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.
Spanish Winter Olympic Sports - Deportes Olimpicos 2 Emergent Readers - Each booklet contains 12 pages: the title page with 11 additional pages containing sports included in the winter Olympic games. One booklet contains text and images, the other contains text only so students can sketch and create their own versions of the booklets. Vocabulary words included are alpine skiing, nordic skiing figure skating, luge, hockey, speed skating, bobsled, snowboarding, biathlon, ski jumping, and curling. 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 clip art 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.
Students learn about Labor Day in a fun, hands on way with these 2 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. 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. Words included are jobs, parade, first Monday in September, union, workers, factory, and barbecue. 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.
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Mother's Day 2 Booklets - ENGLISH - Students first read and cut out the booklet that contains text and illustrations. 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 words associated with Mother's Day such as hugs, kisses, jewelry, flowers, ice cream, chocolates and heart. 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.
Spanish April - El Mes de Abril 2 Booklets - Students first read and cut out the booklet that contains text and illustrations. 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 April such as puddles, rain, kites, plants and recycling. 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.
Spanish Present Progressive Vowel Stem Verb Translations Worksheet - Students practice 4 present progressive vowel stem verbs and the verb ir. The 4 vowel stem verbs are oir, traer, caer and leer. The translations are English to Spanish and there are 5 for each verb. A sample translation is "Is she reading?" The answer key is included.
Opposites Vocabulary 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle - Students assemble a 4 x 4 vocabulary puzzle with 30 adjectives and adverbs opposites words. Sample opposites words are: open/closed, light/dark, hot/cold, difficult/easy, and left/right. There are 15 sets of opposites. Several words are repeated which makes the puzzle more challenging. 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 next to the puzzle. Students can write the opposites next to each word for a writing activity and can then use the list as an opposites bookmark.
Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing soccer vocabulary words. Words included are ball, goal, referee, trophy, team, stadium, and player. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet contain text and illustrations. They then 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 soccer 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.
Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing clip art images and the following shapes: square, circle, oval, rectangle, triangle, cube and cone. 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 shapes. 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.
Print these 7 Spanish Specials Signs for colorful classroom decorations and helpful reminders for your students! Each sign prints out as an 8 1/2 x 11 page. Signs included are banda, orquesta, biblioteca, computación, música, educación física, and salud.
Spanish Winter Mitten Sketch and Label - Mi Miton - Students sketch and label a minimum of 6 items that they can hold in their mittens. There is a word bank with sample words such as hot chocolate, a snowball, and a cookie. Instructions for the activity are included on the worksheet.
Students will quickly learn vocabulary for milk, badger, violet, state, cheese and Green Bay Packers when you give them one of these bookmarks! Just copy, cut and distribute! There are 2 versions to accommodate Packers and non-Packers fans.
St. Patrick's Day 2 Booklets - Students first read and cut out the St. Patrick's Day booklet that contains text and illustrations and 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 words associated with St. Patrick's Day such as pot of gold, leprechaun, shamrock and parade. 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 St. Patrick's Day 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.
Summer Ideas Bulb Sketch and Label Vocabulary Activity - This makes a fun end of the year activity! Students sketch and label 10 activities that they want to do this summer. They'll enjoy presenting their ideas to their classmates and seeing what their classmates have planned for the summer. Instructions for the activity are included on the worksheet.
Food Grocery Bag Sketch and Label Activity - English - Students sketch and label on the grocery bag several of their favorite foods from the grocery store. Uses and ideas for this activity: 1. This is a great practice activity when food vocabulary are introduced. 2. Use as a back to school review of food vocabulary. 3. This is a fun speaking activity when students present their completed sketches to their classmates. 4. Decorate the hall or a bulletin with these colorful student creations. The download includes 2 slightly different versions. One contains the activity instructions and the other does not include instructions so the activity can be modified, if desired.
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 American football: ball, stadium, quarterback, fans, football, referee, and helmet. 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.
Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing soccer vocabulary words. Words included are ball, goal, referee, trophy, team, stadium, and player. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet contain text and illustrations. They then 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 soccer 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.
Shapes 2 Early Reader Booklets - ENGLISH - 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 clip art images and the following shapes: square, circle, oval, rectangle, triangle, cube and cone. 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 shapes. 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.
Spanish Verb Conjugations Verbs Comprar and Lavar - Students must: 1. Filll in the blank with the correct conjugation of the either comprar or lavar 2. Translate the 8 sentences to English 3. Write a Spanish word under the 8 clip art images The sentences contain food and table vocabulary words that are either cognates or in a word bank. This activity works well for students new to verb conjugations and is good for back to school review for upper levels of Spanish. Both verbs are fully conjugated for student reference. The answer key is included.
Each emergent reader booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common words associated with Earth Day such as pollution, nature and water. 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.
French Numbers and Math Listening Activity American Football Theme - This French numbers listening activity will hold the attention of your students as they make their way around the oval writing the French numbers that you dictate. After all numbers are dictated, students quickly do the math to find the correct final answer based on the numbers that they heard and wrote. They will be anxious to raise their hands and share their results! You choose the numbers for the activity so it can be used for very basic numbers or large numbers, depending on what your focus is. Activity instructions and suggestions are included in the download.