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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 Verb Ir, City Places Vocabulary, and Days of the Week
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Spanish Verb Ir, City Places Vocabulary, and Days of the Week

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Spanish Verb Ir, City Places Vocabulary, and Days of the Week - This download includes: 1. 20 sentences using the irregular verb "ir" with places in the city and adverbs of time such as today, tonight, and days of the week. A sample sentence is: We're going to the downtown today. 2. 7 clip art images of city places. 3. A chart for students to complete with the conjugation of "ir". 4. Answer key.
Spanish Introductions Dialogue Writing Prompt, Translation, and Skit
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Spanish Introductions Dialogue Writing Prompt, Translation, and Skit

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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.
Three Kings Day Holiday Bilingual Shoe Activity Worksheet
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Three Kings Day Holiday Bilingual Shoe Activity Worksheet

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Three Kings Day Holiday Bilingual Shoe Activity Worksheet - Students sketch and label inside the shoe the gifts that they would like to receive from the Three Wise Men on Three Kings Day (Epiphany), the final day of the Christmas holiday season. There is a Spanish / English vocabulary word bank included for student reference. The word back contains small items that children might hope for such as candy or toys. This activity is fun for students of all ages in Spanish, bilingual or dual language classrooms.
Spanish Landforms - 2 Emergent Reader Booklets
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Spanish Landforms - 2 Emergent Reader Booklets

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Spanish Landforms - 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - Each booklet contains 12 pages: the title page with 11 additional pages containing Spanish landform words. Words included are: montaña, cañon, bahía, desierto, lago, volcán, isla, río, bosque, playa, and océano. Also included is a page of suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first read and cut out the booklet that contains text and illustrations, then create their own version using the text only template. Students will enjoy sharing them with classmates and family members! 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.
Spanish Numbers Bundle - Vocabulary, Practice, Bulletin Board, Listening
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Spanish Numbers Bundle - Vocabulary, Practice, Bulletin Board, Listening

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Save over 50% with this Spanish Numbers Bundle! Included in the bundle are 8 practice worksheets, vocabulary reference handout, class signs, math listening activity and cards for flashcards or games. The bundle breakdown is: 1. Numbers Reference Handout, p. 3 2. Numbers Bulletin Board Signs, p. 4 3. Numbers and Classroom Objects, p. 11 4. Numbers Math Problems, p. 13 5. Numbers and Objects with Cuantos Hay, p. 15 6. Random Numbers Chart, p. 17 7. Crossword Puzzle, p. 18 8. Word Search Puzzle, p. 19 9. Number Words 2 Sets of 15, p. 20 10. Double Puzzle, p. 22 11. Math Listening Activity, p. 24 12. Scattered Numbers for Games or Assignment, p. 26 13. Flashcards or Signs, p. 29 Most practice worksheets include answer keys. These items are also available for individual purchase on TES.
Spanish New Year El Año Nuevo Booklets and Presentation
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Spanish New Year El Año Nuevo Booklets and Presentation

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Spanish New Year El Año Nuevo Booklets and Presentation - Each emergent reader booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common New Year's words. Suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page are included. Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet with text and illustrations of words associated New Year's Eve and the New Year such as midnight, grapes for the Spanish tradition, party, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, etc. They then create their own version using the text only template. Students will enjoy sketching these items and will get excited about the New Year while they share their creations with their classmates and family members! The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review, and practice pronunciation of the New Year vocabulary. The text only version can be projected onto the Smart Board and students can draw pictures that correspond to the text.
Spanish New Year Writing Prompt / Essay - Querer + Infinitive
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Spanish New Year Writing Prompt / Essay - Querer + Infinitive

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Spanish New Year Writing Assignment / Essay - Querer + Infinitive - This download contains 2 assignments. The first is a writing prompt with 29 Spanish infinitives/holiday words, plus the months of the year. Students write about what they want to do in each month of the new year. There is a variety of suggested vocabulary which makes it easy for students to complete their writing assignments and makes this item useful for all levels of Spanish. Vocabulary includes many holidays such as Christmas, Thanksgiving, 4th of July, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, Easter and more. 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 activity is a 279 word sample essay. written from the perspective of a student living in the U.S. The sample essay makes a great translation assignment or it can be used for full class viewing to prep students to write their own essays. Both activities make great substitute lessons.
Spanish New Year - Ir A + Infinitive with Family Sentences
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Spanish New Year - Ir A + Infinitive with Family Sentences

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Spanish New Year - Ir A + Infinitive with Family Sentences Worksheet - Students translate 10 English to Spanish sentences using different forms of ir a + infinitive, family vocabulary and New Year's resolution type verb phrases such as quit smoking, travel more, eat fruits and vegetables, etc. Students also supply an infinitive for 7 related clip art images. The worksheet includes ir fully conjugated and a vocabulary box with 9 words and phrases to assist students. The answer key is included.
Spanish New Year Future Tense Sentences and Conjugations
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Spanish New Year Future Tense Sentences and Conjugations

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Spanish New Year Future Tense Sentences and Conjugations - Students translate 10 English to Spanish New Year resolution sentences, each starting with "In the New Year". The sentences include resolutions to help at home, be kind, recycle, do well in school, etc. A sample sentence is, "In the New Year, I will practice my trumpet every day." Students also conjugate future tense verbs in the tu form under 7 clip art images and conjugate 10 more future tense verbs in various forms. The worksheet includes comer fully conjugated in the future tense and a vocabulary box with 9 words and phrases to assist students. The answer key is included.
Spanish New Year Theme Numbers and Math Listening Activity
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Spanish New Year Theme Numbers and Math Listening Activity

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Spanish New Year Theme Numbers and Math Listening Activity - This Spanish numbers listening activity will hold the attention of your students as they make their way around the oval writing the Spanish 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. 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. The download includes a page with teachers instructions and suggestions for use.
Spanish Chinese New Year 2016 - 2 Booklets - El Año Nuevo Chino
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Spanish Chinese New Year 2016 - 2 Booklets - El Año Nuevo Chino

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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 monkey for Chinese New Year 2016 which is the Year of the Monkey. 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.
Spanish Christmas Games & Activities - Navidad - Smart Board
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Spanish Christmas Games & Activities - Navidad - Smart Board

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This Spanish Christmas Smart Board file contains 17 games and activities. Examples are: Word Biz, Image Match, Image Select, Word Generator, Word Guess, Sentence Arrange, Vortex and more. The games and activities use Spanish vocabulary for food, decorations, clothing, body parts, things associated with Santa, New Year's, Three King's Day and gift giving. There's a great variety and something fun for everyone!
Spanish Christmas in School Poem - Casi Es la Navidad
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Spanish Christmas in School Poem - Casi Es la Navidad

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Spanish Christmas in School Poem - Casi Es la Navidad - This take-off from "Twas the Night Before Christmas", is a fun activity to use in the weeks leading up to the Christmas/winter holiday. It has the same cadence as Clement Clarke Moore's famous poem but focuses on students in the classroom just before Christmas and the new year instead of the atmosphere in and outside of a home on Christmas Eve. Unmotivated students jumping on desks suddenly begin working to prepare for the new year which gets their Spanish teacher very excited. Included in the 5 page download: 1. Poem in Spanish and English - full page for class presentation 2. Poem in Spanish and English - full page, but Spanish is close version 3. Poem in Spanish only - full page with lines on half so students can translate the Spanish to English 4. Poem in English only - full page with lines on half so students can translate English to Spanish 5. Poem in Spanish and English copied to per page for student handouts One page is for presenting in class and the other contains 2 poems per page for student handouts.
Spanish Christmas Coloring Word Wall - 40 Words with Pictures
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Spanish Christmas Coloring Word Wall - 40 Words with Pictures

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Spanish Christmas Coloring Word Wall - 40 Words with Pictures - Have your students color the text and pictures on this word wall and then decorate your classroom and halls with Spanish holiday vocabulary and images! The word wall contains vocabulary that relates to Christmas / Navidad, as well as las Posadas, Three King's Day, New Year's Eve, Night of the Radishes and the holiday season. Sample words are gifts, carols, elf, grapes (for midnight on New Year's Eve), radishes, snow blower, white Christmas, nativity, family, mistletoe, decorations, candy cane, Santa Claus, etc.
Spanish Christmas Activities Bundle - Practice, Vocabulary and More!
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Spanish Christmas Activities Bundle - Practice, Vocabulary and More!

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Spanish Christmas Activities Bundle - Practice, Vocabulary and More - Save on these Christmas materials by purchasing them together in this bundle! This packet will give your students plenty of vocabulary and grammar practice and get them in the mood for the holidays at the same time! There are 14 practice worksheets, a skit, a puzzle and an extensive vocabulary reference. Answer keys are included and there are there are 2 labeling activities that can used as assignments and on the Smart Board for a fun in class activity. All items are also available for individual purchase on TES. Table of Contents: 1. Tener Sentences with Family / Answer Key 2. Prepositions, Estar and Holiday Vocabulary / Answer Key 3. 15 Colors Sentence Completions & Image IDs 4. English to Spanish Vocabulary Reference 43 Words 5. 20 Unscramble Christmas Words / Answer Key 6. 24 Word Crossword and Image IDs with Half Sheet Vocabulary Ref. 7. 24 Image IDs / Answer Key, p. 13 8. Imperfect Tense 10 Sentences and 8 Verb Conjugations / Answer Key 9. Interrogatives with Ir a + Infinitive / Answer Key 10. Label the Gingerbread Man / Answer Key 11. Label the Papa Noel 12. 31 Spanish/English Word Matching / Answer Key 13. 2 Versions of Spanish/English Matching Squares Puzzles 14. 10 Preterit Sentences and 8 Conjugations / Answer Key 15. Querer and Querer + Ir – 15 Sentences / Answer Key 16. Sketch and Label Christmas Stocking 17. Christmas Skit Cousins Visiting 18. 15 Direct Object Pronoun Sentences / Answer Key
Spanish Christmas / Winter Label the Snowman with Body Parts and Clothing
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Spanish Christmas / Winter Label the Snowman with Body Parts and Clothing

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Spanish Christmas / Winter Label the Snowman with Body Parts and Clothing - Students label a snowman with 10 body parts and clothing words found in the 2 vocabulary boxes. Spanish and English. The 3 page download includes: 1. Student labeling activity page with bilingual word box 2. Student labeling activity page with no word box 3. Answer key in Spanish
Spanish Winter Word Search Puzzle and Image IDs
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Spanish Winter Word Search Puzzle and Image IDs

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Spanish Winter Word Search Puzzle and Image IDs - This activity contains 54 winter vocabulary words. Students are instructed to: 1. Complete the word search. 2. Write Spanish vocabulary words under each picture. 3. Write the Spanish vocabulary word next to each word. The word search includes winter vocabulary associated with weather, winter clothing, outdoor activities, winter sports, and other words common during winter such as fireplace, soup, goosebumps, and slush. 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 vocabulary using the page that contains the list of words to be found in the word search. The answer key for the words to be found in included.
Spanish Winter Crossword Puzzle and Image IDs
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Spanish Winter Crossword Puzzle and Image IDs

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Spanish Winter Crossword Puzzle and Image IDs - This activity contains 54 clues for winter vocabulary. Students are instructed to: 1. Complete the crossword. 2. Write Spanish vocabulary words under each picture. 3. Write the Spanish vocabulary word next to each clue. The crossword includes winter vocabulary associated with weather, winter clothing, outdoor activities, winter sports, and other words common during winter such as fireplace, soup, goosebumps, and slush. 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 vocabulary using the page that contains the clues. The answer key is included.