This 3-page file includes:
~A Spanish language reading on the Amazon rainforest. It discusses it’s location, plant and animal biodiversity, human habitation, European exploration and current problems including the fires of the summer of 2019.
~A reading comprehension page with eight questions in Spanish.
~Answer key.
Can be used as a sub plan, nonfiction reading, or supplement to environmental or geography lessons in Spanish.
This 3-page file includes:
~A Spanish cultural reading on the food associated with Day of the dead or Día de los Muertos celebrated annually in Mexico at the beginning of November. It includes one paragraph each on: Pan de muerto, Calaveras, Mole y Sopa Azteca. The reading also includes a glossary of new vocabulary.
~Seven comprehension questions based on the reading.
~Answer key.
Level: In present tense but with harder vocabulary
This reading makes for a great cultural addition to beginner classes for the Day of the Dead!
This 3-page file includes:
~A Spanish language biography is about the life of the Spanish conquistador Hernando de Soto. It talks about his background, travels and expedition into the United States. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary.
~Reading includes six reading comprehension questions in Spanish.
~Answer key.
Vocabulary includes:
conquistador
jinete
oro
expedición
gente indígena
escaramuza batalla
tribu
Level: mostly past tenses
This 2-page file includes:
~A fun reading in which five people are interviewed about what they would do in specific situations. In the answers the students can see the conditional verb forms in context!
~A worksheet based on the reading which includes two parts: a true/false reading comprehension section and a writing section where students need to describe what they would do in the following situations:
What would you do if you lost something important?
What would you do if you found a wallet on the street?
What would you do if your friend gave you a gift that you do not like?
What would you do if it were the last day of school?
What would you do if you could sing very well?
Editable word file.
In this funny reading friends are discussing their secret fears! Students can see how to use the expression ‘tener miedo de’ while learning new vocabulary.
Fears include: spiders, sharks, heights, enclosed spaces
Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and a reading comprehension section.
Level: Spanish Beginner (present tense)
Activity idea: after reading the script together, have students in the class discuss their own fears or the fears of their friends and siblings.
Vocab includes:
tengo miedo de
tengo suerte
las arañas
los tiburones
el ascensor
las alturas
This 4-page file includes:
~A reading that is ideal for German students to see dual prepositions/two-way prepositions in context: in, an, auf, neben, unter etc. In this funny story, Ramona and her friend are searching for three missing things that her younger sister has hidden in the house while she has been away at school!
~The same reading with the prepositions and articles underlined for students to see in context.
~A worksheet with 6 reading comprehension questions and a conversation section where students use the new prepositions to discuss what they see in the photo.
This 3-page file includes:
~A script between two friends making plans over the phone. Incorporated into the reading is a lot of practice with talking about what time things are happening. The reading is preceded by a full glossary of new vocabulary.
~A worksheet with 10 true/false questions in Spanish and a short writing section where students write a short script on their own or with a classmate in which they make plans to go out.
~Answer key.
Level: beginner
This 3-page file includes: (100% in Spanish)
~A fun Spanish reading in which four young people talk about their favorite book genres.
~An accompanying worksheet with eight reading comprehension questions and a short writing section where students talk about their own reading habits.
~Answer key.
Level: Beginner
This 9-page file includes:
~20 flashcards focused on Spanish Regular -ER/IR Verbs (6 pages x 4 cards per sheet)
~1 extra page for your own ideas
~Glossary of Verbs Handout
~Practice Sheet to produce the Spanish Translation of the Verbs
~Practice Sheet to produce the English Translation of the Verbs
Level: can be used for any tense/age
Can be used alone or in pairs.
This 4-page file includes:
~A simple German reading in the present tense in which a 16-year-old student talks about all of his classes and what time they occur. Based on the reading students must fill in his school schedule!
~A worksheet based on the reading with 10 reading comprehension questions. Afterwards students must fill in their own schedule in German.
~Answer key (2 pgs)
Level: Beginner
This 3-page file includes:
~A Spanish reading that describes the strange and wonderful Spanish tradition of Tío de Nadal - the Yule log that “poops” out gifts! Includes information about its history as well as how and when this ritual is performed and the types of treats children receive. Also includes a full glossary of new vocabulary.
~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions.
~Answer key.
Makes for a great cultural component to a Spanish class or a sub plan!
This 2-page file includes Spanish language biography is on the life of Mario Vargas Llosa winner of the 2010 Nobel Prize for literature. This biography discusses his early life and career, education and training, political aspirations and awards.
The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary as well as a reading comprehension section.
Level: Spanish 3 (various tenses)
This 3-page file includes:
~A reading in the present tense about a day in the life of a university student. The reading includes 10 uses of adverbs in context.
~A worksheet based on the reading with 3 short answer sections.
~Answer key.
Level: Beginner
Editable word file.
This 5-page file includes:
~A fun and humorous French reading in which students must choose the best man for Marie to go on a date with based on their short introductions!
~A worksheet in English based on the reading with: 10 true or false questions in to ensure comprehension, a short answer section and a short writing section where students write in French.
~The same worksheet 100 % in French.
~Answer key. (2 pgs)
Reinforces present tense verbs, word order and vocabulary on hobbies, family and languages.
This 3-page file includes:
~A fun French reading where Robert talks about his own habits around modern technology and those of three members of his family.
~A worksheet based on the reading with 8 comprehension questions based on the reading and 2 questions on how the students relate to modern technology to initiate discussion in class.
~Answer key.
Includes vocabulary around cell phone use, tablets, computers and video games.
Level: present tense only
Includes both PDF and word file
This 3-page file includes:
~A fun Italian reading where Roberto talks about his own habits around modern technology and those of three members of his family.
~A worksheet based on the reading with 8 comprehension questions based on the reading and 2 questions on how the students relate to modern technology to initiate discussion in class.
~Answer key.
Includes vocabulary around cell phone use, tablets, computers and video games.
Level: present tense only
PDF and Editable word file included
This 3-page file includes:
~A reading on the Spanish National Christmas Lottery celebrated in Spain every Dec. 22 since 1812. It talks about its history, cultural significance, the HUGE jackpot, how families and friends buy tickets together and how the numbers are sung out by school kids. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary.
~A worksheet with 9 reading comprehension questions.
~Answer key.
This 3-page file includes:
~A French biography on the famous French artist. It discusses his early education, founding of impressionism, style of painting and later life. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary.
~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions in French.
~Answer key.
Level: French 2+ (Uses present and past tenses)
This 3-page file includes:
~A biography of the famous and fascinating Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. It includes a short paragraph each on: her early life, accident at the age of 18, her artistic style, her relationship with Diego Rivera and finally her death and legacy. The reading includes a full glossary of new vocabulary.
~A worksheet with 9 reading comprehension questions and a short writing section.
~Answer Key.
Level: Mostly in past tenses
This 3-page file includes:
~A reading that covers the highlights of the life and times of Fidel Castro. It covers a bit about his childhood, university education, marriages and his takeover of Cuba. This reading is up-to-date mentioning the relaxing of restrictions in 2015 and his death in 2016. This biography includes a full glossary of new vocabulary.
~The second page consist of a worksheet with 10 true/false reading comprehension questions and a short guided writing exercise in the preterite tense.
~Answer Key.
Level: Mostly past tenses