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Full time teacher since 2003. I specialize in fun readings and worksheets.

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Full time teacher since 2003. I specialize in fun readings and worksheets.
El verano que viene Lectura: Upcoming Summer Spanish Reading (future tense)
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El verano que viene Lectura: Upcoming Summer Spanish Reading (future tense)

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This 4-page file includes: ~A script between two friends talking about their upcoming summer plans that includes 25 verbs in the future tense! One of them is going to the Galapagos Islands while the other will be spending the summer with their grandparents. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 3 parts: a true/false reading comprehension section, a short answer section and a short writing assignment. ~Answer key. Activity idea: have the students read the script together in pairs. After completion of the worksheet, students can talk about their own upcoming summer plans with each other in the future tense. Level: In future tense
Entrevista Lectura ~ Interview Spanish Reading (script)
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Entrevista Lectura ~ Interview Spanish Reading (script)

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This 3-page file includes: ~A reading with a dialog between three people - two of which are interviewing another for a job. This interactive script is preceded by a full glossary of relevant vocabulary. A great way for students to see work-related vocabulary in context. ~The second page includes a reading comprehension section and a second section in which students create their own resume in Spanish and then interview each other for a job in Spanish! ~Answer key. Activity ideas: students can work in groups of two or three to read through the script before moving on to conduct their own interviews using their resume! Level: Intermediate and up
Spanish Grammar Based Readings Bundle: TOP 8 Lecturas @40% off!
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Spanish Grammar Based Readings Bundle: TOP 8 Lecturas @40% off!

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My TOP 8 Spanish Grammar based readings at 40% off! Includes 1 reading each on: Gustar and Similar Verbs Por and Para Boot/Stem-change verbs Reflexive Verbs Ser and Estar Irregular Yo forms Prepositions a/de Each reading includes comprehension questions and answer keys!
El medio ambiente Lectura ~ The environment/Earth Day Spanish Reading (por and para)
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El medio ambiente Lectura ~ The environment/Earth Day Spanish Reading (por and para)

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This 5-page file includes: ~A dialog between two brothers, one of which is trying to get the other to be more environmentally friendly! In addition to a lot of environmental vocabulary, the reading features multiple uses of por and para. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~ The same reading but with blanks where por and para should be. Students need to fill in the prepositions to complete the reading. ~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions in Spanish as well as a short writing section. ~Answer key. (2pgs) Activity idea: Have students read the script in pairs and then translate. Afterwards, using the new vocabulary students can do pair or group debates on the benefits of recycling, transit vs.car use etc. This reading is also great for Earth Day!
Spanish Direct and Indirect Object Pronouns Worksheet + Handout
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Spanish Direct and Indirect Object Pronouns Worksheet + Handout

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This 3-page file includes: ~A handout explaining the uses of direct and indirect object pronouns along with example sentences ~A worksheet with 20 exercises (10 direct object/ 10 indirect object) where students need to complete each sentence with the correct object pronoun. ~Answer key. Editable Word file.
Visito al doctor Lectura ~ Visiting the Doctor Spanish (Mandatos/Commands)
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Visito al doctor Lectura ~ Visiting the Doctor Spanish (Mandatos/Commands)

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish reading featuring two separate dialogues with two patients that go to visit the doctor. One patient has the flu and the other an injury. New vocabulary is featured at the top including the verb ‘doler’. Both dialogues feature a lot of Ud. command forms as the doctor gives each patient advice. ~A Worksheet with 3 parts: 8 reading comprehension questions, 8 short answer questions where students need to find the Spanish command forms from the script and write them in and a guided conversation practice. Extension: Have students take turns role-playing going to the doctor and explaining in Spanish what is wrong with them. The other student practices giving advice in the command form! Level: Intermediate
Mesoamérica La cultura Lectura ~ Aztec, Maya, Inca Reading
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Mesoamérica La cultura Lectura ~ Aztec, Maya, Inca Reading

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish language cultural reading that introduces students to the concept of Mesoamerica as it existed before the arrival of Columbus. It also includes some information on the Mayan and Aztec cultures including their scientific achievements and religions. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 7 reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment in Spanish. ~Answer Key. Level: In present and past tenses
Spanish Irregular First-Person (yo-form) Verbs
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Spanish Irregular First-Person (yo-form) Verbs

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This 2-page file includes one reference sheet and one worksheet featuring the most common irregular first-person (yo-form) present tense Spanish conjugations of the following verbs: salir tener poner traer hacer caber caer oir venir decir conocer conducir traducir estar ser dar ir saber ver English translations included!
German Cases Task Cards (dative, accusative)
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German Cases Task Cards (dative, accusative)

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This file includes 5 pages with 4 task cards per page to practice the declension of the dative and accusative with definite and indefinite articles as well as possessives. Each card is numbered so students may record their answers. ~Includes an answer key ~Recording Sheet ~Blank cards Example cards: Petra kauft _______ Buch. (a) Wir trinken _____ Saft. (the)
Mi escuela y mi profe favorita Lectura ~ Spanish School Reading
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Mi escuela y mi profe favorita Lectura ~ Spanish School Reading

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This 3-page file includes: ~A beginner level reading in the present tense written in the first-person perspective of a 13-year-old student. He talks all about his school and his favorite teacher: his Spanish teacher! Includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet which includes seven reading comprehension questions based on the reading in Spanish as well as a short homework assignment for students to write a brief description of their school and their classes. ~Answer key.
Spanish Commands - Imperativos - 3 Worksheets / Quizzes: tú, Ud, Uds, nosotros
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Spanish Commands - Imperativos - 3 Worksheets / Quizzes: tú, Ud, Uds, nosotros

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This 3-page file contains 3 separate worksheets/quizzes for students to practice all of the command forms in Spanish. There is one worksheet each on: ~tú commands (negative and affirmative) ~Ud. commands (negative and affirmative) ~Uds./nosotros commands Great for review or as a pop quiz! Includes: hablar comer vivir beber tocar estudiar mirar abrir empezar volver dormir querer pensar volar buscar ver tener venir ser estar hacer poner saber
Gabriela Mistral Biografía: Spanish Biography of a Famous Chilean Poet
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Gabriela Mistral Biografía: Spanish Biography of a Famous Chilean Poet

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This 2-page file includes: ~A 1-page Spanish language biography and a 1-page reading comprehension worksheet about the famous Chilean poet Gabriela Mistral. It discusses her early life, challenges, teaching career, poetry and winning of the Nobel prize for literature. Reading Includes a glossary of new vocabulary. Level: Intermediate (Mostly past tense)
¿De qué tienes miedo? Lectura: Spanish Reading What are You Afraid of? (tener)
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¿De qué tienes miedo? Lectura: Spanish Reading What are You Afraid of? (tener)

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In this funny reading friends are discussing their secret fears! Students can see how to use the expression ‘tener miedo de’ while learning new vocabulary. Fears include: spiders, sharks, heights, enclosed spaces Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and a reading comprehension section. Level: Spanish Beginner (present tense) Activity idea: after reading the script together, have students in the class discuss their own fears or the fears of their friends and siblings. Vocab includes: tengo miedo de tengo suerte las arañas los tiburones el ascensor las alturas
Vamos a cocinar Lectura - Spanish Reading on Cooking (Informal Commands)
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Vamos a cocinar Lectura - Spanish Reading on Cooking (Informal Commands)

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This 3-page file includes: ~A fun reading where students learn to recognize tú command forms by way of a recipe for cooking! Pedro and his girlfriend are trying a new recipe from her grandmother. Reading includes a lot of new food vocab. ~A worksheet page with reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment. ~Answer key. Vocab includes: la espinaca el calabacín la cebolla los champiñones las especias los fideos los trozos cocina pon corta hornea mezcla Level: Intermediate
Francisco Goya Biografía: Spanish Biography on a Romantic Period Painter
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Francisco Goya Biografía: Spanish Biography on a Romantic Period Painter

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This 3-page file includes: ~A thorough biography on the life of Francisco Goya, the most famous Spanish painter from the romantic period. This biography discusses his early life and influences, education, marriage, time at the royal court as a portraitist, his famous paintings of the peninsular war and his later life in France. ~The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 7 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key. Level: mostly in past tenses
Rubén Darío Biografía: Spanish Biography on Nicaraguan Poet Ruben Dario
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Rubén Darío Biografía: Spanish Biography on Nicaraguan Poet Ruben Dario

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This Spanish biography is on a life of the Nicaraguan poet Rubén Darío. He discusses his early life, the people who influenced him, his travels, his careers as both a writer and journalist. Includes five reading comprehension questions in Spanish. Level: Spanish intermediate mostly past tenses) Editable word doc.
Ma Nouvelle Voisine Lecture en Français: French Reading with Questions Words /Interrogatives
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Ma Nouvelle Voisine Lecture en Français: French Reading with Questions Words /Interrogatives

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In this reading a teenage girl introduces herself to her new neighbour. The dialog incorporates a number of question words so students may learn how to form questions with interrogatives. Reading includes 8 true/false comprehension questions in English and a short writing assignment in French. Activity idea: students may complete the writing assignment in class or for homework. They may then read their own dialog with a partner. Editable file. Answer key included. Includes all major question words!
Spanish Biography Bundle: 8 Famous Hispanic Artists @40% 0ff!
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Spanish Biography Bundle: 8 Famous Hispanic Artists @40% 0ff!

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This Spanish biography bundle includes MY TOP 8 biographies on famous hispanic artists at 40% off ! Includes one biography each on: Frida Kahlo: Mexican artist Diego Rivera: Mexican muralist El Greco: Spanish painter Francisco Goya: Spanish painter Fernando Botero: Colombian sculptor Joan Miró: Spanish artist Salvador Dalí: Spanish artist Pablo Picasso: Spanish abstract painter Level: mostly in past tense Each reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and a reading comprehension section and answer keys Great for bell work, early finishers, reading comprehension practice or complementary cultural readings!
Spanish Prepositions of Place Reading ¿Dónde están mis cosas? (Preposiciones)This 3-page file includ
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Spanish Prepositions of Place Reading ¿Dónde están mis cosas? (Preposiciones)This 3-page file includ

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This 3-page file includes: ~A fun Spanish reading where students see prepositions of place in context! PLOT: Ramona’s little sister, Clarita, is very naughty! When Ramona is at school during the day, her sister enters her room and plays with her things. When Ramona returns from school, she always screams, where are my things? To help her find her things, Ramona asks her friend Sandra to come help her… Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A reading comprehension page. ~Answer key. Includes the following: en dentro de debajo de cerca de encima de en frente de arriba al lado de
Spanish Comparatives Reading: Una familia competitiva Lectura con Comparativos
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Spanish Comparatives Reading: Una familia competitiva Lectura con Comparativos

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This 4-page file includes: ~A humorous reading about some competitive brothers and cousins who are always comparing themselves to each other! It features numerous uses of comparisons and superlatives in context. ~A worksheet with 10 true/false comprehension questions in Spanish and a short guided writing practice using comparatives. ~2 page answer key. Activity idea: Have students share what they have written about their families with each other in class. Great for partner work and to get students talking!