This 3-page file includes:
~A biography on the life of Julia Alvarez a Dominican-American writer best known for her novels How the Garcia Girls Lost their Accents and In the Time of the Butterflies. It discusses her early childhood, the dictatorship in the Dominican Republic of Raphael Trujillo and how this affected her literature. It also discusses her charity work and the common themes found in her literature. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary.
~7 Reading comprehension questions based on the reading
~Answer key.
Ideal as an adjunct if you teaching any poetry or books by Julia Alvarez or for a brief summary on the history of the Dominican Republic.
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.
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.
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.
This Spanish mini bundle includes my TOP 4 Resources on the Spanish Passive Voice @35% off!
It includes:
Reading - El chupacabra
Reading - Las noticias de hoy
Worksheet - Present and Past Tense Spanish Passive
Task Cards
Answer keys included.
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
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
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
Two Ser and Estar Board Games!!
~One is easier with just the verb missing for students to conjugate.
~One requires full sentence translations.
Number of players: 2-4
Needed: 1 die and game pieces (Coins, paperclips or buttons)
Duration: 10-15 minutes
Objective: To practice translating sentences from English into Spanish using the correct verb (ser or estar) while being the first to reach the end
Instructions Included
This 4-page file includes: (This resource is 100% in Spanish)
~A fun reading where four young people discuss what they did yesterday using the preterite tense. Includes lots of vocabulary for: family, hobbies, school subjects etc.
~The same reading with the preterite verbs highlighted for students to see in context.
~A worksheet based on the reading with short answer questions, an info gap section and a short writing assignment.
~Answer key.
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.
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 for students to review.
The reading is followed by eight reading comprehension questions.
Level: Beginner
Answer key included.
In this fun reading, four friends are discussing the existence of mythical creatures such as extraterrestrials and Bigfoot! There are numerous examples of the use of subjunctive with doubt and denial for students to see in context. There are examples of present subjunctive, past subjunctive and present perfect subjunctive in this reading.
Activity idea: After reading, have students circle all the subjunctive forms they find. Afterwards have students discuss their own views on the existence of unknown creatures.
Answer key included.
Includes the following expressions:
Dudo que…
No creo que…
No pienso que…
No estoy seguro que…
Es posible que…
Es probable que…
This worksheet has students matching up 14 places around town with the person who is doing an activity in that place. Students must also practice the correct dative declension to complete the sentence.
Great for reviewing vocabulary, gender and dative declensions!
Editable Word file.
Includes answer key.
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.
This handout introduces German students to the most common affirmative and negatives. The explanation is followed by 10 fill in the blank sentences to complete.
Editable Word file.
Answer key included.
Includes the following:
ja
nein
immer
nie, niemals
jemand(en)
niemand(en)
etwas
nichts
irgendwo
nirgendwo
auch
entweder… oder
weder……noch
einige
kein
This 4-page file includes: (100% in German)
~A fun reading where four young people discuss what they did yesterday using the perfect tense. Includes lots of vocabulary for: family, hobbies, school subjects etc.
~The same page with the verbs highlighted to see in context.
~A worksheet based on the reading with 3 parts: short answer questions, an info gap section and a short writing assignment.
Answer key included
This file includes 1 worksheet each on word order with
~conjunctions - both coordinating and subordinating
~modals with infinitives
Students are required to rewrite the sentences into the correct word order.
Editable File.
Level: A1-A2 Beginner
Note: A version of these worksheets is also available in my Beginner German Workbook.
This German worksheet includes the constructions: um…zu ohne zu.
Students are given sentence examples and then must place the given words into the correct word order to complete the sentences.
Editable Word file.
With answer key
This bundle includes my TOP 14 resources on the Spanish present subjunctive mood at 50% off!
Includes readings, task cards and worksheets.
Answer keys included.