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.
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.
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 - 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 - 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 - 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.
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 -
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 - 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 / 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
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
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.
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
This crossword contains 25 clues for French regular ER verbs. Sample words are: arriver, jouer, chanter, porter, travailler, demander, nager, écouter, denser, and manger. Students are instructed to:
1. Write the French translation next to each clue.
2. Write a French word under each of the 9 clip art images.
3. Complete the crossword.
The download includes:
1. Crossword
2. Answer key
3. Vocabulary page with 4/page for paper saving student handouts
4. Vocabulary page for class presentation and vocabulary practice
These materials work well as substitute lessons. After students have completed the 3 required tasks, partners can quiz each other using the vocabulary lists.
4 pages
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 with a stem change verb that must be conjugated. The type of stem change is included for student reference. A sample question is: ¿Almorzar (o-ue) en la cafetería todos los días? 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:
cerrar, volver, poder, soñar con, querer, empezar, preferir, devolver, reír, pensar, medir, mentir, servir, recordar, competir, and probar.
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 stem change 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.
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 - 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!
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
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 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
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
Students write a conversation between 2 people who meet and talk about what they like to do at different times of the year. 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 50 words and phrases to assist students with the writing task.
The download includes:
1. Writing prompt - The writing prompt contains: verbs to discuss likes/dislikes (gustar, encantar, and chocar), plus 13 additional infinitives for discussing activities; 4 weather phrases, the 4 seasons, grammar notes about infinitives and adjective agreement, plus several other words.
2. Sample 184 word writing prompt that can be used for:
a. Individual translation activity
b. Full class translation activity when projected
3. Sample 184 word writing prompt copied 2 per page for use as student handouts. This can be used as a 2-person skit.
4. Sample 184 word writing prompt copied 2 per page for use as a student translation assignment.
4 pages