This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish biography on the famous Spanish painter Diego de Veláquez. It discusses a bit about his childhood, art training, personal life and his career painting the royal family. It also talks about the history of the Prado museum in Madrid and his masterwork of Las Meninas. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions in Spanish based on the reading. ~Answer key.

This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish biography is on Michelle Bachelet two-time president of Chile. It discusses her early life living both in Chile and abroad, the Pinochet take over which led to her exile, her medical training and career and finally her return to Chile and time as president. This reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary ~7 reading comprehension questions in Spanish based on the reading. ~Answer key. Level: past tenses Great compliment on Chilean and women’s history. Ideal also for sub plan and early finishers!

This 6-page file includes: ~24 task cards focused on similar words in English (4 pages x 6 cards per sheet) Each card features two words. ~Recording sheet ~Instructions Examples: free vs three sea vs. she walk vs. work ~May be used in power point or print off for hands on study. ~Can be used alone, in pairs or in small groups for Pronunciation & Listening Practice!

This 3-page file includes: ~A cultural reading on Angel Falls/Salto Ángel found in eastern Venezuela. These are the highest waterfalls in the world! It talks about the local indigenous population and how they help tourists reach these remote Falls. Also discussed is how the falls got their English name. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A separate reading comprehension page with 10 questions based on the reading. ~Answer key. This reading may be used on its own as a sub plan or cultural component to your class.

This 4-page file includes: ~A handout that includes affirmative Tú Command Forms in 3 categories: regular forms stem changing forms irregular forms ~A handout that includes negative Tú Command Forms in 3 categories: regular forms stem changing forms irregular forms ~Two blanks sheets for students to fill in the command form and the English translation for practice.

This 3-page file includes: ~A French 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)

This file contains a biography of the long serving 19th-century Mexican president Porfirio Diaz. The reading is a summary of his early life, military campaigns and political achievements and controversies. The reading includes a glossary new vocabulary. The second page includes 10 true/false reading comprehension questions and a short writing exercise. Vocab includes: el soldado el sacerdocio el golpe de estado político los ferrocarriles los impuestos la riqueza los campesinos los propietarios

This 7-page file includes: ~18 task cards on German Prepositions of Place (6 pages x 4 cards per sheet) ~2 extra cards for your own ideas ~Recording sheet ~Answer key. Can be used alone or in pairs, orally or in written form! Includes: am/an in/im über vor hinter über zwischen von zu nach neben auf

This 8-page file includes: ~22 task cards focused on Negatives and Affirmatives (6 pages x 4 cards per sheet) ~2 extra cards for your own ideas ~Recording sheet ~Answer key. Can be used alone or in pairs, orally or in written form. Includes the following: sí no ni ni… ni… o… o… también tampoco ningún ninguna alguna algún algunos a menudo siempre nunca a veces en ninguna parte en alguna parte algo nada alguien nadie

This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish biography on Péle, the famous Brazilian soccer player. It covers his early life, career, World Cup wins and recent charitable work bringing the World Cup and Olympics to Brazil. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions in Spanish. ~Answer key. Level: Uses present and past tenses

This 8-page file includes: ~20 task cards focused on Saber vs Conocer (6 pages x 4 cards per sheet) ~4 extra cards for your own ideas ~Recording sheet ~Answer key.

This 10-page file includes: ~24 task cards on the present perfect subjunctive (6 pages x 4 cards per sheet) ~Recording sheet ~Blank page for your own ideas ~Answer key These task cards include a mixture of: Verbal expressions: espero que no hayan ido… (no) creo que haya… Emotions: Temo que hayamos… (no) estoy seguro de que hayas… Other expressions: Ojalá que haya … Regular and irregular verbs are featured. Just print out on card stock or laminate and enjoy!

This 3-page file includes: ~An English 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)

This 5-page file includes: (100% in Spanish) ~A 3-page reading where students need to match up a short biography of a person from a Spanish speaking country with the country they are from based on the clues in their biography. There are a total of 14 Spanish-speaking countries. ~A hint page with the countries for differentiated learning ~Answer key. This makes for a great sub or early finisher activity as well. Works on reading comprehension and culture at the same time! Extension idea: Have students work in teams to see who can get the correct answers first. They may even use outside resources if necessary.

This 3-page file includes: ~A reading about three young people’s weekly activities with lots of irregular yo-form verbs (tengo, soy, traigo, veo, hago, conozco, soy, sé etc. ) Includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions based on the stories and 10 questions for students to answer about their own lives using the irregular yo-form verbs. ~Answer key

This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish reading on Merengue dancing from the Dominican Republic. It discusses its emergence in the 19th century, the various instruments used from Africa, Europe and the indigenous Taino populations. It also discusses how it became popular in the 20th century and how it is danced. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A separate page with 10 reading comprehension questions based on the reading. ~Answer key.

This 5-page file includes: (100% in Spanish) ~A Spanish reading exercise in which students need to match three couples to their ideal vacation home based on their likes/dislikes and what is included in each holiday option. The options include: a winter cabin, a Boston apartment and a Mexican house. Includes both vacation and house vocabulary. ~A separate worksheet with seven reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment or students write a paragraph about their own ideal vacation home. ~Answer key ( 2pgs) Level: present tense only)

This 5-page file includes: ~A fun Italian reading in which a young woman named Cecilia has a choice of four candidates to be her ideal boyfriend! Throughout the reading there are numerous uses of the present subjunctive for students to see in context as Cecilia describes the qualities her ideal boyfriend would have and each of the candidates also describe one or two qualities they are looking for. ~With a short a short writing assignment in the subjunctive. ~Answer key. NOTE: There are 2 versions of the reading, one with the subjunctive verbs highlighted. Subjunctive Verb Forms Include: abbia lavori viva sia ami

This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish language biography of Simon Bolivar, the famous military leader of the independence movement of South America and particularly Venezuela in the 1800s. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A reading comprehension worksheet with 10 true false questions and a short writing assignment in the preterite. ~Answer key. Makes for a great compliment on the history of Latin America. Here is a great video link on the life of Bolivar for students: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMAT4AjmYpU Level: mostly in past tense

This 10-page file includes: ~24 task cards focused on the present subjunctive (6 pages x 4 cards per sheet) Each card features a different verb and photo. Includes MANY irregular forms: vaya, pueda,esté, sea, tenga, venga, pague etc. ~Blank page for your own ideas ~Recording sheet ~Answer key These task cards provide a perfect cumulative review of the WEIRDO acronym as they include a mixture of: Verbal expressions: quiero que… espero que… Impersonal expressions: Es bueno que… Es raro que… Emotions: Me alegra de que… Temo que… Conjunctions: Estudia para que… Other expressions: Ojalá que… Regular and irregular verbs are featured! Just print out on card stock or laminate and enjoy!