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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.
Irregular Yo form Verbs Spanish Reading: Lectura con Verbos Irregulares: Mi semana típica
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Irregular Yo form Verbs Spanish Reading: Lectura con Verbos Irregulares: Mi semana típica

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This fun reading is between between two school friends discussing a typical week at school. They discuss exams, studying, friends, siblings and going to a party. The reading features over 20 examples of irregular verbs in the first person form all of which for students to see them in context. The script is followed by a true/false reading comprehension question. Reading includes the following verbs: estoy soy tengo puedo doy vengo salgo conozco duermo pongo entiendo Level: Beginner Includes key.
De vacaciones Lectura - On Vacation Spanish Reading - Imperfect / Imperfecto
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De vacaciones Lectura - On Vacation Spanish Reading - Imperfect / Imperfecto

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This 3-page file inclues: ~A reading entirely in the imperfect tense. The narrator is relating their experiences of taking holidays at the beach with their family as a young child. Great practice for seeing the imperfect tense in context. The reading has a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 5 short answer questions and a guided writing activity. ~Answer key.
Michelle Bachelet Biografía: Spanish Biography on President of Chile
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Michelle Bachelet Biografía: Spanish Biography on President of Chile

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish biography is on Michelle Bachelet two-time president of Chile. It discusses her early life living both in Chile and abroad, the Pinochet take over which led to her exile, her medical training and career and finally her return to Chile and time as president. This reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary ~7 reading comprehension questions in Spanish based on the reading. ~Answer key. Level: past tenses Great compliment on Chilean and women’s history. Ideal also for sub plan and early finishers!
Mi familia Lectura - My Family Beginner Spanish Reading
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Mi familia Lectura - My Family Beginner Spanish Reading

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This short reading is perfect for beginners! A 14-year old boy is talking about his extended family in Mexico and California. A full glossary of new words is featured below followed by 6 true/false questions in Spanish. Activity idea: Have students read the story together and answer the questions. Have students create a family tree so they can talk about their own family with each other. Alternatively, students can write a short paragraph about their family for homework or to share with the class. Answer key included.
First Week of School Spanish Reading: Primera semana de escuela Lectura
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First Week of School Spanish Reading: Primera semana de escuela Lectura

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This simple reading features a dialogue between two students meeting during the first week of school. They discuss the subjects they are taking and a little bit about their families. Vocab include: español banda historia física biología matemáticas francés inglés química There is a glossary of new vocabulary before the reading and 8 true or false questions at the end of the reading. This is a great complement for students new to Spanish as it is completely in the present tense! Activity idea: Have students read the dialogue in pairs and then answer the true false questions together. Students can then write their own dialogue based on the subjects they are taking. Level: Beginner Includes Answer Key.
Una barbacoa de verano - Spanish Reading Summer Fun (preterite)
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Una barbacoa de verano - Spanish Reading Summer Fun (preterite)

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This reading is about a family who hosts a fun summer barbecue in their yard for all of their friends and neighbours during a Saturday in July. The focus is on seeing the preterite in context. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary as well as five reading comprehension questions in Spanish. Activity idea: after reading the story and answering the questions together, students can talk in the preterite tense to describe what happened at a barbecue, picnic or party they have recently attended. Level: Intermediate Includes answer key. Editable word file.
Costa Rica: Biodiversidad y Ecoturismo Lectura: Spanish Reading
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Costa Rica: Biodiversidad y Ecoturismo Lectura: Spanish Reading

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish language reading on Costa Rica’s unique biodiversity and its ecotourism. It also includes information on the Monteverde Cloud Forest and the national park of the Arenal volcano. ~Reading comprehension page ~Answer key. Level: mostly present but some past tense
Karneval Lesung auf Deutsch - Mardi Gras - German Reading on Carnival
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Karneval Lesung auf Deutsch - Mardi Gras - German Reading on Carnival

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This cultural reading talks about the Catholic celebration of carnival! It talks about its religious significance and how it is celebrated in places like Köln and New Orleans. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 6 true/false reading comprehension questions. Answer key included. Editable word file.
Rita Moreno Biografía: Biography of a Famous Hispanic Actress
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Rita Moreno Biografía: Biography of a Famous Hispanic Actress

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This Spanish reading is on the life of Puerto Rican-American actress Rita Moreno. It discusses her early life, training in dance and acting, her breakout roll in West Side Story as well as a bit about her personal life. Reading includes of glossary of new vocabulary and a short reading comprehension section. Level: present and past tenses Answer key included. Word file. Great for Hispanic Heritage Month!
Spanish Reading Bundle: Indigenous Cultures: TOP 8  Lecturas @40% off!
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Spanish Reading Bundle: Indigenous Cultures: TOP 8 Lecturas @40% off!

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This Spanish reading bundle includes my TOP 8 readings on the indigenous cultures of Latin America at 40% off !! Mesoamerica (Maya, Aztec) Tikal and Copán (Mayan Ruins) Machu Picchu (Inca) Traditional clothing: poncho, huipil Chocolate: food of the Americas! Líneas de Nazca Llamas in South American Culture Traditional Food of South America Level: In Present and Past Tenses Includes answer keys.
Preterite Tense Worksheet - El pretérito (multiple choice) (SUB PLAN)
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Preterite Tense Worksheet - El pretérito (multiple choice) (SUB PLAN)

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This worksheet is perfect for students just beginning to learn the preterite! The worksheet features two parts: -9 multiple-choice sentences with three options each -A short paragraph about a party where students are required to choose from eight options to complete the story. Editable word file. Includes answer key. NOTE: This worksheet includes both regular and irregular verbs.
El Día de las Velitas: Cultura y Lectura - Colombian Celebration on December 7
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El Día de las Velitas: Cultura y Lectura - Colombian Celebration on December 7

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish language cultural reading about Día de las Velitas celebrated in Colombia on December 7. It discusses the history of this celebration dating back to 1854 as how it is celebrated in various regions throughout the country. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions based on the reading. ~Answer key. Level: uses mostly present with some past tenses
Gustar Reading: Speed Dating / Lectura (Prepositional Pronouns)
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Gustar Reading: Speed Dating / Lectura (Prepositional Pronouns)

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This 4-page file includes: ~A funny reading with a number of examples of gustar and similar verbs as well as prepositional pronouns in context. Juana is speed dating and meets four young men with different likes and dislikes! A glossary of new vocabulary is included. ~The same reading with the prepositional pronouns highlighted for students to see in context. ~A worksheet with 8 true/false reading comprehension in Spanish section and a short writing exercise. ~Answer key.
Spanish Fun Reading: ¿A dónde van? (City, Telling Time, Question Words) SUB PLAN
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Spanish Fun Reading: ¿A dónde van? (City, Telling Time, Question Words) SUB PLAN

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This 3-page file includes: ~1 page with 6 short dialogs where various people explain where they are going, at what time and who they are going with. ~1 worksheet page where students then fill in an info gap with the missing information and then answer 8 reading comprehension questions based on the dialogs. This is following by a short writing prompt. ~Answer key. Great activity for beginners to review vocabulary of places around town, family members, telling time and question words. Can me used alone or in pairs. Idea: print the first page on card stock to reuse! Also works well as a sub activity, bell work or for early finishers!
Spanish Future Perfect Worksheet: El futuro compuesto
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Spanish Future Perfect Worksheet: El futuro compuesto

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This worksheet includes a total of 16 fill in the blank questions for the future perfect: 8 with regular verbs 8 with irregular verbs Students must fill in both the auxiliary verb and the correct past participle! Level: Advanced Includes answer key.