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

This download contains 2 booklets: one with text and colorful, animal images, and one with Spanish 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 booklet containing text and images. They then create their own version 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

Students practice Spanish speaking countries and capitals in a fun way! This PowerPoint Jeopardy game contains all 20 official Spanish speaking countries, plus countries and territories where Spanish is still widely spoken, or where there has been significant Spanish influence in the past. They include Puerto Rico, Andorra, Guam, Philippines, and Gibraltar. The 5 categories are North America A, North America B, South America, South America and Africa, and Potpourri. Students click a number under one of the categories and a country will appear. The next click displays the capital city, the point value, and a house that can be clicked to return to the game board. The previously clicked questions are highlighted to show students that they have already been used. There are 2 randomly placed "Sorpresa" slides that double the points of the next conjugation, if answered correctly. This is a no prep activity that can be modified to suit your purposes in your classroom. Also included are 2 slides that can be printed and given to students to complete while they are in the audience. Each contains a shell of the game board with the categories at the top and the point value in each cell. As participants choose their questions, the students in the audience can write the country and the corresponding capital city. Instructions for the game are included. This is great review activity for back to school, the end of the year, or anytime in between! 61 pages

Students practice irregular verb meanings and conjugations in a fun, interactive way with these games! There are two 32 square board games containing 15 different common Spanish irregular verbs. One board contains Spanish infinitives that students must translate to English, and the other contains Spanish infinitives that students must conjugate based on the subject pronouns provided. Students play in groups of 3 which include 2 players, and 1 moderator with the answer key. Students shake the die, move that number of spaces, say the answer, and see who reaches the end first. Included in the download are: 1. 2 Game boards (1 with infinitives to translate, 1 with infinitives that must be conjugated) 2. Vocabulary for presentation 3. Answer keys for the moderators 4. Teacher tips and instructions 5. Game instructions for students There are 2 designs of both game boards, black and white boards, and colored boards. The color version is included as an option should you decide to project and play the game as a class with 2 teams. Verbs included are conducir, conocer, dar, decir, estar, hacer, ir, oír, poner, saber, salir, ser, tener, traducir, traer, and venir. The games can be played when introducing irregular verbs, for back to school review for students with prior Spanish experience, or a fun review before a test. 11 pages

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

Challenge your students to assemble this 4 x 4 square bilingual puzzle with common French and English sports words! This is great hands on activity for vocabulary building with sports words. The puzzle contains a few cognates, but most of the 26 words are not. Sample words included are: aviron, corrida, equitation, être pom-pom, lutte, natation, pelote basque, and blanche à neige. 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. All words are listed alongside the puzzle in French and English. This list is helpful when students are assembling the puzzles, it can be used as a review list for partner or individual work, and it can also be used as a bookmark. 2 pages

This Dia de los Muertos word search puzzle worksheet contains 22 clues for common Spanish Day of the Dead vocabulary words plus several clip art images. Students are instructed to: 1. Complete the word search 2. Write Spanish vocabulary words under each picture 3. Write the English vocabulary word next to each word A corresponding vocabulary list, copied 2 per page, is included. 2 pages

Students sketch and color a minimum of 10 clothing items and accessories that they will take with them on a trip to Spain. They then write the corresponding Spanish words under the sketched items. Students enjoy practicing their speaking skills as they proudly present their creations to their classmates. Included in the download: 1. Suitcase with instructions for the activity. 2. Suitcase without instructions to allow modified use. 3. Suitcase without instructions with "buen viaje". 4. Clothing vocabulary list with 20 words copied 2/page for student handouts. 4 pages

Students sketch and color a minimum of 10 foods that they will take with them on a picnic. They then write the corresponding Spanish words under the sketched items. This is a great activity for speaking practice because students enjoy presenting their creations to their classmates. It's also a fun activity at the end of the school year as students are thinking about summer activities and vacation! Instructions for the activity are included on the worksheet. 1 page

Students compose 10 sentences describing the people listed using ser and at least 2 descriptive adjectives for each. They must also conjugate ser twice - once at the top of paper and once at the bottom. Since answers will vary, the answer key is not included. 1 page

Students practice Spanish numbers from 1 - 10, Spanish colors, and counting in a fun, hands on way with these 2 Spanish emergent reader booklets. Each contains 12 pages: the title page with 11 additional pages. One booklet contains text and images, and the other contains text only so students can sketch and create their own versions of the booklets. Each page of both booklets has Hay + number + manzanas + color word. An example is Hay dos manzanas amarillas. 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 sketch and create their own versions with 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. Both booklets are helpful additions to interactive notebooks. 8 pages

This file includes 4 slightly different designs of the French Thanksgiving Turkey Coloring and Favorite Foods Activity. They are: 1. Turkey color by number with 8 favorite foods list and 2 sketches. Students sketch on the top of one page and the bottom of the other. 2. Turkey color by number with 8 favorite foods list and 2 sketches. Students sketch on the bottom of both pages. 3. Turkey coloring activity with 8 favorite foods list and 2 sketches. Students sketch on the top of one page and the bottom of the other. Students choose the colors. 4. Turkey coloring activity with 8 favorite foods list and 2 sketches. Students sketch on the bottom of both pages. Students choose the colors. 4 pages

Students label the main facial parts. The answer key is included. 2 pages

French Body Parts Diagram to Label with 20 Body Parts - Students label the main facial and body parts. The answer key is included. The download also includes the preview page. 4 pages (activity page/answer key, and 2 preview pages) Created by Sue Summers

Earth Day in Spanish 2 Booklets - Dia de la Tierra - Students first read and cut out the booklet that contains text and images. 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 Earth Day such as pollution, nature and water. 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.

2 Spanish Las Posadas Booklets - La Navidad - Students first cut, assemble and read the Las Posadas Booklet that contains text and illustrations of items associated with Las Posadas such as farolito, villancicos, pinata, Maria, Jose, Jesus, etc. They then create their own version using the text only template. Students enjoy illustrating their own booklets and will share them enthusiastically with their classmates and family members! Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common Las Posadas 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 Las Posadas vocabulary words. The text only version can be projected onto the Smart Board and students can draw pictures that correspond to the text.

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

2 Little Red Riding Hood Spanish Booklets - Libritos de Caperucita Roja - Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet that contains text and illustrations of vocabulary associated with the Little Red Riding Hood such as lenador, bosque, galletas, lobo, casa de abuela, etc. 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.

Cinco de Mayo Spanish 2 Booklets - Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common Spanish words associated with Cinco de Mayo such as food, guitar, party, etc. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first read and cut out the booklet that contains text and images. 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.