Post these signs in your room so students have a constant reminder of these important Spanish grammar concepts. The set includes: - Definite and indefinite articles - Formation of plural nouns Agreement in number and gender of nouns - Contractions of a + el and de + el And and or (y vs. e / o vs. u) 11 pages

Super Bowl 2014 - 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Football - 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 such as 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.

Super Bowl 2015 - 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Football - 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 such as 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.

French Christmas Crossword Worksheet and Vocabulary - This Christmas crossword puzzle contains 24 clues for common Christmas vocabulary words, plus 8 clip art images. Included in the download: 1. Crossword with 24 clues and 8 images to identify 2. Answer key 3. Large font vocabulary list for presenting and practicing pronunciation as a class 4. Small font 2/page vocabulary list for paper saving student handouts Students must: 1. Complete the crossword. 2. Write French vocabulary words under each picture. 3. Write the French vocabulary word next to each clue. This is a good substitute teacher lesson. After students complete the puzzle, partners can use the vocabulary lists and quiz each other on the new vocabulary. Happy holidays!

French Calendar Word Search Puzzle, IDs, and Vocabulary - Days, Months, Seasons Included in the download: - Word search and answer key - 23 word vocabulary list copied 2/page for paper saving student handouts - 23 word vocabulary list 1/page for presenting and practicing vocabulary as a class Students are instructed to: 1. Find the 12 months, 7 days, and 4 seasons words in the word search. 2. Write a French month under each of the 10 images. 3. Write the English meaning next to each clue. Created by Sue Summers

This is a 2-person, 10 line skit between a teacher and student on the last day of school. The teacher asks a series of questions about the student's summer plans, and suggests favorite foods to try when the student travels to Oaxaca with her family. Key phrases and vocabulary used include querer + infinitive, qué suerte tienes, gracias por, ir a infinitive, buen viaje, deber + infinitive, estar, and claro. Included in the download: 1. Skit in Spanish and English, copied 2 per page for student handouts. 2. Spanish only skit, copied 2/page for Spanish to English translation assignment. 3. English only skit, copied 2/page for English to Spanish translation assignment. 4. Large font skit in Spanish that can be projected. Use for presenting and practicing vocabulary. 5. Large font bilingual skit that can be projected. Use for presenting and practicing 5 pages

Entertain your students with this 13 slide PowerPoint depicting popular New Year's traditions in Spanish speaking countries. Traditions include eating the 12 grapes, wearing colored underwear for different purposes and dumping a bucket of water out a window to symbolize renewal. Each slide contains clip art and a vocabulary word or words in English and then the Spanish vocabulary word/s and an brief explanation of the tradition come out on mouse click. The slides can be printed and used to make a colorful bulletin board to start the New Year. 13 pages

French Christmas Word Search Worksheet and Vocabulary - This Christmas word search contains 24 clues for common Christmas vocabulary words, plus 8 clip art images. Included in the download: 1. Word search with 24 clues and 8 images to identify 2. Answer key with English words next to the clues 3. Large font vocabulary list for presenting and practicing pronunciation as a class 4. Small font 2/page vocabulary list for paper saving student handouts Students must: 1. Find the French words in the word search. 2. Write French vocabulary words under each picture. 3. Write the English vocabulary word next to each clue. This is a good substitute teacher lesson. After students complete the puzzle, partners can use the vocabulary lists and quiz each other on the new vocabulary. Happy holidays!

This is a 2-person skit between a traveler checking in to a hotel in Spain and the hotel receptionist. Students must respond to typical questions, spell their names, provide their phone numbers, etc. It's short enough for students to memorize in a couple days of practice and utilizes useful, everyday language. Your students will find this role play fun to practice and present! It's also a great speaking activity for a sub lesson. A follow-up translation worksheet is included. 2 pages

This puzzle contains 18 Cinco de Mayo related words and 7 images representing the clues. Sample words are: desfiles, México, Francia, tortillas, celebración, cinco de mayo, mariachi, Puebla, and Napoleón. Students are instructed to: 1. Write Spanish words under each picture. 2. Write the English meaning next to each clue. 3. Find the Spanish words in the puzzle. The download includes: 1. Bilingual vocabulary list, copied 2 per page for paper saving student handouts 2. Bilingual vocabulary list with large font for presenting and practicing vocabulary 3. Word search puzzle 4. Answer key with the English words next to the clues 4 pages

Spanish Greetings Word Search Puzzle, Vocabulary, Cards, and Image IDs - These materials contain common greetings and leave takings words and phrases such as hola, buenos días, buenas tardes, buenas noches, cómo estás, as well as courtesies and titles such as gracias, de nada, señor and señora. They're great for beginning Spanish students or for back to school review of the basics. Included in this download: 1. Word search with 30 words and 8 images to identify 2. Answer key with English translations next to the Spanish words 3. Bilingual Spanish/English 38 word/phrase vocabulary list for presenting in class and student handouts 4. 8 clipart cards with corresponding word cards to use for flashcards, game cards, etc. Students are instructed to: 1. Write the English translation next to each clue 2. Complete the word search 3. Write a Spanish word under each image This puzzle activity is a good substitute lesson plan. When the puzzle is complete, students can work with partners to quiz each other on the vocabulary from the word list.

This French body parts crossword contains 35 words and 16 clipart images. Students are instructed to complete the following 3 tasks: 1. Complete the crossword 2. Write Spanish body part word under each picture 3. Write the Spanish translation next to the clue Included in the download: - crossword - answer key - vocabulary for presenting and practicing as a class - vocabulary copied 2/page for paper saving student handouts This activity can be used when introducing body parts, and also works well as a sub lesson. After students complete the puzzle, they can work in pairs to quiz each other on vocabulary using the vocabulary reference sheets. 4 pages

This 50 word puzzle with 8 images to identify is great to use at the end of the school year, for summer school programs, or for a back to school review. The materials work well for sub plans, as well. After students complete the puzzle, partners can quiz each other using the student vocabulary handouts. The puzzle contains a wide variety of vocabulary for all things summer, including weather expressions, beach nouns, sports, infinitive verbs, summer clothing, and even summer insects! Sample words are: luciérnaga, sandía, nadar, traje de baño, lluvia, descalzo, hace sol, feria, gafas del sol, vacaciones, helado, and piscina. Students are instructed to: 1. Write Spanish words under each picture. 2. Write the Spanish meaning next to each clue. 3. Complete the puzzle with Spanish words. The download includes: 1. Bilingual vocabulary list, copied 2 per page for paper saving student handouts 2. Bilingual vocabulary list in large font for presenting and practicing in class 3. Crossword puzzle 4. Additional vocabulary assignment with the clues listed on a half sheet in English, students write the Spanish 5. Answer key with the Spanish words next to the clues 5 pages

Spanish Christmas in School Poem - Casi Es la Navidad - This take-off from "Twas the Night Before Christmas", is a fun activity to use in the weeks leading up to the Christmas/winter holiday. It has the same cadence as Clement Clarke Moore's famous poem but focuses on students in the classroom just before Christmas and the new year instead of the atmosphere in and outside of a home on Christmas Eve. Unmotivated students jumping on desks suddenly begin working to prepare for the new year which gets their Spanish teacher very excited. Included in the 5 page download: 1. Poem in Spanish and English - full page for class presentation 2. Poem in Spanish and English - full page, but Spanish is close version 3. Poem in Spanish only - full page with lines on half so students can translate the Spanish to English 4. Poem in English only - full page with lines on half so students can translate English to Spanish 5. Poem in Spanish and English copied to per page for student handouts One page is for presenting in class and the other contains 2 poems per page for student handouts.

This French body parts word search contains 35 words and 15 clipart images. Students are instructed to complete the following 3 tasks: 1. Find the words in the puzzle. 2. Write French body parts words under each picture. 3. Write the English meaning next to the clue. Included in the download: - word search - answer key with English words next to the French - vocabulary for presenting and practicing as a class - vocabulary copied 2/page for paper saving student handouts This is great sub lesson resource! After students complete the puzzle, they can work in pairs to quiz each other on vocabulary using the vocabulary reference sheets. 4 pages

Spanish Christmas Bingo with Vocabulary - 35 Game Cards - The 35 bingo cards contain nouns and phrases associated with the Christmas holiday season. Sample words and phrases: Happy Holidays, snow, reindeer, campanas, Nochevieja, Tres Reyes and many more. Also included is a 41 word vocabulary list.

French Greetings and Basics Word Search Puzzle, IDs, and Vocabulary Included in the download: - Word search and answer key - 25 word vocabulary list copied 4/page for paper saving student handouts - 25 vocabulary list 1/page for presenting and practicing vocabulary as a class Students are instructed to: 1. Complete the word search with 25 vocabulary words and phrases including greetings, leave takings, introductions, and basic questions/responses such as "how are you/I'm well, thanks". 2. Write a French greetings word under each image. 3. Write a French vocabulary word next to each clue. These materials can be used as a substitute lesson. When students complete the word search, they can work with partners and quiz each other using the vocabulary lists. Created by Sue Summers

French Greetings and Basics Crossword Puzzle, IDs, and Vocabulary Included in the download: - Crossword and answer key - 25 word vocabulary list copied 4/page for paper saving student handouts - 25 vocabulary list 1/page for presenting and practicing vocabulary as a class Students are instructed to: 1. Complete the crossword with 25 vocabulary words and phrases including greetings, leave takings, introductions, and basic questions/responses such as "how are you/I'm well, thanks". 2. Write a French greetings word under each of the 9 images. 3. Write a French vocabulary word next to each clue. These materials can be used as a substitute lesson. When students complete the crossword, they can work with partners and quiz each other using the vocabulary lists. Created by Sue Summers

French Greetings Skit / Role Play Comment Ça Va? - Get your students talking right from the start! This skit between 2 people meeting for the first time is short and simple, yet contains important dialogue basics that all students must learn. It includes greetings, leave takings, introductions and asking about feelings. The 3 page download includes: 1. Skit copied 2 per page for student handouts. 2. Skit 1 per page with enlarged font for presenting and practicing pronunciation 3. Vocabulary reference 2/page for student handouts Created by Sue Summers

French Alphabet Sketch and Color Booklet - Mon Livre d'Alphabet - 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.