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A Day in the Life from Several Perspectives
Seventh graders role-play the role of people in different cultures throughout Europe. After the role-play, they discuss the main characteristics of culture and identify where they were seen. They discover how the government of certain...
Curated OER
Kwanzaa
Pupils create a "mkeka" (place mat). They explain how particular symbols and associated colors are used to focus attention to the meaning of an African-American celebration called Kwanzaa.
Curated OER
Finding the Salt Front
Pupils discuss definitions of estuary, salinity, and the salt front. They listen as the teacher explains the Hudson River Miles and ways the upriver and downriver sections relate to the north and south. Students graph the salt front...
Teachnology
Teachnology: Spanish Lesson Plans
Great lesson plans for teachers of the Spanish language. A wonderful resource for wonderful teachers!
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Study Spanish: Gender of Nouns Part Ii
Outstanding activity that presents most of the word endings that determine gender. It also considers common exceptions to the rule. Without a doubt, this activity shines above all others in teaching learners how to determine the gender...
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Study Spanish: Direct Object Pronouns Part Ii
This site has an introduction to the concept of direct objects and their pronouns, that focuses on their use in affirmative and negative sentences. Ample examples illustrate the formation and placement of direct object pronouns. Students...
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Study Spanish: Direct Object Pronouns Part I
This site is an introduction to the concept of direct objects and their pronouns. Ample examples illustrate the formation and placement of direct object pronouns. Students may check their mastery of this principle with a quiz that...
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Study Spanish: Direct Object Pronouns Part Iii
This site has an introduction to the concept of direct objects and their pronouns, that focuses on their use in sentences with verb infinitives. Ample examples illustrate the formation and placement of direct object pronouns. Young...
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Study Spanish: Indirect Object Pronouns Part Ii
This website is a lesson on indirect objects and their pronouns. Good explanation of their use in negative sentences. Ample examples illustrate the formation and placement of indirect object pronouns. Students may check their mastery of...
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Study Spanish: Indirect Object Pronouns Part I
This site is an introduction to the concept of indirect objects and their pronouns. Ample examples illustrate the formation and placement of indirect object pronouns.Students may check their mastery of this principle with a quiz that...
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Study Spanish: Days of the Week
Thorough explanation of days of the week, their plural forms, and their use with definite articles. Ample examples demonstrate this concept. A short test at the end of the activity tests the student's mastery of this grammar principle.
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Study Spanish: Negation
Excellent lesson on negation in Spanish. A list of affirmative words with their negative counterparts is presented. Examples of negative sentences enhance the explanation. A short test at the end of the lesson tests the student's mastery...
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Study Spanish: Pronouns as Objects of Prepositions
This site is an explanation of prepositional pronouns with a list of prepositions that only take subject pronouns. Great lesson for understanding prepositional pronouns. Students may check test their mastery of this principle with a quiz...
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Study Spanish: Por Y Para
Great lesson on the use of por and para. Ample examples illustrate the rules for their application. A quiz follows the lesson to test the student's mastery of por and para.
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Study Spanish: Indirect Object Pronouns Part Iii
Online activity on indirect objects and their pronouns. Good explanation of their use in sentences that include verb infinitives. Ample examples illustrate the formation and placement of indirect object pronouns. Students may check their...
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Study Spanish: Subject Pronouns
After a brief review of what verbs and verb infinites are, this site offers a comprehensive explanation of subject pronouns. A great comparison of Spanish subject pronouns to English subject pronouns. Differences between second person...
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Study Spanish: Plural Forms of Nouns
Thorough explanation of how to make nouns plural in Spanish. Ample examples demonstrate this concept. A short test at the end of the lesson tests the student's mastery of this grammar principle.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: La Familia
In this lesson plan, students will consider "La Familia." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Vamos a Viajar
Students will learn about Spanish-speaking countries around the world. They will create brochures or newsletters to illustrate their research.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Sor Juana, La Poetisa: Los Sonetos
In this lesson plan, students will consider Sor Juana, la poetisa: Los sonetos. Worksheets and other supporting materials can be found under the Resources tab. In this lesson students will analyze two sonnets of Sor Juana Ines de la...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Jeopardy en Espanol
This activity can be used any time of the school year as a fun way to assist young scholars and motivate them to know the correct pronunciation, spelling, and definition of given vocabulary words. The activity is a unique way to teach...
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Alex: Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain
Students research the history and the traditions surrounding the running of the bulls in Pamplona, Spain, and bullfighting and its significance to the Spanish culture. Students submit a typed report on their findings and in pairs present...
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Multicultural Literature for Children: Abuela's Weave
This lesson plan is perfect in an ESL classroom. "Abuela's Weave" is the story of a young girl from Guatemala and the beautiful tapestry she creates. Includes prereading questions, vocabulary, and activities to integrate into other...