Middle school ELA test prep 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

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Projects, Graphic Organizers, Cultural Activities

Grades:

6th - 12th

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Bundle: Emergency Sub Plans for Spanish Teachers

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Are you a Spanish teacher in a hurry? Often, it can be very difficult to make substitute plans for a foreign language class. We want our students to be able to answer the questions without feeling the need to translate. These are packets ready for you to print and go when you are in need of an emergency sub plan.Included in this bundle are four of my non-holiday specific emergency Spanish sub plans. You get four for the price of three. Each packet includes cultural readings in English and includ

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Worksheets, Homework, Cultural Activities

Grades:

6th - 12th

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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

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Grades:

1st - 6th

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Activities, Printables, Cultural Activities

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

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K - 10th

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Also included in: Spanish Countries and Capitals Geography Bundle

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

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ESL Activities: Conversation Cards

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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

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.

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Grades:

1st - 6th

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Activities, Flash Cards, Cultural Activities

Papel Picado Tissue Banners

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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.

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Grades:

6th - 12th

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Also included in: Hispanic Heritage Month Projects and Activities Bundle

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

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Spanish Quinceañeras: Reading and Substitute Plan

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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

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Worksheets, Cultural Activities

Grades:

7th - 12th

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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

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Grades:

K - 12th

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Activities, Cultural Activities, Independent Work Packet

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

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Grades:

3rd - 8th

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Activities, Cultural Activities

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

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Grades:

K - 6th

Types:

Activities, Cultural Activities

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

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

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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

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Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Cultural Activities

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

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Grades:

6th - 12th

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Cross Curricular Literacy Resources

Also included in: Spanish Countries and Capitals Vocabulary Bundle

Holidays around the World: Christmas Ornaments

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-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

Cinco de Mayo: Reading, Activities, & Substitute Plan for Spanish Class

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This is a reading activity for Spanish class about Cinco de Mayo. It is also a good emergency substitute activity to keep handy in your sub folder. It can be used any time in Apri or Mayl. It includes three articles related to Cinco de Mayo and its traditions. Comprehension questions follow each article. Also included is a crossword puzzle featuring some of the terms from the articles. The articles are in English, so this can easily be used at any level and you can confidently leave it with a s

Subjects:

Worksheets, Cultural Activities, Lesson

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

ESL Lesson Plans | ESL Back to School Reading Lesson | ESL Activities

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My Adventures in ESL

Are you looking for an engaging ESL lesson? This ESL lesson includes vocabulary, speaking, writing and listening activities for ESL students. Also included in this ESL lesson is a Digital Version! This ESL lesson is perfect for newcomers, intermediate, and advanced ESL students. In this ESL lesson students will have access to speaking and vocabulary activities. Also, ESL students will access the four domains of language. What’s Included:Digital Version of Lesson3 Levels of Differentiated Text Au

Subjects:

Back to School, Close Reading, EFL - ESL - ELD

Grades:

3rd - 12th

Types:

Activities, Cultural Activities, Lesson

The Book of Life Movie Guide | Day of the Dead Activities | Answer Key Inc

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Mr Hull's Movie Guides

This 10 page movie guide with additional activities accompanies the film "The Book of Life (2014)" also known as "El libro de la vida". ★★ Check out the full preview! ★★This guide may also work well as a sub plan for your substitute teacher.PART 1 – Comprehension Questions• There are 25 questions altogether. I have made two sets for differentiation. One set is multiple choice and the other is long answer. They are both in chronological order and include answers. I like to act out the scenes to

Subjects:

EFL - ESL - ELD, English Language Arts, Halloween

Grades:

1st - 6th

Types:

Movie Guides, Cultural Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.2

Also included in: 3 Pack Bundle - Halloween Movie Guide Questions + Extras Activities - 1

Welcome Signs - In Different Languages Set 1

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Cassandra's Language Lounge

This set includes 50 countries with welcome greetings in the official language of that country! Use to decorate your classroom or use in a lesson!Countries included are: U.S.A., India, France, Germany, Italy, Ukraine, Poland, Mexico, Norway, Sweden, China, Cyprus, Vietnam, Ireland, Greece, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Cuba, Venezuela, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Uruguay, Puerto Rico, Spain, Portugal, Braz

Subjects:

EFL - ESL - ELD, For All Subject Areas, Other (World Language)

Grades:

PreK - 12th

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Cultural Activities

Carnaval: Latin American Carnival Reading Activities and Substitute Plan

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This is a reading activity for Spanish class about Carnaval, or Latin American Carnival during the time of our "Mardi Gras." It is also a good emergency substitute activity to keep handy in your emergency substitute folder. This packet includes three articles related to New Year's in Spain and Latin American countries. Comprehension questions follow each article. Also included is a crossword puzzle featuring some of the terms from the articles. The articles are in English, so this can easily be

Subjects:

Worksheets, Cultural Activities, Lesson

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

ESL Newcomer Curriculum - Year Long - Lesson Plans Included

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Curly Girl ELD Shop

Are you looking for a year long curriculum for your secondary ELL Newcomers that is engaging AND language-centered? This bundle includes over 1000 pages of resources and has 40 weeks of lessons! This GIANT bundle will have you prepared for your school year.Check out the scope and sequence HERE!Your students will have a variety of ways to learn with the many different activities included. Students will work on vocabulary, reading comprehension, speaking and listening, and MUCH MORE! There are als

Subjects:

EFL - ESL - ELD, Holidays/Seasonal, Other (Specialty)

Grades:

5th - 12th

Types: