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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.
Die Nachrichten: German Reading in Passive Voice - Das Passiv Lesung
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Die Nachrichten: German Reading in Passive Voice - Das Passiv Lesung

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This German language reading shows students the passive voice in context. It includes three short news articles from a fictitious newspaper. Each article features examples of the passive voice. Activity idea: Have students underline all the passive voice they find in the reading. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 7 true/false comprehension questions. Answer key included.
German Preposition Review: In the City Reading | In der Stadt (Präpositionen)
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German Preposition Review: In the City Reading | In der Stadt (Präpositionen)

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This 4-page file includes: ~A script between three friends who run into each other in the city and discuss where they are going that day. ~The same reading as a worksheet with all the prepositions missing for students to fill in based on context clues. Both versions includes a true/false reading comprehension section and a short writing assignment. ~Answer key. (2 pgs) Activity ideas: students can read this dialogue in groups of three and then practice talking about where they plan to go on the weekend. Alternatively they can write their own script to perform for the class!
Around Town English Reading: Places in the City (ESL / EFL /ELL)
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Around Town English Reading: Places in the City (ESL / EFL /ELL)

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A script between three friends who run into each other in the city and discuss where they are going that day. Includes many places around town. Includes 8 true/false reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment. Answer key included. Activity ideas: students can read this dialogue in groups of three and then practice talking about where they plan to go on the weekend. Alternatively they can write their own script to perform for the class! Level: Beginner
Spanish Adjective Placement | Adjectives that Change Meaning with Placement
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Spanish Adjective Placement | Adjectives that Change Meaning with Placement

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This 5-page file includes: ~A handout explaining the common placement of different types of adjectives (limiting, possessive, demonstrative, descriptive) as well as a list of the common adjectives that change meaning when they appear before or after a noun. ~Two worksheet options for differentiated learning: multiple choice or translations. ~Answer key (2 pgs) Editable Word file
Le Transport Lecture: French Reading on Transportation
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Le Transport Lecture: French Reading on Transportation

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In this French reading three people discuss how they get around: plane, taxi, bus, subway, train, bike and on foot! Includes 8 short answer reading comprehension questions in English OR French to ensure comprehension. Level: Beginner Answer key included. Editable word file
French Conditional Reading with If Clauses | Conditionnel avec Si Clause
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French Conditional Reading with If Clauses | Conditionnel avec Si Clause

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This French reading includes many examples of the conditional tense with if clauses. Two friends are talking about what it would take for them to move out together. For example, rules of the house. The reading is followed by 5 short answer comprehension questions in French. Activity idea: Have students circle all the examples of the imperfect and conditional they find in the reading. Afterwards have them discuss what it would take for them to live together! Answer key included. Editable word file.
Spanish Past Participles used as Adjectives Reading (cerrado/casado/escondido)
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Spanish Past Participles used as Adjectives Reading (cerrado/casado/escondido)

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This 3-page file includes: ~A funny reading with an emphasis on past participles used as adjectives. In this script a couple come home to find that they have been robbed! Reading includes 6 short answer questions. ~The same reading but with all of the past participles used as adjectives highlighted for students to see in context. ~Answer key. Editable word file
Spanish Adjectives that Change Meaning Reading: (grande/bueno/viejo/pobre)
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Spanish Adjectives that Change Meaning Reading: (grande/bueno/viejo/pobre)

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This 3-page file includes: ~A funny reading with an emphasis on the the various adjectives that change meaning with placement in Spanish. In this short script two 90 year old friends go out to a modern restaurant and have nothing but complaints! Reading includes 8 short answer questions. ~The same reading but with all of the adjectives that change meaning highlighted for students to see in context. ~Answer key. Editable word file
German Song Activity: Übermorgen von Mark Forster mit Biografie (SUB PLAN)
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German Song Activity: Übermorgen von Mark Forster mit Biografie (SUB PLAN)

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This 4-page file includes: ~The lyrics to the 2020 pop song Übermorgen von Mark Forster but with 12 key words missing that students must listen for and write in. The words appear in a word bank below. ~The lyrics translated into English for students to follow along. ~A short biography in both English and German on the singer. ~Answer key Editable Word file The video can be found on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tD41isys1o Song activities are a wonderful and fun way to introduce new vocabulary to your students!
German Song Activity: Lieblingsmensch von Namika mit Biografie (SUB PLAN)
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German Song Activity: Lieblingsmensch von Namika mit Biografie (SUB PLAN)

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This 4-page file includes: ~The lyrics to the 2015 pop song Lieblingsmensch von Namika but with 15 key words missing that students must listen for and write in. The words appear in a word bank below. ~A short biography in German on the singer with 5 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key Editable Word file The video can be found on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ryohiCVq3M Song activities are a wonderful and fun way to introduce new vocabulary to your students while they work on their listening skills!
Spanish Past Participles as Adjectives with Estar
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Spanish Past Participles as Adjectives with Estar

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This 3-page file includes: ~A handout on the formation and use of past participles in Spanish plus a list of common irregular participles and how to use them with the verb estar to create adjectives. ~A worksheet that contains 15 fill in the blanks sentences for students to practice creating 8 regular and 7 irregular past participles. ~Answer key. Example sentences: Las novelas … … . (escribir) La comida … … . (preparar) Edible word document.
Beginner English Reader: All About Me: 8 Short Readings (ESL/ EFL / ELL)
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Beginner English Reader: All About Me: 8 Short Readings (ESL/ EFL / ELL)

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This Easy English Reader is about Cory, a first year university student living in Boston with a foreign roommate. Each chapter includes a different aspect of his life: Chapter 1 About Me Chapter 2 My family Chapter 3 My house Chapter 4 My hobbies Chapter 5 My Daily Routine Chapter 6 Getting groceries Chapter 7 At the movies Chapter 8 New Year’s Eve (future tense) Each chapter features reading comprehension questions and some cultural insights on North American life. Also features a page of cultural notes and explanations of idioms and more challenging vocabulary. This Reader makes for great supplemental material in your ESL/ EFL /ELL classroom! Level: Beginner With answer key.
Spanish Accent Review Worksheet: Tilde
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Spanish Accent Review Worksheet: Tilde

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This worksheet aims to help students review accent use. It includes two sections: *15 multiple-choice sentences where students must complete the sentence with the correct word (está/esta) or (sí/si) etc. *A short paragraph that features 12 missing accents that students must place in correctly. Editable Word file Answer key included
English Verbs: 40 Flashcards (ESL / EFL / ELL)
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English Verbs: 40 Flashcards (ESL / EFL / ELL)

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This 12-page file includes: ~40 flashcards focused on English Verbs (6 pages x 4 cards per sheet) ~1 extra page for your own ideas ~Glossary of Verbs Handout Level: Beginner: can be used for any tense/age Can be used alone or in pairs to learn and review common verb forms orally or in written form on paper or digitally.
Spanish Cognates: Cognados - 36 Common Words Flashcards
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Spanish Cognates: Cognados - 36 Common Words Flashcards

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This 12-page file includes: ~36 flashcards on Common Spanish English Cognates (9 pages x 4 cards per sheet) ~1 extra page for your own ideas ~Glossary of New Vocabulary Handout ~Practice Sheet to produce the Spanish Translation of the Words ~Practice Sheet to produce the English Translation of the Words Level: can be used for any tense/age/total beginner Can be used alone or in pairs. These flashcards are ideal to review common verb forms orally or in written form, on paper or digitally.
Spanish Regular -AR Verbs Flashcards: 24 Verbos Regulares
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Spanish Regular -AR Verbs Flashcards: 24 Verbos Regulares

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This 10-page file includes: ~24 flashcards focused on Spanish Regular -AR 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 to learn and review common verb forms orally or in written form on paper or digitally.
Spanish Regular -ER/-IR Verbs Flashcards: 20 Verbos Regulares
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Spanish Regular -ER/-IR Verbs Flashcards: 20 Verbos Regulares

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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.
Spanish Present Tense Reading + Worksheet: 20 Fill in the Blanks
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Spanish Present Tense Reading + Worksheet: 20 Fill in the Blanks

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This 5-page file includes: ~A reading with three short paragraphs in which people talk about their everyday life. There are over 20 uses of present tense verbs to see in context. Includes regular, irregular and reflexive verbs. ~A worksheet with 10 questions based on the reading and a short writing section. ~The same reading with blanks that students must complete with the correct conjugation of the verbs to complete the reading. ~Answer key (2 pgs) Activity idea: Have students translate the paragraphs alone or in small groups and then have them write a short paragraph about their own life using at least 5 present tense verbs.
Sonia Sotomayor Biografía: Spanish Biography
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Sonia Sotomayor Biografía: Spanish Biography

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish biography on the life of Sonia Sotomayor, the first Hispanic woman to serve as judge in the Supreme Court of the United States. This reading talks about her difficult childhood, education, marriage and legal career. The file includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 8 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer Key. Level: Uses present and past tenses