This 3-page file includes:
~A beginner Spanish reading that includes descriptions of four people’s lives in various types of neighbourhood: big city in the US, small town in US, a historic mid-sized city in Latin America and a city in Spain. Includes a lot of vocabulary for around town and buildings etc.
~A worksheet with 2 parts:
A. 10 reading comprehension questions based on the reading
B. 5 short answer questions based on general questions regarding where people live
~Answer key.
Level: mostly present tense
This resource is 100% in Spanish
Editable word file
This 4-page file includes: (100% in Spanish)
~A simple Spanish reading including over 40 Spanish English cognates for beginner students to learn to recognize them. The story talks about a family that takes a trip to South Africa to go on safari.
~The same reading but with the cognates highlighted for context.
~A worksheet with two parts:
a. Ten short answer questions based on the story
b. Students must give the English equivalent of 20 Spanish cognates
~Answer key
Level: total beginners
Editable word file
This 3-page file includes:
~A beginner level script in which four students from different parts of the world are discussing their various backgrounds, languages they speak and their motivations for learning. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary.
~An accompanying worksheet with 8 true/false reading comprehension questions and a short writing section on how to common nationalities.
~Key.
Level: Beginner
This 3-page file includes:
~A detailed biography of Che Guevara with information on his childhood and early life, his travels, his medical studies and marriage, his political ideology and death. The reading is prefaced by a Spanish/English glossary of new vocabulary and followed by ten true/false reading comprehension questions.
~Answer key.
Level: mostly past tenses
This 6-page file includes:
Phonetic version of the Spanish alphabet
Notes on common spelling practices (use of double letters, capitalization etc.)
Pronunciation of vowels and diphthongs with examples
Notes on consonant pronunciation including letter combinations
18 pairs of words for pronunciation practice (2×9)
Rules on word stress with example words
Worksheet on pronunciation practice
Answer key for Worksheet
Pronunciation Chart
This 4-page file includes:
~A reading about a cultural trip to Colombia written in the present tense and with numerous uses of ir + a + infinitive from the first person perspective of a traveller who is about to visit the Feria de Flores, old town Cartagena, Baranquilla and a soccer game in Bogotá!
~The same reading with the ir + a + infinitive verbs highlighted to see in context.
~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions based on the reading.
~Answer key
Activity idea: Have students underline all the forms of ir+a+ infinitive they find in the story, they can also write their own story about an imaginary upcoming trip!
Answer key included.
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~A cultural reading on the Seville fair or Feria de Abril de Sevilla held annually in April that highlights the local flamenco culture. This reading includes information on the history of the event, how it is celebrated today as well as the special clothing that is worn. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary.
~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions based on the reading.
~Answer key.
Level: present and past tenses
Ideal for a cultural component to your class, or to highlight Spanish culture!
This 3-page file includes:
~A Spanish language cultural reading on La Catrina. It talks about how she first appeared in 1910 in an etching by the artist de José Guadalupe Posada. Also discussed is how she was based on an Aztec goddess, her importance in popular culture and her representation in a mural by Diego Rivera.
~A worksheet with 7 reading comprehension questions based on the reading.
~Answer key.
Makes for a great supplemental cultural reading for Day of the Dead!
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 a great way for students to see work-related vocabulary in context. Reading includes 5 reading comprehension questions.
~A second page in which students create their own resume and then interview each other for a job!
~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 (present, future and conditional tenses)
This 3-page file includes:
~A funny reading in which a young woman named Maria has a choice of three candidates with which to go on a date. She and all the candidates describe their hobbies and favourite activities.
~A worksheet with 10 true/false reading comprehension questions, a short answer section as well as a short writing assignment.
~Answer key.
Level: Beginner
This 6-page file includes:
~24 task cards focused on conjugating irregular and regular German imperfect forms
(3 pages x 8 cards per sheet)
~Recording sheet
~1 empty page for your ideas
~Answer key
All 24 task cards feature a different verb.
Includes regular and irregular verbs!
This 3-page file includes:
~A Spanish biography on Roberto Clemente. The reading includes a paragraph on the Caribbean and its historical significance within the hispanic world and the life and career of Clemente. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary.
~Worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions in Spanish.
~Answer key.
This readings is a great complement to any sports vocabulary, Hispanic culture and Afro-Latino Heritage units!
Level: Uses present and past tenses
This 4-page file includes:
~A reading about four friends who go out to the movies. As the friends cannot decide on what film to see, the girls see one film while the boys see another. One film turns out to be great- the other not so much! This reading is predominantly in the imperfect and preterite tenses for students to see how they are used in context. Reading features a full glossary of new words.
~The same reading but with the verbs highlighted for differentiated reading.
~A worksheet based on the reading with 7 short answer questions and a short writing exercise in the past tense to be completed in class or for homework.
~Answer key.
Activity idea: After reading the story in pairs, students can take turns describing films they have seen to their partner using the past tenses. Based on their description their partner can try to guess which film they are talking about!
This 5-page file includes:
~A humorous reading where a 15-year-old girl from Mexico talks about her smartphone addiction and then what happened when her phone broke and she had to live without it for two days!
~The same version but as a worksheet with the object pronouns missing - students must fill them in to complete the reading.
~A worksheet with five reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment for students to talk about their own smartphone habits.
~Answer key (2 pgs)
Editable word file
Can be used to review object pronouns, for early finishers, bell work or as a sub plan!
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~A fun reading in which a young woman named Cecile has a choice of four candidates to be her ideal boyfriend! Throughout the reading there are numerous uses of the present subjunctive which are underlined for students to see in context. Cecile describes the qualities her ideal boyfriend would have and each of the candidates also describe one or two qualities they are looking for.
~An accompanying worksheet with 15 true/false reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment in the subjunctive.
~Answer key.
NOTE: There are 2 versions of the worksheet in French or English.
Editable word file.
Activity idea: Have students write a short paragraph about what they are looking for in a friend or romantic partner using the present subjunctive.
Subjunctive Verb Forms Include:
ait
fasse
soit
veuille
This 3-page file includes:
~A fun Spanish reading where students see prepositions of place in context!
PLOT: Ramona’s little sister, Clarita, is very naughty! When Ramona is at school during the day, her sister enters her room and plays with her things. When Ramona returns from school, she always screams, where are my things? To help her find her things, Ramona asks her friend Sandra to come help her… Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary.
~A reading comprehension page.
~Answer key.
Includes the following:
en
dentro de
debajo de
cerca de
encima de
en frente de
arriba
al lado de
This 3-page file contains:
~A reading in which three friends are giving each other advice on their problems! The reading includes numerous uses of informal (tú) commands in context. Also included are command forms with object pronouns attached as well as negative informal command forms.
~A worksheet to be done in pairs/small groups that includes 3 sections:
A. Reading comprehension questions
B. Finding command forms in the reading
C. Guided partner practice with command forms
~Answer key
Activity idea: Have students work in groups of three to read the script. Then have them circle all the command forms they find. Finally, have them give each other ‘advice’ on ‘problems’ they have!
This 3-page file includes two versions of the same reading:
~A simple biography on Selena Gomez in the present tense.
~The same biography on Selena Gomez, but all the verbs are missing! In this version, students need to conjugate the verbs in brackets into the present tense to complete the biography. Includes the following verbs: dar, tener, ser, estar, bailar, cantar, vivir, escuchar, jugar
~Answer key.
Reading also includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 10 true/false reading comprehension questions.
Level: Spanish 1
Makes for a great assignment for early finishers, homework or sub plan!
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~A biography of the life of Augusto Pinochet, the president of Chile from 1973-1990. This reading includes a bit about his childhood and family life, as well as his time in and after power. There is also a paragraph about President Allende whom he overthrew to come into power.
~A worksheet with 10 true/false reading comprehension questions as well as a short writing exercise in the preterite tense.
~Answer key
Level: Intermediate
This 3-page file includes: (100% in Spanish)
~A Spanish language reading on the Christmas holidays from the point of view of five different people and what aspect of the holidays they enjoy: time with friends and family, baking, decorating, winter sports, gift giving, volunteering and attending church.
~10 short answer questions based on the reading and a short writing assignment.
~Answer key
Level: beginner (present tense only)