Each emergent reader booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common Spanish words associated with Chinese New Year such as lanterns, fireworks, gifts, envelopes, food, and sheep for Chinese New Year 2015 which is the Year of the Sheep. Suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page are also included. Students first read and cut out the booklet that contains text and illustrations and 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 translate 10 English to Spanish sentences with ser, adjectives, and family vocabulary. The sentences are very basic and allow students to practice gender agreement of nouns and adjectives. Students must also provide the Spanish meaning of 6 English adjectives. The answer key is included. 2 pages

Students translate 10 English to Spanish sentences containing irregular yo verbs and adverbs. Verbs include caer, conocer, decir, hacer, poner, saber, venir, tener, salir and traer. Adverbs include siempre, a menudo and mucho. The worksheet includes a Spanish/English list of the verbs and additional vocabulary to assist students with the assignment. The answer key is included. 2 pages

Students practice agreement in number and gender of people nouns such as man, woman, boy, girl, etc. and descriptive adjectives with this 18 question worksheet. An example is "the athletic woman." Students first translate it to Spanish and then write the plural forms in the second column. They are also instructed to write a Spanish adjective under each picture shown. The answer key is included. 2 pages

Spanish Imperfect Tense Verbs Worksheet - 17 Sentences - Students practice all types of imperfect verbs including -ar/er/ir and the 3 irregulars. They translate sentences from English to Spanish. Sample sentences: 1. We used to go to the zoo. 2. She always used to sing with me. The worksheet includes the verb endings for -ar verbs and -er/-ir verbs and full conjugations of the 3 irregular verbs. The answer key is included.

Students unscramble 20 Spanish clothing words and identify 14 clothing clip art images. The word scramble answer key is included.

Spanish Direct Object Pronouns Sentences and Clothing Worksheet #2 - 8 Spanish fill in the blank and sentence translations with direct object pronouns and clothing vocabulary. Verbs used are llevar, comprar and lavar. After substituting the direct object with a direct object pronoun, students translate the Spanish sentence to English. The answer key is included. 2 pages

This crossword puzzle is a great addition to your food unit! It contains 16 common fruits and vegetables, plus there are 11 clip art images for students to identify. The answer key is included. 3 pages

French Christmas and Pere Noel Writing Activity - Students get creative with this Christmas speech bubble or comic strip worksheet! There are 6 different scenes of Père Noël doing a variety of unusual activities, each with speech bubbles in which students write their creative comments based on the pictures. This fun activity is one that students enjoy sharing with their classmates! The assignment works well with students of all ages and levels.

Quirky characters and tener expression pictures will get the attention of your students and get them using newly acquired tener idioms. They'll eagerly share their homework with the class! This creative writing activity comic strip includes 6 different squares of characters illustrating tener expressions and speech bubbles in which students write their dialogue.

Spanish Preterit Verb Conjugation Quiz or Worksheet - Students must: 1. Conjugate a regular -ar, -er and -ir verb, plus the verbs ser/ir and hacer. 2. Conjugate jugar, tocar and empezar to show their understanding of irregular yo form verbs in the preterit. 3. Match 6 infinitive verbs: merendar, alquilar, desayunar, preguntar, cenar and subir. This item can also be used to present the preterit conjugations, either with our without the conjugations since the answer key is included and highlights the preterit verb endings in red font.

Spanish Ser with Spanish Speaking Country of Origin Translations - Students translate 20 English to Spanish sentences with all forms of ser + de and Spanish speaking countries. They are instructed to make a list of Spanish speaking countries in their notebooks using the completed assignment.

This colors activity includes 12 Smiley Faces to color according to the Spanish color word indicated below them. There are 10 color words, plus striped and polka dot. There is a word bank on the bottom showing both Spanish and English color words, and a page that shows the 12 Smiley Faces in color.

Spanish Christmas Word Scramble Worksheet - La Navidad - Students unscramble 20 Spanish words associated with Christmas and the holiday season and then provide the English translation for each word. Examples are: arbol de Navidad, adorno, Nochebuena, juguetes and Papa Noel. There are also 7 clip art images for students to identify. The answer key is included.

Students practice indirect object pronouns with gustar and other verbs like gustar such as interesar, encantar, interesar, fascinar and molestar. All 15 sentences utilize a gustar type verb followed by an infinitive. The answer key is included. 2 pages

Students write a letter to Santa that explains their behavior and tells him what gifts they would like him to bring. There are 48 vocabulary words in Spanish and English to assist students in their letter writing. Included are words about behavior and many gift vocabulary words such as cell phone, clothes (there are 17 clothing words), books, toys, video games, skis, etc. The quantity and variety of vocabulary makes it easy for students to complete their writing assignments and makes this item useful for all levels of Spanish. A one hundred word essay works well for first year students. The word count can be changed for other levels and varying ability levels.

Spanish Preterit Verb Chart - 14 Irregular Preterit Verbs - The irregular verb infinitives are listed on the left in English with the Spanish subject pronouns at the top. Students must supply the Spanish infinitives and all 6 conjugations for each verb. Sample verbs are tener, decir, poner, querer and conducir. The answer key is included.

A TES best seller of mine! Spanish House Diagram and Labeling Activity - La Casa - This item 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 Spanish words. There is also one page with images that students can label. Uses for this item: 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 preposition for the words. 4. Students write about each room of the house using the words contained in each. There's an additional page with suggested uses.

Spanish 50 Classroom Commands and Total Physical Response (TPR) - Get your students moving with this TPR reference that provides 50 affirmative Uds. commands for use in the classroom. Many include one or more nouns that can be used with the verbs to facilitate doing TPR with your students. While most commands are for common actions done in the classroom, this reference also includes a few for the sole purpose of vocabulary building with TPR because they are useful verbs and easy to act out. An example is "coman una manzana." Introduce,model and practice a few new commands each day and not only will your students' listening skills improve, but they'll acquire a lot of vocabulary in a short period of time!

The crossword includes the 20 official Spanish speaking countries, plus Puerto Rico. Also included are 8 clip art images of flags from Spanish speaking countries. Students are instructed to: 1. Write the capital next to each country clue. 2. Complete the crossword with the capital of each Spanish speaking country. If desired, you may also have the students write the country under each of the 8 flag images. This crossword is a good substitute lesson plan. Students first find the countries and capitals on a map or from a list, if you prefer. After completing the crossword and flag IDs, students can work with partners quizzing each other on the countries and capitals. 2 pages, including the answer key