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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.
Shakira Biografía - Spanish Biography and Worksheet on Famous Colombian Singer
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Shakira Biografía - Spanish Biography and Worksheet on Famous Colombian Singer

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish biography of the famous Colombian singer Shakira. It covers her family background, early career and what made her famous as well as her relationships, family life and and charitable work. ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions in Spanish based on the reading. ~Answer key. Activity ideas: after reading about the life of Shakira, students can write a short biography on another famous Hispanic artist for homework or to present to the class.
French Travel Bundle: Bon Voyage (vol, hotel) Top 5  Lectures !
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French Travel Bundle: Bon Voyage (vol, hotel) Top 5 Lectures !

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This French Reading Bundle includes all four of my readings with a travel theme at 35% off ! Réserver un Voyage À l’aeroport À l’hotel Au Restaurant Un voyage en France Each reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and a reading comprehension section. All readings are editable Word files. These readings make for a great companion to your travel unit or for standalone resources, sub activities, bell work and early finishers!
Alebrijes Lectura Cultural: Mexican Folk Art Cultural Reading in Spanish
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Alebrijes Lectura Cultural: Mexican Folk Art Cultural Reading in Spanish

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This 3-page file includes: ~A reading that describes the history of Alebrijes, a Mexican Folk Art Tradition begun in the 1930s by Pedro Linares. It discusses the various materials used create these fantastical animals as well as the importance of the Oaxaca region in Mexican Art. Also included is a paragraph on the annual parade of Alebrijes in Mexico City as well as a similar type of art created by the local indigenous Zapotec people made from the copal tree. Also includes a full glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key. Makes for a great cultural component to a beginner Spanish class or a sub plan. Level: Upper Beginner/Low Intermediate Editable word file.
La Feria de Abril de Sevilla Lectura y Cultura: Spanish Reading on Seville Fair
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La Feria de Abril de Sevilla Lectura y Cultura: Spanish Reading on Seville Fair

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This 3-page file includes: ~A cultural reading on the Seville fair or Feria de Abril de Sevilla held annually in April that highlights the local flamenco culture. This reading includes information on the history of the event, how it is celebrated today as well as the special clothing that is worn. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions based on the reading. ~Answer key. Level: present and past tenses Ideal for a cultural component to your class, or to highlight Spanish culture!
Spanish Accent Review Worksheet: Tilde
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Spanish Accent Review Worksheet: Tilde

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This worksheet aims to help students review accent use. It includes two sections: *15 multiple-choice sentences where students must complete the sentence with the correct word (está/esta) or (sí/si) etc. *A short paragraph that features 12 missing accents that students must place in correctly. Editable Word file Answer key included
L’entretien Lecture en Français: The Interview French Reading (Job Search)
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L’entretien Lecture en Français: The Interview French Reading (Job Search)

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This French reading is 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 reading is followed by 5 reading comprehension questions in English and a French writing prompt. 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 a resume in French they prepare for class. Level:Mostly present tense with some conditional Editable word doc.
Imperfect vs. Preterite Spanish Reading: En el cine (Imperfecto/Pretérito)
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Imperfect vs. Preterite Spanish Reading: En el cine (Imperfecto/Pretérito)

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This 4-page file includes: ~A reading about four friends who go out to the movies. As the friends cannot decide on what film to see, the girls see one film while the boys see another. One film turns out to be great- the other not so much! This reading is predominantly in the imperfect and preterite tenses for students to see how they are used in context. Reading features a full glossary of new words. ~The same reading but with the verbs highlighted for differentiated reading. ~A worksheet based on the reading with 7 short answer questions and a short writing exercise in the past tense to be completed in class or for homework. ~Answer key. Activity idea: After reading the story in pairs, students can take turns describing films they have seen to their partner using the past tenses. Based on their description their partner can try to guess which film they are talking about!
Octoberfest German Reading - Lesung über Oktoberfest
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Octoberfest German Reading - Lesung über Oktoberfest

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A german reading on the world famous event in Munich called Oktoberfest. The reading describes the history and traditions. It also includes a glossary, 5 reading comprehension questions and conversation practice. Vocab includes: königlich Hochzeitsfeier einheimish Trachten Unterhaltung Krug Dirndl Lederhosen Editable word file. With answer key
Día de los Muertos: Spanish Worksheet on Day of the Dead
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Día de los Muertos: Spanish Worksheet on Day of the Dead

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This worksheet includes a lot of specialized vocabulary necessary to talk about the Day of the Dead celebrations. This worksheet has two parts: a matching section, and a section were students fill in the correct word to complete the sentence and then translate the sentence into English. Level: Beginner Answer key included. Editable word file. Vocabulary includes: el azúcar el esqueleto la muerte la tumba cempasúchil las canciones la vela el copal las ofrendas la máscara los difuntos las calaveritas
German Clothing Reading / My Style: Kleidung Lesung
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German Clothing Reading / My Style: Kleidung Lesung

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In this beginner level reading three people describe their personal style both at work and in their personal time. It includes a lot of clothing vocabulary and some reflexive verbs for students to review. The reading is followed by 8 reading comprehension questions. Answer key included.
Passé Composé: French Reading in Past Tense: Qu'est-ce que tu as fait hier ?
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Passé Composé: French Reading in Past Tense: Qu'est-ce que tu as fait hier ?

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This 4-page file includes: ~A fun French reading where four young people discuss what they did yesterday using over 30 examples of the passe composé. Includes also étre verbs and reflexive verbs as well as lots of vocabulary for: family, hobbies, school subjects etc. ~A worksheet in English based on the reading with short answer questions, an info gap section and a short writing assignment in French. ~Answer key. NOTE: There are two versions of the reading, one with the verbs highlighted and one without. Editable word file.
Spanish Personal A Handout + Worksheet - La a personal (SUB PLAN)
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Spanish Personal A Handout + Worksheet - La a personal (SUB PLAN)

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This 4-page resource includes: ~An explanation of when to use and not to use the personal a in the Spanish language. The explanation is followed by examples in English and Spanish. ~10 gap-fill exercises where students decide if they should use the personal a or not! ~An exercise where students need to fill in the personal a or not into a paragraph ~Translation sentences. Answer key included. (2 pages)
My Family Members Easy English Reading | ESL/EFL/ELL
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My Family Members Easy English Reading | ESL/EFL/ELL

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This 3-page file includes: ~A simple and fun reading where Paula, 14 years old, describes four members of her family: her younger sister, an uncle, a cousin and her mother. The reading includes examples of descriptions of people, hobbies and professions. ~A separate worksheet with 10 short answer reading comprehension questions as well as short writing assignment. ~Answer key.
Subjunctive with Impersonal Expressions: Subjuntivo
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Subjunctive with Impersonal Expressions: Subjuntivo

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This worksheet focuses on using the present subjunctive after specific impersonal expressions such as: es necesario que es probable que es dudoso que es importante que es malo que es posible que The expressions are introduced in a full glossary up top and are followed by 10 practice sentences where students are required to fill in the missing subjunctive form to complete the sentence. Activity Idea: after completing the worksheet have students create their own sentences using the new expressions! Answer key included. Editable word file.
Spanish Nationalities/Countries Worksheet: Nacionalidades, Países e Idiomas:
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Spanish Nationalities/Countries Worksheet: Nacionalidades, Países e Idiomas:

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This Spanish worksheet is great to help students review common nationalities, countries and languages. The worksheet includes two parts: a chart where students filling the missing information including the male/female forms of nationalities a short answer section were students fill in the missing nationality and language Answer key included