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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.
Genitive Case in German: Handout and Translations (Genitiv)
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Genitive Case in German: Handout and Translations (Genitiv)

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This 4-page file includes ~A 2-page handout on all uses of the genitive case: • to show possession • with nonspecific time expressions • with certain prepositions • after collective nouns or nouns showing proportion • with certain adjectives • with certain verbs • with certain idioms ~12 translation sentences to practice this case. ~Answer key. Level: Advanced
German Emotions Reading: Wie fühlst du dich?
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German Emotions Reading: Wie fühlst du dich?

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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: Ich fühle mich, mir ist, ich bin etc. 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 reading the script together, have students discuss how they are feeling today and why. Level: present tense only
German Describing People Reading: Menschen Beschreiben Text
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German Describing People Reading: Menschen Beschreiben Text

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This short German reading has the descriptions of 3 people including physical appearance (eye color, height, hair) clothes and personality. Followed by 8 short answer questions and a short writing section for students to describe themselves and how they like to dress. Level: Beginner Answer key included.
German Present Tense Reading with Fill in the Blanks (Präsens / Text)
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German Present Tense Reading with Fill in the Blanks (Präsens / Text)

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This 3-page file includes: ~A reading about Claudia an 18-year-old high school student. The reading includes numerous present tense verbs for students to see in context. The reading is followed by 8 reading comprehension questions. ~The same reading with the verb endings missing for students to fill in for practice of third person singular/plural (-t/-et-en). ~Answer key.
En el aeropuerto Lectura - At the Airport Spanish Reading (vuelo, viaje)
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En el aeropuerto Lectura - At the Airport Spanish Reading (vuelo, viaje)

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This reading is in the present tense and features a family from Colorado traveling back to Bolivia to visit extended family. It describes how the family spends time at the airport and on the flight. Students are introduced to a lot of travel related vocabulary through an extensive glossary. After completion, students are required to answer 7 reading comprehension questions in Spanish. Answer Key included.
Spanish Regular -ER and -IR Verbs Reading: Paco y sus amigos
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Spanish Regular -ER and -IR Verbs Reading: Paco y sus amigos

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This 4-page file includes: ~A funny Spanish reading using 12 common -er and -ir verbs about Paco, a perfect student and his friends, who are the opposite! Students must conjugation the missing verbs to complete the story. Includes a glossary of the new verbs and 6 true/false comprehension questions. ~The same reading but with the verbs missing in the glossary for students to fill in before reading. ~The same reading with the -er and -ir verbs highlighted to see in context. Also, the verbs are missing in the glossary for students to fill in before reading. ~Answer key.
German Gender and Plurals: 6 pages with examples
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German Gender and Plurals: 6 pages with examples

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This 8-page file includes: ~3 pages explaining how to determine gender in German, based on both word endings and word groupings - with examples of each and common exceptions! ~1 practice section on determining word gender ~2 pages explaining how to determine plurals in German ~1 practice section on determining plurals ~Answer key (2 pgs)
Haben Expressions German Reading: Lesung (Hunger, Durst, Angst, Recht etc.)
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Haben Expressions German Reading: Lesung (Hunger, Durst, Angst, Recht etc.)

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This 3-page file includes: ~A funny reading, three friends are trying to make plans together but Carola has an objection to everything! This reading incorporates numerous examples of idiomatic expressions with haben. Includes a glossary of new vocabulary and six true/false reading comprehension questions in English to ensure comprehension. ~The same reading with the idioms highlighted for students to see in context. ~ Answer key. Activity idea: have students underline all the expressions with haben they find in the story and then have students make their own sentences with the new expressions!
Días de la semana y actividades ~ Spanish Days of the Week and Activities
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Días de la semana y actividades ~ Spanish Days of the Week and Activities

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This 4-page file is designed for beginners of Spanish and includes: ~A worksheet complete with activities done by a student named Maria. Students must answer questions such as what activities are done on what days of the week. ~A worksheet for students to complete in class or for homework where they fill in their activities in the yo-form. ~Students then tell their conversation partner which activities they enjoy doing and their partner must switch the verb form from yo to the third person singular to fill in the third page. Students may hand this in for homework or report back to the class out loud on what the person does. ~Answer key. Level: Beginnner Editable word file.
German Adjective Endings - Worksheet and Handout
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German Adjective Endings - Worksheet and Handout

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This 4-page file includes: ~1 worksheet that has students filling in adjective endings in German. It includes practice for all the cases with gap fill exercises for both short sentences and a dialogue between two friends out shopping for clothing. ~1 Handout with over 75 common adjectives in German and English ~Adjective Declension Charts (Unpreceded, Adjectives Preceded by ‘Der Words’ Adjectives Preceded by ‘Ein Words’) ~Answer key Editable word file.
English Character Cards - All about me and my friends - Icebreaker for ESL / EFL /ELL
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English Character Cards - All about me and my friends - Icebreaker for ESL / EFL /ELL

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This 8-page file includes: ~16 Character cards of people ages 10-22 (Includes various countries of origin) Includes age, city, country, family, hobbies, favorite foods, colors, school subjects. ~4 Character cards about adults ages 25-62 Includes age, city, country, work, family, hobbies, favorite foods, colors, films ~4 blank Character cards (adults) - two cards for each student to fill in - one card for themselves and one for a friend to use for discussion in class with pictures ~4 blank Character cards (youth) - two cards for each student to fill in - one card for themselves and one for a friend to use for discussion in class without pictures ~Worksheet: 20 questions based on the character cards using various question words: how many, who, where etc. ~Answer key Can be used alone, in pairs or in groups. Activity idea: print all 16 cards for each group and see who can answer the questions the quickest! Afterwards have students ask each other more questions based on the cards to get them talking. Have students complete the blank cards in class or for homework for further practice. They can create a card about themselves, a friend or a made-up person!
Ma Famille Lecture - My Family Beginner French Reading
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Ma Famille Lecture - My Family Beginner French Reading

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This French reading is about a young 16-year-old boy from France now living in California. The focus of the reading is on reviewing family vocabulary and talking about yourself. There are 2 versions of the reading for differentiated learning: ~One reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary, 8 true/false reading comprehension questions in English and a French writing prompt. ~One reading is 100% in French with 8 true/false reading comprehension questions in French and a French writing prompt. Answer key included.
French Comparatives Reading: Lecture avec les Comparatifs
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French Comparatives Reading: Lecture avec les Comparatifs

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This 6-page file includes: ~A fun and engaging French reading which includes numerous forms of the comparatives and superlatives as Guy discusses how he is different from his very competitive brother and cousins. ~ A worksheet based on the reading with three parts: 10 true/false questions in English, instructions to underline all the comparatives and superlatives found in the story, and a short writing assignment in French. ~The same reading without a glossary and all the reading comprehension in French for differentiated learning. ~Answer key (3pgs) Editable word file.
French Past Tense Reading: À un Mariage Lecture (imparfait / passé composé)
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French Past Tense Reading: À un Mariage Lecture (imparfait / passé composé)

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This 6-page file includes: ~A French reading written in the past tense about a wedding the narrator attended last night. This reading serves as a great example of the uses of the two past tenses in French: (imparfait / passé composé) ~A worksheet based on the reading with three sections: 8 True or false reading questions in English to ensure comprehension, a section where students underline and recognize the past tense forms in the reading and a short writing section in French. ~The same reading but with no glossary and French reading comprehension questions for differentiated learning with verbs highlighted for context. ~Answer key. (3 pgs)
Mi día típico - Spanish Reading with Reflexive Verbs - Verbos reflexivos
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Mi día típico - Spanish Reading with Reflexive Verbs - Verbos reflexivos

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This 3-page file includes: ~A beginner level reading in which Antonio, a grade 10 student from Texas, describes his typical day. He uses many reflexive verbs to describe his various sports, school and extra curricular activities. Includes reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key. ~A worksheet for students to fill in about their typical day. After completion, have students can share their own daily routine with a classmate. Verbs used include: levantarse vestirse desayunarse irse ducharse quedarse acostarse
French Reading Intermediate Bundle: Top 8 Lectures @40% off!
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French Reading Intermediate Bundle: Top 8 Lectures @40% off!

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TOP 8 Intermediate French Readings at 40% off! Comparatives A wedding ( imparfait / passé composé Daily routines with Reflexive Verbs Summer plans in Future Tense Apartment (Conditional/Subjunctive) On vacation (imperfect) Giving Directions (Commands) Ideal boyfriend (Subjunctive) With comprehension questions and keys.
Messi Biografía - Biography on the life of  famous soccer player
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Messi Biografía - Biography on the life of famous soccer player

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This 3-page file includes: ~A biography on the life of Messi, arguably the best soccer player of all-time! It includes information about his early life in Argentina, move to Spain, his family life and career to date. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with a section of true/false Reading comprehension questions and a short writing section. ~Answer key. This reading is a great supplement to units on sports and famous Hispanics.