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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.
French Clothing and Accessories Word Search Puzzle and Vocabulary
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French Clothing and Accessories Word Search Puzzle and Vocabulary

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This puzzle contains 24 French clothing and accessories words. Most of the words are clothing accessories such as anneau, lunettes, casquette, montre, gants, parapluie, and sac à main. Students are instructed to: 1. Write the English translation next to each clue 2. Write a French word under each of the 11 clip art images 3. Find the words in the word search The download includes: 1. Word search puzzle 2. Answer key with English translations next to the French words 3. Vocabulary page with 2/page for student handouts 4. Large font vocabulary page for presenting and practicing vocabulary as a class.
Spanish Stem Change Verb Poder 10 Translations Worksheet
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Spanish Stem Change Verb Poder 10 Translations Worksheet

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Spanish Stem Change Verb Poder 10 Translations Worksheet - Students translate 10 sentences from English to Spanish using the stem change verb poder with common infinitives such as leer, tener, ir, escribir and adverbs of time such as hoy, esta tarde and este fin de semana. The conjugation of poder and a vocabulary box are included to assist students. The answer key is also included.
French Alphabet Sketch and Color Booklet - Mon Livre d'Alphabet
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French Alphabet Sketch and Color Booklet - Mon Livre d'Alphabet

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French Alphabet Sketch and Color Booklet - Mon Livre d'Alphabet - Students color the alphabet letters and then decide upon and draw their own illustrations for each letter of the alphabet. The booklet contains 28 pages: the title page with 26 additional pages for each letter of the 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 students do quick sketches for each letter, and teacher scans sample booklets to share student work with the class.
French Toy Box Sketch and Label Activity with Vocabulary List
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French Toy Box Sketch and Label Activity with Vocabulary List

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French Toy Box Sketch and Label Activity with Vocabulary List - Students sketch and label several of their favorite toys. The download includes a 28 word bilingual vocabulary list copied 2 per page for paper saving student handouts. Sample toys include blocks, board game, doll, action figure, jump rope, puppet, stuffed animal, and video game. Students will enjoy sharing their creations which makes this a great speaking activity. It's also a helpful French substitute lesson activity. When students complete their sketches, partners can quiz each other using the vocabulary lists.
Spanish Weather Song With Actions - ¿Qué tiempo hace?
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Spanish Weather Song With Actions - ¿Qué tiempo hace?

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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 "hace calor" with accompanying actions. It's great for brain breaks and getting students up and moving! Students of all ages love to sing this and will do so often because of the catchy tune with dramatic actions. It works well in Spanish classes as well as bilingual / dual language classrooms. Included: 1. One page with 1 song on it 2. One page with 2 songs on it for student handouts 3. One page with tips on how to use the song The English translation is included. 3 pages
Spanish Olympics Word Search Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary
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Spanish Olympics Word Search Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary

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Spanish Olympics Word Search Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary - This activity contains 21 clues for words associated with the Winter Olympics. Sample words are ceremonia de aperatura, espectadores, medallas, oro, plata and bronce. 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. Word search puzzle with Olympic rings in background 2. Word search puzzle with plain background 3. Word list in large font for in class presentation and pronunciation practice 4. 2-per page vocabulary list for student handouts and pair work
Spanish Greetings and Basics 2 Writing Dialogues
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Spanish Greetings and Basics 2 Writing Dialogues

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Students practice asking and responding to basic questions as they write dialogues containing greetings, introductions, name, age, origin, and farewells. There are 2 separate dialogue templates. Both contain greetings and farewells. One also contains introductions and feelings, and the other also contains age and origin. This is great back to school activity! The download contains 3 pages: - Both dialogue templates on 1 page - Enlarged dialogue template with greetings, farewells, introductions and feelings - Enlarged dialogue template with greetings, farewells, age, and feelings. The enlarged versions can be used to project and write dialogues on the smart board, or can be used as 2 separate assignments. 3 pages
Spanish Greetings Word Search Puzzle, Vocabulary, Cards, and Image IDs
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Spanish Greetings Word Search Puzzle, Vocabulary, Cards, and Image IDs

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Spanish Greetings Word Search Puzzle, Vocabulary, Cards, and Image IDs - These materials contain common greetings and leave takings words and phrases such as hola, buenos días, buenas tardes, buenas noches, cómo estás, as well as courtesies and titles such as gracias, de nada, señor and señora. They're great for beginning Spanish students or for back to school review of the basics. Included in this download: 1. Word search with 30 words and 8 images to identify 2. Answer key with English translations next to the Spanish words 3. Bilingual Spanish/English 38 word/phrase vocabulary list for presenting in class and student handouts 4. 8 clipart cards with corresponding word cards to use for flashcards, game cards, etc. Students are instructed to: 1. Write the English translation next to each clue 2. Complete the word search 3. Write a Spanish word under each image This puzzle activity is a good substitute lesson plan. When the puzzle is complete, students can work with partners to quiz each other on the vocabulary from the word list. Created by Sue Summers
Spanish Verbs and Grammar Signs and PowerPoint Presentation
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Spanish Verbs and Grammar Signs and PowerPoint Presentation

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Decorate your classroom in a way that gives students the tools they need to confidently conjugate and use verbs in their reading, writing and speaking! This item includes 73 colorful, easy to read signs. Included in the set are: 1. Verb endings signs for: Present Preterit Imperfect Present Perfect Past Perfect Conditional Perfect Future Conditional Subjunctive 2. 3 different designs of subject pronoun signs 3. 2 designs of ser signs 4. CAR/GAR/ZAR in the preterit 5. Signs for direct object pronouns and indirect object pronouns 6. Present progressive formation & examples 7. Informal Commands (tu form) - explanation of formation, sign with 8 irregulars and 8 individual signs with sample sentences. 8. Formal Commands - explanation of formation & sign with irregulars 9. 4 signs with examples of stem change verbs in the present 10. Sign with mnemonic for preterit and imperfect 11. Individual signs for present tense use of tener que + inf., ir a + inf.,acabar de + inf., deber + inf., poder + inf. & querer + inf. 12. Sign with a reflexive verb conjugation & 1 sign with reflexive pronouns 13. Irregular past participles Show this in class as a PowerPoint to review key concepts about verbs and grammar. For the signs, just print, laminate if desired, and hang in your room. The signs look great backed with black construction paper and laminated, and they will last for years. These signs are color coordinated with my TES item Spanish Classroom Signs and PowerPoint - Countries, Grammar, etc. which includes signs for Spanish speaking countries, interrogatives, prepositions, punctuation, months of the year, noun & adjective agreement, plurals, possessive adjectives, persaonal a, time, days of the week and several other items. Great for back to school and all year long, these 2 products will provide a wealth of information and reference for your students!
French House Diagram and Labeling Activity - La Maison
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French House Diagram and Labeling Activity - La Maison

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This resource contains a bird's eye view of a house. There is one page labeled as follows: 1. 10 labeled rooms, plus garage, patio, and hallway 2. Each room word is underlined and the contents of each room are labeled with arrows pointing to many of the words. 3. There are over 50 images labeled with French words. There is also one page with images that students can label. Uses for this resource: 1. Present and practice vocabulary 2. Labeling assignment for students 3. Practice prepositions of location - give each student a copy of the diagram. Dictate 2 words and have students determine an appropriate French preposition for the words. 4. Students write about each room of the house using the words contained in each. Also included is an additional page with suggested uses.
French Body Parts Crossword Puzzle and Image IDs
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French Body Parts Crossword Puzzle and Image IDs

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This French body parts crossword contains 35 words and 16 clipart images. Students are instructed to complete the following 3 tasks: 1. Complete the crossword 2. Write Spanish body part word under each picture 3. Write the Spanish translation next to the clue Included in the download: - crossword - answer key - vocabulary for presenting and practicing as a class - vocabulary copied 2/page for paper saving student handouts This activity can be used when introducing body parts, and also works well as a sub lesson. After students complete the puzzle, they can work in pairs to quiz each other on vocabulary using the vocabulary reference sheets. 4 pages
Spanish New Year Crossword Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary
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Spanish New Year Crossword Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary

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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
Spanish Writing Assignment / Essay Todo Sobre Mi - All About Me
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Spanish Writing Assignment / Essay Todo Sobre Mi - All About Me

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Spanish Writing Assignment / Essay Todo Sobre Mi - All About Me - This item contains 2 assignments. The first is a writing prompt with requirements and vocabulary. The suggested vocabulary makes it easy for students to complete their writing assignments and makes this item useful for all levels of Spanish. A 100 - 200 word essay works well for first year students. The word count can be changed for other levels and varying ability levels. The second assignment is a 235 word sample essay. The sample essay makes a great translation homework assignment or it can be used for full class viewing to prep students to write their own essays. Both items make great substitute lessons.
Spanish Adjectives Grid and Sketch
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Spanish Adjectives Grid and Sketch

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Students practice descriptive adjectives of people by filling 30 small squares with words that describe themselves. They sketch self portraits in the large box in the center. Challenge your students to fill all 30 squares with Spanish 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. Four blank versions: horizontal with/without Me llamo, and vertical with/without Me llamo. 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 hallway or bulletin board. 6 pages
Spanish Body Parts Que Te Duele - Me Duele Booklets
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Spanish Body Parts Que Te Duele - Me Duele Booklets

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2 Spanish Body Parts Que Te Duele - Me Duele Booklets Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet that contains text and illustrations of several different body parts in pain such as earache, headache, broken arm, broken leg, stomachache, etc. They then create their own version using the text only template. The title page asks Que te duele and each subsequent page responds with Me duele plus a body part. Each booklet contains 12 pages: the title page with 11 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 body parts 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.
French Christmas Crossword Worksheet and Vocabulary - Noel
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French Christmas Crossword Worksheet and Vocabulary - Noel

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French Christmas Crossword Worksheet and Vocabulary - This Christmas crossword puzzle contains 24 clues for common Christmas vocabulary words, plus 8 clip art images. Included in the download: 1. Crossword with 24 clues and 8 images to identify 2. Answer key 3. Large font vocabulary list for presenting and practicing pronunciation as a class 4. Small font 2/page vocabulary list for paper saving student handouts Students must: 1. Complete the crossword. 2. Write French vocabulary words under each picture. 3. Write the French vocabulary word next to each clue. This is a good substitute teacher lesson. After students complete the puzzle, partners can use the vocabulary lists and quiz each other on the new vocabulary. Happy holidays!
Spanish Past Participle Irregulars Word Search Puzzle and Image IDs
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Spanish Past Participle Irregulars Word Search Puzzle and Image IDs

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Spanish Past Participle Irregulars Word Search Puzzle and Image IDs - This word search contains 15 common Spanish irregular past participles and 10 images. Included are abierto, cubierto, descrito, descubierto, devuelto, dicho, escrito, hecho, impreso, muerto, puesto, roto, satisfecho, visto, and vuelto. Included in this download: 1. Word search with 15 words and 8 images to identify 2. Answer key with English translations next to the Spanish words 3. Bilingual Spanish/English list of 15 past participles for presenting in class 4. Bilingual Spanish/English list of 15 past participles, copied 4 per page for paper saving student handouts Students are instructed to: 1. Write the English translation next to each clue 2. Complete the word search 3. Write a Spanish past participle under each image
Spanish Olympics Crossword Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary
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Spanish Olympics Crossword Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary

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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