GCSE and A-Level activities to help students prepare for their final exams, featuring engaging Spanish learning activities for intermediate learners. Additionally, I teach various language fields, including EFL (English as a Foreign Language), ESL (English as a Second Language), ELD (English Language Development), and English Language Arts (ELA), as well as Spanish and Italian.
GCSE and A-Level activities to help students prepare for their final exams, featuring engaging Spanish learning activities for intermediate learners. Additionally, I teach various language fields, including EFL (English as a Foreign Language), ESL (English as a Second Language), ELD (English Language Development), and English Language Arts (ELA), as well as Spanish and Italian.
Visual Exploration - Free Worksheets
Explore a collection of free worksheets extracted from other Laberinto del Fauno Resources I created.
This free resource includes valuable worksheets from my other resources such as an essay outline, structure sheet, essay question focused on the fantasy vs. reality theme, 10 in-depth thematic prompts, and a comprehensive visual board encompassing all main themes and topics in the film.
This visual board encapsulates the rich thematic elements of the film, delving into its profound exploration of good and evil, the connections between nature and death, complex dynamics of power and justice, and haunting echoes of war.
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This Cinco de Mayo activity board is designed to be a vibrant springboard for your students to explore the rich culture and heritage of Mexico! It offers a diverse selection of engaging activities that cater to a variety of learning styles and interests.
Here’s what makes this activity board special:
Learner Choice: Students get to choose from a variety of themed activities, whether they’re passionate about movement (traditional dances), creation (cultural collages, crafts), culinary delights (Mexican cuisine), history and language (exploring Cinco de Mayo, practicing Spanish), or even organizing a mini fiesta!
Hands-on Learning: Each activity encourages active engagement with Mexican culture. Students can learn lively dances, create beautiful collages and artwork, cook delicious dishes, or delve into historical research.
Spanish Immersion: To deepen understanding, students will research and document their chosen activity in Spanish, fostering language skills.
Cultural Appreciation: Through exploration, students will gain a richer appreciation for the cultural significance of Cinco de Mayo and the vibrant traditions of Mexico.
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Cinco de Mayo Digital Activities Celebrating History, Culture, and Conversation
Celebrations & Cultural Topics in Mexico & Spain
Download this engaging 4-page resource, featuring:
1 Word Search: Find 20 hidden animals in the puzzle.
1 Criss-Cross Puzzle: Complete the crossword with 10 Spanish verbs ending in -AR.
Includes instructions and solutions!
Perfect for low-intermediate level students seeking to practice their animal and verb vocabulary.
Explore even more Spanish vocabulary mastery with my additional resource:
10 Word Search Puzzles & 4 Matching Words Games for Spanish Vocabulary Mastery
**Embark on an exciting adventure with Elena and her family as they go on holiday! **
Perfect for young learners or intermediate Spanish enthusiasts, this FREE resource includes a fun reading activity accompanied by 4 comprehension questions and 4 true/false statements.
¿Te gusta ir de vacaciones con tu familia? A Elena también!
Incluye:
Una lectura corta sobre las vacaciones de Elena con su familia.
4 preguntas de comprensión lectora para repasar lo que leíste.
4 oraciones verdadero o falso para poner a prueba tu comprensión.
¡Descarga el recurso ahora y diviértete aprendiendo en español! ¡Es gratis!
Welcome to the enchanting world of Audrey Hepburn’s Roman Holiday with this FREE Reading Task!
Explore fascinating tidbits about the film and Audrey herself, all in Spanish!
Join us on a journey to 1950s Rome, where Audrey’s iconic role and the magic of the silver screen come to life!
Engage in fun and interactive reading comprehension tasks, perfect for teachers, educators, and homeschooling families alike!
Immerse yourself in Audrey’s timeless elegance and the charm of this cinematic classic while brushing up on your Spanish skills!
Have a timeless adventure through Audrey Hepburn’s unforgettable Roman vacation!
Tune in to the exciting Spotify podcast “E–55 de la playa a tu casa - El Sargazo para crear TABIQUES” and enhance your Spanish comprehension skills!
Activate the episode transcript feature to follow along and deepen your understanding.
After listening, test your comprehension with thought-provoking questions about the podcast’s ideas and content.
Perfect for Spanish learners looking to improve their listening skills while exploring intriguing topics.
Ideal for busy teachers, supply teachers, and homeschooling parents.
Teacher’s suggestions for Bulletin Activities - “Exploring Food and School Life”:
Special Menu in the Cafeteria:
Encourage students to actively participate in the Special Menu days’ activity (January 8, 18, 26) by prompting them to ask each other about the featured dishes. Encourage conversations among classmates, prompting questions about their favorite choices or the specials on any of those days.
Writing Assignment:
Facilitate a class discussion on diverse favorite foods, explaining the task while emphasizing the importance of self-expression in both English and Spanish. Remind students to incorporate vocabulary from the worksheet and to keep their answers simple.
Cultural Spotlight:
Instruct students to read the information about “tacos” and provide their opinion on whether they enjoy eating tacos or not. Additionally, encourage them to suggest three related questions in Spanish, fostering further discussion on the topic.
Daily Essentials:
Instruct students to label all those different items in Spanish (zapatillas de deporte, etc) and then explain the significance of bringing these items to school.
School Timetable:
Prompt students with four questions about their favorite subjects, their preferred days at school, and any subjects they may dislike.
¿Cuáles son tus asignaturas favoritas en la escuela? (What are your favorite subjects in school?)
¿En qué días te sientes más feliz en la escuela? (On which days do you feel most happy at school?)
¿Hay alguna asignatura que no te gusta tanto? ¿Por qué? (Is there any subject you don’t like much? Why?)
¿Tienes alguna asignatura que realmente disfrutas? ¿Por qué te gusta? (Do you have any subject that you really enjoy? Why do you like it?)
Suitable for 4th to 9th grade, or above.
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**Reading Activity - Lorca Facts and article link included with this Reading Worksheet. **
This concise and engaging worksheet, designed for intermediate/A-level students and homeschoolers, it is perfect for a quick morning warm-up or a captivating bell-ringer activity, it is ideal for a quick lesson starter.
It includes a QR code link to a captivating article delving into the mysterious circumstances surrounding Lorca’s death:
¿Cómo murió Federico García Lorca? Así mataron al poeta por “socialista, masón y homosexual”
El poeta más universal de España fue fusilado por el franquismo en los primeros días de la Guerra Civil
How to use this worksheet with your class, ideas, suggestions and tips:
Include an evocative image of Lorca or his poetry to further entice learners on key facts about Lorca’s essence, such as his surrealist imagery or his poignant explorations of love, loss, and social injustice.
Ask the student(s) to do some research into Lorca’s world at their own pace, ideal for classrooms, self-study, or book clubs conversations.
Test your student’s knowledge of Lorca’s themes and literary techniques.
Engage your students in deeper reflection and discussion about Lorca’s enduring impact on Spanish literature and beyond.
Please take a moment to rate and comment, your feedback is invaluable in helping me understand what works best for your classroom and inspires me to create more fantastic resources.
Thank you for supporting my work and enriching your classroom with valuable resources, made with love!
Reading Activity - a park adventure full of laughter, friendship, and language exploration with Sofía and Marco!
Join the best friends, Sofía and Marco, on their sunny escapade in the park after school. This engaging story is designed to captivate young readers, fostering comprehension skills while introducing them to a bilingual vocabulary.
What’s Inside:
Short Reading Activity: follow Sofía and Marco as they play in the park, make choices at the ice cream shop, and cherish their friendship under the sun.
Reading Comprehension Questions: five easy questions that encourage critical thinking and recall.
Bilingual Vocabulary: bilingual glossary, featuring key words from the story in both English and Spanish.
Key Answers: provided key answers for the comprehension questions.
All About Me Section: encouraging kids to share their favorite food, talk about their pets and other useful info.
Perfect for home or classroom use, this pack is crafted to spark curiosity and inspire a love for language in young minds.
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PRETERITE - Exploring Past Actions in Spanish with Azúcar the Dog
Thank you for supporting my work and enriching your classroom with valuable resources, made with love!
Activity 1: Cute Animals Multiplication designed for 2nd-grade students, young learners will explore the fun world of multiplication with Spanish numbers through adorable animals.
Activity 2: Read and Match adventure by cutting and pasting pictures to correspond with their respective Spanish words. This interactive exercise not only enhances vocabulary but also encourages fine motor skills as students engage in the creative process of matching words with images. A delightful way to combine language learning with hands-on fun!
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Please take a moment to rate and comment, your feedback is invaluable in helping me understand what works best for your classroom and inspires me to create more fantastic resources.
Thank you for supporting my work and enriching your classroom with valuable resources, made with love!
This worksheet is designed for intermediate-level Spanish learners who want to explore the history and culture of the Canary Islands. It features a reading text about the islands’ key historical and cultural events, along with five comprehension questions to help learners solidify their understanding.
Start your day with a splash of Spanish language practice and cultural discovery.
Benefits:
Students will gain knowledge about the fascinating history and vibrant culture of the Canary Islands.
The comprehension questions help students develop their reading and comprehension skills in Spanish.
The worksheet is self-guided, designed for independent learning, a quick and enriching morning activity, and it is ideal for homeschooling routines.
Additional Tips:
Consider adding a suggested time frame for completing the worksheet (e.g., 15-20 minutes) to provide structure for homeschooling schedules.
Spark curiosity and set the stage for further exploration and learning about the Canary Islands. Mention any additional resources (e.g., maps, images) that could enhance the learning experience.
Highlight the worksheet’s alignment with specific homeschooling curriculum goals or frameworks (if applicable).
Please take a moment to rate and comment, your feedback is invaluable in helping me understand what works best for your classroom and inspires me to create more fantastic resources.
Thank you for supporting my work and enriching your classroom with valuable resources, made with love!
This task is suitable for both Key Stage 3 (KS3) and Key Stage 4 (KS4) students, featuring two reading activities. Each activity presents a brief reading passage followed by a true or false task to assess comprehension. Additionally, students will answer five questions for a comprehensive understanding of the content.
Listening task using audio resources from Audiria.
Suitable for A-Level and Intermediate level learners of Spanish.
Key Benefits
Improve Listening Comprehension: Train the students’ ears with an authentic podcast on a relevant topic, which will help them get accustomed to different accents and speaking speeds.
Expand Vocabulary: Students will discover new words and expressions related to the economic crisis, enriching their Spanish vocabulary.
Practice Writing Skills: Summarizing what they’ve understood will allow students to practice their written expression in a meaningful way.
Online and Offline Access: Students can access the material both online and offline, giving them flexibility to study where and when they want.
Contraste de Fotografías
Photo card task for A-Level students or intermediate level learners of Spanish
Speaking Task - Conversation and Grammar activity combined together
Contraste de Fotografías
Photo card task for A-Level students or intermediate level learners of Spanish
Speaking Task - Conversation and Grammar activity combined together
Contraste de Fotografías
Photo card task for A-Level students or intermediate level learners of Spanish
Speaking Task - Conversation and Grammar activity combined together
This comprehensive kit brings the magic and mystery of Spanish Romanticism to life through Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer’s “El Monte de las Ánimas”.
It’s designed to enrich intermediate, bilingual, or A-level Spanish literature classes, and is especially suitable for use during the Halloween season in October and November.
The kit includes:
A summary of the story
A literary analysis exploring themes such as romanticism, gothic elements, nature, and the supernatural
A set of comprehension questions to assess students’ understanding
Two discussion prompts to encourage classroom debate, research and writing activities to extend learning
This resource is perfect for:
Spanish literature classes
Text analysis and comprehension tasks
Literary research projects
Creative writing practice
Classroom debates and discussions
ANSWER KEY
¿A qué movimiento literario pertenece “El Monte de las Ánimas”? El Monte de las Ánimas pertenece al movimiento literario del Romanticismo español.
¿Cuáles son los temas principales que se exploran en esta leyenda? Los temas principales que se exploran en esta leyenda son el amor, el miedo, la superstición y lo sobrenatural.
¿Qué simboliza el monte en la historia? El monte en la historia simboliza lo desconocido, lo misterioso y lo peligroso.
¿Qué papel juega la naturaleza en el relato? La naturaleza juega un papel crucial en el relato, creando una atmósfera siniestra y reflejando los estados emocionales de los personajes.
¿Cómo contribuye la técnica narrativa de Bécquer a la atmósfera de la historia? La técnica narrativa de Bécquer contribuye a la atmósfera de la historia mediante descripciones vívidas, el uso del suspense y la creación de una atmósfera de misterio y terror.