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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.
Hispanic Heritage Month Spanish Reading: Mes de la Herencia Hispana Lectura
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Hispanic Heritage Month Spanish Reading: Mes de la Herencia Hispana Lectura

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish reading about Hispanic Heritage Month: its history, how it is celebrated and its significance. It also discusses the differences between the terms Spanish, Hispanic and Latino. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions based on the reading. ~Answer key. Level: (in present and past tenses) Makes for a great cultural reading for students of Spanish!
Spanish Present Perfect Reading with IRREGULAR Participles (participios)
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Spanish Present Perfect Reading with IRREGULAR Participles (participios)

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In this reading three friends are asking each other various questions on what experiences they have had in their life. The focus is on the present perfect tense with irregular participles: leído, caído, visto, ido, escrito, dicho, hecho, roto etc. NOTE: There are two versions of the story, with and without the verbs underlined for students to see in context. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and seven short reading comprehension questions. Answer key included
Spanish Irregular Yo form Verbs Reading | Weekly Routines + Activities (Lectura)
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Spanish Irregular Yo form Verbs Reading | Weekly Routines + Activities (Lectura)

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This 3-page file includes: ~A reading about three young people’s weekly activities with lots of irregular yo-form verbs (tengo, soy, traigo, veo, hago, conozco, soy, sé etc. ) Includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions based on the stories and 10 questions for students to answer about their own lives using the irregular yo-form verbs. ~Answer key
Spanish Tú Commands Reading: Lectura Hazlo ahora! (Impertivo /Mandatos)
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Spanish Tú Commands Reading: Lectura Hazlo ahora! (Impertivo /Mandatos)

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In this fun reading students can see tú command forms in context in both the negative and affirmative. Plot: Sandra is a very bossy older sister who is telling her younger sister what to do and not to do as she prepares for friends to come over. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and six reading comprehension questions. NOTE: The reading includes two versions of the story, with the command forms underlined for students to see in context and not. Answer key included.
Frida Kahlo Biography in Easy Spanish (Present Tense Only)
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Frida Kahlo Biography in Easy Spanish (Present Tense Only)

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A Spanish biography of the famous and fascinating Mexican artist Frida Kahlo written in the present tense only. It includes information on her early life, accident at the age of 18, her artistic style, her relationship with Diego Rivera and finally her death and legacy. The reading includes a full glossary of new vocabulary. With 8 true/false reading comprehension questions. Level: present tense only With Answer Key
Antoni Gaudí Biography in Easy Spanish (Present Tense Only)
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Antoni Gaudí Biography in Easy Spanish (Present Tense Only)

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This biography in easy Spanish is a great introduction to the life of the famous Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí and his masterwork La sagrada familia. This enormous cathedral is located in Barcelona and is a UNESCO heritage site. Reading includes 8 true/false reading incomprehension questions. A wonderful addition to any unit on art, Spain or Hispanic heritage! Level: present tense only Answer key included
Spanish Professions Reading: El trabajo de mis sueños Lectura (trabajo)
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Spanish Professions Reading: El trabajo de mis sueños Lectura (trabajo)

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This 3-page file includes: (100% in Spanish) ~A reading that talks about the dream jobs of four young people: actor, musician, pilot and cook. Reading is in the present tense only. ~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment where students talk about their own dream jobs. Answer key included
El Tío de Nadal Lectura: Spanish Christmas Reading on Catalan Yule Log
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El Tío de Nadal Lectura: Spanish Christmas Reading on Catalan Yule Log

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish reading that describes the strange and wonderful Spanish tradition of Tío de Nadal - the Yule log that “poops” out gifts! Includes information about its history as well as how and when this ritual is performed and the types of treats children receive. Also includes a full glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key. Makes for a great cultural component to a Spanish class or a sub plan!
Spanish IRREGULAR Preterites Reading: ¿Cómo pasaste tu fin de semana?
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Spanish IRREGULAR Preterites Reading: ¿Cómo pasaste tu fin de semana?

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This reading is a dialogue between for school friends talking on Monday morning about how they spent the weekend. It includes numerous irregular preterite verbs including: dar, ir, saber, hacer, ser, estar, conducir, ver, tener The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and eight reading comprehension questions. NOTE: Includes two versions of the reading, one with verbs underlined for students to see in context and one without underlining. Answer key included Extension idea: Have students write a short paragraph on how they spent their weekend to share with a classmate or the class making sure to incorporate irregular verbs.
Hispanic Music Bundle: TOP 10 Readings at 40% off!  (Música/baile)
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Hispanic Music Bundle: TOP 10 Readings at 40% off! (Música/baile)

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This Hispanic Music BIG Bundle includes my TOP 10 Spanish readings on famous hispanic singers, musicians and music types at 40% off! This bundle includes one reading with comprehension section each on: 6 Biographies on Hispanic Musicians: Shakira *present tense version Mark Anthony Selena Quintanilla *present tense version Enrique Iglesias Jennifer Lopez Gloria Estefan 4 Readings on Hispanic Music Cuban Music: Afrojazz, Rumba Tango Mariachi Cultural Reading Flamenco Music Level: mostly present and past tenses Answer keys included. NOTE: These resources are in SPANISH
German Holiday Reading: Der ideale Urlaub (Hotel/Reisen)
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German Holiday Reading: Der ideale Urlaub (Hotel/Reisen)

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This 5-page file includes: (100% in German) ~ A German reading exercise in which students need to match three couples to their ideal vacation (European Holiday, New York city tour, Costa Rican adventure) ~ A separate worksheet with six reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment or students write a paragraph about their own ideal vacation. ~Answer key ( 2pgs) Level: Low intermediate
An vs Année French Worksheet
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An vs Année French Worksheet

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This handout explains the uses of an(s)/année(s) in English with French example sentences. Students must them complete 10 sentences with the correct form. Answer key included Editable word file
Regular Preterite Forms Spanish Reading: Cómo pasaste el verano pasado? Lectura
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Regular Preterite Forms Spanish Reading: Cómo pasaste el verano pasado? Lectura

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This 4-page file includes: ~A Spanish reading in the preterite tense using only regular forms. For young people describe how they spent last summer: with family, playing sports, moving house etc. The reading includes a short glossary of new vocabulary. ~The same reading with the preterite verbs underlined for students to see in context. ~A worksheet with three parts: *8 multiple choice questions on reading comprehension *5 multiple choice questions on preterite endings a short writing exercise where students describe how they spent their last summer. ~Answer key.
Mis colores favoritos Lectura: My Favorite Colors Spanish Reading (Ropa)
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Mis colores favoritos Lectura: My Favorite Colors Spanish Reading (Ropa)

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This fun and simple Spanish reading helps students to review colors and articles of clothing while also learning noun-adjective agreement in context. Three young people describe their favourite colours and the types of clothing they wear in those colours. Also includes a 6 true/false reading comprehension questions and 4 short answer questions. Answer key included
Spanish Sports Vocabulary Worksheet: Los Deportes
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Spanish Sports Vocabulary Worksheet: Los Deportes

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This worksheet includes four parts to help your students get comfortable with sports expressions in Spanish: matching 10 expressions (English to Spanish) 7 translations placing expressions on a chart choosing between sports they like/don’t like/would like to try a short translation about an active young person Editable Word file Answer key included.
Naturkatastrophen Text / Natural Disasters German Reading with Passive Voice
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Naturkatastrophen Text / Natural Disasters German Reading with Passive Voice

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This 4-page file includes: ~A German reading on natural disasters: flooding, forest fires and a tornado all suffered by one town in one year. ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions and a short writing section. ~Answer key. Level: Intermediate NOTE: Includes 2 versions, one includes the verbs in the passive voice highlighted for students to see in context.
Tener que + Infinitive Spanish Reading with Chores: Lectura con Deberes
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Tener que + Infinitive Spanish Reading with Chores: Lectura con Deberes

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This 6-page file includes: ~A Spanish script between two friends who are talking about what chores they are responsible for in the house and when. Roberto is complaining that his parents are too strict! The story features numerous examples of tener + que + infinitive. This version includes a short glossary of new vocabulary. ~The same story with examples of tener + que + infinitive highlighted for students to see in context. This version is 100% in Spanish. ~A worksheet with 4 parts: conjugation table of tener in the present tense students must write all 10 things Roberto has to do every week using tiene que + INF 8 true or false reading comprehension questions based on the story in English. a short writing section where students discuss what they are responsible for at home using tengo + que + infintive ~The same worksheet completely in Spanish. ~Anwer keys (2 pgs)
Desde cuando / Desde hace Lectura: Spanish Reading
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Desde cuando / Desde hace Lectura: Spanish Reading

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This reading shows Spanish students how to use desde hace/ desde cuando when two friends get caught up after not seeing each other for over two years. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. Includes 6 reading comprehension questions.