A worksheet to practice the present tense of dar, ir, ser, ver, estar, hacer For each infinitive, conjugate it for all 6 persons in the present tense. Then, write a 7 word minimum sentence with each infinitive and use a different subject (person) in every sentence. Post the word count at the end of every sentence.

Stem change verbs sentence writing activity Stem change sentence writing activity (no collaboration / no on-line translators) Combine elements from columns A, B, C, and D to form logical sentences using the present tense. For each sentence follow these guidelines: Use a different subject (person) in every sentence. No subjects can be repeated. Conjugate the verb in the present tense and make the appropriate stem change as needed. Choose the right phrase in column C so that your sentence makes sense. Students will write a total of 16 sentences Verbs included: E-IE: empezar, pensar, querer, perder, preferir U-UE: jugar O-UE: poder, volver, devolver, dormir, almorzar E-I: pedir, servir, seguir, competir, repetir

This activity is a structured practice with regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs in the preterit tense where students will write original sentences as they are being introduced to the preterit. For each infinitive (-ar, -er, and -ir), students will write 6 sentences. A structured template is provided with the infinitive and stem. Students will write the correct ending in the box provided and add 5-6 words to create an original sentence. Preterit verb endings for -ar, -er, and -ir are provided. Infinitives included (with English translations) AR: hablar, ayudar, cantar, trabajar, estudiar, tomar, caminar ER: aprender, vender, beber, comprender, correr, comer, romper IR: recibir, salir, escribir, vivir, abrir, compartir, asistir This activity can be used for classwork, homework, bell ringer, exit pass, quiz, or as part of your sub plans Length: 2 pages

A worksheet to practice regular -ar, -er, and -ir verbs in the preterit tense Students will be given a sentence for which they will create an original subject (person) and choose the correct verb from the verb bank. There are 21 sentences total ( 7 -ar, 7 -er, and 7 -ir) Verbs used: AR: ayudar / bailar / estudiar / pintar / hablar / mirar / comprar ER: aprender / beber / vender / comer / comprender / romper /comer IR: decidir / salir / escribir / vivir / asistir / abrir / recibir This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, bell ringer, or exit pass

Imagine that you are an advice expert who has been called on a radio show. Many people will be calling you regarding their new year’s resolutions and they want your advice as to how to fulfill them. For each of the 12 resolutions, offer advice using a different introductory verb (present tense) and a different present subjunctive verb. A list of introductory verbs is provided below, or you can use others that you know. Students will also come up with 4 resolutions of their own and offer advice Students can do the activity orally in pairs or do it individually in writing

A worksheet to practice the use of infinitive, present subjunctive, and indicative There are 3 sections with 10 questions in each section. A template is provided for students to write the infinitive, present subjunctive verb, and the indicative (present tense) verb Part 1: Complete each sentence using a different infinitive (-ar, -er, and -ir) and add 3-4 extra words to make the sentence longer. Part 2: Complete each sentence in the present subjunctive by adding a different subject (person or thing) and using a different subjunctive verb. After the subjunctive verb, add 3-4 extra words to make the sentence longer. Part 3: Complete each sentence in the present indicative (present tense) by adding a different subject (person or thing) and using a different present tense verb. After the present tense verb, add 3-4 extra words to make the sentence longer.

A practice worksheet on -ir stem change verbs present and preterit tenses Infinitives included: pedir, servir, mentir, divertirse, vestirse, preferir, competir, seguir, sentirse, dormir, morir Part 1: Using the 11 infinitives, students will create original subjects (persons) and conjugate the infinitive in the present and preterit tenses Part 2: Students will write 5 sentences in the present tense with the guidelines provided Part 3: Students will write 5 sentences in the preterit tense with the guidelines provided

A worksheet to practice conjugations and sentence writing in the imperfect tense Infinitives used: Regular: hablar, beber, salir, despertarse (4 total) Irregular: ser, ir ver (3 total) For each infinitive, students will conjugate it for all 6 persons. Then, they will write an original 8 word sentence. A clue word (cada dia etc) is given at the beginning of every sentence. Verbs are grouped by category: regular and irregular

A worksheet to practice conjugations and sentence writing in the preterit tense All verb types included: regular, spelling change (car, gar, zar), irregular, and -ir stem change (30 total) Infinitives used: Regular: cantar, aprender, salir, acostarse Spelling change: buscar, jugar, empezar, leer, caer, destruir Irregular: ser, ir, dar, ver, querer, venir, hacer, andar, saber, poner, poder, tener, traer, conducir, decir Ir stem change: pedir, divertirse, dormir, vestirse For each infinitive, students will conjugate it for all 6 persons. Then, they will write an original 8 word sentence. A clue word (ayer, anoche etc) is given at the beginning of every sentence. Verbs are grouped by category: regular, spelling change, irregular, and -ir stem change, so the assignment can be broken up based on what students are learning.

A reading and writing activity about Christmas in Spanish Read the letter that Marcos wrote his friend José about how he celebrated Christmas last year and how he used to celebrate Christmas as a child. Complete the letter using the preterit and imperfect tenses. The letter has two paragraphs (one preterit and one imperfect). The preterit paragraph has 16 verbs, the imperfect paragraph has 15 verbs (ser is used three times) As a follow up, students can write their own letter on how they celebrated last Christmas and how they used to celebrate Christmas in their childhood. Guidelines are provided Pages 1-2: Letter from Marcos Page 3: Guidelines for the original letter that students can write Pages 4-5: Answer key for the letter from Marcos (Verbs conjugated in the preterit and imperfect tenses) Answer key is included for the letter only. This practice can be used prior to or after the Christmas holiday.

Students will create 24 original verb conjugations (regular, irregular, stem change, and spelling change) in the present subjunctive with the guidelines provided. Students will create 24 different subjects as well. The 24 infinitives are provided for students to use along with a sentence starter for all 4 categories (regular, irregular, stem change, and spelling change) You can use this activity as a bell ringer or exit slip as students are learning various conjugations of the present subjunctive. Students can also do the activity in pairs or alone as a review for a test or quiz. Modified copy of the activity for sentence writing is included. Students can add extra words after the verb conjugation to create original sentences.

Students will be given a list of clue words in the preteterit and imperfect tenses (ayer, cada noche etc) along with 30 infinitives, and some subjects. For each infinitive, students will create an original conjugation in the preterit and imperfect using a different clue word and subject. All verb types are included (regular, spelling change, irregular, stem change) Example: if the verb was hablar, a student may write: Un día yo hablé Cada día yo hablaba Students can work individually or do this activity in pairs. It can also be assigned as classwork, homework, or used as part of your sub plans.

Practice: Jobs with present subjunctive Luisa Ruiz is a radio show host. Today, her guest is Alfredo Sampó, a career advice expert (un experto en asesoramiento profesional). People can call and get advice for their job related issues. For each job issue mentioned, answer using a different introductory verb (present tense) and an appropriate solution from the word bank below. You cannot repeat any introductory verbs or solutions. There are 10 situations total Students can do the activity orally in pairs as well

Complete the conversations below by using an indirect object pronoun (me, te, le, nos, os, se) for the first blank and the correct conjugation of gustar type verb for the second blank. Verbs included: gustar, encantar, importar, aburrir, fascinar, doler, molestar, interesar, faltar, quedar, preocupar, irritar. Some verbs are used more than once. There are 15 conversations total (see example below) Answer key is included Carmen: ¿Qué te gusta? Rosa: A mí ______ ________________ la clase de español. (gustar) Paco: ¿A ti qué te encanta hacer? Alfredo: A mí ______ ________________ jugar videojuegos. (encantar)

A 3 page packet to practice stem change verbs in the present tense Stem changes included: e-ie, o-ue, e-i, u-ue Section 1: Conjugate the 12 infinitives for 6 subjects (Reflexive verbs also included) Section 2: Change the verb for the subject given (ex: Yo pienso = Uds piensan) (12 total) Section 3: Answer the 22 personal questions in a complete sentence The packet can be assigned for classwork, homework, or it can be used as part of your sub plans. Answer key is included for sections 1 and 2 only. For section 3, student answers will vary. Pages 1 - 4 are the practices and pages 5 is the answer key for sections 1 and 2.

Students will write 10 original sentences in the present subjunctive with the guidelines provided A list of introductory verbs and subjunctive verbs is provided The subjunctive verbs are regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs This worksheet can be used as students are being introduced to the present subjunctive. It can be assigned as classwork, homework, or as part of your sub plans

Students will write 18 sentences using stem change verbs in the present tense with the guidelines provided. Students will be given a list of subjects to choose from and must use a different subject in every sentence Verb types included: e-ie : pensar, entender, empezar, mentir, preferir, querer, perder o-ue: dormir, contar, poder, volver, devolver, almorzar e-i: pedir, servir, repetir, seguir u-ue: jugar This worksheet can be used for classwork, homework, or part of your sub plans

A speaking activity where students will use question words, verbs, trigger words (ex: ayer, cada noche etc ) in the preterite and imperfect tenses to form their own questions and interview a classmate. Regular, irregular, stem change, spelling change, and reflexive verbs are included. Each student will create 10 questions in the preterit and 10 in the imperfect. Specific guidelines are provided. As an added bonus, this activity helps to review question words and forming questions.

A practice worksheet with the present tense or tener and ir Part 1: Write the conjugations of tener and ir for all 6 persons Part 2: Fill in the blanks with the correct conjugations of tener and ir (12 total) Part 3: Answer the 10 personal questions in a complete sentence. Questions with tener que infinitive and ir + a + infinitive are included Answer key is included for parts 1 and 2 only. For part 3, answers will vary

A speaking activity where students will combine elements from columns a, b, c, and d in order to form their own information questions and interview a classmate. Infinitives included: hacer, poner, salir, venir, tener, decir, oir, caer, valer, traer, saber, conocer (12 total) As an added bonus, this activity helps to review question words and forming questions.