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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 Greetings, Leave Takings and Basics Vocabulary Reference
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Spanish Greetings, Leave Takings and Basics Vocabulary Reference

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Spanish Greetings, Leave Takings and Basics Vocabulary Reference - This presentation and student reference includes 40 vocabulary words and phrases to teach or review basic greetings, leave takings, introductions, courtesies, basic questions/responses like how are you/I'm well, thanks, What's you name?, How old are you? etc. Accent marks and the silent h have different color font to highlight these from the very first time that students see them. There's also a brief gender explanation about the difference between masculine and feminine adjective endings. Daily review using this presentation will help students learn a lot in a short period of time. It's also a great review throughout the year. Created by Sue Summers Spanish free resource, saludos y despedidas
Insects Emergent Reader Booklets
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Insects Emergent Reader Booklets

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Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing the insects mosquito, fly, beetle, ant, ladybug, bee and butterfly. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first read and cut out the booklet that contains text and illustrations. 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. 6 pages
Spanish Cognates Classroom Signs 2 Designs FREE
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Spanish Cognates Classroom Signs 2 Designs FREE

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Spanish Cognates Classroom Signs 2 Designs - Post these cognate signs in the beginning of the year to lessen the jitters that students may have over learning a new language. They'll be happy to learn that they already know many Spanish words, and that there are many more that are similar in both languages. The download includes 1 set of signs with all black font, and 1 set with black and red font.
Insects 2 Emergent Reader Booklets
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Insects 2 Emergent Reader Booklets

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Each of the two booklets contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing the insects mosquito, fly, beetle, ant, ladybug, bee and butterfly. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first read and cut out the booklet that contains text and illustrations. 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. 6 pages
Scattergories Argentina Food Clothing City
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Scattergories Argentina Food Clothing City

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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.
Scattergories Bolivia Food Clothing City
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Scattergories Bolivia Food Clothing City

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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!
Summer 2 Emergent Reader Booklets
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Summer 2 Emergent Reader Booklets

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Summer 2 Emergent Reader Booklets - One booklet contains text and images, the other contains text only so students can sketch and create their own versions of the booklets. Each booklet contains 8 pages: the Summer title page with 7 additional pages containing I'm going to + a summer activity. Activities included are play with friends, swim, go to the park, read, play baseball, play video games, and play soccer. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first read and cut out the booklet that contains text and illustrations. 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 Adjectives Interview and Substitute Activity - 10 Questions
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Spanish Adjectives Interview and Substitute Activity - 10 Questions

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This activity provides student practice with ser, descriptive adjectives, and llamarse. Each student interviews a classmate asking for the name and description of people such as his/her mother, father, favorite actor, Spanish teacher, pet, favorite grandma, etc. The interviewers record the responses and then rewrite the information in the 3rd person. A sample question/answer is: Question - Como se llama y como es tu actor favorito? Notes - George Clooney. Guapo, talentoso e inteligente. 3rd person sentences - El actor favorito de Luisa se llama George Clooney. El es guapo, talentoso e inteligente. This can be done in or outside of class and is a good substitute teacher lesson and activity. Student answers will vary, but a sample answer key is included that can be used to prep students for the activity.
Father's Day 2 Emergent Reader Booklets and Presentation
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Father's Day 2 Emergent Reader Booklets and Presentation

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Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing words associated with Father's Day such as heart, tie, card, etc. Also included are suggestions for using the booklets and an assembly instruction page. Students first read and cut out the booklet that containing text and illustrations. They then sketch and create their own versions of the booklets 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. 6 pages
French Christmas Matching Quiz or Worksheet - 31 Words
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French Christmas Matching Quiz or Worksheet - 31 Words

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French Christmas Matching Quiz or Worksheet - 31 Words - Noël - Students match 31 French Christmas vocabulary words on the left with the English words on the right. They must also write a vocabulary word under each of the 7 clip art images. The answer key is included. 2 pages
French Christmas / Noel Label the Reindeer with Animal Body Parts
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French Christmas / Noel Label the Reindeer with Animal Body Parts

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French Christmas / Noel Label the Reindeer with Animal Body Parts - Students label Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer with 15 body parts. The body parts are included in a bilingual French / English word bank. The 3 page download includes: 1. Student activity page 2. Answer key with French words 3. Bilingual French / English answer key
French Numbers and Math Listening Activity Mardi Gras Theme
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French Numbers and Math Listening Activity Mardi Gras Theme

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French Numbers and Math Listening Activity Mardi Gras Theme - This French numbers listening activity will hold the attention of your students as they make their way around the oval writing the French 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. Activity instructions and suggestions are included in the download.
French Christmas Vocabulary 24 Image IDs - Noël
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French Christmas Vocabulary 24 Image IDs - Noël

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French Christmas Vocabulary 24 Image IDs - Noël - Students identify vocabulary words such as Santa Claus, reindeer, Christmas Eve, toys, decorations, fireplace, snowman, and snowblower. The answer key can be used to introduce the Spanish Christmas vocabulary and for pronunciation practice in class. 2 pages
French Christmas 2 Emergent Readers
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French Christmas 2 Emergent Readers

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Each booklet contains 8 pages: the title page with 7 additional pages containing common Spanish Christmas 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 with the first Christmas. Words included are: such as the Three Kings, Baby Jesus, manger, star, Bethlehem, gifts, Mary and Joseph, . They then create their own version using the text only template. Students will have fun sketching these items and will get excited about the season while sharing with their classmates and family members! The illustration version can be projected in class to present, review and practice pronunciation of the French Christmas vocabulary words. The text only version can be projected onto the Smart Board and students can draw pictures that correspond to the text.