My resources are grammar based and include graphic organizers, worksheets, tests, quizzes, and personal questions. Most grammar items are based on present, preterit, imperfect, and present subjunctive tenses. Most resources are accompanied by an answer key. I hope you find them helpful for your students and your courses.
My resources are grammar based and include graphic organizers, worksheets, tests, quizzes, and personal questions. Most grammar items are based on present, preterit, imperfect, and present subjunctive tenses. Most resources are accompanied by an answer key. I hope you find them helpful for your students and your courses.
A speaking activity where students will use question words, the structure of ir + a + infinitive and add additional words to form their own information questions and interview a classmate.
There are 20 infinitives included (students can also use infinitives not listed)
As an added bonus, this activity helps to review question words and forming questions.
Students will write 15 original sentences with tener que + infinitive using the list of infinitives provided and guidelines
A structured template is provided for students to write their sentences along with subjects (persons)
Students will use prepositional phrases, indirect object pronouns, gustar type verbs and add additional words to create a minimum 7 words sentence.
A list of prepositional phrases, indirect object pronouns and gustar type verbs is provided along with a structured template for students to write their sentences
Students will write 10 singular sentences and 10 plural sentences
Verbs included: gustar, encantar, doler, importar, aburrir, interesar, fascinar, faltar, quedar, preocupar (10 total)
A reading on tener que + infinitive (present tense)
Students will read 3 paragraphs and answer comprehension questions.
Paragraphs 1 and 2 have 3 comprehension questions, paragraph 3 has 4 comprehension questions
Note: The paragraphs do not link to any particular theme or vocabulary.
Answer key is included
Students will complete 4 paragraphs with regular -ar, -er, and -ir verbs in the preterit
Paragraph 1: ar verbs (6 sentences)
Paragraph 2: er verbs (6 sentences)
Paragraph 3: ir verbs (6 sentences)
Paragraph 4: combination of ar, er, and ir verbs (6 sentences)
Note: The paragraphs do not link to any particular theme or vocabulary
Answer key is included
Students will complete 6 short paragraphs using the preterit tense of dar, ir, ser, and ver
Each paragraph has 4 sentences
Note: The paragraphs do not link to any particular vocabulary or theme
Answer key is included
Students will complete 3 paragraphs using the present tense of ir
Note: The paragraphs do not link to any particular theme or vocabulary
Paragraph 1 has 10 fill in the blanks, paragraph 2 has 12, and paragraph 3 has 12
Answer key is included on page 2
Example of paragraph 1
Yo ___________ a patinar. Tú _____________ a cocinar. Él ____________ a limpiar la casa. Ud _________ a mirar la tele. Ella __________ a ir de compras.Nosotros ____________ a buscar un libro. Vosotros __________ a ayudar a otros. Ellos ____________ a bailar. Uds ____________ a cortar los papeles. Ellas ____________ a nadar
Students will complete 3 paragraphs with the present tense conjugations of tener
Each paragraph as 6 sentences
Paragraph 1 is about house chores, paragraph 2 is about school, and paragraph 3 is about sports
Answer key is included
A worksheet on practicing the placement of reflexive pronouns with infinitives (placing them before the conjugated verb and attaching to the infinitive)
Part 1: Fill in the blanks. Write the correct reflexive pronoun (12 total)
Part 2: Translate the sentences both ways (placing the reflexive pronoun before the conjugated verb and attaching to the infinitive) (4 total)
Answer key is provided
A matching practice with the conjugations of stem changing verbs in the present subjunctive
Stem changes included : e-ie, e-i, o-ue
There are 26 conjugations total. Answer key is included.
A matching practice with the conjugations of spelling change verbs in the present subjunctive.
There are 20 conjugations total
Verb types included: car, gar, zar, vowel + cer (c-zc), consonant + cer (c-z),
ger (g-j), gir (g-j), uir (i-y), ucir (c-zc)
Answer key is included
A practice to differentiate between reflexive and non reflexive verbs
Write the correct conjugation of the by choosing the verb in parenthesis. Use an infinitive for an answer if needed and ensure that the reflexive pronoun matches the subject.
Marta ________________ el pelo. (lavar, lavarse)
There are 15 sentences total. Answer key is included
Complete each sentence in an original manner using a different reflexive verb. Do not repeat any verbs. For answers may require an infinitive, the reflexive pronoun must match the subject. Add 3-4 additional words after the reflexive verb to make the sentence longer.
There are 15 sentences
Example: A las seis de la manana, yo __________________________________
Students will chose 10 reflexive verbs along with vocabulary on body parts and accessories. to write and answer original information questions.
A list of reflexive verbs, question words, vocabulary on body parts and accessories is provided.
Guidelines are provided on how to write the questions.
This activity can be used as classwork, homework, or sub plans
Suggestion: Students can create original questions only and orally interview a classmate. As a follow up, students can then answer their own questions or answer their partner’s questions and submit for a grade.
Students will create and answer original information questions for the uses of ser and estar using the present tense
There are 11 uses of ser provided (characteristics, profession, time etc) and 3 uses of estar (location etc) for a total of 14 questions
Students will create and answer 10 original information questions in the present tense and answer them with the guidelines provided.
A list of question words, 14 stem change verbs, subjects is provided for students
Verbs included: (e-ie) querer, entender, pensar, cerrar, preferir, mentir
(o-ue) dormir, volver, devolver, almorzar, poder
(e-i) pedir, servir, repetir
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, sub plans, or added to a quiz or test
A matching practice on i-y spelling change preterit verbs
There are 20 conjugations total
10 verbs included: leer, caer, creer, oir, roer (all used twice).
-uir verbs: distibuir, construir, incluir, huir, influir (all used twice)
Answer key is included
Test on stem change verbs present tense
Verbs included: (e-ie) pensar, entender, preferir, cerrar, empezar, comenzar, querer, mentir, preferir
(o-ue) almorzar, contar, poder, dormir, morir, volver, devolver
(e-i) pedir, servir, repetir, seguir
(u-ue) jugar
Part 1: Write the correct stem change for every verb (e-ie, o-ue, e-i, u-ue) (21 total)
Part 2: Write the correct conjugations in the present tense and make the appropriate stem changes (3 infinitives total)
Part 3: Complete the fill in the blank with the correct conjugation of the verb in parenthesis (21 questions total)
Part 4: Answer in a complete sentence in Spanish (21 questions total)
Answer key is included for parts 1, 2, and 3. For part 4, answers will vary
A practice worksheet on saber and conocer
Students will complete the 10 sentences using the correct present tense forms of saber and conocer
Prior to the practice: Students will write out the 6 conjugations of saber and conocer
Prior to the Spanish sentence, the English sentence is given
Ex: I know how to cook. Yo ____________ cocinar.
Answer key is incuded
A matching practice with the conjugations of -car, -gar, -zar spelling change verbs in the preterit
There are 18 verbs total
Verbs included:
-CAR: buscar, tocar, chocar, practicar, sacar, suplicar
-GAR: pagar, jugar, llegar, navegar, rogar, castigar
-ZAR: lanzar, comenzar, almorzar, amenazar, cruzar, alzar
Answer key is included