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Eric Narvaez

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Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
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Taught Spanish to students in grades 4-12 and college at 16 different schools with over 35 years teaching in the Minnesota state community college system
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Preview of POSTALES Y MENSAJES - para el segundo semestre

POSTALES Y MENSAJES - para el segundo semestre

Created by
Eric Narvaez
A packet of twelve short writing exercises in postcard and email formats for second semester Spanish. Students practice writing using the present progressive, two-part verbs in the present tense, SER and ESTAR, and common vocabulary associated with home, shopping, weather, and eating.
Preview of NEGACIÓN Y ACLARACIÓN--adjetivos posesivos

NEGACIÓN Y ACLARACIÓN--adjetivos posesivos

Created by
Eric Narvaez
A small group game activity for fun and practice with possessive adjectives. For first or second semester Spanish classes. Can be played non-competitively in pairs or competitively with more players. 2 to 4 players (or up to 8 in paired team competition) Includes 48 NEGACIÓN cards and 24 ACLARACIÓN cards. NOTES TO THE TEACHER ANSWER KEY
Preview of DEFINICIONES

DEFINICIONES

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Eric Narvaez
A challenging competitive oral practice game.Helps expand communication skills in the language.Set parameters are used to practice giving definitions in Spanish.Game includes:Notes to the TeacherInstructions32 DEFINICIÓN cards with 160 itemsPre-game practicePlayer study cardExamples sheetInstructions Post-game practice quiz and answer key
Preview of PREGUNTAS DE ¿SÍ O NO?

PREGUNTAS DE ¿SÍ O NO?

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Eric Narvaez
A first semester game to practice YES/NO questions and answers in Spanish.Students compete in a simple game format while practicing forming questions and answers in the present tense.Use as a paired activity, a small group game, or as a game for the entire class.NOTES TO THE TEACHERVERB LISTPRACTICE SHEETINSTRUCTIONS30 CUE CARDSANSWER KEY
Preview of ¡YA ESTÁ!

¡YA ESTÁ!

Created by
Eric Narvaez
THE PRESENT STATE GAME PRACTICE WITH ESTAR + PAST PARTICIPLE FORMATIONStudents respond with the formation for actions that have already have been completed and state the way things are now.2-5 playersinstructions for four options of play36 cards with answers
Preview of POSTALES UNO

POSTALES UNO

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Eric Narvaez
BEGINNING SPANISH GUIDED WRITING WITH POSTCARDSINCLUDES EIGHT POSTCARDSNOTES TO THE TEACHERSTUDENT NOTES WITH VOCABULARY, PHRASES, AND VERBSBEST AFTER THE FIRST MONTH OR MORE OF SPANISH INSTRUCTION
Preview of ACCIONES

ACCIONES

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Eric Narvaez
SMALL GROUP GAME FOR PRACTICE AND REVIEW OF 40 ACTIONS PRESENTED IN THE FIRST SEMESTERINCLUDES NOTES TO THE TEACHERLISTA DE VERBOSINSTRUCTIONSANSWER KEY40 ACCIÓN CARDS
Preview of SITUACIONES CON MANDATOS

SITUACIONES CON MANDATOS

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Eric Narvaez
SECOND SEMESTER FUN SPANISH PRACTICE WITH COMMANDS:Five different activities for small and large group Three competitive gamesTwo collaborative non-competitive activitiesIncludes: Notes to the Teacher Student review sheets Card templates Instructions Answer keysEach activity can be completed in 30 minutes or less.
Preview of A LA MESA -- en el restaurante

A LA MESA -- en el restaurante

Created by
Eric Narvaez
Covers common vocabulary, expressions, requests, and conversation that one uses at the table in a restaurant in the Spanish-speaking worldConsists of a set of 56 cards specifically designed for use in one to one or small group review and practice Situations are given in English and students must respond in SpanishBest suited for the second semester as a follow up after study of foods Includes: notes to the teachertemplates for the cards instructionsanswers
Preview of VERBO DOS

VERBO DOS

Created by
Eric Narvaez
Fast-action play for the second semester. Fun!For small groups of 2-4 playersAll templates are included for copying and printing48 item cards and 60 verbsStudent verb sheet/warm activity cards/instructions/answer keyApproximate playing time is 15 minutes
Preview of EN EL RESTAURANTE

EN EL RESTAURANTE

Created by
Eric Narvaez
EN EL RESTAURANTE is a set of activities dealing with basic foods,         vocabulary, and expressions used at the dinner table and in restaurants.  Included are vocabulary cards, discussion/study cards, two major games, class review activities, and practice quizzes. The two games are EN EL RESTAURANTE and MENÚ. One game is for the entire class to play together at the same time, and the other is for a small-group activity for groups of two to four stud
Preview of FAVOR DE

FAVOR DE

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Eric Narvaez
FAVOR DE is a three-game set that gives students practice in making requests and commands politely The set includes templates for printing: 45 different verbs 48 FAVOR DE cards for the basic game 36 PISTA RÁPIDA cards for the intermediate game 40 PISTA cards for the advanced game Each game takes between fifteen and twenty minutes to play Designed for small-group and paired practice
Preview of OPUESTOS

OPUESTOS

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Eric Narvaez
OPUESTOS includes opposite word flashcards and games for students to work with at the end of first semester or the beginning of second semester. There are 78 opposites included with templates with instructions, flashcards, game cards, answer keys, and a student memorization card. Flashcards are provided for paired or individual review in preparation for the other activities that follow. The teacher-directed all-class game is a fun way to practice with everyone participating, and the small gr
Preview of ESCALERA

ESCALERA

Created by
Eric Narvaez
A fun game! Beginning Spanish language review of the first few weeks of study First of the 3-game series: ESCALERA, ESCALERA DOS, and ESCALERA TRES Includes templates of instructions, answer key, card sheets, and game board Small group play for 2 to 4 players 15 to 20 minute playing time For grades 7 through 12 and for first-semester college Spanish courses A simpler version, ESCUELA PRELIMINAR, is also available
Preview of CONJUGACIONES

CONJUGACIONES

Created by
Eric Narvaez
Excellent practice game with 24 verbs that are presented in the first three chapters of most beginning textbooks. For some responses, students must determine which preposition is needed using EN, A, POR, CON.CONJUGACIONES can be played competitively or non-competitively. For paired and small-group play with 2-4 players being idealIncludes templates for NOTES TO THE TEACHER, VERB LIST, INSTRUCTIONS, ANSWER KEY. PLAYER CARD, AND 24 PLAYER CARDS
Preview of COMPETITIVE SPANISH QUESTION WORD BINGO

COMPETITIVE SPANISH QUESTION WORD BINGO

Created by
Eric Narvaez
COMPETITIVE SPANISH QUESTION WORD BINGO is a small group activity unlike traditional bingo and challenges students in first and second semester Spanish classes. The packet contains three additional activities for individual, paired, and entire class participation. Included is a favorite of many, ALL CLASS FOLLOW-UP WITH BELLS.
Preview of VERBO  --  the game

VERBO -- the game

Created by
Eric Narvaez
Fast-moving! --A fun game for small group review and practice --Competition and team-based --Ideal for 3-8 players --Best for end of first semester and beginning of second semester Spanish One --Includes templates with step by step instructions: 48 item cards, 49 verbs, game instructions, answer key, and verb list --Covers vocabulary and verbs from the first five chapters of most textbooks --The teacher decides which of the 49 items to include and which ones to exclude from the game
Preview of ¿QUÉ ACABA DE PASAR?

¿QUÉ ACABA DE PASAR?

Created by
Eric Narvaez
A competitive small-group game that students really enjoy playing designed for using in the second semester.Includes templates for:--the gameboard, --80 SITUACIÓN cards in Spanish--Instructions--Answer key--Student verbs list --Student vocabulary list
Preview of SECOND SEMESTER STUDY CARDS FOR THE FINAL

SECOND SEMESTER STUDY CARDS FOR THE FINAL

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Eric Narvaez
90 study cards for use for self study, in pairs, or in small groups of 3 or 4 Successfully used in community college Spanish coursesThe set of cards covers basic content taught in second semester college Spanish courses and second year high school Spanish classes that use a textbook. It serves as a review, a preparation for the final, and a motivator to help students assess their retention of material presented at the level and necessary to know to continue to the next level. 21 pagesInst
Preview of SPANISH ONE STUDY CARDS--first semester review and preparation for the final

SPANISH ONE STUDY CARDS--first semester review and preparation for the final

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Eric Narvaez
SPANISH ONE STUDY CARDS contains 96 cards. The set serves as a review and preparation for the first semester final. The content included represents what is studied in the first five chapters of a textbook and necessary to know before advancing to Spanish Il. For individual study, paired review, or small group. USED SUCCESSFULLY AT THE END OF FIRST SEMESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE COURSESIncludes:Notes to the teacherTemplates for 96 cardsInstructions Answer key
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About the store

Experience

Taught Spanish to students in grades 4-12 and college at 16 different schools with over 35 years teaching in the Minnesota state community college system

Teaching style

Use of games for review, reinforcement, oral practice, and test and quiz preparation

Awards & shining teacher moments

Minnesota AATSP Spanish Teacher of the Year 2002

My own education history

Attended 14 different schools and lived in Puerto Rico, Mexico, Colombia, and Spain.

Additional biographical information

Voice for "Paco" the puppet on Minnesota public television in the 1960s for "Ya hablamos español" with Howard "Don Miguel" Hathaway. Published 25 different language games for Arteric Games since 1972, including El juego de béisbol, Me gusta, Es mi familia, Todo reflexivo, Step into Spain, Nómbrala, Diga, and Los doce meses. Served as Dean of the Concordia College Spanish Language Village from 1975-1979.