Rather Be Reading

Includes a 29 slide Powerpoint presentation, 2 page student guided notes, and 2 page guided notes answer key. Perfect for beginning of the year introduction to language, foreign language fair, or parents' night. Slides can also be printed for an awesome "Why Learn German" bulletin board display.

Two page close reading task for students reading Judith Ortiz Cofer's "Abuela Invents the Zero". Includes text-based questions broken down by figurative language & vocabulary, plot, character, setting, mood, and theme, with a language extension activity at the end for early finishers. Developed for 8th grade ESL. **DOES NOT INCLUDE SHORT STORY TEXT**

Provide scaffolding for your students who just aren't sure how to get started with this easy-to-use fable template! Perfect for ELL's, students with IEP's, or struggling writers.

Students are introduced to new family vocabulary in German while reading a short text about a German family.

Includes - Vokabelliste with 39 sentences and phrases to be used in group discussion of text - Practice Page 1 for student to write correct German expressions when given English clues - Practice Page 2 for students to compose a dialog using accountable talk expressions - Flash cards in German and English (perfect for a matching game or competition) - TWO Vocabulary Quizzes (So students can't look over each other's shoulders for answers! :) )

To be used with Powerpoint - German Level 1 - Adjectives Describing People. Features 24 adjectives plus useful phrases on the first page. The second page includes a bonus (enrichment) list of 20 additional adjectives that the kids are dying to know!

Includes 24 vocabulary terms + sample sentences, 7 bonus terms, and hint boxes for subject pronouns, regular verb endings in the present tense, and stem changing verbs. Related writing practice on page two.

Great first dialogue for your students! Printable for student copy or to enlarge on poster machine.

This colorful handout contains seven boxes with 89 words and phrases to help your students maximize their German writing and speaking. Beautiful to print poster-sized as well!

To be used with German Level 1 - Foods Powerpoint Written in German with space provided for students to write the English translations.

Features 24 adjectives plus useful phrases on the first page with spaces for students to write the German. The second page includes a bonus (enrichment) list of 20 additional adjectives that the kids are dying to know! This list is in English with space provided for students to write German translations from Powerpoint - German Level 1 - Adjectives Describing People. If you prefer a bilingual list, please see German Level 1 - Adjectives Describing People ENGLISH/GERMAN.

Includes 31 clothing items, 15 colors, 5 adjectives, and 5 verbs. Vocabulary is listed in German with space left for students to write English translation.

Useful tool to keep classroom discussion flowing in the target language! Includes useful phrases for clarifying, summarizing, agreeing, disagreeing, and working in a group.

Definitions, Examples, & Practice Page

Vocabulary is separated into Nouns (by gender), Phrases, and Adjectives and is appropriate for teaching weather words to beginning German students. 7 bonus words are provided in italics for advanced students. Vocabulary is listed in German with space provided for students to write English translations.

To be used with plastic foods or food flash cards.