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This Spanish activity about school supplies (útiles escolares) introduces basic vocabulary, gender agreement with articles, and also differences in the words that are used between countries. The images are infographics from authentic newspaper articles about the required school supplies in Mexico and Peru, including prices in the local currency for where they can be purchased at local stores. Includes a page of instructions, 4 pages of worksheet-style questions with images, and the 4-page answer

This listening activity gives beginning students of Spanish great practice hearing authentic Spanish (with three videos) and recognizing words from typical beginning unit vocabulary! Vocabulary includes basic -ar and -er verbs and school-appropriate activities related to pastimes, sports, arts, and family. The PDF includes two copies of the student activity on the page to cut apart and a teacher page with links to the video recording, transcripts, additional explanation of vocabulary/grammar/phr

Use these ideas to make your existing materials go so much further. These 25 ideas for how to use children's books in the language that you teach will engage your students and save you time and money in buying and preparing activities. Many activities can also be used as reading assessments. #Spanish #French #ELL #ESL #TESOL #German #Italian #Portuguese #Chinese #Japanese #Arabic #Korean

A fun "Sign here!" activity where students have to ask each other yes/no questions using tener and ser to find out about each other's families. Please note that this version includes asking people if they are married or have kids, so it's better for college level or you can let them ask you the questions as well if these things apply to you :)

Students can use this graphic organizer (printable or write on with a tablet) while reading a story to help them identify setting, conflict, events, and resolution. #ELL #ESL #TESOL #LanguageArts #English