This collection of no-prep interactive vocabulary and cultural activities is a great way to celebrate culturally relevant Christmas traditions from around the world! There are four vocabulary practice activities and four cultural activities that can be mixed and matched to fit any schedule or group of students. Students will learn about holiday songs, traditions, and stories from the target culture and around the world, and have a little fun while doing it! How can I use it?: -to cover cultural topics related to the holidays -to include fun cultural activities before winter break -as sub plans -to celebrate in Italian Club Who is it for? -Secondary Italian students at any level At the end of the lesson, students will be able to: -understand and use vocabulary words that are common to Christmas and winter holidays -match holiday vocabulary words to their meaning and picture -understand and describe the tradition of la festa dei sette pesci -recognize the lyrics to the popular holiday song La Befana Trullalà -describe a holiday cultural tradition from around the world -understand and describe the story of La Vera Storia della Befana Includes: -over 14 pages, including links to a song, video, and article -detailed instructions and ideas for use with forced copy Google Drive links -vocabulary lists in print and accompanying Quizlet links -vocab matching game in print and digital format -bestelling dynamic vocabulary practice game Brainwreck -vocab practice boardgame in print and digital format -link to article on la festa dei sette pesci with an accompanying graphic organizer in digital and print format -link to song La Befana Trullalà with accompanying activity in digital and print format -cultural tradition research activity with accompanying ornament-making activity -link to video on La Vera Storia della Befana with an accompanying graphic organizer in digital and print format

This 3-hour lesson is a dynamic classroom simulation to get students talking! It includes materials to review numbers, bargaining or haggling vocabulary, as well as shopping vocabulary. It also includes all the materials needed to prepare for and execute a dynamic communicative 1-hour activity where students engage in a shopping exchange with their classmates. How can I use it? -To review numbers -To review shopping vocabulary -To learn about the culture of bargaining or haggling -To practice communicative speaking Who is it for? -Novice language learners Includes: -21 pages of content -detailed instructions and ideas for use -a student booklet to guide and drive learning -vocabulary on numbers, shopping and haggling/bargaining -a cultural lesson on haggling/bargaining

This collection of no-prep interactive vocabulary and cultural activities is a great way to celebrate culturally relevant Christmas traditions from around the world! There are four vocabulary practice activities and four cultural activities that can be mixed and matched to fit any schedule or group of students. Students will learn about holiday songs, traditions, and stories from the target culture and around the world, and have a little fun while doing it! How can I use it?: -to cover cultural topics related to the holidays -to include fun cultural activities before winter break -as sub plans -to celebrate in French Club Who is it for? -Secondary French students at any level At the end of the lesson, students will be able to: -understand and use vocabulary words that are common to Christmas and winter holidays -match holiday vocabulary words to their meaning and picture -understand and describe the tradition of les chaussures de Noël -recognize the lyrics to the popular holiday song L’as-Tu Vu -describe a holiday cultural tradition from around the world -understand and describe the story of La Légende du Sapin Includes: -over 14 pages, including links to a song, video, and article -detailed instructions and ideas for use with forced copy Google Drive links -vocabulary lists in print and accompanying Quizlet links -vocab matching game in print and digital format -bestelling dynamic vocabulary practice game Brainwreck -vocab practice boardgame in print and digital format -link to article on les chaussures de Noëlwith an accompanying graphic organizer in digital and print format -link to song L’as-Tu Vu with accompanying activity in digital and print format -cultural tradition research activity with accompanying ornament-making activity -link to video on La Légende du Sapin with an accompanying graphic organizer in digital and print format

Are you looking for ways to practice and engage your students in reading comprehension? This realistic short story is perfect for Novice readers. It’s about a boy who struggles in math class, and how he overcomes these difficulties. This reading comes with several versions, including in the target language, in English, as well as with embedded vocabulary in the text for built-in differentiation. It also includes several ways to teach and practice with vocabulary from the story, as well as lots of reading comprehension exercises! How can I use it? -use as a supplemental learning activity -add to a learning station rotation -use in small group work or instruction -print for emergency sub plans! -give to students for an extension activity -assign as homework Text features: -around 150 words -present tense, ordinal numbers, negative adverbs, partitive articles in negative sentences, reflexive verbs, adjectives Who is it for? -Secondary students in Levels Novice and up At the end of the lesson, students will be able to: -understand the story about the main character -recognize the vocabulary in the story -answer true/false questions about what they read -respond to questions about supporting details, keywords, and the main idea in the story -discuss inferences and opinions they have about what they read Includes: -8 pages of content for printing or digital use -detailed instructions and ideas for use -the story in 3 versions (target language, English, with embedded vocab) -vocab list, vocabulary slideshow, and links to Quizlet lists -reading comprehension activities, including pre-reading prediction, true/false questions, exercises to identify supporting details, keywords, main idea, and inferences, personal reactions to the text

Are you looking for ways to practice and engage your students in reading comprehension? This realistic short story is perfect for Novice readers. It’s about Sandra, a teenager who overhears some hurtful gossip in the hallway, and how she addresses it. This reading comes with several versions, including in the target language, in English, as well as with embedded vocabulary in the text for built-in differentiation. It also includes several ways to teach and practice with vocabulary from the story, as well as ten reading comprehension exercises and a SEL-based extension activity on bullying! How can I use it? -use as a supplemental learning activity -add to a learning station rotation -use in small group work or instruction -print for emergency sub plans! -give to students for an extension activity -assign as homework Text features: -around 170 words -imparfait, passé composé, Indirect object pronouns, connaître & savoir , plus-que-parfait, family members, body parts, adjectives, de + infinitive, reflexive verbs, adverbs, possessive adjectives Who is it for? -Secondary students in Levels Novice and up At the end of the lesson, students will be able to: -understand the story about the main character -recognize and use the vocabulary in the story -answer true/false questions about what they read -respond to questions about supporting details, keywords, and the main idea in the story -discuss inferences and opinions they have about what they read Includes: -8 pages of content for printing or digital use -detailed instructions and ideas for use -the story in 3 versions (target language, English, with embedded vocab) -complete vocab list, blank vocab list, vocabulary slideshow, and links to Quizlet lists -reading comprehension activities, including pre-reading prediction, true/false questions, exercises to identify supporting details, keywords, main idea, and inferences, personal reactions to the text -an SEL-based extension activity on bullying

Are you looking for ways to practice and engage your students in reading comprehension? This realistic short story is perfect for Novice readers. It’s about Sandra, a teenager who overhears some hurtful gossip in the hallway, and how she addresses it. This reading comes with several versions, including in the target language, in English, as well as with embedded vocabulary in the text for built-in differentiation. It also includes several ways to teach and practice with vocabulary from the story, as well as ten reading comprehension exercises and a SEL-based extension activity on bullying! How can I use it? -use as a supplemental learning activity -add to a learning station rotation -use in small group work or instruction -print for emergency sub plans! -give to students for an extension activity -assign as homework Text features: -around 150 words -passato prossimo, imperfetto, trapassato prossimo, conoscere & sapere, adjectives, family members, body parts, object pronouns attached to infinitives, condizionale presente, adverbs, reflexive verbs, possessive adjectives Who is it for? -Secondary students in Levels Novice and up At the end of the lesson, students will be able to: -understand the story about the main character -recognize and use the vocabulary in the story -answer true/false questions about what they read -respond to questions about supporting details, keywords, and the main idea in the story -discuss inferences and opinions they have about what they read Includes: -8 pages of content for printing or digital use -detailed instructions and ideas for use -the story in 3 versions (target language, English, with embedded vocab) -complete vocab list, blank vocab list, vocabulary slideshow, and links to Quizlet lists -reading comprehension activities, including pre-reading prediction, true/false questions, exercises to identify supporting details, keywords, main idea, and inferences, personal reactions to the text -an SEL-based extension activity on bullying

Are you looking for ways to practice and engage your students in reading comprehension? This realistic short story is perfect for Novice readers. It’s about a boy who struggles in math class, and how he overcomes these difficulties. This reading comes with several versions, including in the target language, in English, as well as with embedded vocabulary in the text for built-in differentiation. It also includes several ways to teach and practice with vocabulary from the story, as well as lots of reading comprehension exercises! How can I use it? -use as a supplemental learning activity -add to a learning station rotation -use in small group work or instruction -print for emergency sub plans! -give to students for an extension activity -assign as homework Text features: -around 150 words -idiomatic expressions, preposizioni articolate, present tense, ordinal numbers, adjectives Who is it for? -Secondary students in Levels Novice and up At the end of the lesson, students will be able to: -understand the story about the main character -recognize the vocabulary in the story -answer true/false questions about what they read -respond to questions about supporting details, keywords, and the main idea in the story -discuss inferences and opinions they have about what they read Includes: -8 pages of content for printing or digital use -detailed instructions and ideas for use -the story in 3 versions (target language, English, with embedded vocab) -vocab list, vocabulary slideshow, and links to Quizlet lists -reading comprehension activities, including pre-reading prediction, true/false questions, exercises to identify supporting details, keywords, main idea, and inferences, personal reactions to the text

Are you looking for ways to practice and engage your students in reading comprehension? This realistic short story is perfect for Novice readers. It’s about a boy who struggles in math class, and how he overcomes these difficulties. This reading comes with several versions, including in the target language, in English, as well as with embedded vocabulary in the text for built-in differentiation. It also includes several ways to teach and practice with vocabulary from the story, as well as lots of reading comprehension exercises! How can I use it? -use as a supplemental learning activity -add to a learning station rotation -use in small group work or instruction -print for emergency sub plans! -give to students for an extension activity -assign as homework Text features: -around 160 words -idiomatic expressions, present tense, ordinal numbers, adjectives Who is it for? -Secondary students in Levels Novice and up At the end of the lesson, students will be able to: -understand the story about the main character -recognize the vocabulary in the story -answer true/false questions about what they read -respond to questions about supporting details, keywords, and the main idea in the story -discuss inferences and opinions they have about what they read Includes: -8 pages of content for printing or digital use -detailed instructions and ideas for use -the story in 3 versions (target language, English, with embedded vocab) -vocab list, vocabulary slideshow, and links to Quizlet lists -reading comprehension activities, including pre-reading prediction, true/false questions, exercises to identify supporting details, keywords, main idea, and inferences, personal reactions to the text

Are you looking for ways to practice and engage your students in reading comprehension? This realistic short story is perfect for Novice readers. It’s about Sandra, a teenager who overhears some hurtful gossip in the hallway, and how she addresses it. This reading comes with several versions, including in the target language, in English, as well as with embedded vocabulary in the text for built-in differentiation. It also includes several ways to teach and practice with vocabulary from the story, as well as ten reading comprehension exercises and a SEL-based extension activity on bullying! How can I use it? -use as a supplemental learning activity -add to a learning station rotation -use in small group work or instruction -print for emergency sub plans! -give to students for an extension activity -assign as homework Text features: -around 145 words -pretérito, imperfecto, conocer & saber, family members, body parts, object pronouns with infinitives, reflexive verbs, adverbs, adjectives, possessive adjectives Who is it for? -Secondary students in Levels Novice and up At the end of the lesson, students will be able to: -understand the story about the main character -recognize and use the vocabulary in the story -answer true/false questions about what they read -respond to questions about supporting details, keywords, and the main idea in the story -discuss inferences and opinions they have about what they read Includes: -8 pages of content for printing or digital use -detailed instructions and ideas for use -the story in 3 versions (target language, English, with embedded vocab) -complete vocab list, blank vocab list, vocabulary slideshow, and links to Quizlet lists -reading comprehension activities, including pre-reading prediction, true/false questions, exercises to identify supporting details, keywords, main idea, and inferences, personal reactions to the text -an SEL-based extension activity on bullying

This 8-hour Unit on commands and health is based on VenConmigo vocabulary and uses students’ interactive notebooks as well as fun games and activities to learn about and then practice with commands and health-related vocabulary. How can I use it?: -in connection with an existing unit, or as a free-standing Unit -as a fun review activity for those who have worked with commands before -to teach new learners about commands and health vocabulary -as a series of learning stations or learning centers Who is it for?: -Intermediate Level Spanish students -Students in Grades 9-12 At the end of the lesson, students will be able to: -conjugate informal, formal, and nosotros commands -use health-related vocabulary -give health advice to friends, groups, and those they would address as “usted” Includes: -43 total pages -PDF with 20 pages of content -PPT with 24 slides of content -detailed instructions and ideas for use -links to relevant Quizlet vocabulary lists -3 pages of scaffolded notes on informal and formal commands (with answer key) -notes for interactive notebooks on informal and formal commands -2 page review activity that could be used as a quiz or informal assessment -interactive game with dice and verb cards -kinesthetic and writing-based project with rubric

This product includes digital and print versions of a calendar for classroom use. There are 19 pages and 93 images of creative and colorful ways to display days, numbers, months, years, seasons, and weather. Print and cut to use in your classroom, or drag and drop the images into your bitmoji classroom, agenda, or online LMS like Google Classroom.

This product includes digital and print versions of a calendar for classroom use. There are 19 pages and 93 images of creative and colorful ways to display days, numbers, months, years, seasons, and weather. Print and cut to use in your classroom, or drag and drop the images into your bitmoji classroom, agenda, or online LMS like Google Classroom.

This product includes digital and print versions of a calendar for classroom use. There are 19 pages and 93 images of creative and colorful ways to display days, numbers, months, years, seasons, and weather. Print and cut to use in your classroom, or drag and drop the images into your bitmoji classroom, agenda, or online LMS like Google Classroom.

Are you looking for fun, no-prep activities to bring the Halloween spirit in your classroom? This product includes more than seven activities to practice with Halloween-related vocabulary and prompt students to speak and write in the target language. How can I use it?: -use one of the activities in an existing lesson plan or stations rotation -use all the activities to supplement a lesson or stations rotation -as no-prep sub plans -use one or more of the activities at the end of a lesson to celebrate Halloween Who is it for? -Secondary student students at any level -Levels novice and up At the end of the lesson, students will be able to: -recognize and use 31 different vocabulary words related to Halloween -answer a few basic questions about Halloween in speaking and writing Includes: -10 pages of content and one slideshow -one document with detailed instructions and ideas for use with forced-copy links to the following activities: -one Google Presentation with 31 slides (picture and target language term included on each slide) -Quizlet vocabulary list link with detailed accompanying games and activities -one dynamic vocabulary game (a modified version of our best-selling game Brainwreck) -one “cootie catcher” with picture and speaking prompts -three writing prompt templates formatted for use with Jamboard -one printable vocabulary board game with instructions in sizes 8.5x11 and 11.17 -one collaborative/team speaking game (“I Have Who Has”) with 30 cards -one dice-rolling game to practice with vocabulary or serve as writing/speaking prompts

Are you looking for fun, no-prep activities to bring the Halloween spirit in your classroom? This product includes more than seven activities to practice with Halloween-related vocabulary and prompt students to speak and write in the target language. How can I use it?: -use one of the activities in an existing lesson plan or stations rotation -use all the activities to supplement a lesson or stations rotation -as no-prep sub plans -use one or more of the activities at the end of a lesson to celebrate Halloween Who is it for? -Secondary student students at any level -Levels novice and up At the end of the lesson, students will be able to: -recognize and use 31 different vocabulary words related to Halloween -answer a few basic questions about Halloween in speaking and writing Includes: -10 pages of content and one slideshow -one document with detailed instructions and ideas for use with forced-copy links to the following activities: -one Google Presentation with 31 slides (picture and target language term included on each slide) -Quizlet vocabulary list link with detailed accompanying games and activities -one dynamic vocabulary game (a modified version of our best-selling game Brainwreck) -one “cootie catcher” with picture and speaking prompts -three writing prompt templates formatted for use with Jamboard -one printable vocabulary board game with instructions in sizes 8.5x11 and 11.17 -one collaborative/team speaking game (“I Have Who Has”) with 30 cards -one dice-rolling game to practice with vocabulary or serve as writing/speaking prompts

Are you looking for fun, no-prep activities to bring the Halloween spirit in your classroom? This product includes more than seven activities to practice with Halloween-related vocabulary and prompt students to speak and write in the target language. How can I use it?: -use one of the activities in an existing lesson plan or stations rotation -use all the activities to supplement a lesson or stations rotation -as no-prep sub plans -use one or more of the activities at the end of a lesson to celebrate Halloween Who is it for? -Secondary student students at any level -Levels novice and up At the end of the lesson, students will be able to: -recognize and use 31 different vocabulary words related to Halloween -answer a few basic questions about Halloween in speaking and writing Includes: -10 pages of content and one slideshow -one document with detailed instructions and ideas for use with forced-copy links to the following activities: -one Google Presentation with 31 slides (picture and target language term included on each slide) -Quizlet vocabulary list link with detailed accompanying games and activities -one dynamic vocabulary game (a modified version of our best-selling game Brainwreck) -one “cootie catcher” with picture and speaking prompts -three writing prompt templates formatted for use with Jamboard -one printable vocabulary board game with instructions in sizes 8.5x11 and 11.17 -one collaborative/team speaking game (“I Have Who Has”) with 30 cards -one dice-rolling game to practice with vocabulary or serve as writing/speaking prompts

This Travel Unit includes five 1-hour lessons intended to give students contextual and meaningful practice with common travel experiences. All lessons are provide detailed vocabulary lists followed by authentic contextual activities to give students real-world practice with common travel experiences and communication needs. By the end of the Unit, students will feel confident and ready to pick up their passports and go! How can I use it?: -to teach new learners about common travel experiences and how to communicate while traveling -to review with students before a class trip -use the Unit in sequence, or split up the lesson to complete over the course of a year or term -as various learning stations or learning centers Who is it for?: -Novice High Spanish Students -Students in Grades 6-12 At the end of the Unit, students will be able to: Book a train ticket: -order a train ticket in person or online -talk about their train travel schedule -talk about where others would like to go -talk about what they and others are going to do -talk about what time they and others are going to do an activity Book a Hotel Room: -reserve a room at a hotel -speak comfortably about cash and credit card numbers/information -give dates and other relevant information Negotiate a Taxi: -barter for a lower price -explain where they need to go Reserve a Room at a Hotel -speak comfortably about cash and credit card numbers/information -give dates and other relevant information Describe a Traditional Dish: -describe a dish they like and their opinion of it -compare dishes and talk about what dishes taste like Use a Map: -ask for directions -follow directions -give directions Includes: -40 total pages of content -vocabulary lists for each lesson (5 total) -proficiency-based assessment with stampsheet for each lesson (5 total) -3 communicative activities to get students talking about train travel -contextual and authentic Travel Simulation to have students practice booking a train online -fake euro “money” and fake Spanish “credit cards” -contextual and authentic Travel Simulation to have students negotiate a taxi -contextual and authentic Travel Simulation to have students practice booking a hotel room -communicative speaking activity where students research and talk about a traditional dish from a Spanish-speaking country -2 communicative activities to practice asking for, giving, and following directions

Are you looking for engaging activities to celebrate Carnival this year? This set of activities are a great way to engage with the target culture while practicing listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills. Students will have a blast, and the activities can be mixed and matched to fit any timeline or group of students. This product is a best seller and customer favorite: “I LOVE LOVE LOVE this resource!” How can I use it?: -for students working both in class and remotely -for whole-class instruction, small group work in stations or breakout rooms, or for independent work -as a cultural addition to an existing unit or a stand-alone lesson -as a quick lesson for a substitute teacher Who is it for?: -secondary students with proficiency levels of Novice and up At the end of the lesson, students will be able to: -understand and use common vocabulary associated with Carnival -read/learn about and then put in sequential order the steps for making la tire d’érable, or maple taffy -compare and contrast Carnival celebrations around the world -discuss their opinions about Carnival with a partner -describe the history, culture, and costumes of Carnival -create an itinerary based on authentic resources of how they would like to celebrate Carnival -write to others about their experiences during Carnival -recognize and put in order the lyrics to a song about Carnival Includes: -NINE activities plus vocabulary to engage in the target language as well as with cultural information about Carnival -17 pages of content -detailed instructions and ideas for use with forced copy Google Drive links -links to Quizlet vocab lists with ideas for use (digital) -a dynamic vocabulary game (a modified version of our best-selling game Brainwreck)(digital and print) -a reading/video sequencing activity to put in sequential order the steps for making la tire d’érable, or maple taffy (digital and print) -a cootie catcher speaking activity (print) -a video about Carnival in the target language with an accompanying graphic organizer (digital and print, English and target language) -a video about about the History of Carnival in English with accompanying digital quiz show (digital) -an activity about the costumes of Carnival (digital and print) -an itinerary activity in which students access the official Carnival website in the target language and complete a graphic organizer about how they would like to spend their time (digital and print) -a postcard writing activity in which students write about their experiences celebrating Carnival (digital and print, English and target language) -a bingo song activity in which students listen to a Carnival song and pick out the lyrics (digital and print)

Are you looking for engaging activities to celebrate Carnival this year? This set of activities are a great way to engage with the target culture while practicing listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills. Students will have a blast, and the activities can be mixed and matched to fit any timeline or group of students. This product is a best seller and customer favorite: “I LOVE LOVE LOVE this resource!” How can I use it?: -for students working both in class and remotely -for whole-class instruction, small group work in stations or breakout rooms, or for independent work -as a cultural addition to an existing unit or a stand-alone lesson -as a quick lesson for a substitute teacher Who is it for?: -secondary students with proficiency levels of Novice and up At the end of the lesson, students will be able to: -understand and use common vocabulary associated with Carnival -read/learn about and then put in sequential order the cultural events occurring in the Carnival Season -compare and contrast Carnival celebrations around the world -discuss their opinions about Carnival with a partner -describe the history, culture, and costumes of Carnival -create an itinerary based on authentic resources of how they would like to celebrate Carnival -write to others about their experiences during Carnival -recognize and put in order the lyrics to a song about Carnival Includes: -NINE activities plus vocabulary to engage in the target language as well as with cultural information about Carnival -17 pages of content -detailed instructions and ideas for use with forced copy Google Drive links -links to Quizlet vocab lists with ideas for use (digital) -a dynamic vocabulary game (a modified version of our best-selling game Brainwreck)(digital and print) -a reading/video sequencing activity to put in sequential order the cultural events occurring in the Carnival Season (digital and print) -a cootie catcher speaking activity (print) -a video about Carnival in the target language with an accompanying graphic organizer (digital and print, English and target language) -a video about about the History of Carnival in English with accompanying digital quiz show (digital) -an activity about the costumes of Carnival (digital and print) -an itinerary activity in which students access the official Carnival website in the target language and complete a graphic organizer about how they would like to spend their time (digital and print) -a postcard writing activity in which students write about their experiences celebrating Carnival (digital and print, English and target language) -a bingo song activity in which students listen to a Carnival song and pick out the lyrics (digital and print)

Are you looking for engaging activities to celebrate Carnival this year? This set of activities are a great way to engage with the target culture while practicing listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills. Students will have a blast, and the activities can be mixed and matched to fit any timeline or group of students. This product is a best seller and customer favorite: “I LOVE LOVE LOVE this resource!” How can I use it?: -for students working both in class and remotely -for whole-class instruction, small group work in stations or breakout rooms, or for independent work -as a cultural addition to an existing unit or a stand-alone lesson -as a quick lesson for a substitute teacher Who is it for?: -secondary students with proficiency levels of Novice and up At the end of the lesson, students will be able to: -understand and use common vocabulary associated with Carnival -read/learn about and then put in sequential order the cultural events occurring in the Carnival Season -compare and contrast Carnival celebrations around the world -discuss their opinions about Carnival with a partner -describe the history, culture, and costumes of Carnival -create an itinerary based on authentic resources of how they would like to celebrate Carnival -write to others about their experiences during Carnival -recognize and put in order the lyrics to a song about Carnival Includes: -NINE activities plus vocabulary to engage in the target language as well as with cultural information about Carnival -17 pages of content -detailed instructions and ideas for use with forced copy Google Drive links -links to Quizlet vocab lists with ideas for use (digital) -a dynamic vocabulary game (a modified version of our best-selling game Brainwreck)(digital and print) -a reading/video sequencing activity to put in sequential order the cultural events occurring in the Carnival Season (digital and print) -a cootie catcher speaking activity (print) -a video about Carnival in the target language with an accompanying graphic organizer (digital and print, English and target language) -a video about about the History of Carnival in English with accompanying digital quiz show (digital) -an activity about the costumes of Carnival (digital and print) -an itinerary activity in which students access the official Carnival website in the target language and complete a graphic organizer about how they would like to spend their time (digital and print) -a postcard writing activity in which students write about their experiences celebrating Carnival (digital and print, English and target language) -a bingo song activity in which students listen to a Carnival song and pick out the lyrics (digital and print)