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 Weather Matching Worksheet or Quiz with Vocabulary Reference - Included in the download:
1. Matching worksheet or quiz with 27 words or phrases, and 7 clip art images to identify
2. Answer key
3. Vocabulary reference - 2 per page for student handouts
4. Enlarged vocabulary for class presentation, pronunciation practice, and review
Students are instructed to:
1. Complete the matching.
2. Write the Spanish word next to the English phase.
3. Write a Spanish word under each clip art image.
Spanish Thanksgiving Skit / Reader's Theater, and Translations - This is a 30 line dialogue for 6 people that can be used as a skit or a reader's theater, if desired. The 6 people are preparing to eat Thanksgiving dinner. The characters are: Abuelo, Abuela, Javier, Rosa, Mamá, and Papá. The 2 children have conversations with their grandparents while the mom and dad do final preparations for the dinner. They then join the rest at the table. The dialogue contains many Thanksgiving food words, plus many useful phrases such as pásame, claro que sí, te gusta, me encanta, qué lástima, tengo sed, tengo mucha hambre, por supuesto, vale, voy a tomar, and more. The download includes: 1. Dialogue with Spanish and English 2. Dialogue with Spanish only for use as a translation activity 3. Dialogue with English only for use as a translation activity This is a great activity to use before the Thanksgiving holiday!
Acción de Gracias, Spanish holiday, dia festivo
This puzzle contains 34 clues for words associated with Memorial Day, and 8 images representing the clues. Sample words are: bandera, cementerio, desconocido, flores, guerra, libertad, desfile, and soldado. 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. Answer key with the Spanish words next to the clues
4 pages
There are 2 versions of the booklets to allow for differentiation, and each version contains 2 sets. Version 1 contains phrases or sentences, and Version 2 contains individual words only.
Each set contains one booklet with text and images and the other contains text only so students can sketch and create their own versions of the booklets. Both booklets contain a title page and 7 additional pages. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page.
Students first cut out and read the text/images booklet. They then sketch and cut out the text only booklet. These can be shared with classmates, or taken home and read to family members.
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.
The booklets can also be used as flashcards by folding under the text on each page.
10 pages
2 Spanish Twelve Days of Christmas Booklets / Navidad - Each booklet contains 12 pages, 1 for each of the 12 days of Christmas in the song. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first cut, assemble and read the Spanish Twelve Days of Christmas Booklet which contains text and illustrations from the traditional 12 Days of Christmas song. They then create their own version using the text only template. Encourage students to share their creations with their classmates and family! The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the 12 Days of Christmas vocabulary words. The text only version can be projected onto the Smart Board and students can draw pictures that correspond to the text.
Spanish Introductions Dialogue Writing Prompt, Translation, and Skit - This download includes: 1. Introductions dialogue writing prompt. The writing prompt contains requirements for greetings and leave takings, asking who another person is and response, formal and informal introductions, and asking and providing age. There is vocabulary provided for each of the requirements. 2. Sample introductions writing prompt that can be used for: a. Individual translation activity b. Full class translation activity when projected c. 4-person skit The sample writing prompt comes in large font for projecting and full class viewing, and small font copied 2 per page for student handout translation and use as a 4-person skit.
Students label the holiday elf with 17 body parts and clothing words. This is a fun holiday activity that can be used for language arts, or any second language class.
Included in the download:
1. Activity page with elf. This can be printed for students, and projected so students can write the words on the SmartBoard. The heading text is in English.
2. Activity page with answer key in English. This can be used to present and practice vocabulary.
3. Word list with 21 words in English in large font for presenting and practicing vocabulary. Next to each word is a line for writing the translation to any other language.
4. Word list with 21 words in English, 4 per page, for use as student handouts. These have lines next to them also so students can write vocabulary for any other language on them. They can be used when completing the labeling activity, and can also be used for partner quizzing activities.
5. Activity page with Elf only and no text. Students can write in the 2 speech bubbles on this page.
Spanish Countries and Capitals Game Show Writing Prompt - This is a fun way to get students of varying abilities writing while learning about Hispanic countries and capitals. The writing prompt provides enough vocabulary and phrases for beginners, and it works for more advanced students by adjusting the word requirement. The download includes: 1. Writing prompt - The writing prompt contains: a. Vocabulary associated with game shows such as host, contestants, you won, you're right, you're wrong, etc. b. Vocabulary for talking about activity interests c. Language for asking about peoples' origin d. Questions and responses for countries and capitals 2. Sample game show writing prompt excerpt that can be used for: a. Individual translation activity b. Full class translation activity when projected c. 3-person skit - host and 2 contestants The sample writing prompt comes in large font for projecting and full class viewing, and small font copied 2 per page for student handout translation and use as a 3-person skit.
3 pages
Spanish Weather Crossword Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary - This activity contains 27 clues for weather and climate words. Students are instructed to complete the crossword, write Spanish vocabulary words under each picture and also write the Spanish vocabulary word next to each clue so they get lots of practice with each word. The download can be used as a fun substitute lesson plan. When students complete the worksheet activities, they can quiz each other on the vocabulary.
Included in the download:
1. Crossword puzzle and answer key
2. 2-per page vocabulary list for student handouts and pair work
3. Vocabulary page with enlarged font for presenting vocabulary and pronunciation practice
This puzzle contains 17 clues for common Spanish farm animals, and 11 clip art images. Sample words are dog, cat, cow, duck, goat, lamb, rooster, and donkey. Students are instructed to:
1. Write Spanish farm animal words under each picture.
2. Write the Spanish meaning next to each clue.
3. Complete the puzzle.
The download includes:
1. Bilingual vocabulary list, copied 4 per page for paper saving student handouts
2. Bilingual vocabulary list for class presentation and pronunciation practice
3. Answer key with the Spanish words next to the clues
This activity is a helpful substitute teacher lesson. When students complete the crossword, they can quiz each other using the farm animals vocabulary list.
This puzzle contains 30 Spanish words associated with the Three Kings Day holiday, plus 9 clip art images. Sample words are camels, gold, three kings cake, shoes, nativity, charity, crown, holiday, water, hay, Melchior, Epiphany, parade, and Jesus. Students are instructed to:
1. Write Spanish vocabulary words under each picture.
2. Write the English meaning next to each clue.
3. Find the words in the puzzle.
The download includes:
1. Bilingual vocabulary list, copied 2 per page for student handouts
2. Bilingual vocabulary list for class presentation and pronunciation practice
3. Answer key with the Spanish words next to the clues
Spanish holiday, dia de tres reyes, dia festivo, Spanish culture, Hispanic culture
Spanish Olympics Crossword Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary - This activity contains 21 clues for words associated with the Winter Olympics. Sample words are competicion, eventos, juegos, antorcha, deportes and entrenador. Students are instructed to complete the crossword, write Spanish vocabulary words under each picture and also write the Spanish vocabulary word next to each clue so they get lots of practice with each word. The download can be used as a fun substitute lesson plan. When students complete the worksheet activities, they can quiz each other on the Winter Olympics vocabulary.
Included in the download:
1. Crossword puzzle
2. Word list in large font for in class presentation and pronunciation practice
3. 2-per page vocabulary list for student handouts and pair work
Spanish House Board Game and Vocabulary - This is a 32 square board game containing images of 10 different common items found in homes. Students shake the die, move that number of spaces, say the word in Spanish and see who reaches the end first. Students unable to say the word must return to the beginning.
Included in the download are:
1. Game board
2. Bilingual Spanish and English vocabulary list for presentation, practice, and student handouts
3. Instructions
This crossword contains 31 clues for French fruit words. Sample words are: pomme, cerise, pêche, grenade, fraise, pastèque and avocat.
Students are instructed to:
1. Write the French translation next to each clue.
2. Write a French word under each of the 14 clip art images.
3. Complete the crossword.
The download includes:
1. Crossword
2. Answer key with French translations to the English words
3. Bilingual vocabulary page with 4/page for student handouts
4. Bilingual vocabulary page enlarged for presenting and practicing vocabulary
This puzzle contains 30 clues for Spanish words associated with the Three Kings Day holiday, plus 9 clip art images. Sample words are camels, gold, three kings cake, shoes, nativity, charity, crown, holiday, water, hay, Melchior, Epiphany, parade, and Jesus. Students are instructed to:
1. Write Spanish vocabulary words under each picture.
2. Write the Spanish meaning next to each clue.
3. Complete the puzzle.
The download includes:
1. Bilingual vocabulary list, copied 2 per page for student handouts
2. Bilingual vocabulary list for class presentation and pronunciation practice
3. Answer key with the Spanish words next to the clues
Spanish holiday, dia de tres reyes, dia festivo, Spanish culture, Hispanic culture
This New Year puzzle contains 27 clues for common Spanish New Year vocabulary words plus 12 clip art images for students to identify. Sample words are grapes, parade, celebration, friends, family, kiss, resolution, fireworks, hats, churros and chocolate, and parties. Students are instructed to:
1. Write Spanish vocabulary words under each picture.
2. Write the English meaning next to each clue.
3. Complete the puzzle.
The download includes:
1. Bilingual vocabulary list, copied 2 per page for student handouts
2. Bilingual vocabulary list for class presentation and pronunciation practice
3. Answer key with the English words next to the clues
Spanish New Year Crossword Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary - This New Year puzzle contains 27 clues for common Spanish New Year vocabulary words plus 9 clip art images. Sample words are grapes, parade, celebration, friends, family, kiss, resolution, fireworks, hats, and parties. Students are instructed to:
1. Write Spanish vocabulary words under each picture.
2. Write the Spanish meaning next to each clue.
3. Complete the puzzle.
The download includes:
1. Bilingual vocabulary list, copied 2 per page for student handouts
2. Bilingual vocabulary list for class presentation and pronunciation practice
3. Answer key with the Spanish words next to the clues
This puzzle contains 21 clues for common Spanish farm animals, and 10 clip art images. Sample words are dog, cat, cow, duck, goat, lamb, rooster, animals, farm, and donkey. Students are instructed to:
1. Write Spanish farm animal words under each picture.
2. Write the English meaning next to each clue.
3. Find the words in the word search.
The download includes:
1. Bilingual vocabulary list, copied 4 per page for paper saving student handouts
2. Bilingual vocabulary list for class presentation and pronunciation practice
3. Answer key with the Spanish words next to the clues
This activity is a helpful substitute teacher lesson. When students complete the crossword, they can quiz each other using the farm animals vocabulary list.
4 pages
Spanish Weather and Clothing Skit / Role Play / Speaking Activity - This is a 2-person, 12 line skit featuring weather and clothing vocabulary and phrases. A boy is preparing to go outside and his mother is advising him on what to wear. The skit includes the use of tener que plus infinitive, deber plus infinitive, ir a plus infinitive, and querer plus infinitive. Other verbs include encantar, llevar, tomar, estar, divertirse, vestirse, jugar, and llover. Included in the download:
1. Skit in Spanish and English, copied 2 per page for student handouts.
2. Skit in Spanish only, copied 2 per page for student handouts. This can be used as a weather translation assignment.
3. Skit in Spanish only in large font that can be projected and used for presenting and practicing vocabulary as a class.
This download contains
1. Winter clip art images (27 different ones) that can be used for any language. There is one page with winter clothing articles, one page with winter activities such as skiing, skating, and ice-fishing, and one page with nouns related to winter such as snow, snow plow, icicles, sled, and snowman.
2. English word cards that correspond to the images
3. Spanish word cards that correspond to the images
4. Suggested uses page
The cards can be photocopied and used for:
1. Partner slap jack
2. Print 2 copies for each set to use for playing the concentration game.
3. Winter vocabulary flashcards
4. Have students match word cards with image cards.
5. Go fish game
6. Charades - students draw and act out either the image or word on the card and classmates guess the vocabulary word The slides can also be projected for classroom vocabulary practice.