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I'm Joshua Cabral and I have been teaching French and Spanish at the elementary, middle and high school levels for 29 years. I create authentic reading, writing, speaking and listening activities that support students as they rise in proficiency and communicate with confidence.
I regularly present and keynote on language teaching methodology and cultural competence at state, regional and national conferences. I also conduct school-based professional development workshops throughout the United States. I host the World Language Classroom Podcast with new episodes published every Monday.
I dedicate a portion of the revenue earned through my TPT store to the financial support of students and teachers in schools in Nicaragua and Haiti.
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World Language Goal Setting Worksheets (SMART and ACTFL Proficiency)
World Language Goal Setting Worksheets (SMART and ACTFL Proficiency)Do your students need a structured way to reflect on their language progress and set meaningful goals? These World Language Goal Setting Worksheets guide students through reflecting on their skills and creating actionable goals. There are 2 ways students can reflect and set goals, either with SMART goals or ACTFL proficiency-based goals. Included in this resources:Reflection Pages:Reflect on various language skills to identify
6th - 12th
World Languages
Spanish Directions Activities; Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening
Spanish Directions Activities; Reading, Writing, Speaking, ListeningDo you want your students to master giving and understanding directions in Spanish? Empower your students with the ability to communicate directions accurately and confidently. Whether they are practicing prepositions, reading maps, or engaging in interactive partner activities, this resource offers everything you need to make learning directions in Spanish a seamless and enjoyable process. Prepositions Practice:Exercises to mas
6th - 10th
Spanish, World Languages
Spanish Direct and Indirect Object Pronoun Worksheet
Spanish Direct and Indirect Object Pronoun WorksheetThis worksheet puts everything about direct and indirect object pronouns in Spanish in the present tense together for students. They will first fill in the direct and indirect object pronouns, then they will fill in the appropriate pronoun into example sentences so that they can review the correct placement. Then, using this as a reference students will work with sentences that require pronouns. This is a great exercise for students to solid
7th - 12th
Spanish, World Languages
Spanish Direct and Indirect Object Pronouns Speaking Activity
Spanish Direct and Indirect Object Pronouns Speaking ActivityAre you looking for ways to support your students in mastering direct and indirect object pronouns in Spanish? This Partner Speaking Activity for Direct and Indirect Object Pronouns is the perfect solution! This interactive activity has students using pronouns accurately to figure out their partner's board layout while their partner tries to do the same. With two versions included, pairs can play multiple times for extended practice.
7th - 12th
Spanish, World Languages
Spanish Battleship Speaking Activity with Tener Expressions - Batalla Naval
Spanish Battleship Speaking Activity with Tener Expressions - Batalla NavalThis is the classic game of battleship with Tener Expressions in Spanish. Students place boats (filled in boxes) on the game board. Students play against another student and try to find and sink the boats of the opponent. There are subject pronouns down the left side and pictures of Tener Expressions across the top. To choose a square, the player says the subject (with tener) and the correct expression. All of the nece
6th - 10th
Spanish, World Languages
25 Warm-Up, Starter Activities and Do Nows for the Language Class
25 Warm-Up, Starter Activities and Do Nows for the Language ClassClass starters (often called Warm-Ups, Do-Nows or Quick Questions) are a great way to set the tone for the work to be done in a class. It is also a great opportunity to have students review vocabulary and grammar regularly so that the concepts stay active. These activities are also an effective tool for class management, particularly when students know that they are receiving a grade for the work. This document includes 25 ideas
5th - 12th
French, Spanish, World Languages
French Direct and Indirect Object Pronouns Speaking Activity
French Direct and Indirect Object Pronouns Speaking ActivityAre you looking for ways to support your students in mastering direct and indirect object pronouns in French? This Partner Speaking Activity for Direct and Indirect Object Pronouns is the perfect solution! This interactive activity has students using pronouns accurately to figure out their partner's board layout while their partner tries to do the same. With two versions included, pairs can play multiple times for extended practice. ¡
7th - 12th
French, World Languages
RAFT Writing Guide with 100 Format ideas and Grading Rubrics
RAFT Writing Guide with 100 Format ideas and Grading RubricsCapture your students' imagination with this comprehensive RAFT Writing Method Resource! This dynamic tool helps students understand their role as a writer, identify their audience, choose varied formats, and dive into engaging topics. With 100 format ideas, detailed rubrics for grading, and easy-to-use templates, your students will gain confidence and creativity in their writing. Perfect for middle and high school classrooms, this res
6th - 12th
English Language Arts, For All Subjects, World Languages
Spanish Reading Activities for Level 1, 6 Paragraphs with Questions
Spanish Reading Activities for Level 1, 6 Paragraphs with QuestionsThis activity contains 6 paragraphs and a set of questions whose answers can be found in each of the paragraphs. The paragraphs are for students who have some familiarity with jobs/professions, the expression "me gusta" and some verbs (including ser and estar), nationalities, elementary adjectives, and simple greetings. This is a great beginning reading activity that can then be used to get students speaking in class once the
6th - 10th
Spanish, World Languages
Circumlocution in Spanish, Strategies for Student Speaking and Writing
It is often difficult for students to say or write something when they do not know the correct word (or can't remember the word) that they want to use. During a conversation or speaking activity, students sometimes struggle to find the right word. When this happens, it's usually not practical or possible to use a dictionary. For this reason it is important to explicitly teach the skill of using circumlocution. Circumlocution is a strategy for describing or defining a concept instead of sayi
6th - 12th, Higher Education
Spanish, World Languages
"Pobre Ana" Chapter by Chapter Activities +Quiz
This packet includes over 14 pages of activities to accompany each chapter of the the book "Pobre Ana" These activities are followed by a quiz that asks students to write a resume of the story. There is a detailed writing rubric included to go along with the quiz.
7th - 12th
Spanish, World Languages
Spanish Preterite (Irregular Verbs) Digital Task Cards (50 Boom Cards)
Spanish Preterite (Irregular Verbs) Digital Task Cards (50 Boom Cards) No printing, cutting, or laminating, just assign the decks to your students and you are ready to go. Students can get immediate feedback on their progress and you get several teacher reporting tools. A fun, effective, and engaging way for students to work with verbs in Spanish. When you purchase this resource you receive a PDF with a link to the digital task cards on the Boom Learning Site. The deck will be added to your e
5th - 10th
Spanish
Also included in: Spanish Digital Task Cards Verb Form Bundle (Boom Cards)
Bundle of 15 Quick Win PD Courses for Language Teachers, Spanish, French & More
This Ready for Tomorrow Quick Win PD Bundle includes 15 courses for world language teachers. Each one is focused on real classroom strategies you can implement right away. Whether you're teaching novice, intermediate or advanced students, these courses are designed to help you: Teach vocabulary for real communication Plan intentional tasks that build proficiency Engage students in meaningful reading and writing Use authentic resources with confidence Create classroom experiences that motivat
5th - 12th
French, Other (World Language), Spanish
Spanish Numbers 1-100 Powerpoint Activities
Spanish Numbers 1-100 Powerpoint ActivitiesThis powerpoint presents the Spanish numbers 1-100. It is broken down for easy comprehension and demonstrates how to put numbers together (ie treinta y cinco). There are also several activities for students to identify and say the numbers. This is a great way to introduce the numbers or can be used as a review. *Based on comments I have done a thorough review of the powerpoint and updated a few issues.
5th - 10th
Spanish, World Languages
Spanish Stem-Change Verb Activities - 5 Magic Squares Puzzles
Spanish Stem-Change Verb Activities - 5 Magic Squares PuzzlesThis is a fun way for students to practice or review the stem-changing verbs in Spanish. The activity is magic squares. There are 16 squares in each grid and each contains conjugated forms of verbs in Spanish. Next to the grid are 16 subject/infinitive verb pairs. The student writes the number of the subject/verb with the correct verb form in the grid. If done correctly, each row, column, and diagonal add up to 34. There are 5 puzzle
6th - 10th
Spanish, World Languages
Spanish Classroom Objects Task Cards, Vocabulary
Spanish Classroom Objects Task Cards, VocabularyYour students will have fun practicing their classroom object vocabulary with these Spanish Task Cards. Just print and cut out the task cards and you are ready for over 10 engaging and interactive activities in the classroom. Each task card activity includes:Vocabulary list with pictures11 Detailed Task Card Activity Descriptions: Do Nows, Fast Finishers, Exit Tickets, Station Activities, Scoot, Differentiation, Back to Back, Board Games, Quiz Gam
5th - 10th
Spanish, World Languages
Circumlocution in French, Strategies for Student Speaking and Writing
It is often difficult for students to say or write something when they do not know the correct word (or can't remember the word) that they want to use. During a conversation or speaking activity, students sometimes struggle to find the right word. When this happens, it's usually not practical or possible to use a dictionary. For this reason it is important to explicitly teach the skill of using circumlocution. Circumlocution is a strategy for describing or defining a concept instead of sayi
6th - 12th, Higher Education
French, World Languages
World Language Assessment Rubrics: Presentational, Interpersonal, Interpretive
World Language Assessment Rubrics: Presentational, Interpersonal, InterpretiveThese rubrics will assist you in concretely assessing students using the ACTFL Proficiency Levels and Text Types. Each rubric can used with any prompt or proficiency level. This resource includes:ACTFL Text Type/Proficiency Level Descriptions with ExamplesIndividual Interpersonal Rubrics for Student ReferenceInterpersonal Planning and Rubric Teacher SheetInterpersonal Assessment Score Sheet (for entire class)Interpers
5th - 12th, Higher Education
French, Spanish, World Languages
Spanish Greetings & Introductions Digital, Google Slides™ Vocabulary Activities
Spanish Greetings and Introductions Vocabulary ActivitiesDigital, Google Slides™This Google Slide™ activity gives your students opportunities to identify words, then identify and read words, and then to practice spelling. Be sure to watch the video in the preview so that you can see how it works. The slides/activities:Vocabulary review or reference slideStudents identify words from 4 answer choicesStudents match words Magic SquaresStudents write wordsAbsolutely no prep needed. Just share with s
3rd - 10th
Spanish
Spanish Beginner Topics Digital, Google Slides™ Vocabulary Activities Bundle
Spanish Beginner Topics Digital, Google Slides™ Vocabulary Activities BundleDigital, Google Slides™Be sure to take a look at the second bundle of Spanish vocabulary topics.These Google Slide™ activities gives your students opportunities to identify words, phrases or pictures, then to identify and read words, and then to practice spelling. Be sure to watch the video in the preview so that you can see how it works. Topics included in this bundle:Greetings and IntroductionsNumbers 1-100ColorsDays,
3rd - 10th
Spanish
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About the store
Experience
I'm Joshua Cabral and I have been teaching French and Spanish at the elementary, middle and high school levels for 29 years. I create authentic reading, writing, speaking and listening activities that support students as they rise in proficiency and communicate with confidence.
I regularly present and keynote on language teaching methodology and cultural competence at state, regional and national conferences. I also conduct school-based professional development workshops throughout the United States. I host the World Language Classroom Podcast with new episodes published every Monday.
I dedicate a portion of the revenue earned through my TPT store to the financial support of students and teachers in schools in Nicaragua and Haiti.
Teaching style
I am very communicative in my approach and create materials that allow students to engage authentically with French and Spanish.
Awards & shining teacher moments
I work closely with state, regional and national language organizations. I have received several "Best of Conference" awards and I have been invited to keynote over 15 national education conferences.
My own education history
I am Franco-American of Canadian descent. I have a DEUG (Diplôme d'Études Universitaires Générales), a BA in French and Spanish, an MA in Applied Linguistics and a CAGS in Instructional Leadership and Coaching from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. I have traveled, lived and studied in Europe, Canada and Latin America and have a strong interest in language policy and cultural enrichment.
Additional biographical information
I dedicate a portion of money earned through TPT to the financial support of students and teachers in school in Nicaragua and Haiti.
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