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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.
Mi día típico - Spanish Reading with Reflexive Verbs - Verbos reflexivos
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Mi día típico - Spanish Reading with Reflexive Verbs - Verbos reflexivos

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This 3-page file includes: ~A beginner level reading in which Antonio, a grade 10 student from Texas, describes his typical day. He uses many reflexive verbs to describe his various sports, school and extra curricular activities. Includes reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key. ~A worksheet for students to fill in about their typical day. After completion, have students can share their own daily routine with a classmate. Verbs used include: levantarse vestirse desayunarse irse ducharse quedarse acostarse
Describing People in English Handout (ESL /ELL /EFL)
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Describing People in English Handout (ESL /ELL /EFL)

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This one page handout is designed to help your students review describing people in English. Each person also has a full first and last name so students can get comfortable pronouncing English names. The realistic clip art includes people of various ages, eye color, skin tones and hair styles/types. Some people also feature earrings, hats and/or facial hair. You may use this resource digitally or print out on card stock to reuse in the future.
Une Carte Postale Lecture en Français: French Reading in Passé Composé
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Une Carte Postale Lecture en Français: French Reading in Passé Composé

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In this reading Ramona is writing to her friend back home to tell her all about family vacation in Cannes! There are eight examples of the passé composé for students to see in context. It includes regular and irregular verbs as well as avoir and être auxiliary verbs. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and a reading comprehension section in English. The same reading with no glossary and the reading comprehension section in French for differentiated learning. Activity idea: Students can write their own postcard from a French-speaking country either in class or for homework to practice using the past tense and present tense together in one paragraph. Editable Word file. Answer key included.
Pascua: Spanish Easter Fun Worksheet
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Pascua: Spanish Easter Fun Worksheet

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This fun worksheet engages students at the beginner level while using Easter based vocabulary. Consists of four parts: Matching Fill in the missing words Fill in the missing letters + translate Reading Editable word file. Includes answer key. Includes the following words: canasta, cruz , decoraciones, tulipanes, Pascua, sacerdote, pollito, huevos, tinte, misa, conejo, iglesia
Italian Food Reading: Lettura en italiano (il cibo)
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Italian Food Reading: Lettura en italiano (il cibo)

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This easy Italian reading includes descriptions of three young people’s eating habits: cooking traditional food with family, eating out and being a vegetarian. Includes a lot of food vocabulary. The reading is followed by 8 reading comprehension questions in Italian Level: present tense only Answer key included. Ideal for beginner learners to review basic vocabulary! Activity idea: After reading, have students discuss their own eating and cooking habits in class or write about it for homework.
Spanish Song Cloze Activity: Enrique Iglesias: Cuando me enamoro (Imperfect Subjunctive)
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Spanish Song Cloze Activity: Enrique Iglesias: Cuando me enamoro (Imperfect Subjunctive)

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This 3-page file includes: ~A cloze worksheet with lyrics missing from his song “Cuando me enamoro” (The video is set in a high school!) It also features a lot of imperfect subjunctive verbs for students to see in context! ~The same worksheet with a word bank. ~Answer Key. Here is a link to a video that accompanies the song on the worksheet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DO8GsIYfhQ Activity idea: Have students underline all the imperfect subjunctive verb forms found in the song and circle all the conditional forms to see ‘If Clauses’ in context! Editable word file
Machu Picchu Lectura y Cultura - Spanish Cultural Reading
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Machu Picchu Lectura y Cultura - Spanish Cultural Reading

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This reading is about magical Machu Picchu in terms of its geography, history, cultural significance and future. This reading is in the present and past tenses. The reading includes a full glossary of new words and 5 Reading comprehension questions. Here is a link to a 6 min Spanish Video on Machu Picchu: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckBQjrGc4qI Level: mostly past tenses
Weihnachtsmärkte Lesung: Christmas Markets German Reading
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Weihnachtsmärkte Lesung: Christmas Markets German Reading

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In this German reading, students are introduced to Christmas markets in the German-speaking world. It discusses the history of the markets, the different cities where they are held, the types of foods and drinks available and other entertainments. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and eight short answer reading comprehension questions in English. Here is a link to a youtube video on German Christmas markets to show students: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yvRoOGJhCg Level: upper beginner Editable Word file Answer key included
Qué vs. Cuál Spanish Worksheet
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Qué vs. Cuál Spanish Worksheet

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This worksheet includes clear explanations on the different uses of qué and cuál(es). The explanations are followed by 10 fill in the blank questions. Example questions: 1. ¿ _________________ es tu dirección de correo electrónico? 2. ¿ ____________ está pasando el sábado por la noche? 3. ¿ _________________ es tu color favorito?
Passé Composé Lecture: French Past Tense Reading with Étre Verbs Composé
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Passé Composé Lecture: French Past Tense Reading with Étre Verbs Composé

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This 3-page file includes: ~A French reading in which the narrator talks about a strange day he had recently. It is written in the past tense and includes 25 examples of the past tense (15 with être) for students to see in context. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and is followed by 6 short answer reading comprehension questions in French. ~The same reading with the verbs highlighted for students to see in context. ~Answer key.
Estar Worksheet with Feelings and Conditions - Emociones con estar (SUB PLAN)
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Estar Worksheet with Feelings and Conditions - Emociones con estar (SUB PLAN)

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This beginner level worksheet helps students: ~to learn the present tense conjugation of ‘estar’ ~ to learn common expressions of emotion and condition ~ to learn to match adjectives with the subject This worksheet includes 10 sentences where students must fill in the correct form of the verb estar as well as the correct ending on the adjective. This worksheet includes: aburrido contento curioso enfermo enojado orgulloso relajado sorprendido Answer key included. Editable.
La nourriture Lecture en Français: Food Easy French Reading
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La nourriture Lecture en Français: Food Easy French Reading

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This 4-page file includes: ~A beginner French reading that includes descriptions of three young people’s eating habits: cooking with family, eating out and being a vegetarian. Includes a lot of food vocabulary. The reading is followed by 8 reading comprehension questions in English. ~The same reading but with the questions in French. ~Answer key. (2 pgs) Activity idea: After reading, have students discuss their own eating and cooking habits in class or write about it for homework.
Avoir Expressions Worksheet in French
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Avoir Expressions Worksheet in French

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This French worksheet features 16 missing forms of the verb avoir in the present tense with special avoir expressions. Students must conjugate the verbs correctly to complete the sentences while reviewing these idiomatic expressions. Includes answer key. Editable word file.
French Imperfect Reading: Mon Enfance Lecture (L'imparfait)
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French Imperfect Reading: Mon Enfance Lecture (L'imparfait)

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This French language reading introduces students to talking about recurring past events by using imperfect tense. It talks about the childhoods of three different people and the activities they used to enjoy. The reading includes 8 reading comprehension questions. Answer key included Activity idea: Have the students underline all the imperfect verbs they find in the reading and then have them talk about their own early childhood habits using the imperfect tense.
German Song Activity: Lieblingsmensch von Namika mit Biografie (SUB PLAN)
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German Song Activity: Lieblingsmensch von Namika mit Biografie (SUB PLAN)

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This 4-page file includes: ~The lyrics to the 2015 pop song Lieblingsmensch von Namika but with 15 key words missing that students must listen for and write in. The words appear in a word bank below. ~A short biography in German on the singer with 5 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key Editable Word file The video can be found on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ryohiCVq3M Song activities are a wonderful and fun way to introduce new vocabulary to your students while they work on their listening skills!
Spanish Song Cloze Activity: Celia Cruz - Guantanamera (SUB PLAN)
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Spanish Song Cloze Activity: Celia Cruz - Guantanamera (SUB PLAN)

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This 3-page file includes: ~A cloze worksheet with lyrics missing from the song “Guantanamera” as sung by Celia Cruz a famous Cuban-American singer. ~The same worksheet with a word bank. ~Answer Key. Here is a link to a video that accompanies the song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jaoXKpi7N4
Spanish Song Cloze Activity: Juanes (Pluperfect Subjunctive | pluscaumperfecto)
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Spanish Song Cloze Activity: Juanes (Pluperfect Subjunctive | pluscaumperfecto)

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This 3-page file includes: ~A cloze worksheet with lyrics missing from Juanes’ song “Hermosa Ingrata” which features examples of the pluperfect subjunctive for students to see in context! ~The same worksheet with a word bank. ~Answer Key. Here is a link to a video that accompanies the song on the worksheet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rU-HltyZBkU
Spanish Song Cloze Activity: Shakira Bicicleta (6 pages) SUB PLAN
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Spanish Song Cloze Activity: Shakira Bicicleta (6 pages) SUB PLAN

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This 6-page file includes: ~A 2-pg cloze activity on Shakira’s song “La Bicicleta” ~The same cloze activity with a word bank. ~Answer key (2pgs) Also included are some cultural notes and translations of more difficult vocabulary! The link for the video on YouTube can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UV0QGLmYys Editable word file.
La Ropa / De compras - Spanish Worksheet on Clothing Shopping (Partner Activity)
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La Ropa / De compras - Spanish Worksheet on Clothing Shopping (Partner Activity)

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This worksheet is a great way to review clothing vocabulary in Spanish! It includes 3 parts: 1. Matching - students match up 15 English and Spanish clothing vocabulary items 2. Short reading-students read a short dialogue about someone buying clothes 3. Writing - students are required to write their own short script (this can be handed in for homework or performed for the class) based on the model script Vocab includes: la camisa la falda los pantalones el vestido la chaqueta la blusa los zapatos el tamaño los vaqueros Plus more!