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
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!
This 3-page file includes:
~A Spanish biography about the famous Latin pop singer Enrique Iglesias. It covers his early life, family and rise to fame. It is written in a combination of present and past tenses. Reading includes a full glossary of new vocabulary.
~A worksheet featuring 10 true/false reading comprehension questions and a short translation with some subjunctive.
~Answer Key.
This reading makes a great complement to any unit on Latin music, culture or biographies of famous Hispanic people.
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Household chores
My favorite Foods
Who will Maria Date?
My favorite sports
Around town
My family
My friends
My School
All about me
Describing people
With comprehension questions and answer keys!
This 3-page file includes:
~A handout on common German conjunctions including coordinating and subordinating conjunctions along with example sentences
~A worksheet with 11 sentences students need to put in the correct order
~Answer key
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
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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.
This 3-page file includes:
~A reading from the perspective of a 15-year-old boy in Mexico celebrating the day of the dead with his family. It is written in the first person present tense and is therefore suitable for beginning students of Spanish. The emphasis is on the cultural significance of this holiday. Reading includes a glossary of specialized vocabulary
~A worksheet with 8 comprehension questions in Spanish.
~Answer key.
Here is a video link for this celebration to show students: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqJ_8QQwtig
This reading has two paragraphs. The first one is written from the first-person perspective of a teenage girl living in Sevilla, Spain during Holy Week and discusses how she and her family are celebrating.
The second paragraph discusses the various holidays around this period including Ash Wednesday, Lent, Easter Sunday etc.
The reading includes a glossary of specialized Easter vocabulary and 6 reading comprehension questions in Spanish.
Level: Upper Beginner
Includes answer key.
This 4-page file includes:
~A reading about how Mother’s Day is celebrated in Mexico. It talks about the importance of motherhood and the customs surrounding the holiday as well as how it is celebrated with gifts, songs, a visit to church and going out for dinner. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary.
~A worksheet with six comprehension questions in Spanish and a short writing assignment.
~A decorated page where students can create their own Mother’s Day card in Spanish!
~Answer key.
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!
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.
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.
This 3-page file includes:
~A beginner level reading in the first person about a quinceañera on her 15th birthday describing her party. Also covered is the religious and cultural significance of this event.
~A glossary of new vocabulary
~A worksheet with 8 true/false reading comprehension questions and a short exercise where students create an invitation to their own birthday party!
~Answer key
Editable file.
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
Written in the first person, this cultural reading talks about two people preparing tapas for a party! Also covered is the cultural significance of tapas in Spain and where the name comes from.
A glossary covers all new food words. Reading includes 5 reading comprehension questions.
Level: In present tense with harder vocab
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Includes
Worksheet: Dative
Worksheet: Object Pronouns
Task Cards on all cases
Worksheet: Genitive
Worksheet:Dative
Worksheet:Accusative
7.Worksheet: Accusative VS Nominative
All resources include answer keys.
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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!
This 10-page file includes: (NOTE: These are 100% in Spanish)
~24 ready made Character cards to be printed on card stock and cut out
~4 empty Character cards for students to create their own
~1 Worksheet with 20 questions based on the characters
~Answer key
Includes kids, teenagers and adults.
Each task card includes:
A photo
Name
Age
City and country (includes 12 Hispanic Countries, 6 International Countries and 6 U.S)
Family
Work (adult cards)
Favorite class (kid cards)
Favorite food (including regional foods)
Characteristic
Hobbies
Activity idea: Put students in groups of 2-4 and give each student 2-4 cards. Have them describe themselves in the first person for one card and in the third person for the other card. Once completed, have students create a card for themselves and a friend (either in class or for homework) to practice with.
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