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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 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.
French Cognate Human Bingo Get to Know You Activity
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French Cognate Human Bingo Get to Know You Activity

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French Cognate Human Bingo Get to Know You Activity - Help beginning students get to know their classmates and build confidence about learning French with this fun ice-breaker cognate activity. They'll be reading, comprehending, and speaking French right from the start! Each student mingles with a bingo grid and must ask classmates if the grid facts apply to them. The grids contain sentences such as, "Je danse dans le studio." There will be words that students don't know, but all squares contain easily recognizable cognates that will help students navigate meaning. When a student replies yes that a fact applies, the name is written in the box. When a student fills the entire grid, he says, Bingo!" The download includes a follow-up written assignment. Students are to write what they think each sentence means and write the French cognate for 6 clip art images. This activity can also be used as a back to school refresher for continuing French students. 2 pages
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 Classroom Language Word Wall
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Spanish Classroom Language Word Wall

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Spanish Classroom Language Word Wall - This download includes 13 colorful 8 1/2 x 11 printable signs containing 39 useful words and phrases for the Spanish or bilingual classroom. Most of the signs have at least 1 clip art image to assist with meaning and enhance the appearance of the sign. Sample phrases are "Tengo una pregunta" and "Podemos trabajar juntos?" Just print, laminate if desired, and hang where students can easily see the word wall. The word wall is a great student reference and can also be used to present and review the classroom language. This word wall can also be purchased bundled together with 6 other Spanish word walls.
French Food and Beverages Crossword Puzzle, Image IDs, and Vocabulary
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French Food and Beverages Crossword Puzzle, Image IDs, and Vocabulary

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This word search contains 30 clues for French food and beverages words. Sample words are: beignet, boissons, fromage, gâteau, lait, nouilles, pain, poisson, poulet, viande, and yaourt. Students are instructed to: 1. Write the English translation next to each clue 2. Write a French word under each of the 10 clip art images 3. Complete the crossword The download includes: 1. Crossword puzzle 2. Answer key with French translations 3. Vocabulary page with 2/page for student handouts 4. Vocabulary page enlarged for presenting and practicing vocabulary
Spanish Greetings and Basics Crossword Puzzle, IDs, and Vocabulary List
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Spanish Greetings and Basics Crossword Puzzle, IDs, and Vocabulary List

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Spanish Greetings and Basics Crossword Puzzle, IDs, and Vocabulary List - Included are instructions to: 1. Complete the crossword with 20 vocabulary words and phrases including greetings, leave takings, introductions, and basic questions/responses such as "how are you/I'm well, thanks", etc. 2. Identify 7 clipart images 3. Write a Spanish vocabulary word next to each clue. A 38 word/phrase vocabulary reference and the answer key (Spanish words are written next to the English clues) are included. Created by Sue Summers
French Prepositions Sketch and Game Cards / Flashcards
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French Prepositions Sketch and Game Cards / Flashcards

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French Prepositions Sketch and Game Cards / Flashcards - Included in the download are: 1 - 12 squares for students to sketch the prepositions or prepositional phrases contained in each 2 - 12 squares containing clip art images only 3 - 12 squares containing clip art images with corresponding prepositions or prepositional phrases 4 - Suggested uses page The cards have a variety of uses, including games such as slapjack, memory, go fish; flashcards, assignment, and more.
Spanish Christmas / Holiday Game Cards and Flashcards - 32 Different Cards
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Spanish Christmas / Holiday Game Cards and Flashcards - 32 Different Cards

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Spanish Christmas / Game Cards and Flashcards - 32 Different Cards- These cards can be used as student flashcards for vocabulary practice, slap-jack game cards, memory game cards, or go fish cards. There are 32 different cards. They can also be projected to introduce and review vocabulary, and to play the flyswatter game. Included in the download: 1. Suggested uses for the cards 2. 16 image cards with vocabulary 3. 16 image cards without vocabulary Created by Sue Summers fun stuff, hands on, juegos, tarjetas de vocabulario, Navidad
French Weather Song With Actions - Quel Temps Fait-il?
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French Weather Song With Actions - Quel Temps Fait-il?

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Your students will remember weather phrases forever with this song! It is sung to the tune of a well known children's song and features 12 weather expressions such as "Il fait chaud" with accompanying actions. Students of all ages love to sing this and will do so often because of the catchy tune with dramatic actions. Included in the download: 1. One page with 1 song on it 2. One page with 2 songs on it for paper saving student handouts 3. One page with tips on how to use the song The English translation is included. 3 pages
French Valentine's Day Word Search Puzzle, Vocabulary, and Image IDs
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French Valentine's Day Word Search Puzzle, Vocabulary, and Image IDs

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This activity contains 36 words associated with Valentine's Day. Students are instructed to: 1. Complete the word search. 2. Write French vocabulary words under each of the 10 pictures. 3. Write the English translation next to each clue. Examples of vocabulary words are bisous, accolade, amour, embrasser, fleurs, amitié, carte, roses, and flirtir. Included in the 5 page download: 1. Large font bilingual English/French vocabulary list for presenting and practicing vocabulary. 2. Small font bilingual English/French vocabulary list copied 2/page for paper saving student handouts 3. Small font bilingual French/English vocabulary list copied 2/page for paper saving student handouts 4. Word search and answer key 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 Thanksgiving Paragraph Translation Doy las Gracias Por...
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Spanish Thanksgiving Paragraph Translation Doy las Gracias Por...

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Use this as 2 assignments! First, have students translate from Spanish to English, then have them translate from English to Spanish after they have a better understanding of the vocabulary and grammar. Students practice a variety of verbs and vocabulary associated with family, pets, and friends, Thanksgiving Day activities, Thanksgiving foods, their home and school, and their health. Sample verbs include: dar, pasar el rato, tener, reírse, ser, encantar, comer, and mirar. Included: 1. Large font 222 word paragraph in Spanish to project and use as a class. 2. Large font paragraph in English to project and use as a class. 3. Page copied 2/page in Spanish 4. Page copied 2/page in English 4 pages
Spanish Future Tense Human Bingo Game Speaking Activity
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Spanish Future Tense Human Bingo Game Speaking Activity

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Each student mingles with a bingo grid and must find different classmates that can reply yes to the questions in each of the 16 boxes. Each box contains a question starting with ¿En el futuro...? plus a verb in the future tense. A sample question is: ¿En el futuro, trabajarás con niños? 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. Verbs used include: estudiar, viajar, vivir, ganar, tener, construir, correr, trabajar, plantar, escalar, comprar, aprender, escribir, jugar, tocar, and hacer 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 infinitive 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. 2 pages
French Greeting Cards For All Occasions
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French Greeting Cards For All Occasions

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French Greeting Cards For All Occasions - Get ready for back to school and all year with this set of 6 postcard style French greeting cards! There are 6 bilingual French/English cards, and 6 of the same design in French only. Each slide contains 4 cards with colorful clip art, a greeting or wish in French, and room to write a short note and sign your name. Included are: Happy Birthday, Get Well Soon, Congratulations, Good Luck, Thank You Very, Much, and Bravo They're great for a quick note to make someone's day!
French Adjectives Sketch and Grid
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French Adjectives Sketch and Grid

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Students practice descriptive adjectives of people as they fill each of the 30 small squares with words to describe themselves. They sketch themselves in the large box in the center. Challenge your students to fill all 30 squares with French adjectives, or have them use a specified number of squares for words, and the rest for sketches that illustrate the adjectives that they use. The download includes: 1. Three blank versions: horizontal and vertical with je m'appelle, and one without je m'appelle that can be used horizontally or vertically. 2. Completed sample that can be projected to present the activity and to practice vocabulary. 3. Suggested uses This is a fun presentational activity, and the completed activities will look great decorating a bulletin board or hallway! 6 pages
Spanish Writing Prompt - My Favorite Movies - Mis Películas Favoritas
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Spanish Writing Prompt - My Favorite Movies - Mis Películas Favoritas

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Students describe the movies 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 download includes: 1. Writing prompt - The writing prompt contains: several different movie genres; verbs gustar, encantar, and chocar; adjectives such as emocionante, aburrido, and espantoso; and nouns such as música, vaquero, héroe, crimen, and guión. 2. Sample 163 word writing prompt that can be used for: a. Individual translation activity b. Full class translation activity when projected 3 pages
Spanish Easter Egg Color by Number - Huevo de Pascua
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Spanish Easter Egg Color by Number - Huevo de Pascua

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Spanish Easter Egg Color by Number - Huevo de Pascual - This color by number contains 7 different Spanish color words. There are 2 sets of 3 designs so they can be used by different age groups. Each set contains an egg with a blue background and 2 slightly different designs of eggs with no background color. One set has larger and fewer circles to color and is geared for younger students. The other set has more circles with small, medium and large circles to color and can be used by older students who have more advanced fine motor skills. In addition to coloring a printable copy, this item can be projected on the Smart Board and students can take turns coloring the egg. 6 pages
French Zoo Animals 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Les Animaux du Zoo
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French Zoo Animals 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Les Animaux du Zoo

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This resource contains 2 booklets: one with text and colorful, animal images, and one with French text only. Each booklet contains 20 pages: the title page with 19 additional pages. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first cut, assemble, and read the booklet containing text and images. They then create their own versions of the booklet using the text only template. The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the animal vocabulary words. The text only version can be projected onto the Smart Board and students can draw pictures that correspond to the text. Both versions can be used for interactive notebook activities. The booklets are also great end of the school year and summer school activities! 12 pages
Spanish City of My Dreams Writing Prompt - La Ciudad
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Spanish City of My Dreams Writing Prompt - La Ciudad

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Students describe the city of their dreams. 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 60+ words and phrases to assist students with the writing task. The download includes: 1. Writing prompt - The writing prompt contains: verbs to discuss the city (se llama, hay, tiene, está/están, es/son), 24 words for places and things in the city, 18 adjectives for describing the city, 11 prepositional phrases to tell where things are located, plus several other helpful words. 2. Sample 249 word writing prompt that can be used for: a. Individual translation activity b. Full class translation activity when projected 3. Sample 249 word writing prompt copied 2 per page for use as student handouts. 4. Sample 249 word writing prompt copied 2 per page for use as a student translation assignment. 4 pages
Spanish My Favorite Things Writing Prompt - Mis Cosas Favoritas
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Spanish My Favorite Things Writing Prompt - Mis Cosas Favoritas

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Students write about their favorite things and activities, and explain why they like them. 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 80+ words and phrases to assist students with the writing task. The download includes: 1. Writing prompt - The writing prompt contains: verbs to discuss favorite things (Me gusta/n, me encanta/n, and prefiero), 15 miscellaneous words for things like family, seasons, and clothing, 8 adjectives for describing the favorite things, 13 different sports words, 16 food words, 13 activities verbs, and 16 class subjects words. 2. Sample 198 word essay that can be used for: a. Individual translation activity b. Full class translation activity when projected 3. Sample 198 word essay copied 2 per page for use as student handouts. 4. Sample 198 word essay copied 2 per page for use as a student translation assignment. This is a great activity for a sub lesson! 4 pages
Spanish Food with Verbs Gustar and Encantar Human Bingo Speaking Activity
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Spanish Food with Verbs Gustar and Encantar Human Bingo Speaking Activity

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Students practice asking and answering gusta/n and encanta/n questions with a variety of food vocabulary. Foods include vegetables, meat, candy, fruit, condiments, and desserts. Each student mingles with a bingo grid and must ask classmates if they like or love a food from the grid. When a student replies yes, the name is written in the box. When a student fills the entire grid, he or she says, "Bingo!" After completing the speaking activity, students must complete a followup written activity. For each of the 16 boxes on the bingo grid, students must write a sentence in the 3rd person about the student who signed the box. This activity can also be used as a back to school refresher for continuing Spanish students. 2 pages