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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 Class Objects Emergent Readers 2 Booklets - Necesito...
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Spanish Class Objects Emergent Readers 2 Booklets - Necesito...

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Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common class objects such as pencil, paper, eraser, markers, crayons, scissors, etc. Suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page are also included. Students first cut out, assemble and read the booklet containing text and illustrations of class objects. Necesito is repeated 8 times so students learn the word quickly and will soon be expressing their classroom needs in Spanish! They then create their own version using the text only template. Students will be proud of their creations and will have fun sharing them with classmates and family members! The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the class objects. 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 versions can be used for interactive notebook activities. 6 pages
Spanish Alphabet Sketch and Color Booklet - El Alfabeto
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Spanish Alphabet Sketch and Color Booklet - El Alfabeto

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Students color the alphabet letters and then decide upon and draw their own illustrations for each letter of the traditional Spanish alphabet. The booklet contains 32 pages: the title page with 30 additional pages for each letter of the traditional Spanish 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 have students do quick sketches for each letter and teacher scans sample booklets to share student work with the class. Both versions can be used for interactive notebook activities. 10 pages
Spanish Numbers 10 - 20 Bilingual Coloring Booklet - Los Números
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Spanish Numbers 10 - 20 Bilingual Coloring Booklet - Los Números

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This download contains 2 Spanish numbers booklets: one with colored numbers and another with numbers that can be colored by students. Each booklet contains 12 pages: the title page with 11 additional pages containing the numbers 10 - 20. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. The colored version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the numbers. Both versions can be used for interactive notebook activities. 8 pages
Spanish Numbers 2 Bilingual Coloring Booklets - Los Números 0 - 10
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Spanish Numbers 2 Bilingual Coloring Booklets - Los Números 0 - 10

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This is a set of 2 booklets, each containing numbers from 1 - 10. One has colored numbers and the other has bubble numbers that can be colored by students. Each booklet contains 12 pages: the title page with 11 additional pages. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. The colored version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the numbers. Both versions can be used for interactive notebook activities. 8 pages
Spanish Fall Emergent Readers Bundle - 6 Sets of 2 Booklets
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Spanish Fall Emergent Readers Bundle - 6 Sets of 2 Booklets

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Save over 40% with this Spanish fall booklet bundle! The booklets included in the bundle are: Spanish Pumpkins and Feelings Emergent Reader Booklets Spanish September and School Emergent Reader Booklets Spanish First Thanksgiving Emergent Reader Booklets Spanish Halloween Emergent Reader Booklets Spanish Columbus Day Emergent Reader Booklets Each booklet contains 8 pages: a title page and 7 additional pages. Suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page are also included. Students first read and cut out the vocabulary booklets containing text and clip art illustrations. They then sketch and create their own versions of the booklets using the text only template. Your students will have fun sharing their creations with family and friends which will help reinforce their language learning! 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. The booklet pages can also be used as flashcards by folding under the text. Each booklet contained in this set is also available individually on TES. Individual booklets sell for $2.25 each so purchasing this bundle offers a significant savings!
Spanish Autumn 2 Emergent Readers ¿Qué Vemos en el Otoño?
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Spanish Autumn 2 Emergent Readers ¿Qué Vemos en el Otoño?

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Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing clip art images and autumn vocabulary such as apples, pumpkins, acorns, 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. Both versions can be used for interactive notebook activities. 6 pages
Spanish Pumpkins and Feelings 2 Emergent Reader Booklets
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Spanish Pumpkins and Feelings 2 Emergent Reader Booklets

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Students practice Spanish feelings words with these booklets. Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 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 fire safety. The title page asks ¿Cómo Están Las Calabazas? and the 7 pages that follow contain the word calabaza with a feelings word. Sample words are feliz, enojada, and sorprendida. 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. 6 pages
Spanish Greetings and Leave Takings Bundle of 10
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Spanish Greetings and Leave Takings Bundle of 10

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Get ready for Back to School with this Spanish Greetings and Leave Takings Bundle! It contains 8 worksheets, Bingo, and a greetings vocabulary reference. The bundle price offers more than 40% savings over the cost of each item purchased separately! Here’s what you get: - Greetings 18 basic translations w/key - Greetings vocabulary - Greetings bingo w/vocabulary list - Greetings crossword w/key - Greetings ordering sentences w/key - Greetings and introductions 3 dialogues fill in the blank w/key - Greetings 3 dialogues fill in the blank w/key - Greetings ordering sentences with ice cream w/key - Greetings sentence corrections w/key - Greetings word search w/key 36 pages
Spanish Introductions, Greetings & Leave Takings - 3 Dialogues / Skits
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Spanish Introductions, Greetings & Leave Takings - 3 Dialogues / Skits

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This activity includes 3 introductions dialogues. Students fill in 24 blanks with words used in Spanish introductions, greetings and leave takings. Examples are: it's a pleasure, nice to meet you, this is my mom, etc. Students choose words from the word bank provided. After completing the dialogues, students can practice and present them for speaking practice. 2 pages
French Greetings and Leave Takings Bundle
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French Greetings and Leave Takings Bundle

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Get ready for Back to School with this French Greetings and Leave Takings Bundle! It contains 3 worksheets, a skit, a hands on vocabulary puzzle, and a greetings vocabulary reference. The bundle price offers more than 25% savings over the cost of each item purchased separately! Here's what you get: - Greetings skit - Greetings crossword w/key and vocabulary - Greetings word search w/key and vocabulary - Greetings matching squares puzzle and vocabulary - Greetings writing All resources are also sold individually on TES. 16 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 Irregular Verbs Matching Squares Puzzle - Verbos Irregulares
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Spanish Irregular Verbs Matching Squares Puzzle - Verbos Irregulares

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Students love these cooperative learning, hands on vocabulary puzzles! With this activity, they'll practice 16 different irregular verbs, conjugated in the present tense, as they assemble a 4 x 4 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle. Verbs included are conducir, conocer, dar, decir, estar, hacer ir, oír, poner, saber, salir, ser, tener, traducir, traer, and venir. All verbs are repeated at least once which makes the puzzle more challenging. The puzzle contains a bilingual list of all infinitives alongside it that can be used as a student reference or bookmark. Also included is a page of tips and suggestions for using the puzzles. Just photocopy enough for class sets (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. The puzzles are great to use for introducing and reviewing vocabulary, and they're also helpful for sub lessons. After students assemble the puzzles, they can use the vocabulary lists to quiz each other on the verbs. This resource was updated on September 14, 2016. If you purchased it prior to that date, please download the revised file. 2 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 Irregular Verbs 2 Board Games and Vocabulary
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Spanish Irregular Verbs 2 Board Games and Vocabulary

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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
Spanish Likes and Dislikes Writing Prompt - Gustar Verbs
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Spanish Likes and Dislikes Writing Prompt - Gustar Verbs

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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
Spanish U.S. Presidential Election 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Las Elecciones
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Spanish U.S. Presidential Election 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Las Elecciones

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Students learn the names of the people and vocabulary associated with the presidential election in a fun, hands on way with these 2 Spanish emergent reader booklets. Each contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages. One contains text and images, and the other contains text only so students can sketch and create their own versions of the booklets. There are 2 versions of the page containing Barack Obama and the 2 candidates: one with the party symbols and one without. You may choose whichever best suits your purposes. 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. Names and vocabulary included are Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, el partido republicano, el partido democrático, la boleta, and la urna. 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. 6 pages
Presidential Election 2016 - 2 Emergent Reader Booklets
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Presidential Election 2016 - 2 Emergent Reader Booklets

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Students learn the names of the people and vocabulary associated with the presidential election in a fun, hands on way with these 2 Spanish emergent reader booklets. Each contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages. One contains text and images, and the other contains text only so students can sketch and create their own versions of the booklets. There are 2 versions of the page containing Barack Obama and the 2 candidates: one with the party symbols and one without. You may choose whichever best suits your purposes. 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. Names and vocabulary included are Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, Republican Party, Democratic Party, ballot, and ballot box. 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. 6 pages
French U.S. Presidential Election 2 Emergent Reader Booklets
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French U.S. Presidential Election 2 Emergent Reader Booklets

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Students learn the names of the people and vocabulary associated with the U.S. presidential election in a fun, hands on way with these 2 French emergent reader booklets. Each contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages. One contains text and images, and the other contains text only so students can sketch and create their own versions of the booklets. There are 2 versions of the page containing Barack Obama and the 2 candidates: one with the party symbols and one without. You may choose whichever best suits your purposes. 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. Names and vocabulary included are Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, Parti républicain, Parti démocrate, bulletin de vote, and urne. 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. 6 pages
French Future Sketch and Sentences - Future Tense or Aller + Infinitive
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French Future Sketch and Sentences - Future Tense or Aller + Infinitive

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Students sketch inside the crystal ball what they see in their futures. They then describe their sketches by either writing a designated number of sentences (4 or 8), or a paragraph. There are 3 versions included: - 4 sentences - 8 sentences - paragraph Both aller + infinitive and the future tense will work well for this activity. Neither is specified to allow for flexibility with your students. This is a fun presentational activity, and the completed activities will look great decorating a bulletin board or hallway! 3 pages
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