Middle school Valentine's Day creative writing cultural activities for ESL-EFL-ELL

This is a restaurant menu project for Spanish I. Students will design a restaurant menu that serves traditional Spanish dishes from a Spanish-speaking country of their choice. This project includes an introduction page with all the project requirements, 2 restaurant menu examples, a 2-page project planner/graphic organizer, and a grading rubric for student presentations. Project Requirements: * A menu cover with the restaurant name in Spanish, the days and hours of operation, address, and phon

Subjects:

Projects, Graphic Organizers, Cultural Activities

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Coco Movie Guide | Day of the Dead Activities | Questions | Differentiated

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Mr Hull's Movie Guides

This 16 page movie guide with additional activities accompanies the film "Coco (2017)". ★★ Check out the full preview! ★★Great to watch to learn more about Mexican culture and Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) This guide may also work well as a sub plan for your substitute teacher.Steeped in Mexican culture and folklore, the movie follows young Miguel whose dreams of becoming a musician are hampered by his family's ban on music. Magically entering the Land of the Dead, Miguel embarks on an ex

Subjects:

EFL - ESL - ELD, English Language Arts, Halloween

Grades:

1st - 6th

Types:

Movie Guides, Cultural Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.4.7

, SL.2.2

, SL.3.2

, SL.4.2

, CCRA.SL.2

Also included in: 2 Pack Day of the Dead Movie Guide Bundle | Questions | Activities

ESL Vocabulary Picture Dictionary & ESL Newcomer Activities

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EFL - ESL - ELD, Phonics, Vocabulary

One of the most useful tools for ELL newcomers to have is a picture dictionary to begin to build vocabulary in English. This growing bundle includes 3 picture dictionaries that all support newcomers in foundational English skills. This Bilingual Picture Dictionary is the perfect resource to provide your newcomers with so that they can have a tool to use in all classes and work on vocabulary independently.This Bilingual Picture Dictionary will also help give students the confidence to start speak

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 6th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Cultural Activities

Spanish-Speaking Countries, Capitals, and Nationalities Bundle

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This is a bundle of 15 resources over the 21 Spanish-Speaking Countries, Capitals, and Nationalities. In this bundle you will receive a Spanish-speaking country profile project, 2 map labeling activities, a matching quiz activity, 2 internet scavenger hunt activities, a 2 page coloring activity and a windsock craftivity with the 21 flags of the Spanish-speaking world, a passport mini booklet activity, an interactive notebook activity, 7 vocabulary activities, 3 vocabulary games, 2 grammar activi

Subjects:

Projects, Cultural Activities

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Flags of Spanish-Speaking Countries Coloring Sheets

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This is a 2 page coloring activity with the 21 flags of the Spanish-speaking world. Students follow a color by number key to color in each section of the flags. Only five colors are needed: rojo, amarillo, verde, azul cielo, and azul (red, yellow, green, sky blue, and blue). This is a great activity when reviewing Spanish-speaking countries, Hispanic culture, holidays, colors, or as an emergency substitute activity. Can be printed 2 sided or separately. Makes a great classroom decoration. Exampl

Subjects:

Printables, Cultural Activities

Grades:

K - 10th

Types:

Also included in: Spanish Countries and Capitals Geography Bundle

ESL Activities: Conversation Cards

Created by

A Classroom for All Seasons

These are 72 conversation cards for your ESL classroom. They can be used as a warm up activity and are a great way to get students settled in at the beginning of class. In addition, they can also be used as writing prompts. Each topic is color coded. The topics include• “Getting to Know You”• “Food”• “Your Neighborhood/ Housing”• “Free Time”• “Feelings/Emotions”• “The Past”• “Holidays”• “The Future”• “If…” (Conditional)ESL Conversation Cards Set 2 is available here ESL Activities: Conversatio

Subjects:

EFL - ESL - ELD, ESL / ELL / EFL

Grades:

6th - 12th, Adult Education

Types:

Cultural Activities

Also included in: ESL Speaking Activities: Bundle

Class Recipe Book (Christmas, Holidays, Mothers / Fathers Day, Thanksgiving)

Created by

J'adore Kinder

DIY Class Recipe Book Perfect for special holidays, like Christmas, Thanksgiving, Hannukah, Fathers' Day, Mothers' Day! Create your own class recipe book by interviewing your students on their favourite special dish to eat with their families! OR, have students complete the recipe pages themselves! See the product photos and preview for more! For younger students, this often results in hilarious recipes (see below!) For older students, this is a good activity on writing clear instructions a

Subjects:

Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Creative Writing, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

PreK - 6th

Types:

ESL Vocabulary & Speaking Flashcards Activities - ESL Newcomer Vocabulary Cards

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EFL - ESL - ELD, Oral Communication, Vocabulary

The ELL Toolkit was created as a way for newcomer students to quickly begin to pick up key English vocabulary and phrases through multiple conversation activities. Real photos are used to allow students to make connections to the new language and games make it fun for students to put into practice what they are learning. What's included in the ELL Toolkit:-Real photographs to represent key vocabulary words and phrases. -Lesson plans-Differentiated activities that promote speaking opportunities.

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 6th

Types:

Activities, Flash Cards, Cultural Activities

Hispanic Heritage Month Projects and Activities Bundle

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Bulletin Board Ideas, Task Cards, Cultural Activities

This is a bundle of 5 resources to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. In this bundle you will receive 5 papel picado templates, a research project over famous Hispanic Americans, a research project over Hispanic holidays and traditions, a set of 48 task cards, and an internet scavenger hunt activity. Answer keys and examples are included. Purchase this bundle and save over 25% off the following resources: Papel Picado Tissue Banners Hispanic Heritage Month Project: Famous Hispanic Americans His

Subjects:

EFL - ESL - ELD, Spanish

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Papel Picado Tissue Banners

Created by

This is a set of 5 papel picado templates for making a colorful tissue paper banner. This is a fun craft for secondary students to make and display when celebrating Hispanic holidays such as Cinco de Mayo, Hispanic Heritage Month, or Mexico's Independence Day. You may choose to have younger students simply color in the templates and display them on the walls. These templates are available in both color and blackline. They make a great festive decoration as a boarder around your classroom walls.

Subjects:

Printables, Cultural Activities

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Also included in: Hispanic Heritage Month Projects and Activities Bundle

The History of Valentine's Day Reading, Questions, Color-by-Code

Created by

Truscott Teaches

Have your students learn about the History of Valentine's Day with this Reading Passage, Comprehension Questions, & Color by Code Mystery Pictures. There's no better way to blend Valentines and Academics into your classroom than by having your students complete this fun, informative Valentine Activity. Students will read a 2-page article examining the History of Valentine's Day and then answer 8 comprehension questions. Students will then use their answers to complete the Color-by-Number Mys

Subjects:

Holidays/Seasonal, Reading, Valentine's Day

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Cultural Activities

Also included in: Valentine's Day Activity BUNDLE

ESL Newcomers Curriculum K-12 | ESL Activities | ESL Lesson Plans

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EFL - ESL - ELD, English Language Arts, Vocabulary

A K-12 Newcomer Curriculum is here! Purchase the ELL Newcomer K-12 Curriculum today and you will have: A Yearlong Curriculum (7 units with clipart for younger ELL Newcomers) A Yearlong Curriculum (7 units with real photographs for older ELL Newcomers) 28 digital centers for younger ELL Newcomers28 digital centers for older ELL Newcomers 12 monthly speaking and writing picture promptsEnglish Language Proficiency Assessment (Printable and Digital)Newcomer Icebreaker Activities 30 Templates for Dig

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 12th

Types:

Activities, Cultural Activities, Independent Work Packet

Spanish Quinceañeras: Reading and Substitute Plan

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SrtaEstrella Emergency Spanish Sub Plans

This reading a good emergency substitute plan to keep handy. It includes three articles on Quinceañeras as well as comprehension questions following each article. The articles are written in English, so any level of Spanish can use it. Also included is a crossword puzzle featuring some of the terms from the articles and a key.Also check out my Quinceañera planning project:My Dream Quinceañera Planning ProjectAnd my Quinceañera Puzzles Pack here with additional puzzles: Quinceañera Puzzles PackKe

Subjects:

EFL - ESL - ELD, Reading, Spanish

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Worksheets, Cultural Activities

ESL Distance Learning for ELL Newcomers| ESL Google Slides Classroom Bundle

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EFL - ESL - ELD, English Language Arts, Vocabulary

Are you trying to figure out how to support an ELL Newcomer through distance learning activities? These digital centers will help you provide the scaffolds, supports, and strategies to meet the needs of older newcomers while they are at home. ALL 7 units have been added and are ready to use!What is included in these digital centers? -New vocabulary words each week as well as a story with pictures that uses the vocabulary. -Introduction mini lesson to a weekly grammar skill. -Conversation practic

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 8th

Types:

ESL Getting to Know You Activities for Back to School - ESL Games - First day

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EFL - ESL - ELD, English Language Arts, Other (ELA)

These "getting to know you" activities were created with ELL Newcomers in mind to lower the affective filter, take off any pressure to have to speak and to allow connections to be made amongst the teacher and peers. 5 different activities are included with a quick direction sheet and the materials needed to complete the activity. The best part is how much you will be able to learn about your newcomer students without them even having to say a word!Let's Connect!Looking for more support?Click her

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 6th

Types:

Spanish, Valentine's Day, Winter

Also included in: ESL Newcomers Beginning of the Year Activities - ESL Back to School First Week

Valentine's Day Spanish Reading Comprehension Worksheet, Slides San Valentín

Created by

Mis Clases Locas

Everything you need for Valentine's day in Spanish class. This is an authentic Spanish interpretive reading comprehension of a Día de San Valentín infographic with comprehension and discussion questions in Spanish. Plus it includes an editable Google Slideshow to project directions, discussion, as well as for extensions to fill a full class period. It would be great for Spanish 1, Spanish 2, or Spanish 3 to start the discussion of cultural comparisons of Día de San Valentín, or Día de Amor y Am

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 10th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1

Also included in: Essential Spanish 1 Novice Middle School Spanish Curriculum MEGA BUNDLE present

Spanish Date Vocabulary Bundle

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This is a bundle of 5 resources over days of the week, months of the year, seasons, and numbers 1-31 in Spanish. In this bundle you will receive, 48 Spanish task cards, 3 vocabulary activities, 2 sets of vocabulary games, a reference sheet with a list of 25 important dates and holidays in Mexico, and a Spanish date practice over Mexican holidays. Answer keys and examples are included. Purchase this bundle and save over 28% off the following resources: Spanish Days, Months, and Seasons Task Card

Subjects:

Printables, Task Cards, Cultural Activities

Grades:

3rd - 10th

Types:

Holidays around the World: Christmas Ornaments

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Cross Curricular Literacy Resources

-Students will color ornaments from countries around the world. -Each ornament contains the flag of a country. -Color coding on each flag! -20 countries included -Great for ESL classrooms and Holidays around the World winter unit! -Decorate an international Christmas tree this year in your classroom!

Subjects:

Arts & Music, EFL - ESL - ELD, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

PreK - 8th

Types:

Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas, Cultural Activities

ESL Newcomers Curriculum Map - Lesson plans - Worksheets - Back to School

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EFL - ESL - ELD, English Language Arts, Oral Communication

Here is your one stop shop for meeting the needs of the English Language Learners in your classroom! You will find exactly what you need in these 9 different products included, PLUS an additional 3 resources will be added over this year to make sure all learners needs are met! That's 9 products created specifically for equipping teachers to inspire and empower ELLs! What's included today: Everything You Need for ELL Newcomers BundleDigital Centers for ELL Newcomers ELL Toolkit- 10 Mini Units for

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Spanish-Speaking Countries (Cultural Facts) Interactive Notebook Activity

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This is a 3 page interactive notebook activity over the 21 countries of the Spanish-speaking world. Students will color, cut, and paste the flags of the 21 Spanish-speaking countries to their notebooks. Next, students will flip up each flag and write one or two cultural facts about each country. Cultural facts may include information about the countries holidays, celebrations, traditions, beliefs, sports, music, and food. Instructions are given on the first page. This activity was designed to b

Subjects:

Printables, Cultural Activities

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Also included in: Spanish Countries and Capitals Vocabulary Bundle

Valentine's Day Activities, Hot Topics Informational Text, Does True Love Last?

Created by

Julie Faulkner

Looking for a thoughtful, quick, and creative close reading lesson for Valentine's Day that covers several standards for your middle or high school students? I love to bring holiday themed lessons in when I can, but I am always very cautious to choose lessons that are standards-based. This mini-lesson meets both requirements perfectly! Student Experience: Students exercise summarizing and close reading skills as they read the article about a couple whose love brought them back together after s

Subjects:

Informational Text, Social Studies - History, Valentine's Day

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Cultural Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1

, CCRA.W.2

Also included in: Hot Topics Informational Text Lessons: BUNDLE, Set #1

Día de San Valentín Vocab Puzzles | Valentine's Day | Word Search and Crossword

Created by

Senorita Creativa

Are you looking for an easy and low-prep way to review Valentine's Day vocabulary with your Spanish students? Then look no further! These fun word puzzles (in pdf form) are a great way to practice or review vocabulary for el Día de San Valentín with your students. There are 24 Valentine's Day-related words included in the five puzzles. Click here to save 20% by purchasing this in a bundle with my other Valentine's resources!This file includes:one crossword (with clues in English)one word search

Subjects:

Spanish, Valentine's Day, World Language

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types: