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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.
Describing People in English Handout (ESL /ELL /EFL)
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Describing People in English Handout (ESL /ELL /EFL)

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This one page handout is designed to help your students review describing people in English. Each person also has a full first and last name so students can get comfortable pronouncing English names. The realistic clip art includes people of various ages, eye color, skin tones and hair styles/types. Some people also feature earrings, hats and/or facial hair. You may use this resource digitally or print out on card stock to reuse in the future.
Ud. Commands Task Cards: Mandatos: 24 Unique Verbs (Regular/Irregular/Reflexive)
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Ud. Commands Task Cards: Mandatos: 24 Unique Verbs (Regular/Irregular/Reflexive)

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This 10-page file includes: ~24 task cards focused on Ud./Uds. command forms (6 pages x 4 cards per sheet) ~1 extra page for your own ideas ~Recording sheet ~Answer key. Can be used alone or in pairs to review the command forms orally or in written form. NOTE: Includes both negatives and affirmatives, regular, irregular and reflexive verbs: vaya, tenga, ponga, mida, cepillése, organice, saque, encienda, levante, diga etc.
Spanish Passive Voice Task Cards: 24 Unique Verbs (La Voz Pasiva)
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Spanish Passive Voice Task Cards: 24 Unique Verbs (La Voz Pasiva)

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This 10-page file includes: ~24 task cards focused on the passive voice in the past tense (6 pages x 4 cards per sheet) ~1 extra page for your own ideas ~Recording sheet ~Answer key. Can be used alone or in pairs to review the present tense forms orally or in written form. NOTE: Includes regular and irregular participles: fue comida, fueron preparados, fue agradecida, fue construido, fueron escritos, fue hecho, fue puesto etc.
Spanish Task Cards: 24 REGULAR Present Tense Verbs
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Spanish Task Cards: 24 REGULAR Present Tense Verbs

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This 10-page file includes: ~24 task cards focused on regular present tense verbs (6 pages x 4 cards per sheet) ~1 extra page for your own ideas ~Recording sheet ~Answer key. Can be used alone or in pairs to review the present tense forms orally or in written form. NOTE: Includes ONLY regular verbs
Chupacabra Lectura y Cultura: Easy Spanish Cultural Reading
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Chupacabra Lectura y Cultura: Easy Spanish Cultural Reading

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This simple cultural reading is on the mythical Latin American creature called the Chupacabra. It briefly discusses the history and possible scientific explanations for its existence. The reading includes a full glossary of new vocabulary and 8 short answer comprehension questions. Level: mostly present tense Answer key included.
Gloria Estefan Biografía: Spanish Biography on Cuban-American Singer
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Gloria Estefan Biografía: Spanish Biography on Cuban-American Singer

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish biography on the famous Cuban-American singer Gloria Estefan. It covers her family background, early career and what made her famous as well as her relationships, family life and and charitable work. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions in Spanish. ~Answer key. Level: Uses present and past tenses
Spanish Reflexive Verbs Reading: Reflexivos El día típico de mi madre (SUB PLAN)
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Spanish Reflexive Verbs Reading: Reflexivos El día típico de mi madre (SUB PLAN)

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This 3-page file includes: ~A reading in which a student is describing their mother’s busy day as a doctor. Here students can see how to use reflexive verbs in the third person. The reading is followed by 6 comprehension questions. ~A worksheet students must fill out for homework or in class by conducting an interview with a parent or other family member about their typical day. Students complete the worksheet by putting in the third person form of the reflexive verbs. ~Answer key. Verbs used include: levantarse vestirse maquillarse ducharse acostarse
French Commands Reading with Directions: Lecture avec Impératif
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French Commands Reading with Directions: Lecture avec Impératif

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This 3-page file includes: ~A funny reading in which Pierre from Paris is visiting Madrid for the first time but he has a terrible sense of direction! He constantly has to ask strangers for help in finding places (bank, restaurant, museum). Luckily everyone is very helpful and gives him great directions. ~The same reading with the verbs highlighted for students to see in context. ~Answer key. The reading also includes 7 short answer questions in English OR French to ensure comprehension. Includes the following commands: continuez tout droit tournez à gauche marchez environ 3 minutes sortez de la banque recherchez le restaurant avec l’auvent jaune prenez le bus numéro 27 descendez du bus
Spanish Object Pronouns Worksheet / Quiz: Objectos directos e indirectos
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Spanish Object Pronouns Worksheet / Quiz: Objectos directos e indirectos

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This Spanish worksheet/quiz includes four separate sections for students to review object pronouns: Fill in the blanks to complete the pronouns chart Matching section between English and Spanish Identifying pronouns as direct, indirect or both Short translation English to Spanish Editable Word file Answer key included.
Péle Biografía: Spanish Reading on Famous Brazilian Soccer Player (World Cup)
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Péle Biografía: Spanish Reading on Famous Brazilian Soccer Player (World Cup)

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish biography on Péle, the famous Brazilian soccer player. It covers his early life, career, World Cup wins and recent charitable work bringing the World Cup and Olympics to Brazil. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions in Spanish. ~Answer key. Level: Uses present and past tenses
Flamenco Lectura y Cultura: Intermediate Level Spanish Reading on Flamenco
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Flamenco Lectura y Cultura: Intermediate Level Spanish Reading on Flamenco

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This 4-page file includes: ~A 2-page intermediate level reading on flamenco. The reading discusses in detail the origins of this artistic dance form. Each of the three parts receives its own paragraph: the dancing, singing and guitar playing. The reading also mentions some current flamenco artists. The reading is preceded by a detailed list of specialized vocabulary. ~A worksheet based on the reading with nine comprehension questions. ~Answer key. Level: (in present and past tenses but with more difficult vocabulary) Here is a link to an amazing performance by Sara Baras to show students: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLnEjHuMFsA
Saber vs Conocer Task Cards
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Saber vs Conocer Task Cards

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This 8-page file includes: ~20 task cards focused on Saber vs Conocer (6 pages x 4 cards per sheet) ~4 extra cards for your own ideas ~Recording sheet ~Answer key.
Spanish Future Progressive Reading: Futuro Progresivo Lectura
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Spanish Future Progressive Reading: Futuro Progresivo Lectura

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This 3-page file includes: ~A humorous reading with an emphasis on the future progressive tense. Valeria needs help moving but all her friends will be busy! The reading includes numerous examples of the future progressive in context. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 7 short answer questions. ~The same reading but with all of the verb forms underlined for students to see in context. ~Answer key. Editable Word file.
Present Perfect Subjunctive Spanish Reading: Lectura con Presente de subjuntivo
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Present Perfect Subjunctive Spanish Reading: Lectura con Presente de subjuntivo

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This 3-page file includes: ~A reading with an emphasis on the present perfect subjunctive. La Profe Molina is just returning to work after having a baby and she hopes things have gone well in her absence! The reading also includes examples of present subjunctive in context. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 7 short answer questions. ~The same reading but with all of the verb forms underlined for students to see in context. ~Answer key.
Las emociones: Spanish Emotions Worksheet
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Las emociones: Spanish Emotions Worksheet

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This worksheet contains matching and short answer questions to help students review emotions vocabulary. Answer key included Includes the following: asustado cansado emocionado aburrido sorprendido enojado contento nervioso triste avergonzado energético tranquillo
Spanish Reading on Environmental Protection: Lectura del medio ambiente
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Spanish Reading on Environmental Protection: Lectura del medio ambiente

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This reading is ideal to review environmental based vocabulary. Three young people discuss the measures they take to help the environment: carpooling, donating toys/ reducing consumption and limiting water use. The reading is followed by 8 short answer reading comprehension questions. Level: in present tense Answer key included.
English Character Cards/Short Readings on Hobbies/Family/Sports (ESL/EFL)
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English Character Cards/Short Readings on Hobbies/Family/Sports (ESL/EFL)

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This 12-page resource includes: Reading resources with a short biography on 8 people. ~Each short reading includes information such as: name age family where they live hobbies favourite foods + sports ~Also includes a 15 question worksheet based on the information contained on the cards. ~An empty card for students to create a card about themselves Level: Beginner Answer key included.
My Friend Celine Reading (Descriptions) ESL /EFL/ ELL
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My Friend Celine Reading (Descriptions) ESL /EFL/ ELL

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This reading is about a young medical student who goes to Africa to volunteer with children. We also learn about her family and daily life. This reading serves as good practice for describing people’s appearance, personality, profession etc. This reading is accompanied by 10 true/false reading comprehension questions and a glossary of new vocabulary. Activity idea: After reading, have students show pictures of friends and describe them to their classmates. Level: Beginner Answer key included.