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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 St. Patrick's Day Speech Bubble Creative Writing Activity
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Spanish St. Patrick's Day Speech Bubble Creative Writing Activity

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Spanish St. Patrick's Day Speech Bubble Creative Writing Activity - Students use their imaginations and creativity as they complete 6 different squares containing colorful characters and scenes related to St. Patrick's Day. The scenes vary from Leprechauns playing musical instruments to St. Patrick slaying snakes! Use this item as a homework assignment, a partner activity or project it and have students fill in the speech bubbles on the Smart Board.
Spanish Tener Expressions Song With Actions - Tengo Suerte
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Spanish Tener Expressions Song With Actions - Tengo Suerte

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Spanish Tener Expressions Song With Actions - Tengo Suerte - Your students will remember tener expressions forever with this song! This original Spanish song, which is sung to the tune of a popular children's song, features 14 tener expressions with accompanying actions. Students of all ages love to sing this and will do so often because of the catchy tune with dramatic actions. The English translation is included. The song is copied 2 per page for student handouts and enlarged 1 per page for in class presentation.
Spanish Tener Expressions Crossword and Image IDs Worksheet & Vocabulary
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Spanish Tener Expressions Crossword and Image IDs Worksheet & Vocabulary

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Spanish Tener Expressions Crossword Puzzle and Image IDs - This puzzle contains: 1. 16 English clues for Spanish tener expressions 2. Images for students to identify 3. Vocabulary reference Instructions are given to write an appropriate Spanish tener expression under each clip art image shown and next to each English clue so students get plenty of practice with the vocabulary.
Spanish Tener Que + Infinitive & Chores Human Bingo Game Speaking Activity
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Spanish Tener Que + Infinitive & Chores Human Bingo Game Speaking Activity

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Spanish Tener Que + Infinitive & Chores 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. The grids contain chores related questions such as, "Tienes que hacer tu cama todos los dias?" or "Tienes que cortar el cesped?" Many of the squares also include adverbs of time. 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 shouts, "Bingo!" Also included is a follow up worksheet that requires students to 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. Students must also write tener que + an appropriate chore infinitive under 6 images at the bottom of the paper. This is a helpful activity when learning chores and tener que + infinitive, and it's also a great back to school speaking review activity for students with prior Spanish experience.
Spanish Tener Expressions Reference - Tener Idioms
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Spanish Tener Expressions Reference - Tener Idioms

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Spanish Tener Expressions Reference - Tener Idioms - This handy tener expressions reference and study guide contains 23 expressions such as to be hungry, to be jealous, to be cold/warm, to be guilty, to look good, to be successful, etc. The use of tener expressions is explained and there are sample sentences showing the use of mucho instead of muy. A full conjugation of tener in the present tense is included. One page is alphabetized Spanish to English and one is alphabetized English to Spanish.
Spanish Tener Expressions Conjugated 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle
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Spanish Tener Expressions Conjugated 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle

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Tener Expressions Conjugated 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle - Students assemble a 4 x 4 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle with 20 different conjugated tener expressions. Sample expressions are: tener hambre, tener la culpa, tener vergüenza, and tener sed. 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 a tener expressions bookmark and reference.
Spanish Tener Expressions 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle
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Spanish Tener Expressions 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle

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Tener Expressions 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle - Students assemble a 4 x 4 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle with 20 different tener expressions. Sample expressions are: tener hambre, tener la culpa, tener vergüenza, and tener sed. 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 a tener expressions bookmark and reference.
Spanish Tener Expressions 15 Translations and 6 Image IDs Worksheet
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Spanish Tener Expressions 15 Translations and 6 Image IDs Worksheet

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Spanish Tener Expressions 15 Translations and 6 Image IDs Worksheet - Students translate 15 English to Spanish "tener expressions" sentence and identify 6 tener expression images. Examples of tener expressions included are: tener miedo, tener celos, tener suerte, tener sueno, tener hambre, tener sed, tener exito, and more. The answer key is included.
Spanish Tener Expressions Word Wall Classroom Signs
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Spanish Tener Expressions Word Wall Classroom Signs

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Spanish Tener Expressions Word Wall Classroom Signs - This download includes 11 colorful 8 1/2 x 11 printable signs containing 24 tener expressions, 1 sign with tener conjugated in the present tense, the heading page, and 1 page containing "Conjugated tener +". Next to each tener expression is a clip art image depicting the word. Sample words are sed, hambre, frío, etc. Just print, laminate if desired, and hang where students can easily see them. The word wall is a great student reference and can also be used to present and review tener expressions. This word wall can also be purchased bundled together with 6 other Spanish word walls.
Spanish Imperfect Tense Crossword Puzzle and Image IDs
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Spanish Imperfect Tense Crossword Puzzle and Image IDs

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This activity contains 31 clues for imperfect tense verb conjugations and 9 clip art images. The clues are in the form of English "used to" with verbs that students must translate. They are instructed to: 1. Complete the crossword. 2. Write Spanish infinitives under each picture. 3. Write the Spanish conjugation next to each clue. The crossword includes ver, ir, and ser, along with many common ar, er, and ir verbs. Examples are bailar, lavar, limpiar, correr, comer, decir, pedir, and empezar. The answer key is included.
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.
Spanish Numbers Or Any Language Numbers Activities - Scattered Numbers
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Spanish Numbers Or Any Language Numbers Activities - Scattered Numbers

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Spanish Numbers Or Any Language Numbers Activities - Scattered Numbers The download contains: 1. Scattered numbers from 0 - 20 in black and white, and in color 2. Random scattered numbers from 21 - 100 in black and white, and in color 3. Suggested activities These materials to projected in class for pronunciation practice and to play the flyswatter game on the screen. They can also be used as a student number word writing activity. Finally, student pairs can compete to be the first to touch or mark with a pencil or marker the number that you say. These can be laminated and used for years!
Spanish Noche de Brujas Booklet & Presentation / Halloween Booklet
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Spanish Noche de Brujas Booklet & Presentation / Halloween Booklet

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2 Spanish Noche de Brujas Booklets and Presentation / Spanish Halloween Booklet - Each emergent reader booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common Noche de Brujas words. This item also includes suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first cut, assemble and read the Noche de Brujas Booklet that contains Spanish text and illustrations of items associated with Halloween such as bruja, fantasma, murcielago, etc. They then create their own version using the text only template. Students will have fun sketching these items 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 Noche de Brujas 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.
Spanish My Favorite Things - 2 Emergent Reader Booklets
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Spanish My Favorite Things - 2 Emergent Reader Booklets

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Spanish My Favorite Things - 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing Spanish words for the following favorite things: food, book, sport, color, animal, movie, and subject. 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 enjoy sharing them with classmates and family members! 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.
Spanish Mad Lib Present Tense Writing Activity - At School
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Spanish Mad Lib Present Tense Writing Activity - At School

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Add some creative fun to grammar in your classroom with this Spanish Mad Lib! Included are 3 pages as follows: 1. Students list 27 words according to the description indicated, such as adjective, noun, infinitive verb, name or adverb. 2. Students transfer the 27 words onto the story page. 3. Students translate the story to English on the lined page. This item is fun for students to create and even more fun to present in class! It's also a good activity for a substitute teacher lesson plan, or back to school review for students with prior Spanish experience.
Spanish Me Gusta el Invierno Booklets - I Like Winter Booklets
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Spanish Me Gusta el Invierno Booklets - I Like Winter Booklets

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2 Spanish Me Gusta el Invierno Booklets - Students first cut, assemble and read the Spanish Me Gusta el Invierno Booklet that contains text and illustrations of winter things that students like such as sledding, skating, snowmen, snow angels, snow houses, tobogganing and skating. Me gusta is repeated 8 times so students learn the phrase quickly and easily. They then create their own version using the text only template. Students will have fun sketching the winter items and will want to share their creations with their classmates and family members! Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common Spanish winter activity words. 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 winter activity 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.
Spanish Marine Life Vocabulary IDs Worksheet
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Spanish Marine Life Vocabulary IDs Worksheet

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Students identify 18 marine life pictures. Sample words are: ballena, tiburón, pulpo, estrella del mar, tortuga, pez, langosta, and medusa. The handout makes a nice review sheet as is or it could be cut apart later and used for flashcards. It can also be projected in class to present and review vocabulary, and play the flyswatter game. The answer key is included. This activity is also included in my Spanish Vocabulary IDs Bundle of 32 Topics.
Spanish Mother's Day 2 Booklets - El Día de la Madre
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Spanish Mother's Day 2 Booklets - El Día de la Madre

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Spanish Mother's Day 2 Booklets - El Día de la Madre - 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 common Spanish words associated with Mother's Day such as hugs, kisses, jewelry, flowers, ice cream, chocolates and heart. 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 New Year's Eve Human Bingo Game Speaking Activity & Follow-Up
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Spanish New Year's Eve Human Bingo Game Speaking Activity & Follow-Up

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This activity includes 16 different activities associated with New Year's Eve. Examples of verbs used are ir, celebrar, brindar, bailar, leer, comer, mirar, and estar. Students will practice 3 forms of the Spanish preterit with these activities. Each student mingles with a bingo grid and must find different classmates that can reply yes when asked about statements in each of the 16 boxes. A sample statement in the box is, "Comí 12 uvas en Nochevieja." 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. Write an appropriate Spanish word related to New Year's Eve under 6 images at the bottom of the paper.
Spanish Numbers Zero to Twenty Crossword Puzzle and Image IDs
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Spanish Numbers Zero to Twenty Crossword Puzzle and Image IDs

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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.