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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 Sports Bundle - Vocabulary, Practice, Skits, Quiz, and More!
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Spanish Sports Bundle - Vocabulary, Practice, Skits, Quiz, and More!

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This bundle includes 28 pages with everything you need for lots of sports vocabulary practice! There are plenty of activities to introduce and practice sports during a sports unit. These activities can also be used with upper level students as back to school review. There are 6 practice worksheets, 1 quiz/test, 1 sports drawing activity, 1 partner vocabulary practice activity, Spanish to English and English to Spanish vocabulary lists, 2 skits, and 2 readings/translations. The breakdown is as follows: 1. Las Escaleras Partner Vocabulary Practice 2. Word Search 3. Sports Conversation Essay 4. Sports Conversation Essay Sample Reading 5. Sports Conversation Essay Translation/Skit 6. Skit 7. English/Spanish Vocabulary 8. Spanish/English Vocabulary 9. Weather, Seasons and Sports Reading 10. Weather, Seasons and Sports Spanish to English Translation 11. Weather, Seasons and Sports English to Spanish Translation 12. Sports Drawing with Gustar 13. Quiz 14. Matching 15. Sports IDs 16. Sentences with Gustar, Encantar and Odiar 17. Crossword Puzzle Version 1 18. Vocabulary List for 2 Crossword Puzzles 19. Crossword Puzzle Version 2 Answer keys are included. These activities are also sold individually on TES.
Spanish Future Plans Writing Prompt - En El Futuro, Quiero...
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Spanish Future Plans Writing Prompt - En El Futuro, Quiero...

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Spanish Future Plans Writing Prompt - En El Futuro, Quiero... This is a great end of the year writing activity! Students write about what they want to do in the future, either during the coming summer or beyond. There are over 30 words and phrases provided to assist students with the task. Sample words and phrases are: viajar, trabajar, pasar el rato con amigos, el año que viene, la universidad, el empleo, nadar en la piscina, etc. The download includes 2 pages: 1 with 2 writing prompts for student handouts and 1 with the writing prompt in large font for projecting in class.
Spanish Twelve Days of Christmas Booklets / Navidad
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Spanish Twelve Days of Christmas Booklets / Navidad

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2 Spanish Twelve Days of Christmas Booklets / Navidad - Each booklet contains 12 pages, 1 for each of the 12 days of Christmas in the song. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first cut, assemble and read the Spanish Twelve Days of Christmas Booklet which contains text and illustrations from the traditional 12 Days of Christmas song. They then create their own version using the text only template. Encourage students to share their creations with their classmates and family! The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the 12 Days of Christmas vocabulary words. The text only version can be projected onto the Smart Board and students can draw pictures that correspond to the text.
Spanish Writing Prompt - Three Kings' Day, Christmas, New Year
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Spanish Writing Prompt - Three Kings' Day, Christmas, New Year

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Spanish Writing Prompt - Three Kings' Day, Christmas, New Year - Students write a letter to the Three Kings / Tres Reyes about their wishes for the New Year. This writing prompt contains 23 suggested Spanish/English vocabulary words for wishes. The variety of vocabulary, including nouns and verbs for many activities, makes it easy for students to compose their essays successfully. There is a full conjugation of the verb querer, as well.
Spanish Interrogatives Crossword and Image IDs Worksheet
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Spanish Interrogatives Crossword and Image IDs Worksheet

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This crossword contains 14 clues for Spanish question words and 11 images for students to identify. Students are instructed to: 1. Write the Spanish translation next to each clue 2. Write a Spanish interrogative under each of the 11 clip art images 3. Complete the crossword The answer key is included.
Spanish Writing Prompt - La Música - Music
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Spanish Writing Prompt - La Música - Music

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Spanish Writing Prompt - La Música - Music - Students describe the music that they like and explain why. This high interest writing prompt provides enough vocabulary and phrases for beginners, and it works for more advanced students by adjusting the word requirement. It contains over 40 words and phrases to assist students with the writing task. The 3 page download includes: 1. Writing prompt - The writing prompt contains: several different music genres; verbs such as tocar, pasar el rato con, escuchar, gustar, encantar, and chocar; adjectives such as asombroso, animado, and energético; and nouns such as sonido, estrella de rock, artísta; adverbs such as nunca, siempre, and de vez en cuando. 2. Sample 239 word writing prompt that can be used for: a. Individual translation activity b. Full class translation activity when projected 3. Sample 239 word writing prompt copied 2 per page for use as student handouts.
Spanish Writing Prompt - Clothes in my Closet - La Ropa en Mi Armario
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Spanish Writing Prompt - Clothes in my Closet - La Ropa en Mi Armario

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Spanish Writing Prompt - Clothes in my Closet - La Ropa en Mi Armario - Students describe the clothes that have in their closets and what they wear during different months and seasons. The writing prompt is appropriate for beginniners and it works for more advanced students by adjusting the word requirement. The 3 page download includes: 1. Writing prompt - There are 23 clothing words, 17 weather words and phrases, seasons, full conjugations of the verbs querer and odiar, verbs gustar and encantar, plus several other words to assist students with the writing task. 2. Sample 289 word writing prompt that can be used for full class translation activity when projected. 3. Sample 289 word writing prompt copied 2 per page for use as student handouts.
Spanish Countries and Capitals Game Show Writing Prompt
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Spanish Countries and Capitals Game Show Writing Prompt

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Spanish Countries and Capitals Game Show Writing Prompt - This is a fun way to get students of varying abilities writing while learning about Hispanic countries and capitals. The writing prompt provides enough vocabulary and phrases for beginners, and it works for more advanced students by adjusting the word requirement. The download includes: 1. Writing prompt - The writing prompt contains: a. Vocabulary associated with game shows such as host, contestants, you won, you're right, you're wrong, etc. b. Vocabulary for talking about activity interests c. Language for asking about peoples' origin d. Questions and responses for countries and capitals 2. Sample game show writing prompt excerpt that can be used for: a. Individual translation activity b. Full class translation activity when projected c. 3-person skit - host and 2 contestants The sample writing prompt comes in large font for projecting and full class viewing, and small font copied 2 per page for student handout translation and use as a 3-person skit. 3 pages
Spanish Personal A Fill In the Blank, 15 Translations, and Reference
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Spanish Personal A Fill In the Blank, 15 Translations, and Reference

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Spanish Personal A Fill In the Blank, 15 Translations and Reference - Students practice the Spanish Personal "A" with 15 fill in the blank sentences that they must also translate to English. Some of the verbs used are: hay, tener, ser, visitar, oir and ver. Also included is the answer key and Personal "A" reference sheets which come 2 per page for student handouts, and also full size for classroom presentation purposes. 4 pages
French Hanukkah 2 Emergent Reader Booklets
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French Hanukkah 2 Emergent Reader Booklets

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Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing words associated with Hanukkah such as dreidel, latkes, gifts, menorah, etc. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. The download contains 6 pages. 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. 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 Verbs Pedir and Preguntar and Image IDs
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Spanish Verbs Pedir and Preguntar and Image IDs

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Spanish Verbs Pedir and Preguntar and Image IDs Students must: 1. Filll in the blank with the correct conjugation of the either pedir or preguntar 2. Translate the 8 sentences to English 3. Write a Spanish word under the 8 clip art images The sentences contain words that are either cognates or in a word bank. This activity works well for students new to these verbs and is good for back to school review for upper levels of Spanish. Both verbs are fully conjugated for student reference. The answer key is included.
Spanish Verb Ir and City 20 Sentences and 7 Image IDs
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Spanish Verb Ir and City 20 Sentences and 7 Image IDs

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Spanish Verb Ir and City 20 Sentences and 7 Image IDs - Students translate 20 English to Spanish sentences with the verb ir and places in the city. There are also several adverbs of time such as today, tonight, later and days of the week. The answer key is included.
Spanish Verb Ir, City Places Vocabulary, and Days of the Week
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Spanish Verb Ir, City Places Vocabulary, and Days of the Week

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Spanish Verb Ir, City Places Vocabulary, and Days of the Week - This download includes: 1. 20 sentences using the irregular verb "ir" with places in the city and adverbs of time such as today, tonight, and days of the week. A sample sentence is: We're going to the downtown today. 2. 7 clip art images of city places. 3. A chart for students to complete with the conjugation of "ir". 4. Answer key.
Spanish Introductions Dialogue Writing Prompt, Translation, and Skit
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Spanish Introductions Dialogue Writing Prompt, Translation, and Skit

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Spanish Introductions Dialogue Writing Prompt, Translation, and Skit - This download includes: 1. Introductions dialogue writing prompt. The writing prompt contains requirements for greetings and leave takings, asking who another person is and response, formal and informal introductions, and asking and providing age. There is vocabulary provided for each of the requirements. 2. Sample introductions writing prompt that can be used for: a. Individual translation activity b. Full class translation activity when projected c. 4-person skit The sample writing prompt comes in large font for projecting and full class viewing, and small font copied 2 per page for student handout translation and use as a 4-person skit.
Three Kings Day Holiday Bilingual Shoe Activity Worksheet
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Three Kings Day Holiday Bilingual Shoe Activity Worksheet

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Three Kings Day Holiday Bilingual Shoe Activity Worksheet - Students sketch and label inside the shoe the gifts that they would like to receive from the Three Wise Men on Three Kings Day (Epiphany), the final day of the Christmas holiday season. There is a Spanish / English vocabulary word bank included for student reference. The word back contains small items that children might hope for such as candy or toys. This activity is fun for students of all ages in Spanish, bilingual or dual language classrooms.
Spanish Landforms - 2 Emergent Reader Booklets
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Spanish Landforms - 2 Emergent Reader Booklets

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Spanish Landforms - 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Each booklet contains 12 pages: the title page with 11 additional pages containing Spanish landform words. Words included are: montaña, cañon, bahía, desierto, lago, volcán, isla, río, bosque, playa, and océano. 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 Numbers Bundle - Vocabulary, Practice, Bulletin Board, Listening
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Spanish Numbers Bundle - Vocabulary, Practice, Bulletin Board, Listening

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Save over 50% with this Spanish Numbers Bundle! Included in the bundle are 8 practice worksheets, vocabulary reference handout, class signs, math listening activity and cards for flashcards or games. The bundle breakdown is: 1. Numbers Reference Handout, p. 3 2. Numbers Bulletin Board Signs, p. 4 3. Numbers and Classroom Objects, p. 11 4. Numbers Math Problems, p. 13 5. Numbers and Objects with Cuantos Hay, p. 15 6. Random Numbers Chart, p. 17 7. Crossword Puzzle, p. 18 8. Word Search Puzzle, p. 19 9. Number Words 2 Sets of 15, p. 20 10. Double Puzzle, p. 22 11. Math Listening Activity, p. 24 12. Scattered Numbers for Games or Assignment, p. 26 13. Flashcards or Signs, p. 29 Most practice worksheets include answer keys. These items are also available for individual purchase on TES.
Spanish New Year El Año Nuevo Booklets and Presentation
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Spanish New Year El Año Nuevo Booklets and Presentation

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Spanish New Year El Año Nuevo Booklets and Presentation - Each emergent reader booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common New Year's words. Suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page are included. Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet with text and illustrations of words associated New Year's Eve and the New Year such as midnight, grapes for the Spanish tradition, party, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, etc. They then create their own version using the text only template. Students will enjoy sketching these items and will get excited about the New Year while they share their creations with their classmates and family members! The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review, and practice pronunciation of the New Year vocabulary. The text only version can be projected onto the Smart Board and students can draw pictures that correspond to the text.
Spanish New Year Writing Prompt / Essay - Querer + Infinitive
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Spanish New Year Writing Prompt / Essay - Querer + Infinitive

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Spanish New Year Writing Assignment / Essay - Querer + Infinitive - This download contains 2 assignments. The first is a writing prompt with 29 Spanish infinitives/holiday words, plus the months of the year. Students write about what they want to do in each month of the new year. There is a variety of suggested vocabulary which makes it easy for students to complete their writing assignments and makes this item useful for all levels of Spanish. Vocabulary includes many holidays such as Christmas, Thanksgiving, 4th of July, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, Easter and more. A 100 - 200 word essay works well for first year students. The word count can be changed for other levels and varying ability levels. The second activity is a 279 word sample essay. written from the perspective of a student living in the U.S. The sample essay makes a great translation assignment or it can be used for full class viewing to prep students to write their own essays. Both activities make great substitute lessons.