Second Language Gem
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About the store
Are you ready to make ESL, Spanish and Science teaching FUN and easy? If you're looking for high quality, low prep resources for ESL / ESOL / ELL / English as a Second Language , ELL Science and Spanish teaching, you've FINALLY come to the right place!
I'm Second Language Gem! I'm an ESL teacher with over 15 years of classroom experience in teaching K - 12 ESL, Spanish and Science in K-12 schools, including ESL Science 7th - 12th grades.
I'm passionate about creating effective supplementary resources that help new Multilingual Learners and World Languages Learners build their vocabulary, communicate with teachers and parents, comprehend their content classes material, get immersed in lessons, learning to read and write in English and have fun staying engaged in their classes!
I have a lot of resources available to supplement your instruction for a lot of classes K - 12 ! Fun engaging worksheets, vocabulary card sets, and other material for ESL students in Science, Spanish, Physical Science, Astronomy, English, and more!
I put a lot of time and effort into making my free and paid materials as useful as possible for students, teachers, and even parents- who often need help with learning English.
Reaching students from different, often difficult backgrounds and making sure they feel safe, included, and heard is a huge part of who I am. If you're here and you share my mission, stay around and see what I have to offer! As I always say, a student who feels SAFE and HEARD can LEARN!
To stay updated on all my supplementary material please click the follow me button to subscribe.
Thanks!
-SLGEM
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"I have, He/She has" Read-Draw-Write for ELL Newcomers No Prep-Great for Sub!
Have and Has uses, comprehension, practice and clarification - Do you need additional resources to teach your newcomers the use of HAVE vs. HAS? Would you like your Spanish speakers ELLs to have a clear understanding and lots of practice using HAVE and HAS? If so, you absolutely need to get this resource. It will be a tremendous help to your ELL students for new learning, for further practice and clarification!! Very useful for students in grades 4th - 12th and adults. It is an excellent
4th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Reading, Vocabulary
CCSS
CCRA.L.1
Spanish Leer y Escribir "Yo Necesito" Read Match Write. Vocabulario gramatica
INCLUDES A LESSON PLAN WITH EXTENDED ACTIVITIES SUGGESTIONS TO LAST YOU FOR ONE WEEK OR MORE! Get your students motivated and excited about learning Spanish from week 1 ! This product "Yo necesito" "Yo no necesito" is packed with cognates and non-cognates, full sentences and writing opportunities. Very Powerful Reading and Writing Practice! Your students will match the columns (twice) English to Spanish - will have the opportunity to write sentences in Spanish and complete a mini-poster (incl
5th - 12th
Other (World Language), Spanish, Vocabulary
CCSS
CCRA.L.4
I AM + YOU ARE Bundle for ESL/ELL Newcomers Bilingual- Read, Draw & Match!
10 pages of foundational English skills in one packet, great for ELL newcomers learning from Spanish to English! It includes worksheets and matching cards!! THIS PRODUCT IS FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS (with Spanish as native language) which is why the spacing and font are adjusted for BEGINNER ELL students to allow better comprehension. Do you need supplementary material to teach your students the uses of "I am" and "You are" so that they can really comprehend their meaning and start using them in d
5th - 12th
CCSS
CCRA.L.1
Back to School. ELL native Spanish 5th -12th Classroom Objects! Vocabulary
You get one crossword puzzle and TWO word searches for Spanish speakers Your Spanish speakers will translate Spanish to English NEPs /newcommers 5th - 12th. Students can find the spelling of the crossword puzzle words on the word searches. They are the same list of words (back of the page) Use it for pair work, individual work, Sub Day, Emergency Plan Day, Fun Day, Review Day, Extra Credit, HW or even ISS work!Suggested extended activity: Ask students tok write ten sentences in their notebo
4th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Spelling, Vocabulary, Writing
CCSS, VA SOL
CCRA.L.3
, CM.7.1.i
Back to School or Regular - 6-12 Science Crossword and Word Search. ISS or Sub
You get one crossword puzzle and TWO word searches. Crossword and wordsearch include general chemistry words ( atom, mass, solid, volume, etc.) VERY EASY, mostly concepts taught in 6th - 8th grades. The paper itself does not say "Back to School" but rather "Science Introduction/Review", so you can use it at any time of the year as a review, for extra credit, homework, pair work, sub day, individual catch up day or even have it ready for ISS work! You get an answer key. HINT: Don't tell your st
6th - 12th
Chemistry, General Science, Vocabulary
NGSS
MS-PS1-4
, MS-PS1-3
Spanish 1 Vocabulary Read Write Fun. IB or Regular. Great for Sub. La cocina
This product includes one crossword puzzle (english - spanish) about kitchen and food vocabulary. TWO word searches (using the same words) Exit Ticket - Students are asked to write TEN sentences using TEN of the words from their paper. This is a great resource to have as an emergency plan, ISS work, Review Day, Pair Work, individual work, Sub plan Homework or extra credit. It is an excellent option for middle school and high school students of any age. If you find this product useful, you m
5th - 12th
Spanish, Vocabulary
CCSS
CCRA.L.3
Spanish 1 Vocabulario Gramatica Escritura Lectura Presente Simple. Powerful !
This is a VERY powerful resource for Spanish 1, Spanish 2 (as a review), for regular or IB Spanish students. Students will: Read and Match Share and Compare Write in Spanish Read to partners Write new sentences with new vocabulary Share with partners It includes a lesson plan for Sub day and a lesson plan for regular instruction with suggestions and ideas for extended activities for several days' You are going to find this VERY useful. It is vocaublary and grammar rich. Language loaded. A lot o
6th - 12th, Higher Education
Spanish, Vocabulary
TEKS
LA.6.2.C
Spanish 1 Lectura Escritura "Yo Voy" Read Match Write No Prep. Vocabulario
Dear Teachers - INCLUDES A LESSON PLAN WITH IDEAS FOR EXTENDED ACTIVITIES TO LAST YOU FOR A WEEK OR MORE! Do you need a product that is engaging, challenging and that includes suggested use, step by step implementation ideas and extended activities with ZERO prep or planning on your end? This is the product for you! This is a powerful review with reading, writing and speaking practice! I am including suggested uses ( step by step plan) and extended activitties. so that you can make the most
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Spanish
Spanish 1-2 Vocabulario Opposites, 6th -12th Sub,IB, Review, Extra Credit, ISS
You get TWO word searches and a crossword puzzles. The answers to the crossword are in the word search. This is a GREAT way to review or introduce ANTONIMOS in Spanish. Have your students work individually, in pairs. Use it for a Sub day, Review Day, Emergency Plan, IB Extra Credit , or have it ready for ISS as needed. It comes with answer keys. Suggested extension activity: Ask students to write 10 sentences in Spanish using ten words of their choice from this paper. Example: Me gusta rest
5th - 12th, Higher Education
Spanish, Vocabulary
Speaking and Writing Picture Cards ELL (NEP / LEP) different tenses a MUST HAVE!
This set of cards is not too big or too small. The pictures are not distracting. They are perfect for my secondary students! I was not able to find the right set for my classes so I created this one. This set has just the right amount of cards to print several sets and/or to print one for each of your students! (I give students ziplock bags to keep their sets), and I we can use them all year long. These cards will save you hours of work as you will be able to use them all year long! They inc
5th - 12th
Creative Writing, Other (World Language), Writing
TEKS
LA.7.1.A
AR ER IR Spanish 1 Review/New or SUB ISS HW. 6th-12th. Great for IB review!
If you need something for reviewing AR ER IR verbs, or as an emergency plan for a day, or maybe for ISS or for extra credit, this will help you out a lot. You get two word searches in addition to the crossword puzzle. This is a GREAT resource for independent or pair work, extra credit, ISS, Homework, review or new lesson. It is a great review for IB Spanish students as well. The answers to the crossword puzzle are the words on the word searches. You get the answer key. Suggested extended a
5th - 12th
Spanish
ELL Vocabulary and GrammarNEPs, Newcomers - Back to School or New- No Spanish!
Do you need a comprehensive product to use with your NEPs or Newcomers from the first days of school to teach them COMPLETE sentences in English only? You will find this product to be VERY useful. English to English. Students match the columns to complete the sentences ( ex: I read .... a book, I sharpen....my pencil). Students will re-write the sentences by looking at the picture. Students will read and for comprehension will draw an illustration to match the sentence. EXTENDED USE: Students r
6th - 12th
Reading, Vocabulary, Writing
Science Biodiversity Vocabulary Crossword Sub Day or Regular Fun 6th -9th
This is another good science crossword puzzle with TWO word searches ! This product is for your general population students but it is also very helpful for your ELL students in your science class. It will help them learn vocabulary , practice reading and spelling. ELL teachers who support ELL students can also use this product with their ELL students and have ELL students practice reading and speaking. It includes the answer key. The Diversity of Life, for your students 6th - 9th graders. Very
6th - 9th
General Science, Other (Science), Vocabulary
NGSS
MS-LS4-4
Spanish 1 Short Stories with vocab & questions. No Prep. Sub Day or Review! 5-12
Dear Teachers - Do you need additional reading practice for your Spanish students in year 1? Would you like your students to have access to short stories in Spanish that challenge them while providing vocabulary, cognates, and comprehension questions gradually? Are your students in 5th - 12th grade and in need of supplementary reading passages that are engaging for middle school / high school students? If so, you will find this resource very useful. This is "Lectura # 1" of a series of sho
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Other (World Language), Spanish
Spanish 1 Lectura / Escritura "Yo compro" Read Match Write Vocabulario Gramatica
This is a very POWERFUL and USEFUL reading and writing activity with multiple extended uses! A must have for your Spanish Students! INCLUDES SUGGESTED USES AND IDEAS FOR EXTENDED ACTIVITIES FOR SUB DAY OR FOR REGULAR DAY, TO LAST ONE WEEK OR EVEN MORE! You students will feel motivated to learn more by working on these exercises packed with cognates, non-cognates new vocabulary. You will find this product VERY useful and beneficial to use. Tons of possible activities and a lot of vocabulary for
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Balanced Literacy, Spanish, Vocabulary
TEKS
LA.7.1.A
ESL Newcomers Super Review- 7 Topics- No Prep- Sub Day- Independent Work- 18 pg
This is a Super Review of 7 topics for ELL Newcomers grades 5th - 12th grades. NO PREP Independent work or Sub Day ! It is an AMAZING review of 18 pages that includes: Everything in this packet (except the match the columns in Spanish-English) can be displayed on the board (smart board - projector) for students to write the answers on paper. This is another great way to complete this packet. Present Progressive matching and writing statements.Telling Time in EnglishThere is .... There a
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
English Language Arts
CCSS
CCRA.L.1
, CCRA.L.3
Spanish 1 Lectura Escritura"Yo ayudo" Read Match Write Vocabulario y Gramatica
INCLUDES LESSON PLAN WITH EXTENDED ACTIVITIES TO LAST FOR UP TO A WEEK OR TWO! Dear Teachers: Do you need a more interactive, challenging and engaging product for your Spanish Year 1 students (regular or IB), or a review for Spanish 2 that does not represent preparing or planning on your end? Then this is the product for you. You are going to LOVE this product! And, I am including a suggested use (lesson plan) step by step with extended activities so that you can make the most out of it and
5th - 12th
Spanish
CCSS
CCRA.L.4
, CCRA.L.6
Spanish AR Present Tense. Review or New Lesson 2-3 Days! No Prep or Sub Day.
This is an amazing and high quality resource to review or learn AR verb conjugations in present tense with your secondary Spanish students year 1. No Prep! Get your students to work right away! They can check their answers with the whole group, with a partner or turn in the packet for grading. It is 12 pages long ( 2-3 hours of student work - probably more). If your class is an hour long, your students will enjoy working on AR verbs conjugations for 2 or 3 days. It is easy to understand, it
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Spanish
Spanish 1 Back to School- Crossword and WS vocabulario repaso , Sub, Reg or IB
Back to School! De Regreso a la Escuela. Includes one crossword and TWO word searches. Simple vocabulary school objects and action words. (libro, escritorio, leer, aprender..etc). STUDENTS WRITE THE WORDS IN SPANISH TO COMPLETE THE CROSSWORD Use it as a review for your Spanish year 2 students OR for Spanish year 1 during the first month of school. Also GREAT for IB first weeks. Use for individual or pair work, extra credit, Sub Day, Emergency Plan or even for ISS work. Suggested Extended Activ
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Reading, Spanish, Vocabulary
CCSS
CCRA.L.4
"I Am" No Prep Worksheet for ESL/ELL Newcomers - Engaging! - Read, Write & Draw!
Are you tired of how challenging it can be to build up an English newcomer's vocabulary and comfortability with using and speaking English? This worksheet has the solution! For new English speakers, it can be INCREDIBLY CONFUSING for them to understand when to use "I AM". Especially if their primary language is Spanish, where TWO versions of the same verb are used: Yo Soy and Yo Estoy. Just think of how often you say "I am" or "I'm"! This 2-page "I AM" worksheet, with included answer key, is an
5th - 12th, Adult Education
Vocabulary
CCSS
CCRA.L.1
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Are you ready to make ESL, Spanish and Science teaching FUN and easy? If you're looking for high quality, low prep resources for ESL / ESOL / ELL / English as a Second Language , ELL Science and Spanish teaching, you've FINALLY come to the right place!
I'm Second Language Gem! I'm an ESL teacher with over 15 years of classroom experience in teaching K - 12 ESL, Spanish and Science in K-12 schools, including ESL Science 7th - 12th grades.
I'm passionate about creating effective supplementary resources that help new Multilingual Learners and World Languages Learners build their vocabulary, communicate with teachers and parents, comprehend their content classes material, get immersed in lessons, learning to read and write in English and have fun staying engaged in their classes!
I have a lot of resources available to supplement your instruction for a lot of classes K - 12 ! Fun engaging worksheets, vocabulary card sets, and other material for ESL students in Science, Spanish, Physical Science, Astronomy, English, and more!
I put a lot of time and effort into making my free and paid materials as useful as possible for students, teachers, and even parents- who often need help with learning English.
Reaching students from different, often difficult backgrounds and making sure they feel safe, included, and heard is a huge part of who I am. If you're here and you share my mission, stay around and see what I have to offer! As I always say, a student who feels SAFE and HEARD can LEARN!
To stay updated on all my supplementary material please click the follow me button to subscribe.
Thanks!
-SLGEM
Teaching style
I love to teach with fun, highly interactive and engaging lessons! I strongly believe in making EVERY student feel heard, included, and safe in my classes. And I love creating low-prep, high quality materials and resources that meet the needs of students and teachers alike!
I'm also highly qualified in SIOP, Marzano, Kagan, and AVID models of instruction!
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