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.
This activity uses common Spanish verbs associated with boyfriends and girlfriends, and their behaviors and interests. Sample verbs are jugar, tener, tomar riesgos, saber + infinitive, hacer planes, hablar, ser, ir, and tocar. Students will practice 3 forms of each verb in the present tense for asking, responding, and the follow-up written activity. Each student mingles with a bingo grid and must find different classmates that can reply yes when asked about statements in each of the 16 boxes. A sample statement is, "Pienso que un novio debe hablar conmigo todos los dias." When a student replies yes to a question, the questioning student follows up by asking in Spanish for the student's signature. The goal is to be the first student to fill the entire bingo grid. Also included is a follow up worksheet that requires students to: 1. Write a sentence for each of the 16 boxes in the grid. The student includes the name of the student that signed the box and must change the verbs to the third person. 2. Write an appropriate Spanish infinitive verb under 6 images at the bottom of the paper.
Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing the following words and people associated with Black History Month: Abraham Lincoln, esclavos, Martin Luther King, Jr., diversidad, igualdad, libertad, and justicia. 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 AR Verbs Conjugated 4 x 4 Matching Squares Puzzle - Students assemble a 4 x 4 Spanish/English vocabulary puzzle with 24 common AR verbs. Sample words are: bailar, cantar, cambiar, pasar, trabajar, and nadar. 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. There is a list of all words alongside the puzzle in Spanish and English. This can be used as a verbs bookmark and reference.
Spanish AR Verbs 18 Vocabulary IDs Worksheet - Students write the Spanish AR verb vocabulary word under each of the 18 pictures. Verbs included are empujar, tirar, saltar la cuerda, bucear, levantar pesas, patinar, agarrar, navegar and more. Uses for this download: 1. Present and review vocabulary 2. Quick start 3. Homework worksheet 4. Flashcards - Students can cut apart the images and write the corresponding word on the reverse. 5. Project and play the flyswatter game. This activity is also included in my Spanish Vocabulary IDs Bundle of 32 Topics.
Spanish Alphabet of Food 2 Booklets / Alfabeto de Alimentos - Each of the 2 booklets contains 32 pages: the title page with 30 additional pages for each letter of the traditional Spanish alphabet and an end page. This download also includes suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first cut, assemble and read the Spanish Alfabeto de Alimentos that contains text and illustrations of foods that start with each letter of the alphabet. They then create their own version using the text only template. Students will have fun sketching and sharing their alphabet books and will learn 30 new vocabulary words in the process! The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the food vocabulary words. The text only version can be projected onto the Smart Board and students can draw pictures that correspond to the text.
Spanish Alphabet of Animals / Alfabeto de Animales 2 Booklets - This download contains 2 booklets: one with text and images, one with text only. Each booklet contains 32 pages: the title page with 30 additional pages for each letter of the traditional Spanish alphabet and an end page. This item also includes suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first cut, assemble and read the Spanish Alfabeto de Animales Booklets that contain text and illustrations of animals that start with each letter of the alphabet. They then create their own version of the booklet using the text only template. Students will have fun sketching and sharing their alphabet books and will learn 30 new vocabulary words in the process! The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the animal vocabulary words. The text only version can be projected onto the Smart Board and students can draw pictures that correspond to the text.
This word search contains 30 Spanish airport and travel vocabulary words. Students are instructed to complete the following 3 tasks so they get plenty of practice using the vocabulary:
1. Complete the word search
2. Write an appropriate Spanish vocabulary word under each picture
3. Write the Spanish translation next to the clue You may also purchase this activity in my Airport and Travel
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2 pages
Spanish Adverbs Word Wall Classroom Signs - Los Adverbios - This download includes 51 colorful 8 1/2 x 11 printable signs containing 137 common adverbs. There are 5 different categories of adverbs and each has a title page. The categories are: frequency, manner, time, quantity, and place. Manner also has a separate category for adverbs ending in -mente. All signs except the -mente adverbs include at least one clip art image to enhance the sign. The word wall is a great student reference and can also be used to present and review Spanish adverbs. This word wall can also be purchased bundled together with 6 other Spanish word walls.
This word search contains 21 adverbs of frequency. Sample adverbs are: sometimes, each day, always, never, frequently, and often. Students are instructed to: 1. Write the English translation next to each clue 2. Write a Spanish adverb under each of the 5 clip art images 3. Find the words in the word search The download includes: 1. Word search 2. Answer key 3. Full page vocabulary page with 21 words 4. Vocabulary page with 4/page for student handouts
This crossword contains 21 clues for adverbs of frequency. Sample adverbs are: sometimes, each day, always, never, frequently, and often. Students are instructed to: 1. Write the Spanish translation next to each clue 2. Write a Spanish adverb under each of the 5 clip art images 3. Complete the crossword The download includes: 1. Crossword 2. Answer key 3. Full page vocabulary page with 21 words 4. Vocabulary page with 4/page for student handouts
Students match 39 Spanish and English descriptive adjectives commonly used for people. There are also 9 clip art images for students to identify. The answer key is included.
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
Students practice acabar de + infinitive and demonstrative adjectives with Spanish fruit vocabulary. This download includes:
1. 20 short English to Spanish sentence translations with acabar de + infinitive. There are many common ar, er and ir verbs, plus several reflexive verbs. Sample sentences: I just showered. She just worked.
2. 5 fruit images for students to identify
3. 10 English to Spanish translations of demonstrative adjectives with fruit
4. Vocabulary box with 12 English and Spanish fruit words
5. Answer key
2 pages
Students translate 10 acabar de + infinitive English to Spanish sentences, plus 5 demonstrative adjectives with Spanish rooms in the house vocabulary words. The worksheet includes a list of 10 Spanish rooms vocabulary words to assist students with the assignment.
The answer key is included.
2 pages
September and School Emergent Reader 2 Booklets in English - Each booklet contains 8 pages. One contains school related text and illustrations 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. 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.
School Backpack Sketch and Label Activity - Students sketch and label things that they put in their backpacks for school. There is a vocabulary box at the bottom of the page to assist students. Sample items are classroom objects such as pencil, notebook, book, plus other items that students might put their backpacks such as sunglasses and bus tickets.
Students must write vocabulary words that start with the letters in the name of the Spanish-speaking country of Colombia for the categories of food, clothing and city. This can be used as a small or large group activity, homework assignment, etc. This is a good activity when a substitute teacher is required!
Students must write words that start with the letters in the name Chile for the categories of food, clothing and city. This can be used as a small or large group activity, homework assignment, etc.
Students must write words that start with the letters in the name Bolivia for the categories of food, clothing and city. This can be used as a small or large group activity, homework assignment, etc. This is a good substitute activity!
Students must write words that start with the letters in the name Argentina for the categories of food, clothing and city. This can be used as a small or large group activity, homework assignment, etc. This is a good substitute activity.