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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.
Mes Amis Lecture en Français: French Reading On Friends
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Mes Amis Lecture en Français: French Reading On Friends

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This beginner French reading includes three short paragraphs describing the likes and hobbies of three friends. Great for reviewing descriptions, hobbies, languages, professions etc. The reading is followed by 8 reading comprehension questions in English. Level: French I Word doc. Answer key included. Activity idea: Have your students write a short paragraph about a friend!
Spanish Subjunctive Worksheet: WEIRDO (Subjuntivo)
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Spanish Subjunctive Worksheet: WEIRDO (Subjuntivo)

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This worksheet has 16 fill in the blanks on using the present subjunctive with WEIRDO wishes and wants: quiero que… emotions: temo que… impersonal expressions: es dudoso que doubts and denials: no creo que… ojalá Includes MANY IRREGULAR verbs: haya, vaya, sepa, tenga, sea, esté, dé, llegue, etc. Answer key included. Editable word file.
Subjunctive vs Indicative Spanish Task Cards: Subjuntivo vs Indicativo
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Subjunctive vs Indicative Spanish Task Cards: Subjuntivo vs Indicativo

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This 10-page file includes: ~24 task cards in which student must choose between the present subjunctive or present indicative (6 pages x 4 cards per sheet) ~Recording sheet ~Blank page for your own ideas ~Answer key These task cards they include a mixture of: Verbal expressions: espero que… (no) creo que… pienso que… Impersonal expressions: Es bueno que… Es raro que… Emotions: Temo que… (no) estoy seguro… Conjunctions: Estudia para que… Cuando… Other expressions: Ojalá que… Regular and irregular verbs are featured! Just print out on card stock or laminate and enjoy!
El Toreo Lectura ~ Spanish Reading on Bullfighting
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El Toreo Lectura ~ Spanish Reading on Bullfighting

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This reading is about the ancient ritual of bullfighting. It is written from the first person perspective of a matador on his final day of bullfighting. It talks about the history and art of bullfighting. Reading includes specialized vocabulary in a full glossary and 7 true/false reading comprehension questions. Note: This reading includes some present and past tenses. Includes answer key.
El día de Acción de Gracias Lectura ~ Thanksgiving Reading in Spanish
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El día de Acción de Gracias Lectura ~ Thanksgiving Reading in Spanish

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This 3-page file includes: ~A simple present tense reading written from the first-person perspective of 12-year-old Claudia who has recently arrived with her family from Nicaragua and is celebrating her first Thanksgiving at her new friend Monica’s house. It talks about the traditions, rituals and typical foods prepared on this day. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 10 true/false comprehension questions and a short writing assignment. ~Answer key.
Spanish Holidays Reading Bundle ~ Los días festivos Lecturas: Top 5 @35% off!
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Spanish Holidays Reading Bundle ~ Los días festivos Lecturas: Top 5 @35% off!

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This Spanish reading bundle includes My Top 5 major Hispanic holidays throughout the year @35% off! La Navidad La Semana Santa y la Pascua El Cinco de Mayo Carnival El día de los muertos All readings include a full glossary of specialized vocabulary and a reading comprehension section. Great for use throughout the year! Many of the stories are written from the first-person perspective of a young person living in the country.
La comida latina Lectura y Cultura - Latin Food Reading (ceviche, enchiladas)
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La comida latina Lectura y Cultura - Latin Food Reading (ceviche, enchiladas)

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This 3-page file includes: ~A reading on traditional Latin American dishes. It begins with a brief history of ingredients traditionally used throughout the region before and after the Spanish came to the Americas. It also includes one paragraph each on: ceviche, enchiladas and carnitas. A large glossary of new food words is included. ~A worksheet with 7 comprehension questions in Spanish. ~Answer key. Level: Low intermediate This is a wonderful complement to any unit on Latin American food and culture. It can also be enjoyed on its own.
El tango Lectura y Cultura ~ Tango Spanish Cultural Reading
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El tango Lectura y Cultura ~ Tango Spanish Cultural Reading

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish cultural reading that talks about the dance the tango. It covers the historical and cultural significance of this dance in Argentina, the Buenos Aires district of La Boca and the life and music of Carlos Gardel, the most famous Argentine singer of all time. The reading features a glossary of new words. ~A worksheet with 10 true/false reading comprehension questions in Spanish and a short writing section. ~Answer key. This is a great video link on tango: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYJ1TfEY6z8 Level: in present and past tenses
Telenovela Lectura: Spanish Funny Script with Possessive Pronouns (mío, tuyo)
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Telenovela Lectura: Spanish Funny Script with Possessive Pronouns (mío, tuyo)

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This 4-page file includes: ~This reading includes a short paragraph explaining telenovela culture in Latin America. This is followed by a humorous scene from a fictitious soap opera titled “El amor mío es infinito” in which an attractive firefighter loses all his luxurious long hair in a fire! This reading includes numerous examples of Spanish Possessive Pronouns (mío, tuyo etc.) All the characters are introduced by name and character. The script includes parts for four people and is followed by a glossary of new vocabulary. This reading is in the present tense. ~A worksheet with true/false reading comprehension questions and a writing section where students write a continuation of the scene! This can be done for homework or in class, alone or in pairs. ~Answer key. (2pgs) Activity idea: Put students in groups of two or four to read the script. Have students underline all the possessive pronouns in the reading. Once they have read the script, have students translate it. Students may then continue the storyline in different ways by writing their own continuation to the story! These new scripts may be performed for the class or handed in for homework. Editable word file.
Spanish Game Trivia Task Cards ~ Concurso de Preguntas Triviales ~ Sub Activity
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Spanish Game Trivia Task Cards ~ Concurso de Preguntas Triviales ~ Sub Activity

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24 Task Cards on Trivia about Spanish and Latin Countries in Spanish including: ~geography ~capital cities ~cultural questions ~language questions Example Questions: ¿Cuándo celebra México su Día de Independencia? ¿De dónde viene el flamenco? ¿Cuántos países tienen español como idioma oficial? ¿Qué país latino es un territorio de los Estados Unidos? ¿Cuál es el río más grande de Sudamérica? Hint: You can help students out by providing them with a map! Perfect for Fun, Cultural Learning and Sub Activity! Instructions: print on card stock and print out. Split students into pairs or small groups and the group with the most correct answers wins! This file includes: Answer Key Recording Sheet
Meine Schule German Reading on School Life: Deutsch Lesung
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Meine Schule German Reading on School Life: Deutsch Lesung

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In this reading a student in Germany is describing her school, school subjects, classmates and teachers. The reading includes 10 true/false reading comprehension questions in German OR English and a full glossary of new vocabulary. Level: Beginner Answer key included.
Mein Typischer Tag Lesung - German Reading - (Reflexive/Separable Prefix Verbs)
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Mein Typischer Tag Lesung - German Reading - (Reflexive/Separable Prefix Verbs)

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This 3-page file includes: ~A beginner reading in which, Günther, a student from Germany, describes his typical day. He uses many reflexive verbs/separable prefix to describe his various sports, school and extra curricular activities. Followed by 8 reading comprehension questions. ~A worksheet for students to write out their own daily routine. ~Answer key. Includes: sich treffen sich anziehen sich aufwachen sich einschlafen Level: Beginner
Mis hermanos Lectura - Spanish Reading (Comparativos & Posesivos )
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Mis hermanos Lectura - Spanish Reading (Comparativos & Posesivos )

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This 3-file includes: ~A beginner level reading, in which a girl describes her two brothers and sister. She talks about how they look, their personality and their hobbies. She also talks about how they all compare to each other. ~This reading features many possessives and comparatives in context such as mi,mis, su, nuestro, mayor, menor, más/menos que etc. ~1 worksheet includes 8 reading comprehension questions in Spanish as well as a short writing exercise. ~key Activity idea: After reading, students can talk in Spanish with their classmates about their own siblings!
Die Umwelt Lesung - German Reading about the Environment (Earth Day)
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Die Umwelt Lesung - German Reading about the Environment (Earth Day)

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This 3-page file includes: ~A reading between two friends in the present tense where one is trying to convince the other to be more environmentally conscious! Reading includes a glossary of new environmental vocabulary. ~A reading comprehension worksheet with a true false section and a short writing assignment. ~Answer key. Example vocabulary: die Umwelt die Dose der Müll der Kasten wiederverwertbar der Kunststoff schaden
Imperfect Subjunctive Task Cards - Imperfecto de Subjuntivo
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Imperfect Subjunctive Task Cards - Imperfecto de Subjuntivo

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This 8-page file includes: ~24 task cards focused on the imperfect subjunctive (6 cards x 4 cards per sheet) ~Recording sheet ~Answer key These task cards provide a perfect cumulative review of the WEIRDO acronym as they include a mixture of: Verbal expressions: deseaba que… insistía que… Impersonal expressions: Era bueno que… Era raro que… Emotions: Me alegraba de que… Temaba que… Conjunctions: Estudiaba para que… Regular and irregular verbs are featured!
German Reading At the Airport - Lesung Am Flughafen
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German Reading At the Airport - Lesung Am Flughafen

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This reading is about a family traveling back to Germany to visit the grandparents. It includes a lot of vocabulary relevant to travel. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 7 reading comprehension questions. Answer key included.