and practicing vocabulary as a class
Students are instructed to:
1. Complete the crossword with 25 vocabulary words and phrases including greetings, leave takings, introductions, and basic questions/responses such as "how are you/I'm well, thanks".
2. Write a French greetings word under each of the 9 images.
3. Write a French vocabulary word next to each clue.
These materials can be used as a substitute lesson. When students complete the crossword, they can work with partners and quiz each other using the vocabulary lists.
Created by Sue Summers
Spanish Greetings Song With Feelings, Origin and Age - Get your students up and moving! This simple song is sung to the tune of a familiar children's song. It has 4 verses and each has 4 lines. Students will practice greetings, feelings, stating and asking age and name and will learn 4 different ways to say farewell. This song is fun for students of all ages, from the very young all the way to high school. Students stand, face a partner and do the actions for each line of the song. Included:
1. One page with the Spanish and English translation
2. One page with the Spanish and suggested actions
3. One page with Spanish/English copied 2 per page to use as student handouts.
This song is great for back to school, for brain breaks, and to sing throughout the year for review and fun!
3 pages
Spanish Greetings Skit / Role Play ¿Cómo Estás? - Get your students talking right from the start! This skit between 2 people meeting for the first time is short and simple, yet contains important dialogue basics that all students must learn. It includes greetings, leave takings, introduction and asking about feelings.
The download includes:
1. Skit copied 2 per page for student handouts.
2. Skit 1 per page with enlarged font for presenting and practicing pronunciation
3. Vocabulary reference 2/page for student handouts
Created by Sue Summers
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 Greetings Skit / Role Play Comment Ça Va? - Get your students talking right from the start! This skit between 2 people meeting for the first time is short and simple, yet contains important dialogue basics that all students must learn. It includes greetings, leave takings, introductions and asking about feelings.
The 3 page download includes:
1. Skit copied 2 per page for student handouts.
2. Skit 1 per page with enlarged font for presenting and practicing pronunciation
3. Vocabulary reference 2/page for student handouts
Created by Sue Summers
A best seller of mine! Spanish Greetings, Leave Takings, Courtesies and Basics Bingo Game - This game contains a class set of 34 different bingo cards with Spanish greetings, leave takings, titles, courtesies and other basic vocabulary words and phrases. It is great for back to school when these are taught or review and also later in the year for a fun review of the basics. The game card vocabulary corresponds to several of my greetings materials, including Greetings Crossword and Vocabulary List, Spanish Greetings Assignment, and Spanish Greetings Vocabulary Presentation.
The download includes a list of the vocabulary included on the game cards.
Created by Sue Summers