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 includes soy with 16 different descriptive adjectives of people. Examples of adjectives are: feliz, trabajador, perezoso, inteligente, generoso, consentido, guapo, and atlético. Students will practice 3 forms of ser in the present tense with these activities. 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. Each box contains 2 short statements. Sample statements are, "Soy inteligente. Quiero ser médico en el futuro." When a student replies yes to the questions, 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 descriptive adjective under 6 images at the bottom of the paper.
These are fun activities for students learning ser and descriptive adjectives, and they're also great back to school get to know you / review activities for students with prior Spanish experience.
2 pages
Use these signs to decorate your room and present, practice and review Spanish speaking countries and capitals. In addition to the official Spanish speaking countries, the presentation includes the U.S. and Puerto Rico because of the large number of Spanish speaking residents as well as Guam and the Philippines because of the Spanish influence in those 2 locations. Both Guam and Puerto Rico indicate that those 2 locations are part of the U.S.
There are 3 slightly different sets included in this product to give you flexibility in your classroom. The 3 sets are:
1. Spanish speaking countries with the corresponding flags. The flag and geographic region are on the presentation and the country comes out on mouse click.
2. Spanish speaking countries with corresponding flags and capitals. The flag and geographic regions are on the presentation and then the country and capital come out one at a time on mouse click.
3. Flags for each Spanish speaking country
There is a sign introducing the different geographic regions for each group (one sign for North America, Europe and Africa, one for Central America, one for the Caribbean and one for Asia/South Pacific).
There is also one slide that lists all countries and their capitals by geographic region. This can be printed and given to students for their reference.
89 pages
Students learn birthday vocabulary in a fun, hands on way with these 2 Spanish emergent reader booklets. Each contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages. One contains text and images, 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.
Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet containing text and images. Words and phrases included are yo tengo ___ años, fiesta, pastel, sombrero de fiesta, piñata, globos, and regalo. They then sketch and create their own versions with the text only template.
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.
The booklets can be used anytime, but they're also very nice to have on hand for individual birthday surprises!
6 pages
Students learn about Labor Day in a fun, hands on way with these 2 emergent reader booklets. Each contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages. One contains text and images, 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.
Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet containing text and images. Words included are jobs, parade, first Monday in September, union, workers, factory, and barbecue. They then sketch and create their own versions with the text only template.
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.
6 pages
Students learn about Labor Day in a fun, hands on way with these 2 Spanish emergent reader booklets. Each contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages. One contains text and images, 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.
Students first cut, assemble and read the booklet containing text and images. Words included are oficios, desfile, primer lunes de septiembre, unión, trabajadores, fábrica, and barbacoa. They then sketch and create their own versions with the text only template.
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.
6 pages
This French body parts word search contains 35 words and 15 clipart images. Students are instructed to complete the following 3 tasks:
1. Find the words in the puzzle.
2. Write French body parts words under each picture.
3. Write the English meaning next to the clue.
Included in the download:
- word search
- answer key with English words next to the French
- vocabulary for presenting and practicing as a class
- vocabulary copied 2/page for paper saving student handouts
This is great sub lesson resource! After students complete the puzzle, they can work in pairs to quiz each other on vocabulary using the vocabulary reference sheets.
4 pages
Spanish Class Back to School Student Profile - This is a questionnaire designed to help you get to know your students a little better and a little quicker in the beginning of the year. There are 12 questions about experience with Spanish, pets, hobbies, school activities, etc. The questionnaire is Spanish class themed, but the questions are in English. It's easy and quick for students to complete, and easy and quick for the teacher to read! Have a great school year!
Spanish Culture Postcards from Spain Translations - City, Weather and Clothing - This set includes 4 postcards written by Maria about 4 of Spain's great, historic cities: Madrid, Barcelona, Toledo, and Sevilla. Students learn about Spanish culture while they translate them from Spanish to English. They'll discover the treasures of these cities, such as the Prado, El Retiro Park, La Sagrada Familia, Park Guell, Parque de Maria Luisa, Spain's great artists such as Velazquez, Picasso, El Greco, Gaudi, Miro, Goya, Madrid's Plaza Mayor, and much more. The postcards include descriptions about clothing, weather, scenery, leisure activities, food, and more. Your students will enjoy following Maria on her travels through Spain and will be pleased with their abilities to work through and comprehend the readings. Use the postcards as a culmination of a city / travel unit or for back to school review for upper level students. Each postcard includes the picture side with images of the city and the writing side. The postcards can be used as follows: 1. Homework assignment 2. In class partner or small group activity - students love to compete to be the first to finish the translations! 3. Project on the Smart Board and translate as a large group activity 4. Substitute lesson plan Stay tuned as more postcards from Spanish cities will be added soon!
This writing activity can be done in Spanish or English, depending on your focus and the level of the students. It's a great way to introduce students to one of Spain's greatest artists, and to add culture to your class. Students first describe and write their interpretations of 6 different Dali paintings. They then research each to obtain more information about each. Included: - 2 pages with the 6 paintings for students to write their descriptions and interpretations - 2 pages with the 6 paintings for students to write their researched information - 3 pages, each containing 2 enlarged paintings with QR codes for researching each painting - 1 page with links and QR codes for researching each painting, copied 2 per page for student handouts, if desired Use this as a homework assignment, a partner activity, or project it and have students write descriptions and interpretations on the Smart Board.
This word search puzzle contains 27 words for French regular ER verbs. Sample words are: arriver, jouer, chanter, porter, travailler, demander, nager, écouter, denser, and manger. Students are instructed to:
1. Write the French translation next to each French verb.
2. Write a French verb under each of the 10 clip art images.
3. Find the verbs in the word search.
The download includes:
1. Word search
2. Answer key
3. Vocabulary page with 4/page for paper saving student handouts
4. Vocabulary page for class presentation and vocabulary practice
These materials work well as substitute lessons. After students have completed the 3 required tasks, partners can quiz each other using the vocabulary lists.
4 pages
This 12 line skit between a doctor and patient utilizes lots of useful, everyday phrases, such as "Let's see", "I'm sorry", and "Help me, please." The skit includes several French commands, and common phrases such as pas du tout and c'est tout. The English translation is included.
Included in the download:
1. Bilingual skit in large font for presenting and reviewing vocabulary and pronunciation as a class.
2. French only skit in large font for reviewing vocabulary, pronunciation practice, and translation practice as class.
3. Bilingual skit copied 2 per page for paper saving student handouts
4. French only skit copied 2 per page for paper saving student handouts. This can also be used as a translation assignment.
This is a great interpersonal speaking activity for a French body parts unit, and it works well for a French substitute lesson.
4 pages
This is a 2-person, 9 line skit between a young girl and her grandmother who are discussing the timing of the girl's birthday and the preceding holidays. Dates, calendar, and holidays are the focus of the skit. Thanksgiving and Christmas are mentioned, along with the girl's birthday. Additional key words and phrases used in the skit are: Quelle est la date aujourd'hui?, la date aujourd'hui c’est , vouloir + infinitive, j'adore, aimer + infinitive, pouvoir + infinitive, and there are 3 different French dates mentioned in the skit.
Included in the download:
1. Bilingual French and English skit, copied 2 per page for student handouts.
2. French only skit, copied 2/page for student handouts. This can be used as a translation assignment.
3. Bilingual French and English skit in large font that can be projected. Use for presenting and practicing vocabulary.
3. French only skit in large font that can be projected. Use for presenting and practicing vocabulary.
4 pages
This is a 2-person skit between a traveler checking in to a hotel in France and the hotel receptionist. Students must respond to typical questions, spell their names, provide their phone numbers, etc. It's short enough for students to memorize in a couple days of practice and utilizes useful, everyday language. Your students will find this role play fun to practice and present! It's also a great speaking activity for a sub lesson.
A follow-up translation worksheet is included.
2 pages
This Spanish tener expressions bundle includes:
- 5 sentence translation worksheets
- crossword puzzle
- tener expressions Spanish/English and English/Spanish reference.
The reference can be used to present and practice vocabulary, and is great for a student handout.
14 pages
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. They will be anxious to raise their hands and share their results! You choose the numbers for the activity so it can be used for very basic numbers or large numbers, depending on your focus.
2 pages
Spanish Numbers Double Puzzle Worksheet - Students must unscramble 15 number words. They then transfer the letter in each numbered cell to other cells at the bottom of the page with the same number in order to solve the mystery word.
Spanish Numbers Zero to Twenty Crossword Puzzle and Image IDs - This Spanish numbers crossword contains:
1. English number word clues from zero to twenty. Students complete the crossword with the Spanish equivalent.
2. Instructions for students to write the Spanish number word next to each clue.
3. Nine number images for students to identify with a Spanish number word.
The 3 tasks on the worksheet give students plenty of practice with their numbers.
Spanish Numbers 0 - 20 Word Search and Image IDs - This Spanish numbers word search puzzle has instructions for students to:
1. Write the English word next to the Spanish number words
2. Find the Spanish number words in the word search
3. Write a Spanish number word under each of the 9 digit images.
This Spanish feelings bundle includes:
- 18 images to identify
- question responses and image IDs
- matching and images IDs
- crossword and image IDs
- word search and image IDs
- vocabulary reference
Answer keys are included for the worksheets.
12 pages
This activity includes 10 questions using "Cuántos años" with tu, el and ella and a designated number for students to use in their responses. There are examples of both questions and answers for student reference.
Also included are 24 numbers for students to write.
The answer key is included.
2 pages
This Spanish affirmative and negatives activity includes 10 English to Spanish sentence translations with common stem change verbs and nouns. Sample verbs include servir, almorzar, entender, pedir, jugar, and pensar. Nouns include food, family and people vocabulary such as onions, mushrooms, dessert, sister, and grandma. A sample sentence is: This restaurant also serves dessert every day.
The activity includes 8 affirmative and negative words that students must translate to Spanish.
The answer key is included.
2 pages
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