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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 Easter Crossword Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary
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Spanish Easter Crossword Puzzle Worksheet and Vocabulary

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This activity contains 24 clues for words associated with the Spanish Easter holiday season and spring. 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 download can be used as a fun substitute lesson plan. When students complete the worksheet activities, they can quiz each other on the vocabulary. Included in the 3 page download: 1. Crossword puzzle and answer key 2. 2-per page vocabulary list for student handouts and pair work
Spanish Likes and Dislikes Writing Prompt - Gustar Verbs
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Spanish Likes and Dislikes Writing Prompt - Gustar Verbs

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Students write a conversation between 2 people who meet and talk about what they like to do at different times of the year. This high interest writing prompt provides enough vocabulary and phrases for beginners, and it works for more advanced students by adjusting the word requirement. It contains over 50 words and phrases to assist students with the writing task. The download includes: 1. Writing prompt - The writing prompt contains: verbs to discuss likes/dislikes (gustar, encantar, and chocar), plus 13 additional infinitives for discussing activities; 4 weather phrases, the 4 seasons, grammar notes about infinitives and adjective agreement, plus several other words. 2. Sample 184 word writing prompt that can be used for: a. Individual translation activity b. Full class translation activity when projected 3. Sample 184 word writing prompt copied 2 per page for use as student handouts. This can be used as a 2-person skit. 4. Sample 184 word writing prompt copied 2 per page for use as a student translation assignment. 4 pages
Spanish City of My Dreams Writing Prompt - La Ciudad
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Spanish City of My Dreams Writing Prompt - La Ciudad

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Students describe the city of their dreams. This high interest writing prompt provides enough vocabulary and phrases for beginners, and it works for more advanced students by adjusting the word requirement. It contains 60+ words and phrases to assist students with the writing task. The download includes: 1. Writing prompt - The writing prompt contains: verbs to discuss the city (se llama, hay, tiene, está/están, es/son), 24 words for places and things in the city, 18 adjectives for describing the city, 11 prepositional phrases to tell where things are located, plus several other helpful words. 2. Sample 249 word writing prompt that can be used for: a. Individual translation activity b. Full class translation activity when projected 3. Sample 249 word writing prompt copied 2 per page for use as student handouts. 4. Sample 249 word writing prompt copied 2 per page for use as a student translation assignment. 4 pages
French Birthday Brag Tag Bracelets 5 Designs - Mon Anniversaire
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French Birthday Brag Tag Bracelets 5 Designs - Mon Anniversaire

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These birthday brag tags are an inexpensive, fun way to make students feel special on their birthdays. All 5 designs have C'est Mon Anniversaire, with different clipart on each design. The 5 designs included are cake, ice cream cone, ribbons, balloons, and footballs. Just copy, cut, and affix the bracelets with tape or glue. Your students will wear them with pride! 5 pages
French Sports Matching Squares Puzzle - 26 Different Sports
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French Sports Matching Squares Puzzle - 26 Different Sports

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Challenge your students to assemble this 4 x 4 square bilingual puzzle with common French and English sports words! This is great hands on activity for vocabulary building with sports words. The puzzle contains a few cognates, but most of the 26 words are not. Sample words included are: aviron, corrida, equitation, être pom-pom, lutte, natation, pelote basque, and blanche à neige. 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. All words are listed alongside the puzzle in French and English. This list is helpful when students are assembling the puzzles, it can be used as a review list for partner or individual work, and it can also be used as a bookmark. 2 pages
Spanish Acabar + De + With Common Infinitive Verbs
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Spanish Acabar + De + With Common Infinitive Verbs

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Students translate 15 English to Spanish sentences with acabar de + common infinitive verbs. A sample sentence is, "She just read the book." Assign as homework or use as a quick start review in class. The activity is copied 2 per page for student handouts. The answer key is included. 2 pages
Spanish Colors Word Search Puzzle Worksheet - Los Colores
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Spanish Colors Word Search Puzzle Worksheet - Los Colores

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This word search contains 20 Spanish color words and pattern words such as polka dot and striped. Instructions are given to also write an appropriate Spanish color word under each clip art image shown and the English translation next to the Spanish words listed so students get plenty of practice with the vocabulary. This can also be purchased as part of my Spanish Colors Bundle. The answer key is included.
Spanish Day of the Dead / Dia de los Muertos Word Search & Vocabulary
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Spanish Day of the Dead / Dia de los Muertos Word Search & Vocabulary

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This Dia de los Muertos word search puzzle worksheet contains 22 clues for common Spanish Day of the Dead vocabulary words plus several clip art images. Students are instructed to: 1. Complete the word search 2. Write Spanish vocabulary words under each picture 3. Write the English vocabulary word next to each word A corresponding vocabulary list, copied 2 per page, is included. 2 pages
Spanish Numbers and Animals Worksheet - Cuantos Hay
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Spanish Numbers and Animals Worksheet - Cuantos Hay

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Students practice Spanish numbers, animals, and the verb hay with this activity. They respond to 7 cuántos/cuántas hay plus animal vocabulary questions based on the number of clip art images shown. They also write the Spanish translation for 6 animal vocabulary words. The answer key is included. 2 pages
Spanish Adjectives of People and Noun/Adjective Agreement Quiz
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Spanish Adjectives of People and Noun/Adjective Agreement Quiz

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This is a 36 point quiz containing 2 sets of 15 Spanish and English matching of descriptive adjectives commonly used for people. Students must also answer 2 questions on agreement in number and gender of nouns and adjectives such as "the funny girl." This item could also be used as a homework worksheet. The answer key is included. 2 pages
Spanish Art - Botero's The Widow 9 T/F and Translations with Clothing and Family
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Spanish Art - Botero's The Widow 9 T/F and Translations with Clothing and Family

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Include Hispanic art and culture with your grammar and vocabulary practice! Students interpret 9 sentences about a family portrait done by Colombian artist Fernando Botero. If a sentence is false, students must correct the incorrect words. Students then translate all 9 sentences and are also instructed to write a Spanish family word on each line pointing to family members in the painting. Verbs used include llevar, gustar, estar, hay, incluir, acabar, cenar, and ser, and vocabulary used includes family, clothing and toy vocabulary. The download includes a full size portrait that can be projected in class. The answer key is included. 3 pages
French Thanksgiving Turkey Coloring and Favorite Foods
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French Thanksgiving Turkey Coloring and Favorite Foods

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This file includes 4 slightly different designs of the French Thanksgiving Turkey Coloring and Favorite Foods Activity. They are: 1. Turkey color by number with 8 favorite foods list and 2 sketches. Students sketch on the top of one page and the bottom of the other. 2. Turkey color by number with 8 favorite foods list and 2 sketches. Students sketch on the bottom of both pages. 3. Turkey coloring activity with 8 favorite foods list and 2 sketches. Students sketch on the top of one page and the bottom of the other. Students choose the colors. 4. Turkey coloring activity with 8 favorite foods list and 2 sketches. Students sketch on the bottom of both pages. Students choose the colors. 4 pages
Spanish Pero vs. Sino Conjunctions Fill in the Blank and Sentence Translations
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Spanish Pero vs. Sino Conjunctions Fill in the Blank and Sentence Translations

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Students practice the conjunctions pero and sino with common Spanish vocabulary. There are 6 sentences total, each containing 5 parts. They are: 1. A question that relates to the fill in the blank and sentence that follows. 2. A fill in the blank with pero or sino response sentence. 3. Translation of the first sentence response. 4. A fill in the blank with pero or sino second response sentence. 5. Translation of the second sentence response. The answer key is included. 2 pages
Spanish Comparative Adjectives with Family Fill in the Blank and Sentences
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Spanish Comparative Adjectives with Family Fill in the Blank and Sentences

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Students practice Spanish unequal comparative adjectives with Spanish family and pets vocabulary. There are 14 sentences total, 10 sentences that use más + adjective + que, and 4 sentences that use menos + adjective + que. Students fill in the blank with the comparative adjectives, and then provide the English translation for each. A sample sentence is: Mis mascotas son ____ (cooler than) sus mascotas. Sample adjectives include estricto, feo, extraño, alto, bonito, and inteligente. The answer key is included. 2 pages
French Body Parts Diagram to Label with 20 Body Parts
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French Body Parts Diagram to Label with 20 Body Parts

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French Body Parts Diagram to Label with 20 Body Parts - Students label the main facial and body parts. The answer key is included. The download also includes the preview page. 4 pages (activity page/answer key, and 2 preview pages) Created by Sue Summers
Earth Day in Spanish 2 Booklets - Dia de la Tierra
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Earth Day in Spanish 2 Booklets - Dia de la Tierra

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Earth Day in Spanish 2 Booklets - Dia de la Tierra - Students first read and cut out the booklet that contains text and images. They then sketch and create their own version using the text only template. Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common Spanish words associated with Earth Day such as pollution, nature and water. 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.
Las Posadas Booklets and Presentation - La Navidad
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Las Posadas Booklets and Presentation - La Navidad

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2 Spanish Las Posadas Booklets - La Navidad - Students first cut, assemble and read the Las Posadas Booklet that contains text and illustrations of items associated with Las Posadas such as farolito, villancicos, pinata, Maria, Jose, Jesus, etc. They then create their own version using the text only template. Students enjoy illustrating their own booklets and will share them enthusiastically with their classmates and family members! Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common Las Posadas words. 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 Las Posadas vocabulary words. The text only version can be projected onto the Smart Board and students can draw pictures that correspond to the text.