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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.

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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.
Spanish Commands Tú Regular and Irregular 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle
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Spanish Commands Tú Regular and Irregular 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle

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Spanish Commands Tú Regular and Irregular 4 x 4 Matching Squares - Students assemble a 4 x 4 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle with 25 different tú commands. Sample commands are di, haz, ve, pon, sal, sé, ten, ven, empieza, abre, firma, levanta, and vuelve. Several words are repeated which makes the puzzle more challenging. Just photocopy enough for a class set (1 for every 2 students if working in pairs, or 1 per student if working alone), cut and fasten with a paper clip. Distribute to students and challenge them to reassemble the puzzles as quickly as possible. There is a list of all words alongside the puzzle in Spanish and English. This can be used as verbs bookmark and reference. 2 pages
Weather 2 Emergent Reader Booklets Version II
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Weather 2 Emergent Reader Booklets Version II

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Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common weather phrases. Sample phrases include there's fog, there's thunder, it's cloudy, and it's cool. Also included is a page of suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first read and cut out the booklet that contains text and illustrations, then create their own version using the text only template. Students will be proud of their creations and will have fun sharing them with classmates and family members! The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the weather phrases. 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.
Read Across America Booklets - Things That We Read - ENGLISH
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Read Across America Booklets - Things That We Read - ENGLISH

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Read Across America Booklets - Things That We Read - ENGLISH - These booklets show a few of the many things that people read every day. Use is during Read Across America Week and at the beginning of the year to motivate kids to become great readers! Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet that contains text and illustrations of the things that people read such as books, magazines, menus, signs, cards and letters, newspapers and even t-shirts! They then create their own version using the text only template. Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages. This item also includes suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. 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.
Numbers and Pets 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - How many are there?
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Numbers and Pets 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - How many are there?

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Numbers and Pets 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - How many are there? Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common pet words and the phrase "There is/There are". Also includes suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet that contains text and images of common pets such as dog, cat, bird, horse, etc. They then create their own version using the text only template. Students will have fun sketching the pets and will share them enthusiastically with their classmates and family members! The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the pet 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.
September and School Emergent Reader 2 Booklets in English
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September and School Emergent Reader 2 Booklets in English

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September and School Emergent Reader 2 Booklets in English - Each booklet contains 8 pages. One contains school related text and illustrations and the other contains text only so students can sketch and create their own versions of the booklets. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the vocabulary. 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.
4th of July 2 Emergent Reader Booklets and Presentation
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4th of July 2 Emergent Reader Booklets and Presentation

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4th of July 2 Emergent Reader Booklets and Presentation - Students first read and cut out the booklet that contains text and illustrations. They then sketch and create their own version using the text only template. Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing words associated with the 4th of July such as fireworks, barbeque, picnic, etc. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the vocabulary. 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.
Spanish Preterit 70 AR/ER/IR Regular Verb Conjugations Worksheet
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Spanish Preterit 70 AR/ER/IR Regular Verb Conjugations Worksheet

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Spanish Preterit 70 AR/ER/IR Regular Verb Conjugations Worksheet - Students conjugate 70 regular -ar, -er and -ir verbs. The verb is provided and students must conjugate it based on the subject. Sample verbs included are caminar, nadar, escribir, cantar, abrir, correr, aprender, comer, vivir, hablar and bailar. Each verb listed is used several times with different subjects to give students plenty of practice with the different conjugations. Both sets of preterit verb endings are provided for student reference. The answer key is included.
Thanksgiving Emergent Reader Booklet 3 Designs
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Thanksgiving Emergent Reader Booklet 3 Designs

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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
Nursery Rhyme Hey Diddle Diddle 2 Emergent Reader Booklets
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Nursery Rhyme Hey Diddle Diddle 2 Emergent Reader Booklets

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There are 2 versions of the booklets to allow for differentiation, and each version contains 2 sets. Version 1 contains phrases or sentences, and Version 2 contains individual words only. Each set contains one booklet with text and images and the other contains text only so students can sketch and create their own versions of the booklets. Both booklets contain a title page and 7 additional pages. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first cut out and read the text/images booklet. They then sketch and cut out the text only booklet. These can be shared with classmates, or taken home and read to family members. The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the vocabulary. 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. The booklets can also be used as flashcards by folding under the text on each page.
Spain Booklets - ENGLISH - Spanish Culture
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Spain Booklets - ENGLISH - Spanish Culture

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Introduce your students to Spanish culture! These booklets contain many things for which Spain is famous such as flamenco, bullfighting, running of the bulls, soccer, olives, castles, cathedrals, Iberian ham and Don Quixote. Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet that contains text and illustrations. They then create their own version using the text only template. Each booklet contains 12 pages: the title page with 11 additional pages. This item also includes suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. 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. The booklets are also helpful additions to interactive notebooks. 8 pages
Spanish Adverbs of Frequency Word Search Worksheet and Vocabulary
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Spanish Adverbs of Frequency Word Search Worksheet and Vocabulary

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This word search contains 21 adverbs of frequency. Sample adverbs are: sometimes, each day, always, never, frequently, and often. Students are instructed to: 1. Write the English translation next to each clue 2. Write a Spanish adverb under each of the 5 clip art images 3. Find the words in the word search The download includes: 1. Word search 2. Answer key 3. Full page vocabulary page with 21 words 4. Vocabulary page with 4/page for student handouts
Spanish Adverbs of Frequency Crossword Worksheet and Vocabulary
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Spanish Adverbs of Frequency Crossword Worksheet and Vocabulary

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This crossword contains 21 clues for adverbs of frequency. Sample adverbs are: sometimes, each day, always, never, frequently, and often. Students are instructed to: 1. Write the Spanish translation next to each clue 2. Write a Spanish adverb under each of the 5 clip art images 3. Complete the crossword The download includes: 1. Crossword 2. Answer key 3. Full page vocabulary page with 21 words 4. Vocabulary page with 4/page for student handouts
Spanish Imperfect Tense Verbs Human Bingo Game Speaking Activity
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Spanish Imperfect Tense Verbs Human Bingo Game Speaking Activity

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Spanish Imperfect Tense Verbs Human Bingo Game Speaking Activity - Each student mingles with a bingo grid and must find different classmates that can reply yes to each of the 16 boxes. Each grid contains the question "Cuando eras nino/a" plus an activity in the imperfect. When a student replies yes to a question, the questioning student follows up by asking in Spanish for the student's signature. The goal is to be the first student to fill the entire bingo grid. Also included is 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. Provide the English meaning of each verb. 3. Write an appropriate Spanish childhood word under 6 images at the bottom of the paper. This is a great back to school speaking review activity for students with prior Spanish experience.
Spanish Valentine's Day Word Search Puzzle, Vocabulary, and Image IDs
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Spanish Valentine's Day Word Search Puzzle, Vocabulary, and Image IDs

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This activity contains 33 words associated with Valentine's Day. Students are instructed to: 1. Complete the word search. 2. Write Spanish vocabulary words under each of the 10 pictures. 3. Write the English translation next to each clue. Examples of vocabulary words are beso, abrazo, amor, besar, flores, amistad, tarjeta, rosas, and coquetear. The download includes: 1. Word search with images 2. Answer key with words next to the clues 3. Vocabulary page with 33 words, copied 4 per page for student handouts. The download can be used as a fun substitute lesson plan. When students complete the worksheet activities, they can quiz each other on the Valentine's Day vocabulary with the vocabulary reference.
Spanish Irregular Verbs PowerPoint Booklet Project
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Spanish Irregular Verbs PowerPoint Booklet Project

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Spanish Irregular Verbs PowerPoint Booklet Project - Students create a booklet or PowerPoint that includes irregular present tense verbs. Required sections are: -go verbs; stem change verbs; a section for ir, ir a + infinitive, ser and estar, saber and conocer; regular verbs for the sake of showing contrast between regular and irregular verbs. Students must provide full conjugations of all verbs, write 2 sentences for each, and explain the differences between ser and estar, and saber and conocer. Included in the download: 1. Requirement page in large font for projecting and presenting the project. 2. Sample page for projecting and presenting. 3. Grading sheet for the 205 point project. Students use the sheet while working on the project and must hand it in with their completed projects. Failure to submit the sheet results in a loss of 2 points on the project. This is a great end of the year project for Spanish I students but would also be a great beginning of the year review project for other levels.
Alphabet Sketch and Color Booklet
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Alphabet Sketch and Color Booklet

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Students color the alphabet letters and then decide upon and draw their own illustrations for each letter of the alphabet. The booklet contains 28 pages: the title page with 26 additional pages for each letter of the alphabet and an end page. This download also includes several suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Suggested uses include: students share completed booklets with the class or with a partner, students read to a family member at home, students use alphabet pages as flashcards to practice and learn new vocabulary, teacher projects the blank booklet onto the Smart Board and students do quick sketches for each letter and teacher scans sample booklets to share student work with the class. The booklet is helpful for interactive notebook activities, as well. 10 pages
Spanish Song Uno de Enero for Festival of San Fermín
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Spanish Song Uno de Enero for Festival of San Fermín

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Spanish Song Uno de Enero for Festival of San Fermín - Students practice numbers and months while they learn a little about the culture of Spain with this catchy, traditional song. Included in the download: 1. Song in large font for class presentation - This page includes a youtube link with a karaoke version recording of the song. 2. Song in smaller font printed 3 per page for student handouts. 3. Close version of the song printed 2 per page for student handouts.
Spanish Shopping Skit - Cuanto Cuestan and Demonstrative Adjectives
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Spanish Shopping Skit - Cuanto Cuestan and Demonstrative Adjectives

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This 7 line skit features a girl shopping for earrings in a market in Mexico. Structures and words used in the skit are: cuanto cuestan, te gustan/me gustan, demonstrative adjectives estos, aquellas, and esos, adjectives caros and baratos, gracias por, and the verb ser. The skit contains a variety of real life phrases and is short enough to easily memorize. Included in the download: 1. Bilingual skit with English translation, 2 per page for student handouts 2. Spanish only skit, 2 per page for student handouts. This can also be used as a translation activity. 3. Spanish only skit in large font for presenting and practicing vocabulary as a class.
French Sports Board Game and Vocabulary
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French Sports Board Game and Vocabulary

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This is a 32 square board game containing 13 different sports images. Students shake the die, move that number of spaces, say the word in Spanish and see who reaches the end first. Students unable to say the word must return to the beginning. Included in the download are: 1. Game board 2. Bilingual French and English vocabulary list for presentation, practice, and student handouts 3. Instructions Sports included are basketball, baseball, biking, track and field, skiing, soccer, football, tennis, volleyball, gymnastics, wrestling, swimming, and fishing.