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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.
All About Me English Reading (ESL /ELA / EFL) Icebreaker
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All About Me English Reading (ESL /ELA / EFL) Icebreaker

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This 3-page file includes: ~An easy English reading in which four young people introduce themselves. They talk about their personality, physical characteristics, likes and dislikes and hobbies. ~An accompanying worksheet with 12 short answer questions and a short writing practice where students describe themselves. ~Answer key Level: Beginner Activity idea: Have students complete their paragraph in class or for homework and then share them with a partner as an icebreaker.
Entrevista Lectura ~ Interview Spanish Reading (script)
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Entrevista Lectura ~ Interview Spanish Reading (script)

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This 3-page file includes: ~A reading with a dialog between three people - two of which are interviewing another for a job. This interactive script is preceded by a full glossary of relevant vocabulary. A great way for students to see work-related vocabulary in context. ~The second page includes a reading comprehension section and a second section in which students create their own resume in Spanish and then interview each other for a job in Spanish! ~Answer key. Activity ideas: students can work in groups of two or three to read through the script before moving on to conduct their own interviews using their resume! Level: Intermediate and up
Las Islas Galápagos Lectura y Cultura: Spanish Reading on the Galapagos Islands
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Las Islas Galápagos Lectura y Cultura: Spanish Reading on the Galapagos Islands

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish cultural reading on the Galapagos Islands found off the coast of Ecuador. It discusses the unique animals that live there, Charles Darwin’s journey to the island and its own unique history as part of Ecuador. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with eight reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key. Level: In present and past tenses
German Past Tense Fun Reading: Was  hast du gestern gemacht? (perfekt)
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German Past Tense Fun Reading: Was hast du gestern gemacht? (perfekt)

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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
Fernando Botero Biografía: Spanish Biography on Colombian Artist Botero
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Fernando Botero Biografía: Spanish Biography on Colombian Artist Botero

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This Spanish biography talks about the life of Colombian artist Fernando Botero. It discusses his childhood, early influences, education, personal life and his unique style of sculpture. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and a separate worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions in Spanish based on the reading. This reading is a great compliment to any art history units and the study of famous South Americans!
César Chávez Biografía: Spanish Biography on Chicano Activist Cesar Chavez
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César Chávez Biografía: Spanish Biography on Chicano Activist Cesar Chavez

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This 3-page file includes: ~A detailed Spanish reading about the life and times of Cesar Chavez best known for his Chicano identity and trade union activism. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary, 12 true/false reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment in Spanish. ~Answer Key Level: mostly in past tense Here is a Spanish Language Video Link on Chavez: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yuc9LF2HMEc
Mi escuela y mi profe favorita Lectura ~ Spanish School Reading
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Mi escuela y mi profe favorita Lectura ~ Spanish School Reading

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This 3-page file includes: ~A beginner level reading in the present tense written in the first-person perspective of a 13-year-old student. He talks all about his school and his favorite teacher: his Spanish teacher! Includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet which includes seven reading comprehension questions based on the reading in Spanish as well as a short homework assignment for students to write a brief description of their school and their classes. ~Answer key.
Spanish Pronouns: 44 Flashcards on Subject, Object, Possessive (Pronombres)
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Spanish Pronouns: 44 Flashcards on Subject, Object, Possessive (Pronombres)

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This 11-Page File includes: ~ 44 Flash cards for the Spanish subject, direct object, indirect object and possessive pronouns. Each pronoun is featured in a different color for clarification. ~ 4 separate card on vosotros. Activity ideas: Students can put these flashcards facedown and pick one up and make a sentence with it. Also great for visual display!
Tener Expressions Spanish Funny Reading: Una amiga quisquillosa Lectura
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Tener Expressions Spanish Funny Reading: Una amiga quisquillosa Lectura

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This 3-page file includes: ~A funny script that allows students to see tener expressions in context. It is a dialog between three friends trying to make plans for the day; but one of them is not into doing anything she is so picky! ~A worksheet with 8 true/false reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment where students make their own script with tener expressions. ~Answer key. This reading includes 10 tener expressions: tener ganas de tener interés en tener dolor de tener que tener … años tener lugar tener miedo de tener sueño tener calor tener sed tener razón Level: In present tense
Spanish Commands - Imperativos - 3 Worksheets / Quizzes: tú, Ud, Uds, nosotros
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Spanish Commands - Imperativos - 3 Worksheets / Quizzes: tú, Ud, Uds, nosotros

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This 3-page file contains 3 separate worksheets/quizzes for students to practice all of the command forms in Spanish. There is one worksheet each on: ~tú commands (negative and affirmative) ~Ud. commands (negative and affirmative) ~Uds./nosotros commands Great for review or as a pop quiz! Includes: hablar comer vivir beber tocar estudiar mirar abrir empezar volver dormir querer pensar volar buscar ver tener venir ser estar hacer poner saber
Mis deportes favoritos Lectura - My Favorite Sports Spanish Reading + Worksheet
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Mis deportes favoritos Lectura - My Favorite Sports Spanish Reading + Worksheet

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This 3-page file includes: ~A reading for beginners in the present tense in which 4 students describe their favorite sports and after school activities. Also uses gustar expressions. ~A worksheet with 12 true/false reading comprehension questions and a short writing section. ~Answer key. Great for review on sports vocabulary. Also includes many days of the week and family vocabulary. Example vocab: los deportes las artes marciales el fútbol el voleibol nadar patinar jugar tenis hacer yoga esquiar bailar correr andar en bicicleta
El fin de semana Lectura: Weekend Plans Spanish Reading (ir + a + infinitive)
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El fin de semana Lectura: Weekend Plans Spanish Reading (ir + a + infinitive)

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This 3-page file includes: ~A script between two friends discussing their plans for an upcoming long weekend. They are headed to the countryside to visit family. The conversation is mostly in the (ir + a + infinitive) construction to show students some context for the conversational future. Includes a full glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions in Spanish and a short writing assignment ~Answer key. Vocab Includes: Va a ser voy a alquilar Vamos a manejar Voy a hacer la maleta Qué vamos a hacer voy a llevar Te voy a presentar Vamos a ir a la granja vamos a nadar Activity idea: Have students underline all the examples of ir + Infinitive they find in the story! Level: beginner
De vacaciones Lectura - On Vacation Spanish Reading - Imperfect / Imperfecto
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De vacaciones Lectura - On Vacation Spanish Reading - Imperfect / Imperfecto

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This 3-page file inclues: ~A reading entirely in the imperfect tense. The narrator is relating their experiences of taking holidays at the beach with their family as a young child. Great practice for seeing the imperfect tense in context. The reading has a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 5 short answer questions and a guided writing activity. ~Answer key.
Miguel de Cervantes Biografía y Lectura de Don Quijote - Spanish Reading
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Miguel de Cervantes Biografía y Lectura de Don Quijote - Spanish Reading

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This 3-page file includes: ~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
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
Se in Spanish: Reflexive, Impersonal, Passive, Unintentional, Reciprocal
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Se in Spanish: Reflexive, Impersonal, Passive, Unintentional, Reciprocal

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This 3-page file includes: ~A handout explaining the six common uses of ‘se’ in Spanish, within example sentence in Spanish and English of each situation: Reflexive, Impersonal, Passive, Unintentional, Reciprocal and indirect object replacement. ~A worksheet to practice the various uses of ‘se’. The worksheet contains three parts: a. students must recognize which use of 'se’appears in one of six Spanish sentences b. Students must translate those sentences into English c. Students are given a set of English sentences to translate into Spanish ~Key Level: Upper intermediate Editable Word file.
Spanish Passive Voice Reading: El chupacabra Lectura y Cultura / Voz Pasiva
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Spanish Passive Voice Reading: El chupacabra Lectura y Cultura / Voz Pasiva

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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
El verano que viene Lectura: Upcoming Summer Spanish Reading (future tense)
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El verano que viene Lectura: Upcoming Summer Spanish Reading (future tense)

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This 4-page file includes: ~A script between two friends talking about their upcoming summer plans that includes 25 verbs in the future tense! One of them is going to the Galapagos Islands while the other will be spending the summer with their grandparents. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 3 parts: a true/false reading comprehension section, a short answer section and a short writing assignment. ~Answer key. Activity idea: have the students read the script together in pairs. After completion of the worksheet, students can talk about their own upcoming summer plans with each other in the future tense. Level: In future tense
El medio ambiente Lectura ~ The environment/Earth Day Spanish Reading (por and para)
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El medio ambiente Lectura ~ The environment/Earth Day Spanish Reading (por and para)

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This 5-page file includes: ~A dialog between two brothers, one of which is trying to get the other to be more environmentally friendly! In addition to a lot of environmental vocabulary, the reading features multiple uses of por and para. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~ The same reading but with blanks where por and para should be. Students need to fill in the prepositions to complete the reading. ~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions in Spanish as well as a short writing section. ~Answer key. (2pgs) Activity idea: Have students read the script in pairs and then translate. Afterwards, using the new vocabulary students can do pair or group debates on the benefits of recycling, transit vs.car use etc. This reading is also great for Earth Day!
Spanish Passive Voice Reading + Handout and Worksheet : La voz pasiva
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Spanish Passive Voice Reading + Handout and Worksheet : La voz pasiva

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This 5-page file includes: ~A Spanish language reading shows students the passive voice in context. It includes three short paragraphs with news articles from a fictitious newspaper. Each article features examples of the passive voice. Includes 8 true/false reading comprehension questions. ~A handout explaining the passive voice and how it is formed in Spanish. ~A worksheet with 15 fill in the blanks for students to practice the passive voice. ~Answer keys