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Using Por and Para
Clear up confusion around por and para. These words can be very difficult, especially for learners who are native English speakers. The information section describes when to use each word and provides examples of specific situations....
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Por vs. Para #2
Is your class having trouble distinguishing between when to use the Spanish word por or para? Print this half-sheet to give them some practice! They complete the 10 blank spaces with either word to complete the sentence.
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Por vs. Para #4
The Spanish words por and para are very similar, can you learners distinguish between the two? Use this short, 10-question exercise to find out! This is the fourth learning exercise in a series to develop an understanding between the two...
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Por vs. Para #3
What do the words por and para mean? Define them with your beginning speakers. Then, after they have examples to look at, give them this practice sheet. There are only 10 sentences to complete, but it will develop their understanding of...
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Yo Uso Mis Cinco Sentidos para: oír, probar, tocar, ver, oler
What can you hear right now? What can you smell? Designed to be used with young Spanish language learners, this packet reinforces vocabulary relating to the five senses. Bring in snacks to have language learners decide which snacks are...
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¿Por qué es importante el Servicio Comunitario?
Why is it important to do community service? Read these paragraphs to discover Barack Obama and Joe Biden's stance on community service. After reading the difficult text, high schoolers must identify the principal idea and decide their...
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Collage: Casa para pájaros hecha con semillas
Your young, native Spanish speakers will love this hands-on activity! Each receives the outline of a birdhouse and several different types of seeds. They glue the different seeds to different parts of the house. For older learners,...
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Interrogative 1
There are specific words Spanish speakers use when asking questions. Can your beginning speakers identify which word completes the interrogative sentences provided? Choose between words like cuál, quién, qué, cómo, and cuándo. Quick and...
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Going Out
Let's go out to dinner! Provide early Spanish speakers with a quick reference guide and learning tool for common phrases related to a restaurant outing.
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Multiplication & Division Word Problems, Bilingual (Middle, Mathematics)
Students use multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction to solve problems; Estudiantes utiliza la multiplicaci??n, la divisi??n, la suma, y la resta para hacer los siguientes
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Relative Location Words - Spanish
Fourth graders will understand terms for relative location: en, fuera de, hacia, a, para abajo, sobre, debajo de, alrededor de, entre, por/a través de, hacia arriba, a la derecha, a la izquierda. They will place things in appropriate...
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Using Ser and Estar
While ser and estar both mean to be, they are each used in different situations. This is often confusing for Spanish language learners. Clarify these verbs for your class with direct instruction. The information included on this page...
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Una carta a un amigo
Who is Roberto? Give your Spanish speakers the letter from Roberto, detailing what it's like to go to school in Mexico. As they read they letter, they should mark the text, highlight words they don't know, and make clarifications when...
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On the Verge of Displacement
By having scholars tackle this interdisciplinary lesson, they'll see how social studies and environmental science are related as they explore the impact that the construction of a dam will have on the population and ecosystem of the Omo...
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¡Me Encanta el 4 de Julio!
Let's celebrate! Have your beginning Spanish learners read the short paragraph about a boy and his family's Fourth of July tradition. There are five reading comprehension questions that follow, and a vocabulary matching activity. A great...
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Los Ensayos de A.P.
The Spanish AP essay seems like a daunting tasks. Ease your students' minds with this PowerPoint to help prepare them for the inevitable. It outlines what to expect, as well as different tips to remember while writing, including common...
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Cruceros Isla Aventura
Take your Spanish speakers on an island adventure cruise! First, they read a flyer for a cruise company and answer the short-answer questions that follow. Then, they complete the prewriting activity before writing a solid paragraph to...
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El tiempo presente de los verbos -ar
Introduce your beginning Spanish speakers to regular -ar verbs. On one side of the sheet is a brief review, while the other side contains practice sentences. You could also use this as a review tool and have learners fold the paper to...
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La Rana Azul
Who is Blaney? Why is she different from other frogs? Read the passage with your emergent readers, and answer the comprehension questions that follow. Consider reviewing the questions with your learners before they read the text, and...
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Preterite vs. Imperfect #5
What is the imperfect tense or a Spanish preterite? After reviewing the tense and its conjugation with your intermediate Spanish class, provide them several opportunities to practice. Here's one that'd be the perfect bell-ringer...
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El Examen de A.P.
Are your students preparing to take the Spanish AP test in the Spring? Use this helpful PowerPoint that outlines everything they should expect and prepare on the exam. Note: This was created in 1997; some information may be outdated....
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Inglés Básico: Food
Are your English language learners reviewing basic food vocabulary? Use this interactive webpage to let them work independently and at their own pace. Common food vocabulary is covered like breakfast, lunch, dinner, customer, meal,...
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El Modo Subjunctivo
Introduce your students to the Spanish subjunctive verb forms with this informative PowerPoint. It includes definitions, examples, and a practice section to assess students.
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Familiar Commands
Familiar commands are probably used more frequently than formal commands, so make sure you spend an adequate time covering them. This learning exercise provides great explanation, a clear chart, and a practice opportunity. It's a great...