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I have twenty years as an educator, including teaching ELL, English, Spanish, Yearbook, and Introduction to Computer Literacy. I am also a six-time published author in Spanish with TPRS Books and now Voces Digital.
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May the 4th Be With You Mad Lib (Spanish)
A fun way to celebrate Star Wars Day in Spanish class is to give students a Mad Lib to complete! This exercise also promotes reading in Spanish and can be used as a collaborative peer exercise for students to read out-loud to each other.
6th - 8th
Spanish
Monsters: Parts of the Body Activities
Here are 4 fun activities for foreign language learners, elementary school and/or ELD students who are learning parts of the body. The slides are editable, so you can use in them in the target language of your choice. I have been using this activity as a Save My Sanity Special for years. The activities are all connected and give students practice with speaking, writing, and listening.
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English Language Arts
Space Cooties
Two cootie catcher foldables are included as well as "adventure" instructions, for Spanish 1 and Spanish 2. level students. Celebrate the solar eclipse with an activity even your most basic beginning language students can engage in and understand, as well as a level-up version for those farther along in their language acquisition journey.
6th - 8th
Astronomy, Science, Spanish
Spanish 1 Short Story: La Mochila
Quick & comprehensible Level 1 story that focuses on question words in Spanish. The story uses most of the Super 7 verbs (querer, tener, ir, hay, estar, ser) with newer vocabulary listed on the side with definitions. With the story available as a Google slide, you can print copies or post them online as a digital alternative for distance learning or absent students. Also includes a short comprehension check using a Google Form--everything you need for an easy, no-prep plan!
6th - 11th
Spanish, World Languages
Spanish Super Seven Mad Libs
Level 1 Mad Lib using the Super Seven: ser, estar, gustar, querer, tener, ir and hay. With lots of cognates for easy comprehension, this no-prep activity is a great way to engage students in reading and writing Spanish. After completing their silly story, have students read aloud to a partner to add a listening practice to this activity!
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Spanish, World Languages
Print & Play Board Game: Tener & Estar
Two ways to play! Print-and-Go or Post-and-Play, this digital board game focuses on emotions with estar and tener expressions. Perfect for new Spanish language learners, this is an easy no-prep activity that can be used over and over again. Enjoy!
6th - 12th
Spanish, World Languages
World Language Board Game: CLOTHING!
Looking for a Fun Friday review that doesn't break the bank? This CLOTHING Board Game is perfect for all language learners! Students identify the picture correctly in the target language to progress. Just print on regular-sized paper enough copies for groups of up to 4-5, add some dice, and you're ready to go! Rules are included.
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French, Spanish, World Languages
World Language Board Game: ANIMALS!
Looking for a Fun Friday review that doesn't break the bank? This ANIMALS Board Game is perfect for all language learners! Students identify the picture correctly in the target language to progress. Just print on regular-sized paper enough copies for groups of up to 4-5, add some dice, and you're ready to go! Rules are included.
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French, Spanish, World Languages
World Language Board Game: SPORTS!
Looking for a Fun Friday review that doesn't break the bank? This SPORTS Board Game is perfect for all language learners! Students identify the picture correctly in the target language to progress. Just print on regular-sized paper enough copies for groups of up to 4-5, add some dice, and you're ready to go! Rules are included.
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French, Spanish, World Languages
Print & Play: Tener & Estar Board Game
Looking for a Fun Friday review that doesn't break the bank? This Tener & Estar board game is perfect for brand-new Spanish language learners! Focusing on emotions with estar and tener expressions, this is an easy no-prep activity that can be used over and over again. Just print on regular-sized paper for groups of up to 4-5, add some dice, and you're ready to go! Rules are included!
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Spanish, World Languages
Short Story: El Chupacabra (Spanish 1)
Looking for a quick & comprehensible Level 1 Spanish text written for upper grades? This Goosebumps-style story about a boy's vacation to Puerto Rico in search of a chupacabra delivers! Designed for level 1, this story uses the Simple Seven verbs with additional vocabulary listed on the side. Also included is a 10-question quiz/exit ticket/comprehension check with Google Forms. Everything you need for an easy, no-prep plan!
7th - 12th
Spanish, World Languages
El Espejo Misterioso (Spanish 2)
Looking for a short story for your upper level Spanish class? "El Espejo Misterioso" is a suspenseful short story that includes the preterite and imperfect tenses. With less common vocabulary helpfully posted on the side, your students are sure to love this story that ends with a twist! A comprehension check is included--everything you need for a quick, no-prep assessment or review.
7th - 12th
Reading, Spanish, World Languages
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.4
Livin' La Vida Fortnite: Novice Spanish 1
Do your Spanish students love Fortnite? Are you looking for a story to reinforce intermediate vocabulary regarding daily routines? Then this is for YOU! Follow a Fortnite-loving student's daily routine, beginning with waking up and ending with going home after school. With a sidebar of less-common words for reference, this story is super comprehensible and high-interest with context clues galore for quick and easy acquisition that will build your students' skills and confidence. An exit ticke
7th - 12th
Reading, Spanish, World Languages
El Director Ryan Coogler de La Pantera Negra
Celebrate diversity in your classroom with a spotlight on Ryan Coogler, the record-breaking director of Black Panther and Wakanda Forever. Quick and comprehensible, this reading is intended for beginning Spanish language learners with many cognates and a sidebar with definitions for less common vocabulary. A short comprehension check in also provided as a Google Form--everything you need for an easy no-prep lesson!
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Spanish, World Languages
Spanish 1 Comic: La Mala Suerte de la Momia
Quick & comprehensible Level 1 story in Spanish, just in time for spooky season! Presented in a comic book style with newer vocabulary given at the bottom, this story comes in both full-color and also in black & white for kids to color. A short comprehension check is included as a Google Form--super simple, no prep, and high interest content based upon a tall tale! With the story available as a Google slide, you can print copies or post them online as a digital alternative for distance learn
6th - 12th
Spanish, World Languages
The Story of Me: Spanish & English Resource
*NEW* Writing Project for Spanish, English, and/or EL learners! La Historia de Yo/The Story of Me is a dynamic and creative assignment that merges writing, self-expression, and design. This project challenges students to craft a book cover that represents their life story but doesn't limit their options to real life. Allowing students to explore different genres encourages deep reflection and creative storytelling with guiding questions to help students focus on their own personal adventure.
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English Language Arts, Spanish
Livin' La Vida Fortnite: Intermediate Spanish 1
Do your Intermediate Spanish students love Fortnite? Are you looking for a story to reinforce upper-level vocabulary regarding daily routines? Then this is for YOU! Sam and his twin sister Sonya LOVE playing Fortnite. Follow along as Sam tells you about their daily routine using the nosotros form beginning with when they wake up and ending with dinner time. This story is predominately in present tense with complex sentences and includes a sidebar of less-common words for reference. With conte
7th - 12th
Reading, Spanish, World Languages
El Jugador y La Princesa de Pop: Short Story for Spanish 1
Are your students OBSESSED with the pop princess and the popular football player? Get your Spanish 1 students energized and engaged with this easy and comprehensible short story that describes how they met. With less common vocabulary helpfully posted on the side, your students are sure to enjoy this love story! This story includes a quick comprehension check with questions in English. Want more? Follow my store!
7th - 12th
Reading, Spanish
Short Story: La Mala Mañana de Brody for Spanish 2/3
Are you looking for a short story for your upper-level Spanish learners? Level up their literacy with a quick and comprehensible comic! "La Mala Mañana de Brody" reviews morning routines with the imperfect and preterite tenses, including the verbs agarrar, despertarse, abrir, ser, ir and estar. With a fun twist at the end, this comic is available in full color as well as a coloring page format for extra student engagement.
8th - 12th
Reading, Short Stories, Spanish
Clothing/La Ropa/Les Vêtements
Teaching clothing? Celebrate diversity with eleven different digital paper dolls! Students can drag and drop various articles of clothing to create new styles and practice vocabulary while they play. (Details inside.) This is an excellent resource for ESL, elementary, and foreign language to promote vocabulary acquisition and oral fluency. Enjoy an interactive lesson that you will look forward to for years to come! This resource is available on Google Slides so that whether you're in-person or
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English Language Arts, World Languages
CCSS
CCRA.L.6
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About the store
Experience
I have twenty years as an educator, including teaching ELL, English, Spanish, Yearbook, and Introduction to Computer Literacy. I am also a six-time published author in Spanish with TPRS Books and now Voces Digital.
Teaching style
I teach using TPRS, with as much CI and PBL as I can fit in to any given day.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Teacher Who Makes a Difference (2018)
My own education history
Whitman College: B.A.
San Francisco State University: Teaching Credential
California University of Sacramento:M.A. Education and Administrative Credential:
Additional biographical information
Looking for dragons? Teen drama? Zombis?! I also write comprehensible novels for the classroom! I am the author of Amor y Muerte en los Tiempos de Zombis; La Leyenda de Ted; Seis Meses de Soledad; La Pena de Crecer; and El Zombi Vegetariano with TPRS Books. Find them on Amazon or at www.tprsbooks.com
New with Voces Digital/ Teacher's Discovery is my Level 2 novel El Verano de Terror! You can find it at Voces Unplugged.com
Follow me @storyteaching on Twitter, Tik Tok, and Instagram.
See my blog https://storyteaching.blog/ for additional teaching tips and creative ideas
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