This 3-page file includes:
~An upper intermediate German reading that contains numerous uses of Conditional / Konjunktiv II verb forms where two classmates in their senior year of high school are talking about their plans for university.
~6 reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment.
~Answer key.
Activity idea: Have students circle all the conditional verb forms they find in the reading.
Editable word document.
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~A reading that serves as both a biography on the life of Miguel de Cervantes as well as a description of his most famous book Don Quijote. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and a true/false reading comprehension section.
~Answer key.
A wonderful cultural reading as well as an adjunct on Hispanic literature for upper level Spanish students.
Level: various tenses
This 2-page file includes:
-A biography on the life of former Mexican president Benito Juarez. The biography includes information on his childhood, legal studies, marriage, political reforms and presidency.
-An accompanying worksheet with a reading comprehension section and a short writing assignment.
This 3-page file includes:
~A Spanish biography on Roberto Clemente. The reading includes a paragraph on the Caribbean and its historical significance within the hispanic world and the life and career of Clemente. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary.
~Worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions in Spanish.
~Answer key.
This readings is a great complement to any sports vocabulary, Hispanic culture and Afro-Latino Heritage units!
Level: Uses present and past tenses
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~This Spanish reading discusses some of the causes and results of the Mexican Revolution of 1910-1920. This reading also includes a short a biography on the life of the Revolutionary Pancho Villa. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary.
~Reading comprehension page with 8 questions
~Answer key
Level: mostly in past tenses
This 3-page file includes:
~A Spanish biography about the life and times of the famous Cuban singer Celia Cruz. It discusses her leaving Cuba after the revolution, her career in the United States, her marriage and her performances. Reading includes a full glossary of new vocabulary.
~The second page is a worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions in Spanish based on the reading.
~Answer Key (2pgs)
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~A fun and simple reading with many uses of gustar/weather expressions in which 2 young people are asked to describe their favourite season: Ramón loves winter and Carolina loves summer!
~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment where students write about the activities they enjoy doing in the different seasons.
~Answer key.
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~A detailed biography of Che Guevara with information on his childhood and early life, his travels, his medical studies and marriage, his political ideology and death. The reading is prefaced by a Spanish/English glossary of new vocabulary and followed by ten true/false reading comprehension questions.
~Answer key.
Level: mostly past tenses
This 8-page file includes:
~24 task cards focused the Ir + a + Infinitive (4 pages x 6 cards per sheet)
~1 blank sheet for your ideas
~Recording sheet
~Answer key
All 24 task cards feature sentences where students need to conjugate “ir” in the present tense to complete the sentence.
Can be used alone, in pairs or in small groups!
Example sentences:
Yo _______ a viajar a Perú
Ellos no _______ a comprar los libros
This German language reading is a biography on the life of Angela Merkel, the current Chancellor of Germany.
The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and five reading comprehension questions.
Level: Intermediate
With answer key
This German reading is a short biography on the life and times of Johannes Gutenberg. In particular it discusses his invention and how it changed the course of history.
The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and five reading comprehension questions.
Answer key included.
This German reading is about the life of Amadeus Mozart. It talks about his childhood, education, musical achievements and marriage.
The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 5 reading comprehension questions.
Answer key included.
Level: Intermediate
This German reading is on the life of Albert Einstein the famous physicist. It talks about his early life, education, marriage and legacy.
The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 5 reading comprehension questions.
Level: mostly past tenses
Includes answer key.
This biography introduces Germans students to life and times of Anne Frank. It discusses her early childhood, war times, her diary and her legacy.
Includes a glossary of new vocabulary and five reading comprehension questions.
Answer key included.
This 3-page file includes:
~A Spanish language biography on the life of the activist Dolores Huerta. It talks about her early life, work with Cesar Chavez, personal life and legacy. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary.
~A worksheet that contains 7 reading comprehension questions in Spanish.
~Answer Key.
Level: Uses present and past tenses
Ideal for Hispanic heritage or women’s history month!
This 3-page file includes:
~A Spanish language biography on the life of the famous Argentine poet Jorge Luis Borges . It includes information about his childhood, early publication of works, his blindness and his achievements.
~A worksheet that contains reading comprehension questions in Spanish.
~Key.
This file contains a biography of the long serving 19th-century Mexican president Porfirio Diaz. The reading is a summary of his early life, military campaigns and political achievements and controversies.
The reading includes a glossary new vocabulary. The second page includes 10 true/false reading comprehension questions and a short writing exercise.
Vocab includes:
el soldado
el sacerdocio
el golpe de estado
político
los ferrocarriles
los impuestos
la riqueza
los campesinos
los propietarios
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~A Spanish reading on the life of Jennifer Lopez, a daughter of poor Puerto Rican immigrants who became a world wide sensation. Includes information on her childhood, early career and role in the movie Selena. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary.
~A worksheet with nine comprehension questions to accompany the reading.
~Answer key.
Level: Uses Present and Past Tenses
This 2-page Spanish biography is on the life of Christopher Columbus. It includes some information about his childhood, early sailings, life in Portugal and marriage. It goes on to discuss his relationship with the kings of Spain and his various voyages to the New World.
This reading includes a full glossary of new vocabulary and seven reading comprehension questions.
Vocabulary includes:
el aprendizaje
el puerto de envío
los fondos
el lejano oriente
el marinero
la ruta de vela
el respaldo financiero
el apoyo
el descubrimiento
la tripulación
zarpar
la riqueza
el catolicismo
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