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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.
Spanish Reading on Emotions and Feelings: ¿Cómo se sienten hoy?
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Spanish Reading on Emotions and Feelings: ¿Cómo se sienten hoy?

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This 3-page file includes: ~A reading in which a teacher asks all her students how they are feeling today, the students answer with a variety of expressions using: Estoy /Me siento /Tengo and the teacher responds to each student in turn. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet based on the reading where students need to write down how each person in the class is feeling so students learn to talk about people in the third person. They must also identify if it is a positive or negative emotion or condition. ~Answer key. Activity idea: After the script reading together, have students discuss how they are feeling today and why with two classmates and record their answers on the worksheet.
Llamas Cultura y lectura: Latin American Animal Spanish Reading / Incans
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Llamas Cultura y lectura: Latin American Animal Spanish Reading / Incans

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish language reading on the importance of the llama in ancient times and today among the indigenous populations of South America. It also includes facts on the animal and some information on Incan society, in particular how they relied on the llama for clothing and transportation of goods. ~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key. Level: in present and past tenses
Comida Sudamericana Lectura y Cultura: Empanadas, Arepas, Asados etc.
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Comida Sudamericana Lectura y Cultura: Empanadas, Arepas, Asados etc.

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish cultural reading on traditional South American foods. It includes a paragraph on the types of food cultivated by indigenous people before the arrival of European. It also includes a short paragraph each on: arepas, empanadas, asados, and dulce de leche. ~7 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key.
Mi Viaje a Colombia Lectura: Feria de Flores - Spanish Reading in Ir + a + INF
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Mi Viaje a Colombia Lectura: Feria de Flores - Spanish Reading in Ir + a + INF

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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.
German Reflexive Verbs Task Cards: Reflexive Verben
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German Reflexive Verbs Task Cards: Reflexive Verben

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This 8-page file includes: ~24 German task cards focused reflexive verbs (4 pages x 6 cards per sheet) ~1 blank sheet for your ideas ~Recording sheet ~Answer key All 24 task cards feature a DIFFERENT verb, an image and a sentence where students need to conjugate the verb to complete the sentence. Can be used alone, in pairs or in small groups!
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
German Daily Routines Reading: Reflexive / Separable Prefix Verbs: Lesung
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German Daily Routines Reading: Reflexive / Separable Prefix Verbs: Lesung

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This 3-page file includes: ~A German reading with the descriptions of 4 people’s morning routines including preparing for work or school. ~A worksheet based on the reading with 12 reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment. ~Answer key. Activity idea: After reading, have students discuss their own family’s daily routines or write about it for homework
Spanish English Cognates Reading: Lectura con Cognados: La Familia Gómez
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Spanish English Cognates Reading: Lectura con Cognados: La Familia Gómez

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This 4-page file includes: (100% in Spanish) ~A simple Spanish reading including over 35 Spanish English cognates for beginner students to learn to recognize them. The story talks about all the members of the family Gómez, their likes and dislikes, appearance hobbies etc. ~The same reading but with the cognates highlighted for context. ~A worksheet with 15 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key Level: Beginner
El fútbol y La Copa Mundial Lectura: Spanish Reading on Soccer and the World Cup
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El fútbol y La Copa Mundial Lectura: Spanish Reading on Soccer and the World Cup

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This 5-page file includes: ~A reading that discusses the importance of soccer in Latin America, the history of the world cup and soccer in general in Latin America. It also discusses the formation of FIFA, the first World Cup and which countries have won it over the years. Updated until 2026 World Cup. The story is accompanied by a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 10 short answer reading comprehension questions. ~A worksheet on soccer vocabulary with two parts: matching and gap fill. ~Answer key. (2pgs) This is a great complement to any unit on sports, soccer and the World Cup. Level: In present and past tenses; any others in the glossary
Spanish Preposition A: Handout, Reading + Worksheet (La preposición a)
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Spanish Preposition A: Handout, Reading + Worksheet (La preposición a)

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This 5-page file includes: ~Careful explanations in English on when to use the preposition a in Spanish: ir + a, personal a, special verbs, time etc. Each explanation includes examples in both Spanish and English for students to see in context. ~A short reading in Spanish which includes 11 uses of the preposition a. Students must write down the reason for each of the uses so they can learn how to apply the grammar point in future. ~A worksheet with translations and short answer questions to reinforce the new grammar ~Answer key. (2 pgs) Editable Word file.
Spanish Suffixes: Handout, Reading + Worksheet (sufijos)
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Spanish Suffixes: Handout, Reading + Worksheet (sufijos)

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This 6-page file includes: ~A 2-page handout that explains the formation and usage of common suffixes in Spanish including diminutives, augmentatives and absolute superlatives. Includes various examples of each type including spelling changes and a regular forms. (casita, pedacito, hombrón, guapísima etc.) ~A worksheet for students to practice Spanish suffixes. ~A fun and simple Spanish reading in which a young girl gets a new puppy for her birthday includes 10 examples of diminutives (casita) and absolute superlatives (lindísimo) in Spanish for students to see in context. The reading is followed by 8 true or false reading comprehension questions and a short answer section. ~Answer key. (2 pgs) Editable word file
French Subjunctive Reading Apartment Hunt: Lecture en Français (Subjonctif)
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French Subjunctive Reading Apartment Hunt: Lecture en Français (Subjonctif)

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This 5-page file includes: ~A French reading with numerous verb forms in the subjunctive as two friends are looking to move out together for university and they discuss their wants and desires in an apartment. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~The second page includes a true/false reading comprehension in English and a short writing assignment in French. ~The same reading with NO glossary and reading comprehension in French for differentiated learning. ~Answer key (2 pages)
Spanish Question Words Reading: La nueva vecina Lectura con Interrogativos
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Spanish Question Words Reading: La nueva vecina Lectura con Interrogativos

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This 4-page file includes: ~A reading in which a teenage girl introduces herself to her new neighbor who is from Latin America. The dialogue incorporates a number of question words which are underlined so students can see how to form questions with interrogatives. ~A worksheet which accompanies the reading that includes 10 true/false reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment. ~Answer key. Activity idea: Students may complete the writing assignment in class or for homework. They may then read their own dialogue with a partner. Level: beginner
Roberto Clemente Biografía - Biography on Famous Puerto Rican Baseball Player
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Roberto Clemente Biografía - Biography on Famous Puerto Rican Baseball Player

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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
Selena Gomez Biography and Worksheet: Biografía (SUB PLAN)
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Selena Gomez Biography and Worksheet: Biografía (SUB PLAN)

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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!
Mesoamérica La cultura Lectura ~ Aztec, Maya, Inca Reading
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Mesoamérica La cultura Lectura ~ Aztec, Maya, Inca Reading

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish language cultural reading that introduces students to the concept of Mesoamerica as it existed before the arrival of Columbus. It also includes some information on the Mayan and Aztec cultures including their scientific achievements and religions. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 7 reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment in Spanish. ~Answer Key. Level: In present and past tenses
Gabriela Mistral Biografía: Spanish Biography of a Famous Chilean Poet
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Gabriela Mistral Biografía: Spanish Biography of a Famous Chilean Poet

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This 2-page file includes: ~A 1-page Spanish language biography and a 1-page reading comprehension worksheet about the famous Chilean poet Gabriela Mistral. It discusses her early life, challenges, teaching career, poetry and winning of the Nobel prize for literature. Reading Includes a glossary of new vocabulary. Level: Intermediate (Mostly past tense)
El Canal de Panamá Lectura y Cultura: Panama Canal Spanish Reading
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El Canal de Panamá Lectura y Cultura: Panama Canal Spanish Reading

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This Spanish cultural reading is on the Panama Canal. It discusses its history, economic importance and recent expansion in 2016. The country of Panama is also introduced in terms of population and geography. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and a separate page with 10 reading comprehension questions in Spanish. Level: present and past tenses Answer key included.
Spanish Technology Reading with Object Pronouns: Lectura Pronombres Directos
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Spanish Technology Reading with Object Pronouns: Lectura Pronombres Directos

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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!
La Feria de Abril de Sevilla Lectura y Cultura: Spanish Reading on Seville Fair
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La Feria de Abril de Sevilla Lectura y Cultura: Spanish Reading on Seville Fair

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This 3-page file includes: ~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!