This 4-page file includes:
~A humorous reading about some competitive brothers and cousins who are always comparing themselves to each other! It features numerous uses of comparisons and superlatives in context.
~A worksheet with 10 true/false comprehension questions in Spanish and a short guided writing practice using comparatives.
~2 page answer key.
Activity idea: Have students share what they have written about their families with each other in class. Great for partner work and to get students talking!
This 3-page file includes:
~A Spanish cultural reading about the Catholic celebration of carnival. It talks about its religious significance and includes a paragraph each on how it is celebrated in both New Orleans and in Spain. The reading includes a glossary of specialized vocabulary.
~A worksheet with eight reading comprehension questions.
~Answer key.
Level: Intermediate
This 8-page file includes:
~20 task cards focused on Spanish Prepositions of Place (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 imperfect tense orally or in written form.
Includes the following:
detrás de
al lado de
arriba
en/de/al
debajo de
alrededor de
encima de
entre
delante de
a la derecha
a la izquierda
abajo
al otro lado de
This 3-page file includes:
~A reading for students to review vocabulary around weather and related clothing. It talks about three young people in three different cities at different times of the year: London (raining), Cartagena (hot + sunny), New York City (cold + snowy). Reading includes a short glossary of new vocabulary.
~A worksheet with two parts:
10 reading comprehension questions based on the reading
A short writing section where students write a short paragraph each on two different young people based on what they are wearing.
~Answer key.
Level: present tense only
This 10-Page File includes:
~ 36 Flash cards for the German subject, direct object, indirect object and possessive pronouns. Each pronoun is featured in a different color for clarification
Activity ideas: Students can put these flashcards facedown and pick one up and make a sentence with it. Also great for visual display!
This 6-page file includes:
~A fun and engaging French reading which includes numerous forms of the comparatives and superlatives as Guy discusses how he is different from his very competitive brother and cousins.
~ A worksheet based on the reading with three parts: 10 true/false questions in English, instructions to underline all the comparatives and superlatives found in the story, and a short writing assignment in French.
~The same reading without a glossary and all the reading comprehension in French for differentiated learning.
~Answer key (3pgs)
Editable word file.
This 3-page file includes:
~This Spanish reading discusses some of the causes and results of the Mexican Revolution of 1910-1920. This reading also includes a short a biography on the life of the Revolutionary Pancho Villa. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary.
~Reading comprehension page with 8 questions
~Answer key
Level: mostly in past tenses
This 3-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 Spanish 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:
~ Answer key
¿Qué harías si perdieras algo importante?
¿Qué harías si encontraras una cartera (wallet) en la calle?
¿Qué harías si tus padres te dieran un regalo que no te gusta?
¿Qué harías si fuera el último día de clases?
¿Qué harías si pudieras cantar muy bien?
Level: Upper Intermediate
This 3-page file includes:
~A reading that serves as a great introduction to Mariachi music. The reading talks about the history of this genre, the instruments and costumes used and where the name may have come from. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary.
~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions in Spanish.
~Answer key.
Level: In present and past tenses
Great as a cultural adjunct for your Spanish class or as a sub plan!
This 3-page file includes:
~A cultural reading on the history of the Mexican flag. It talks about Mexican independence and what the three colors on the flag represent. The reading also includes a paragraph on the Aztec legend on the founding of Tenochtitlan (present-day Mexico city) which is represented by the eagle which appears as an emblem on the flag. The final paragraph talks about the Aztec language of náhuatl, and the words that have been borrowed into English such as: coyote, guacamole, chocolate, chia y tomate.
~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions in Spanish for students to answer based on the reading.
~Answer key.
Level: present and past tenses
Editable Word file.
Makes for a great accompaniment to units on Mexican history and Mesoamerican cultures alike!
This 7-page file includes:
~24 task cards focused on conjugating irregular present and/or preterite verb forms
(6 pages x 4 cards per sheet)
~Recording sheet
All 24 task cards are written so they may be used in the present or past tense for double duty !
Examples:
Yo _____ el libro a mi padre. (dar)
Ella _______ muy bien.(dormir)
Includes the following verbs:
ir
estar
ser
tener
venir
dormir
poner
poder
morir
dar
ver
This 2-page Spanish biography is on the life of Christopher Columbus. It includes some information about his childhood, early sailings, life in Portugal and marriage. It goes on to discuss his relationship with the kings of Spain and his various voyages to the New World.
This reading includes a full glossary of new vocabulary and seven reading comprehension questions.
Vocabulary includes:
el aprendizaje
el puerto de envío
los fondos
el lejano oriente
el marinero
la ruta de vela
el respaldo financiero
el apoyo
el descubrimiento
la tripulación
zarpar
la riqueza
el catolicismo
This 3-page file includes:
~A Spanish cultural reading that focuses on two types of music from the Caribbean: son and salsa. The reading explores the history behind these types of music, the cultural significance, the various instruments employed and their popularity abroad.
The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary.
~A reading comprehension page with 9 questions based on the reading.
~Answer key.
Level: In present and past tenses
This 3-page file includes:
~A Spanish language reading that details the events around the summer celebration of Los Sanfermines in Pamplona, Spain. It discusses the history of these events and how they are celebrated today. The reading includes a detailed glossary of new vocabulary.
~ A worksheet with 9 reading comprehension questions.
~Answer key.
Can be used for extra cultural reading, early finisher activity or sub plan!
Editable word file.
This 5-page file includes:
-3 pages explaining Spanish gender at the intermediate level. It includes explanations and examples of the following:
-gender by word ending (-o, - dad etc.)
-gender by category (languages etc.)
-words that change meaning with gender (capital etc.)
-words with more than one gender (mar etc.)
-words for people with only one gender (persona etc.)
-unexpected gender/exceptions (ie. compound nouns, greek words)
~One worksheet with 20 questions on Spanish gender where students have to determine if the word is male, female or both
~Answer key.
Editable word file.
This 5-page file includes:
~A reading in which a 14-year-old girl interviews her parents and grandparents about what life was like for them when they were young. The reading is completely in the imperfect tense for students to see it in context.
~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment.
~Answer key.
NOTE: There are two versions of the reading, in one version the verbs are highlighted for the students to see in context. You can also have students search for and underline all the imperfect verbs they can find in the reading!
This 3-page file includes:
~A Spanish reading about the history behind the Mexican Independence movement, how it is celebrated today and also the ritual of Grito de Dolores a reenactment of the battle cry from 1810. This reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary.
~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions.
~Answer key.
Level: In present and past tenses
Vocabulary includes:
la lealtad
la corona
sacerdote
el grito
de batalla
la campana
los desfiles
la víspera
This 3-page file includes over **125 Conversation Topics ** for students of English as a foreign language.
Divided into the following categories:
Would you rather…?
Have you ever…?
Do you…?
What are the pros and cons of…?
Tell me about…
Ideal for age 13 plus
Editable word file.
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 reading in Italian about various Italian holiday traditions: decorating the tree, nativity scenes, gift-giving on Epiphany, Christmas Eve dinner with family, Christmas songs and mass. The reading includes a glossary of specialized vocabulary.
~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions.
~Answer key
Level: 90% in present tense