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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.
Mis vacaciones ideales Lectura: Spanish Beginner Reading on Holidays (REGULAR PRETERITE)
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Mis vacaciones ideales Lectura: Spanish Beginner Reading on Holidays (REGULAR PRETERITE)

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This beginner Spanish reading includes descriptions of three young people’s ideal vacations: Europe to see the museums and galleries, Colombia to visit family and camping to go out in nature. Note the reading features REGULAR preterite verbs. Includes 8 reading comprehension questions. Answer key included. Activity idea: After reading, have students discuss their own ideal holiday in class or have them write about it for homework.
Gustar Spanish Reading: Me gusta / Nos gustan / Me interesa / Le encanta
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Gustar Spanish Reading: Me gusta / Nos gustan / Me interesa / Le encanta

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This Beginner Spanish reading includes descriptions of three young people’s likes and dislikes and hobbies. It includes numerous users of the verb gustar. It also includes similar verbs such as interesar and encantar. Includes 8 reading comprehension questions. Editable word file. Answer key included. Ideal for beginner learners to review basic vocabulary of hobbies, days of the week and present tense verbs. Activity idea: After reading, have students discuss their own likes/dislikes and hobbies in class or have them write about it for homework.
Spanish Reading on Emotions and Feelings: ¿Cómo se sienten hoy?
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Spanish Reading on Emotions and Feelings: ¿Cómo se sienten hoy?

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This 3-page file includes: ~A reading in which a teacher asks all her students how they are feeling today, the students answer with a variety of expressions using: Estoy /Me siento /Tengo and the teacher responds to each student in turn. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet based on the reading where students need to write down how each person in the class is feeling so students learn to talk about people in the third person. They must also identify if it is a positive or negative emotion or condition. ~Answer key. Activity idea: After the script reading together, have students discuss how they are feeling today and why with two classmates and record their answers on the worksheet.
Spanish Subject Pronouns Review Worksheet: Pronombres Sujetos (Quiz)
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Spanish Subject Pronouns Review Worksheet: Pronombres Sujetos (Quiz)

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This beginner Spanish worksheet/quiz includes four separate sections for students to review subject pronouns: Fill in the blank to complete the subject pronouns chart Matching section between English and Spanish Identifying pronouns as singular or plural Short answer translation English to Spanish This beginner Spanish worksheet/quiz includes four separate sections for students to review subject pronouns: Fill in the blank to complete the subject pronouns chart Matching section between English and Spanish Fill in the blank with Spanish pronouns to complete sentences Short answer translation English to Spanish NOTE: There are two versions of this worksheet: with and without vosotros. Level: Beginner Editable Word file Answer key included.
German Subject Pronouns Review Worksheet (Quiz)
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German Subject Pronouns Review Worksheet (Quiz)

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This beginner German worksheet/quiz includes four separate sections for students to review subject pronouns: Fill in the blank to complete the subject pronouns chart Matching section between English and German Identifying pronouns as singular or plural or both Short answer Editable Word file Answer key included.
Spanish Hobbies Reading: Mi Semana Típica / Mis Pasatiempos / Gustar
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Spanish Hobbies Reading: Mi Semana Típica / Mis Pasatiempos / Gustar

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This 3-page file includes: ~A beginner Spanish reading that includes descriptions of four young people’s likes and dislikes, hobbies and weekly routines. It includes numerous users of the verb gustar. It also includes similar verbs such as interesar and encantar. ~A worksheet based on the reading with 3 parts: 10 reading comprehension questions, an info gap and a short writing assignment. ~Answer key. Editable word file. Ideal for beginner learners to review basic vocabulary of hobbies, days of the week and present tense verbs.
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.
Las mañanitas Song Activity: Para Cumpleaños y Día de la Madre
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Las mañanitas Song Activity: Para Cumpleaños y Día de la Madre

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This song activity for the song ‘Las mañanitas’ is ideal for birthdays and Mother’s Day! Includes two versions: one with a word bank and one without. Students must fill in the missing words. Answer key included. Link to song on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBsjiqA6Wm8&list=RDOBsjiqA6Wm8&start_radio=1
Llamas Cultura y lectura: Latin American Animal Spanish Reading / Incans
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Llamas Cultura y lectura: Latin American Animal Spanish Reading / Incans

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish language reading on the importance of the llama in ancient times and today among the indigenous populations of South America. It also includes facts on the animal and some information on Incan society, in particular how they relied on the llama for clothing and transportation of goods. ~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key. Level: in present and past tenses
Spanish Passive Voice Reading: El chupacabra Lectura y Cultura / Voz Pasiva
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Spanish Passive Voice Reading: El chupacabra Lectura y Cultura / Voz Pasiva

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This 4-page file includes: ~A reading that combines culture and grammar! This reading is on the mythical Latin American creature called the Chupacabra and it includes numerous examples of the passive voice: both the true passive and the se passive. It also discusses the history, etymology and possible scientific explanations for its existence. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A second version of the story with the two forms of passive voice highlighted for students to see in context. ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key. Level: intermediate
Comida Sudamericana Lectura y Cultura: Empanadas, Arepas, Asados etc.
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Comida Sudamericana Lectura y Cultura: Empanadas, Arepas, Asados etc.

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish cultural reading on traditional South American foods. It includes a paragraph on the types of food cultivated by indigenous people before the arrival of European. It also includes a short paragraph each on: arepas, empanadas, asados, and dulce de leche. ~7 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key.
Salto Ángel: Cataratas en Venezuela Lectura y Cultura: Angel Falls (SUB PLAN)
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Salto Ángel: Cataratas en Venezuela Lectura y Cultura: Angel Falls (SUB PLAN)

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This 3-page file includes: ~A cultural reading on Angel Falls/Salto Ángel found in eastern Venezuela. These are the highest waterfalls in the world! It talks about the local indigenous population and how they help tourists reach these remote Falls. Also discussed is how the falls got their English name. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A separate reading comprehension page with 10 questions based on the reading. ~Answer key. This reading may be used on its own as a sub plan or cultural component to your class.
Spanish Past Progressive Reading: ¿Qué estabas haciendo? (gerund/continuous)
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Spanish Past Progressive Reading: ¿Qué estabas haciendo? (gerund/continuous)

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This 4-page file includes: ~A humorous reading with an emphasis on the past progressive tense. Pamela has been trying to call her friend all day but she was always busy! The reading includes numerous examples of the past progressive in context. ~The same reading but with all of the verb forms underlined. ~A worksheet with reading comprehension questions and short answer. ~Answer key. Editable Word file.
Mon Chien Lecture en Français: French Reading on My Dog and Pets
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Mon Chien Lecture en Français: French Reading on My Dog and Pets

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This beginner level French reading includes three friends talking about their pets: a dog, two cats and a parrot! Includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 10 reading comprehension questions in English to confirm comprehension. Includes the following vocab: les animaux de compagnie meilleur sympa impoli l’oiseau le perroquet le chat Editable word file. Includes answer key.
Spanish Relative Pronouns Reading: Vamos de caminata (que, quien, lo que etc.)
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Spanish Relative Pronouns Reading: Vamos de caminata (que, quien, lo que etc.)

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This Spanish reading includes various examples of relative pronouns in context. All the relative pronouns are underlined for students to see. In this humorous reading, two friends go hiking with a virtual stranger and find out they are not compatible! The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary, six short answer reading comprehension questions and a writing exercise. Answer key included. Editable Word file.
Diego de Velázquez Biografía: Biography / Las Meninas / El Prado Museum
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Diego de Velázquez Biografía: Biography / Las Meninas / El Prado Museum

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish biography on the famous Spanish painter Diego de Veláquez. It discusses a bit about his childhood, art training, personal life and his career painting the royal family. It also talks about the history of the Prado museum in Madrid and his masterwork of Las Meninas. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 9 reading comprehension questions in Spanish based on the reading. ~Answer key. Level: mostly past tense
Aller + Infinitive Lecture en Français: French Reading in Conversational Future
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Aller + Infinitive Lecture en Français: French Reading in Conversational Future

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This French reading features three young people talking about what they plan to do for their future careers. It features numerous examples of the conversational future (aller + infinitive) for students to see this tense in context. The reading is followed by 8 reading comprehension questions in French NOTE: Includes 2 versions of the reading, one of which has the (aller + infinitive) verbs highlighted for students to see in context. Editable Word file. Answer key included.