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.
El día de dar gracias preterit paragraph writing activity
Write a short paragraph in the preterit (8-10 sentences) on how you celebrated Thanksgiving this year. No on-line translators or unauthorized resources.
*A list of helpful words and preterit -ar, -er, -ir endings are provided.
Helpful words:
el día de dar gracias: Thanksgiving day / el pavo: turkey / el pastel de calabaza: pumpkin pie / cocinar: to cook / ayudar: to help / mirar: to watch / jugar: to play / rezar: to pray / cenar: to have dinner/ juntos: together …
This activity can be used when students return to school after the Thanksgiving break.
*Students can also do the prompt orally in pairs or small groups instead of writing the paragraph.
Go verbs personal questions practice
Answer in a complete sentence in Spanish. (9 total)
Verbs included: hacer, poner, salir, caer, traer, decir, venir, tener, oir
*A table with the English meanings of all 9 -Go verbs and their Yo conjugation is included.
All questions are in the tú conjugation
Sample:
¿Qué haces tú después de la escuela? (hacer: to do)
¿Qué pones tú en la mochila? (poner: to put)
Buen estudiante y mal estudiante checklist practice
Read each descripton and write B for “buen estudiante” and M for “mal estudiante.”
*22 total
Sample:
_____ 1. respeta a sus profesores
_____ 2. es perezoso
_____ 3. es trabajador
_____ 4. cuida y respeta la propiedad de la escuela
Answer key is included on page 2. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip. It can also be used with chapter 1A of Realidades 2.
Ir a infinitive fill in and translation practice
For each sentence, write the correct conjugation of Ir (to go) in the first blank and an infinitive: -ar, -er, -ir in the second blank using the word bank. Then, translate the sentence into English.
*Students will complete and translate a total of 18 sentences.
*There are 6 sets with 3 sentences each.
*The English translation of each infinitive is included in the word bank.
*Conjugations of Ir are also included for reference.
Note: All sentences are structured in the same way, as shown in the example below. Only the subjects will vary for each set.
Sample:
Yo (ir) a_________. (infinitive ending in -ar)
Translation: ___________________________________________________________________.
Yo (ir) a________. (infinitive ending in -er)
Translation: ___________________________________________________________________.
Yo _________ (ir) a ___________________. (infinitive ending in -ir)
Translation: ___________________________________________________________________.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
Length: 3 pages
Tener que infinitive fill in and translation practice
For each sentence, write the correct conjugation of Tener in the first blank and an infinitive: -ar, -er, -ir in the second blank using the word bank. Then, translate the sentence into English.
*Students will complete and translate a total of 18 sentences.
*There are 6 sets with 3 sentences each.
*The English translation of each infinitive is included in the word bank.
*Conjugations of Tener are also included for reference.
Note: All sentences are structured in the same way, as shown in the example below. Only the subjects will vary for each set.
Sample:
Yo ____________ (tener) que ___________________. (infinitive ending in -ar)
Translation: ___________________________________________________________________.
Yo ___________ (tener) que ___________________. (infinitive ending in -er)
Translation: ___________________________________________________________________.
Yo _____________ (tener) que ___________________. (infinitive ending in -ir)
Translation: ___________________________________________________________________.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.
Length: 3 pages
Preterit clue words fast practice
For each clue word, write an X under the English translation. (20 total)
Answer key is included on pages 3-4.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Ser, Estar, Ir, Dar, Ver, Hacer quick conjugation and sentence practice
For each infinitive, write the correct conjugation using the word bank. Then, choose any one subject (person) and add 4-5 words in the last column to create an original sentence. Note: Write only one sentence for each infinitive, NOT ten.
Sample:
Ser: to be (physical traits, personality, nationality, identification, relationships)
Word bank: es (3x), son (3x), eres, sois, soy, somos
Template: Subject (Yo, Tú, Él, Ella, Ud. , Nosotros, Vosotros, Ellos, Ellas, Uds.) + Conjuagation + Add 4-5 words to any ONE subject
Subjects included for each infintive: Yo, Tú, Él, Ella, Ud. , Nosotros, Vosotros, Ellos, Ellas, Uds.
Length: 4 pages
A quiz on gustar type verbs. The focus is me gusta (n) / te gusta(n).
PART I: Conuguate the following verbs in the 3rd person singular and plural.
Verbs included: gustar, aburrir, fascinar, importar, encantar, (5 total)
PART II: WRITE THE CORRECT INDIRECT OBJECT PRONOUN (ME OR TE) IN THE FIRST BLANK AND THE CORRECT FORM OF THE VERB IN THE SECOND BLANK (3RD PERSON SINGULAR OR PLURAL) (8 total)
A mí_______ _____________la clase (gustar)
A ti______ _____________la clase. (gustar)
PART III: ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN A COMPLETE SENTENCE. (7 total)
¿Te gusta la escuela?
Length: 1 page
E-IE stem change verbs super mini review
*Infinitives included: Empezar, Querer, Preferir
For each infinitive:
Write “ie” stem change for the following conjugations: Yo, Tú, Él / Ella / Ud. , Ellos / Ellas / Uds.
For the nosotros conjugation write the ending “amos” and for the vosotros conjugation write the ending “áis”.
Sample:
Yo: emp______ zo Nosotros: empez _____________
Tú: emp______ zas Vosotros: empez _____________
Él / Ella / Ud.: emp______ za Ellos / Ellas / Uds.: emp______ zan
At the end, students will complete a verb table with all 6 conjugations of Pensar, Entender, and Sentir.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for review, study guide, graphic organizer, warm up, entry / exit slip.
E-I stem change verbs super mini review
For each infinitive, students will write the stem change (i) for all conjugations except nosotros and vostoros. For the nosotros and vosotros conjugations, students will write the ending only.
3 infinitives included: Pedir, Servir, Decir
Sample:
Pedir
Yo: p____ do Nosotros: ped_____________
Tú: p____ des Vosotros: ped_____________
Él / Ella / Ud.: p____ de Ellos / Ellas / Uds.: p____ den
At the end, students will complete a verb table with all 6 conjugations of Competir, Repetir, and Medir.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for review, study guide, graphic organizer, warm up, entry / exit slip.
O-UE stem change verbs super mini review
For each infinitive, students will write the stem change (ue) for all conjugations except nosotros and vostoros. For the nosotros and vosotros conjugations, students will write the ending only.
3 infinitives included: Almorzar, Volver, Dormir
Sample:
Almorzar
Yo: alm______ rzo Nosotros: almorz _____________
Tú: alm______ rzas Vosotros: almorz _____________
Él / Ella / Ud.: alm______ rza Ellos / Ellas / Uds.: alm______ rzan
At the end, students will complete a verb table with all 6 conjugations of Encontrar, Poder, and Morir.
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for review, study guide, graphic organizer, warm up, entry / exit slip.
Stem change verbs simple identification practice
For each stem change type: E-IE / O-UE / E-I, students will write an X under the appropriate conjugation.
Then, they will conjugate 3 infinitives for all 6 persons.
Infinitives included:
Pages 1-2: (E-IE): Pensar, Querer, Preferir (Students will write an X under the appropriate conjugation)
*Students will conjugate Cerrar, Entender, Mentir
Page 3: (U-UE): Jugar
For each subject, write an X under the appropriate conjugation
Complete the table with the correct conjugation of jugar, al, and a sport from the word bank.
Pages 4-5: (O-UE): Almorzar, Poder, Dormir (Students will write an X under the appropriate conjugation)
*Students will conjugate Contar, Volver, Morir
Pages 6-7: (E-I): Pedir, Servir, Repetir (Students will write an X under the appropriate conjugation)
*Students will conjugate Decir, Competir, Medir
Answer key is included on pages 8-14. This practice can be used for classwork, review, study guide, entry / exit slip.
Go verbs original sentence practice with question words
For each infinitive, write the present tense conjugation using the word bank. Then, for each question word add 2-3 words to create an original sentence. Be sure that your sentence makes sense. No translators or unauthorized resources.
*Students will write a total of 9 sentences in a structured template.
9 verbs included: Hacer, Poner, Salir, Traer, Caer, Decir, Tener, Venir, Oir
Word bank for conjugation: tengo / hago / oigo / digo / pongo / vengo / caigo / salgo / traigo
Sample:
Hacer: to do, to make
Template: Subject + Conjugation of Hacer + ¿Qué?: What + ¿Cuándo?: When
Yo + _________ + _________ + _________ .
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Length: 2 pages
Irregular preterit verbs quick review practice
12 verbs included:
*Hacer, Querer, Venir
*Andar, Estar, Saber, Tener, Poner, Poder
*Decir, Traer, Conducir
*Write the appropriate irregular stem for each conjugation. The irregular stem is listed next to each infinitive.
*Then, choose any one subject (person) and verb conjugation and write a short sentence in the template provided. *The endings are already included.
Sample:
Hacer: to do, to make (Stem: Hic) * Stem is hiz for Él / Ella / Ud.
Yo:__________ e
Tú:__________iste
Él / Ella / Ud.: __________o
Nosotros:____________ imos
Vosotros:______________ isteis
Ellos / Ellas / Uds.: __________ ieron
Template for sentence: Subject + Conjugation of Hacer + Rest (Add 3-4 words)
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, study guide, review, and entry / exit slip.
Los números: Missing numbers activity (Spanish)
Page 1: Numbers 1-25
Complete with the missing numbers using the word bank.
Sample:
Word bank: veinticinco / dos / veintidós / veinte / dieciséis / cuatro / catorce / seis / dieciocho / ocho / trece / diez
uno ____ tres _____ cinco
Page 2: Numbers 25-50
Complete with the missing numbers using the word bank.
Word bank: cincuenta / veintisiete / cuarenta y nueve / veintinueve / cuarenta y siete / treinta y uno / treinta y cinco / cuarenta y cuatro / treinta y tres / cuarenta / cuarenta y cinco / treinta y siete / cuarenta y uno / treinta y ocho
veintiséis _____veintiocho_____treinta
Answer key is included on pages 3-4. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
Gustar verbs very easy practice
Verbs included: Gustar (pages 1-2), Encantar (pages 3-4), and Aburrir (pages 5-6).
Complete using the correct conjugation of Gustar and the required element in the last column.
*There are 30 short sentences for each Gustar type verb (one sentence with a singular noun, one with a plural noun, and one with an infinitive).
A structured template is provided that includes the prepositional phrase and the indirect object pronoun.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.
O-UE: Stem change verbs conjugation and sentence mixed practice
Write the correct stem change and verb endings. For nosotros and vosotros, write the endings only.
Then, choose any one subject (person) and write a short sentence by adding 3-4 words in the last column. Note: Write only ONE sentence, NOT ten.
*A structured template is provided.
Infinitives included: Almorzar, Poder, Dormir
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, bell ringer, entry / exit slip.
E-I stem change verbs
Write the correct stem change and verb endings. For nosotros and vosotros, write the endings only.
Then, choose any one subject (person) and write a short sentence by adding 3-4 words in the last column. Note: Write only ONE sentence, NOT ten.
*A structured template is provided.
Infinitives included: Pedir, Repetir, Servir
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, bell ringer, entry / exit slip.
E-IE Stem change verbs conjugation and sentence mixed practice
Write the correct stem change and verb endings. For nosotros and vosotros, write the endings only.
Then, choose any one subject (person) and write a short sentence by adding 3-4 words in the last column. Note: Write only ONE sentence, NOT ten.
*A structured template is provided.
Infinitives included: Empezar, Querer, Preferir, Jugar (u-ue) on page 4.
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, bell ringer, entry / exit slip.
-IR preterit verbs conjugation and sentences mixed practice
For each verb, write the correct preterit ending. Then, choose any one subject (person) and write a short sentence by adding 3-4 words in the last column. Note: Write only ONE sentence for each infinitive, NOT ten. For each sentence, use a different subject.
*4 infinitives total: Vivir, Escribir, Salir, Recibir
*A table with -IR preterit endings is provided.
*At the end, there is a short matching section with 5 clue words (ayer, anoche etc).
This practice can be used for classwork, homework, bell ringer, quiz, review, entry / exit slip.