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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.
Imperfect or Preterite Spanish Worksheets: ¿Imperfecto o préterito?
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Imperfect or Preterite Spanish Worksheets: ¿Imperfecto o préterito?

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This file includes 3 worksheets for students to work on distinguishing between using the imperfect or preterite in the past tense in Spanish. Worksheet #1 has 10 sentences in English with certain verbs underlined. Students must determine if they would use the imperfect or preterite to translate the sentence into Spanish. Worksheet #2 has 10 sentences in Spanish with certain verbs underlined. Students must determine if the underlined verbs are in the imperfect or preterite tense. Worksheet #2 has 10 sentences in Spanish with certain verbs missing. Students must choose between three options to complete the sentence. Answer keys included. Editable word file.
Il Natale in Italia Lettura: Italian Christmas Reading
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Il Natale in Italia Lettura: Italian Christmas Reading

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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
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
La Settimana Santa Lettura: Italian Reading on Holy Week and Easter
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La Settimana Santa Lettura: Italian Reading on Holy Week and Easter

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This Italian reading has two paragraphs. The first one is written from the first-person perspective of a teenage girl living in Rome, Italy during Holy Week and discusses how she and her family are celebrating. The second paragraph discusses the various holidays around this period including Ash Wednesday, Lent, Easter Sunday etc. The reading includes a glossary of specialized Easter vocabulary and 7 reading comprehension questions in Italian. Level: Present tense but with harder vocabulary Editable word file
Tout sur moi Lecture: All About Me French Descriptions Reading
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Tout sur moi Lecture: All About Me French Descriptions Reading

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This 3-page file includes: ~An easy French reading in which four young people introduce themselves. They talk about their personality, physical characteristics, likes and dislikes and hobbies. ~An accompanying worksheet with 10 short answer questions and a short writing practice where students describe themselves. ~Answer key Editable word file Activity idea: Have students complete their paragraph in class or for homework and then share them with a partner as an icebreaker.
French Past Tense Reading: Au cinéma | l'imparfait / passé composé Lecture
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French Past Tense Reading: Au cinéma | l'imparfait / passé composé Lecture

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This 3-page file includes: ~A French 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. ~The same reading but with the verbs highlighted for context. ~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
Booking a Trip Italian Reading: Prenotare un Viaggio Lettura (Volo/Albergo)
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Booking a Trip Italian Reading: Prenotare un Viaggio Lettura (Volo/Albergo)

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In this beginner Italian script an employee phones a travel agency to book a flight and hotel for her boss who is travelling to Milan, Italy. The reading features a full glossary of new words and 7 true/false reading comprehension questions. Activity idea: Students can take turns reading the roles and then practice booking an imaginary trip! Answer key included.
Un feuilleton : Mon amour est infini (français)
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Un feuilleton : Mon amour est infini (français)

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This 3-page file includes: ~This French reading shows a humorous scene from a fictitious soap opera titled “Mon amour est infini” in which an attractive firefighter loses all his luxurious long hair in a fire! This reading includes 10 examples of French Possessive Pronouns (mon/ma/ton/notre etc) ~The same reading with the possessive pronouns highlighted for students to see in context. All the characters are introduced by name and character. The script includes parts for four people and can be performed/read aloud in groups. Includes 8 true/false reading comprehension questions and a writing section where students write a continuation of the scene! ~Answer key.
Simón Bolívar Biografía en Español: Spanish Biography on South American Liberator
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Simón Bolívar Biografía en Español: Spanish Biography on South American Liberator

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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
German Food Reading: Deutsches Essen Text (Schnitzel/Bratwurst/Sauerbraten)
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German Food Reading: Deutsches Essen Text (Schnitzel/Bratwurst/Sauerbraten)

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This 4-page file includes: ~A cultural reading in German describing four common foods found in Germany: Schnitzel, Bratwurst, Sauerbraten and white asparagus for students of German to get to know common German meals. Each meal is accompanied by a picture. ~A full page glossary of new vocabulary ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions ~Answer key
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 Irregular Verbs Present Tense Task Cards (Ser/Estar/Tener/Dar/Ver etc.)
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Spanish Irregular Verbs Present Tense Task Cards (Ser/Estar/Tener/Dar/Ver etc.)

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This 10-page file includes: ~24 task cards focused on IRREGULAR present tense conjugations (6 pages x 4 cards per sheet) Each card features a different verb and photo. Includes irregular verb forms: voy, está, va, veo, hago, duerme, es, etc. ~Blank page for your own ideas ~Recording sheet ~Answer key These task cards provide a perfect cumulative review irregular verbs.
German Emotions Reading: Gefühle Text
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German Emotions Reading: Gefühle Text

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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: Ich fühle mich, mir ist, ich bin etc. 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 reading the script together, have students discuss how they are feeling today and why. Level: present tense only
Moderne Technologie Text auf Deutsch: Modern Technology German Reading
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Moderne Technologie Text auf Deutsch: Modern Technology German Reading

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This 3-page file includes: ~A fun German reading where Robert talks about his own habits around modern technology and those of three members of his family. ~A worksheet based on the reading with 8 comprehension questions based on the reading and 2 questions on how the students relate to modern technology to initiate discussion in class. ~Answer key. Includes vocabulary around cell phone use, tablets, computers and video games. Level: present tense only with harder vocabulary
Il Cibo Italiano Lettura: Italian Food Reading (Pizza/Pasta/Minestrone etc)
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Il Cibo Italiano Lettura: Italian Food Reading (Pizza/Pasta/Minestrone etc)

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This 3-page file includes: ~ An Italian cultural reading on Italian food! It includes information on Italy’s various food regions and their specialities: pizza, pasta, polenta, seafood, minestrone and more! Includes a glossary to help students with the more difficult vocabulary. ~ 10 reading comprehension questions based on the reading. ~ Answer key. Level: in present and past tenses
Nosotros Commands Reading in Spanish: Lectura con Imperativos
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Nosotros Commands Reading in Spanish: Lectura con Imperativos

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This 4-page file includes: ~A fun reading where three friends are making suggestions on how to spend their day off together, using nosotros command forms. It includes regular, irregular and reflexive verb forms. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~The same reading with the command forms highlighted for students to see in context. ~A worksheet with 2 parts: 8 true/false questions based on the reading 6 short answer questions where students must create sentences in the nosotros command form ~Answer key.
I to Y preterite verbs in Spanish Handout / Worksheet /Reading
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I to Y preterite verbs in Spanish Handout / Worksheet /Reading

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This 5- page file includes: ~A handout that gives examples of how to conjugate ‘i’ to ‘y’ preterite verbs as well as a list of 12 common such verbs. It includes 15 short answer questions focused on these verbs. ~A reading focused on these readings with vocabulary help and 8 true/false questions. ~The same reading with 10 verbs missing for students to conjugate. ~Answer keys (2 pgs)
"Se busca" with Subjunctive Spanish Reading (subjuntivo)
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"Se busca" with Subjunctive Spanish Reading (subjuntivo)

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This 4-page file includes: ~A fun reading where students must match up pets for adoption with the perfect family! There are various examples of “se busca” and “se necesita” as well as the present subjunctive for students to see in context. ~The same reading with the subjunctive verbs highlighted to see in context. ~A separate page with pets and two adults whereby the students have a chance to write a short paragraph for each using the new expressions with the subjunctive. ~Answer key
French Reading BIG Bundle: Top 15 Lectures @50% off!
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French Reading BIG Bundle: Top 15 Lectures @50% off!

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My TOP 15 French beginner Readings at 50% off! Au Restaurant Faire du Shopping La Routine Quotidienne Comparatifs Les passe-temps Ma Famille Ma journée Mon amie Nationalités Expressions avec Avoir Mon Lycée Décrire les Gens Au supermarché Au Centre Ville La carrière de mes réves With comprehension questions and keys.