Curated OER
Cultural Corner- "Mexico"
Young scholars use print and electronic resources to gather information about Mexico. They present a mini-museum to share with students, parents, and other interested classes around the district. They present their information in a video...
Curated OER
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...
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Study Spanish: Subjunctive: Spelling Changes
Fantastic explanation of spelling changes in the Spanish language and their effect upon conjugations in the present subjunctive. Verb infinitives that end in -car, -gar, and -zar are among those that are considered. A quiz at the end of...
Colby College
Spanish Language & Culture: Direct Object Pronouns (Part 3)
Great exercise for practicing direct object pronouns with a verb infinitive in the sentence. A brief English explanation introduces the lesson. Incorrect responses are corrected.
Teachnology
Teachnology: Spanish Lesson Plans
Great lesson plans for teachers of the Spanish language. A wonderful resource for wonderful teachers!
Study Languages
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: Irregular Comparatives and Superlatives
Excellent lesson on irregular comparatives and superlatives, which include mejor, peor, mayor, and menor. The lesson is thorough and easy to understand, with ample examples. A quiz at the end of the lesson tests the student's mastery of...
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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: The Definite Article Part Ii
This Spanish tutorial on special uses of the definite article and exceptions to the rules for its normal usage features examples that illustrate its application to countries, titles and other special situations. Students test their...
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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: Direct and Indirect Pronouns Together
Online lesson on using direct and indirect object pronouns together.Good explanation of their use in sentences that include verb infinitives. Ample examples illustrate the formation and placement of the pronouns. Students may check their...
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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: "Hace" to Mean "Ago"
This site has a good explanation of the use of "hacer," in the preterite tense with time expressions to mean "ago." Examples in Spanish and English supplement the explanation. A short test at the end of the lesson tests the student's...
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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: Possessive Adjectives
This site is a lesson on possessive adjectives.An adequate number of examples enhance the explanation. The student can test his mastery of the grammar principle with a short quiz at the end of the lesson.
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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...
Study Languages
Study Spanish: Possessive Pronouns
This explanation of possessive pronouns in Spanish offers examples that illustrate their use. Students may test their mastery of this concept with a quiz that follows the lesson.