I'm currently teaching 8th grade Spanish. I have taught all levels of Spanish, from kindergarten to high school, at various times in the past 17 years. I have a BA in Spanish and International Relations from Lake Forest College in Lake Forest, IL, and an MA in Spanish Language and Culture from the University of Salamanca in Salamanca, Spain. My shop includes all types of resources for Spanish and French, as well as materials for English Language Arts and ELL.
I'm currently teaching 8th grade Spanish. I have taught all levels of Spanish, from kindergarten to high school, at various times in the past 17 years. I have a BA in Spanish and International Relations from Lake Forest College in Lake Forest, IL, and an MA in Spanish Language and Culture from the University of Salamanca in Salamanca, Spain. My shop includes all types of resources for Spanish and French, as well as materials for English Language Arts and ELL.
Students practice Spanish unequal comparative adjectives with Spanish family and pets vocabulary. There are 14 sentences total, 10 sentences that use más + adjective + que, and 4 sentences that use menos + adjective + que. Students fill in the blank with the comparative adjectives, and then provide the English translation for each. A sample sentence is: Mis mascotas son ____ (cooler than) sus mascotas. Sample adjectives include estricto, feo, extraño, alto, bonito, and inteligente.
The answer key is included.
2 pages
This Spanish feelings bundle includes:
- 18 images to identify
- question responses and image IDs
- matching and images IDs
- crossword and image IDs
- word search and image IDs
- vocabulary reference
Answer keys are included for the worksheets.
12 pages
Spanish Numbers Double Puzzle Worksheet - Students must unscramble 15 number words. They then transfer the letter in each numbered cell to other cells at the bottom of the page with the same number in order to solve the mystery word.
Spanish Numbers Zero to Twenty Crossword Puzzle and Image IDs - This Spanish numbers crossword contains:
1. English number word clues from zero to twenty. Students complete the crossword with the Spanish equivalent.
2. Instructions for students to write the Spanish number word next to each clue.
3. Nine number images for students to identify with a Spanish number word.
The 3 tasks on the worksheet give students plenty of practice with their numbers.
Spanish Numbers 0 - 20 Word Search and Image IDs - This Spanish numbers word search puzzle has instructions for students to:
1. Write the English word next to the Spanish number words
2. Find the Spanish number words in the word search
3. Write a Spanish number word under each of the 9 digit images.
These Spanish numbers listening activities will hold the attention of your students as they make their way around the oval writing the Spanish numbers that you dictate! After all numbers are dictated, students quickly do the math to find the correct final answer based on the numbers that they heard and wrote. They will be anxious to raise their hands and share their results! You choose the numbers for the activities so they can be used for very basic numbers or large numbers, depending on your focus.
The 3 activity themes included in the bundle are:
American football
soccer
numbers
The numbers activities are perfect to use when introducing numbers for the first time, or as back to school review for students with Spanish experience. They can also be used as larger numbers are introduced and they're great for review throughout the year to keep numbers fresh.
Instructions for use are included in the download.
All of the activity sheets are sold individually on TES. Purchasing this bundle offers significant savings over the individual price.
Each booklet contains 16 pages: the title page with 15 additional pages. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page.
Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet that contains text and illustrations of words associated with the Super Bowl. Examples ball, team, coaches, referee, cheerleaders, stadium, etc. They then sketch and create their own version using the text only template.
The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the vocabulary words. The text only version can be projected onto the Smart Board and students can draw pictures on the Smart Board that correspond to the text.
10 pages
Spanish Human Bingo Game Speaking Activity and Written Follow-up Bundle of 4 - The human bingo activities are also sold individually for $3.00 each on TES. Purchasing this bundle yields a 25% savings over the individual prices.
For the activities in this bundle, each student mingles with a bingo grid and must find different classmates that can reply yes to each of the 16 boxes. When a student replies yes to a question, the questioning student follows up by asking in Spanish for the student's signature. When a student fills the entire grid, he says, "Bingo!"
The topics included in the bundle are:
Class Objects and School -
This activity provides practice asking "do you have" with tener concerning different class objects. A sample statement is, "Tengo un cuaderno verde."
Family -
This activity provides practice asking questions with tener and family vocabulary. Each box contains a statement about a family member. A sample statement is, "A mi padre le gusta jugar al golf."
Ser and Adjectives -
This activity includes soy with 16 different descriptive adjectives of people. Examples of adjectives are: feliz, trabajador, perezoso, inteligente, generoso, consentido, guapo, and atlético. Students will practice 3 forms of ser in the present tense with these activities. Each box contains 2 short statements. Sample statements are, "Soy inteligente. Quiero ser médico en el futuro."
Ser and Family -
This activity uses ser with with personality, appearance, and professions along with various family members. Students will practice 3 forms of each verb with these activities.
A sample statement is, "Mi mamá es maestra en una escuela primaria."
Each of the 4 human bingo activities includes a follow up worksheet that requires students to:
1. Write a sentence for each of the 16 boxes in the grid. The student includes the name of the student that signed the box and must change the verb to the third person.
2. Write an appropriate Spanish vocabulary word under 6 images at the bottom of the paper.
8 pages
Use these bundled materials to introduce and practice French family vocabulary. Included in the bundle:
1. Family and Pets Crossword and Image IDs - 25 word puzzle with 9 images
2. Family and Pets Vocabulary Reference 65 + Words
3. Family and Pets Word Search and Image IDs - 24 word puzzle with 9 images
4. Family Game Cards - Use for games such as Memory, Go Fish, the Flyswatter Game, Slap-jack and more. These can also be used as student flashcards. There are 2 pages, each containing 20 words.
5. Family Matching Squares Puzzle - Students match French with English words in a 4 x 4 puzzle.
The crossword and word search include a vocabulary page copied 2/page for student handouts. Both of these activities include an answer key.
13 pages
The bundle includes 5 worksheets, a days of the week explanation and reference, and a calendar PowerPoint. The PowerPoint can be used to present and practice Spanish days, months and seasons, and can also be printed for a colorful bulletin board or classroom signs. They’ll brighten your room for back to school!
The breakdown of the download (also sold individually as follows) is:
Spanish Calendar Sentences - Days of Week, Classes and Daily Activities
Spanish Calendar 15 Dates Translations Worksheet
Spanish Calendar - Days, Months with Antes de and Después de Worksheet
Spanish Calendar Scrambled Words - Days, Months, Seasons & Images
Spanish Days of the Week Reference
Spanish Calendar Signs - Days, Months and Seasons - Calendario
Spanish Calendar and Seasons Word Search with Image IDs - Calendario
38 pages
Included in this bundle are:
1. 18 Airport and Travel Image IDs with Answer Key - 2 pages
2. Airport and Travel Crossword with Vocabulary - 2 pages
3. PowerPoint Presentation and Bulletin Board Signs - 30 pages
4. Flashcards or Game Cards for Slapjack, Memory, Go Fish, etc. with Vocabulary - 4 pages
5. Word Search with Answer Key - 2 pages
6. Vocabulary reference - this is included with the crossword and the game card file
The 6 items are also sold individually on TES. Purchasing the items individually would cost $16.75. The bundled price of $10.00 offers more than 40% savings!
40 pages
Save 25% with this Spanish Winter Bundle of 3 Worksheets and Game Cards - Included in the bundle:
- Spanish Winter Crossword Puzzle and Image IDs - This activity contains 54 clues for winter vocabulary. Students are instructed to:
1. Complete the crossword.
2. Write Spanish vocabulary words under each picture.
3. Write the Spanish vocabulary word next to each clue.
The crossword includes winter vocabulary associated with weather, winter clothing, outdoor activities, winter sports, and other words common during winter such as fireplace, soup, goosebumps, and slush.
The answer key is included.
- Spanish Winter Word Search Puzzle and Image IDs - This activity contains 54 winter vocabulary words. Students are instructed to:
1. Complete the word search.
2. Write Spanish vocabulary words under each picture.
3. Write the Spanish vocabulary word next to each word.
The word search includes winter vocabulary associated with weather, winter clothing, outdoor activities, winter sports, and other words common during winter such as fireplace, soup, goosebumps, and slush.
The answer key for the words to be found in included.
- Spanish Winter 67 Word Bilingual Vocabulary Reference - This download contains:
1. English to Spanish word list with 67 words
2. Spanish to English word list with 63 words
3. List of 6 suggested student uses for the word lists - these include assignments, speaking practice, and reference.
The vocabulary lists include many words related to snow and weather, winter clothing, outdoor activities, and more.
- Spanish Winter Game Cards - This download contains:
1. 27 winter clip art images that can be used for any language. There is one page with winter clothing articles, one page with winter activities such as skiing, skating, and ice-fishing, and one page with nouns related to winter such as snow, snow plow, icicles, sled, and snowman.
2. English word cards that correspond to the images
3. Spanish word cards that correspond to the images
4. Suggested uses page
The cards can be photocopied and used for:
1. Partner slap jack
2. Print 2 copies for each set to use for playing the concentration game.
3. Winter vocabulary flashcards
4. Have students match word cards with image cards.
5. Go fish game
6. Charades - students draw and act out either the image or word on the card and classmates guess the vocabulary word
The slides can also be projected for classroom vocabulary practice.
These are great materials to have ready for Spanish substitute lesson plans.
All 4 products are also sold individually on TES.
20 pages
Get ready for a great food unit with this Spanish food bundle! The bundle contains 9 worksheets, a web quest, a sketch activity, and an extensive vocabulary reference with over 135 words for foods, meals, verbs, and food related phrases. The bundle price offers more than 40% savings over the cost of each item purchased separately! Here's what you get:
- Spanish 25 Food Plurals and Indefinite Articles w/key
- Spanish Food and Meals Word Search w/key
- Spanish Food and Meals 15 Sentence Completions w/key
- Spanish Food Groupings - 24 Words with 6 Categories w/key
- Spanish Food and Adverbs of Time 20 Sentences with Image IDs w/key
- Spanish Food 12 Question Responses and Image IDs w/key
- Spanish Fruits and Vegetables Crossword Puzzle w/key
- Spanish Food Fruits and Vegetables Sketch Project
- Spanish Food and Shopping WebQuest OpenCor 18 Questions and Sketch
- Spanish Food and Meals Crossword Puzzle, Vocabulary, and Image IDs w/key
- Spanish Foods With Gustar, Encantar & Odiar Sentences & Picture IDs w/key
- Spanish Foods and Meals Vocabulary Reference
26 pages
The booklets include simple sentences such as "I like turkey" and "I like to eat." There are 7 pages with different sentences plus a title page.
The 3 designs include:
1. Text only design for students to illustrate - 1 sheet origami booklet
2. Text and clip art images - 1 sheet origami booklet
3. Text and clip art images for projecting in class for full class practice
Also included is a page explaining the uses of the booklets and a link to instructions for folding the booklets.
4 pages
Students get creative with their writing with these 6 squares containing Thanksgiving themed images and speech bubbles. This comic strip activity is fun for students of all ages and abilities. They enjoy sharing their creations with their classmates!
1 page
This Thanksgiving Smart Board download contains 10 games and activities that can be used to practice reading and spelling. Included are Word Biz, Image/Word Match, Image Select, Word Generator, Word Guess, Random Image Chooser, and more. The games and activities use mostly Thanksgiving food vocabulary but also a few words associated with the Thanksgiving holiday such as family, airplane, football, t.v., and deer.
11 pages
6 slightly different worksheets for students to illustrate or describe why they are thankful during the Thanksgiving holiday season. The categories are in squares with family and pets, teacher and school, friends and other things. The designs are: 1 with yellow background, 1 with solid black lined squares, 1 with black dashed squares, 1 with red font with solid lined squares, 1 with red font with dashed squares and 1 with solid black lines without any text so students decide their own categories.
6 pages
Thanksgiving Food on the Table 2 Designs - Students write the Thanksgiving food word that corresponds to each numbered food on the table. One design includes a word bank with 11 words and the other design does not have a word bank.
The answer key is included.
3 pages
This poem welcomes spring after a long winter! Vocabulary, phrases, and grammatical structures include estación, querer + infinitive, contigo, ya, chaquetas, rosas, nido, rosas, río, dentro de poco, gracias por, and no hace frío. Verbs include quitarse, caminar, ver, venir, mirar, ser, and alegrarse. The rhyming words and cadence make this poem fun to learn and easy to remember.
Included in the download:
1. One Spanish/English page with large font for presenting and practicing vocabulary in class
2. One Spanish/English page with 2 poems per page for student handouts
3. One page with Spanish only
4. One Spanish/English close page with large font for presenting and practicing vocabulary in class
4 pages
