Students read an informal email from a cousin in Argentina, focusing on letter conventions and extracting main ideas about family events.
An introductory lesson on the history and vocabulary of Cinco de Mayo, focusing on the Battle of Puebla and the cultural significance of the holiday. Students explore key historical figures and the concept of bravery through guided instruction and collaborative activities.
A dual-language exploration of the iconic Mexican market bag (bolsa de mandado), focusing on its history, utility, and cultural significance in Mexican traditions.
A foundational exploration of the first three chapters of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, focusing on bilingual comprehension and key vocabulary.
A lesson focused on the suffixes -en, -ize, and -ify. Students investigate how these suffixes transform base words into verbs representing actions or states.
A lesson focused on the suffixes -ful, -ous, and -ious. Students analyze how these suffixes form adjectives from nouns, representing full of or having qualities of.
A fast-paced Italian vocabulary game for A1/A2 students covering food, travel, daily life, and general topics. Includes a presentation for class gameplay, printable game boards, and a teacher facilitation guide.
A lesson focused on the suffixes -al, -ial, and -ic. Students analyze how these suffixes form adjectives from nouns, representing relating to or having qualities of.
A lesson focused on the suffixes -ty and -ity. Students analyze how these suffixes form nouns from adjectives, representing states or qualities.
A lesson focused on identifying and using different types of sentences in Japanese: statements, questions, commands, and exclamations. Students will learn the appropriate punctuation for each.
A lesson focused on location and category suffixes (-ary, -ery, -ory). Students analyze how these suffixes form nouns and adjectives related to places, groups, and qualities.
A lesson focused on abstract suffixes (-ment, -less, -ness). Students explore how these suffixes form nouns and adjectives related to states, qualities, and actions.
A lesson focused on agentive suffixes (-er, -or, -ian, -ist). Students analyze how these suffixes identify people who perform specific actions or hold certain roles.
A lesson focused on comparative and superlative suffixes (-er, -est, -ier, -iest). Students explore how these suffixes change adjectives to compare two or more things.
A lesson focused on the suffixes -y, -ly, and -ily. Students analyze how these suffixes change word meanings and usage through contextual application.
A lesson focused on the prefixes sub-, com-, pro-, and en-. Students apply their knowledge of these prefixes to identify and use words in various contexts.
A lesson focused on the prefixes re-, ex-, in-, and de-. Students explore meanings like "again," "out," "in," and "down" through application.
A lesson focused on the prefixes pre-, fore-, post-, and after-. Students practice using these temporal and directional prefixes in context.
A lesson focused on the prefixes in-, un-, dis-, and mis-. Students analyze meanings and usage through contextual sentences and word puzzles.
A comprehensive vocabulary unit focusing on advanced roots, suffixes, and prefix assimilation from Sorts 42-50. This lesson includes practice sentences for all 200+ words, word scrambles, and a crossword puzzle to reinforce derivational relations.
The final restaurant simulation where students act as servers and customers.
Finalizing scripts and props for the restaurant skit performance.
Mastering courtesy expressions and ordering food in a cafe setting.
Exploring food labels and authentic menus to prepare for the restaurant project.