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~A 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 of each on: arepas, empanadas, asados, dulce de leche.
~A separate page with nine reading comprehension questions.
~Answer key.
NOTE: This reading is in English, I also offer a similar reading in Spanish in my store.
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~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 beginner level French reading includes three friends talking about their pets: a dog, two cats and a parrot!
Includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 10 reading comprehension questions in English to confirm comprehension.
Includes the following vocab:
les animaux de compagnie
meilleur
sympa
impoli
l’oiseau
le perroquet
le chat
Editable word file.
Includes answer key.
This worksheet contains matching and short answer questions to help students review Adjectives and Adjectives-Noun Agreement.
Answer key included
Includes the following:
alto
bajo
joven
rubio
generoso
cómico
viejo
largo
curioso
pelirrojo
moreno
perezoso
inteligente
grande
pequeño
trabajador
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~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 9 reading comprehension questions in Spanish based on the reading.
~Answer key.
Level: mostly past tense
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~A 1.5 page Spanish reading that briefly discusses six Latin dance or music styles: Mariachi, Salsa, Flamenco, Tango, Bachata and Cueca. Each dance or music style is talked about in one paragraph.
~10 reading comprehension questions.
~Answer key.
Level: In present and past tenses
This Spanish reading includes various examples of relative pronouns in context. All the relative pronouns are underlined for students to see. In this humorous reading, two friends go hiking with a virtual stranger and find out they are not compatible!
The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary, six short answer reading comprehension questions and a writing exercise.
Answer key included.
Editable Word file.
In this funny reading two teenage friends are discussing how hard it is to be young as their parents, teachers and coaches all want theme to behave a certain way! There are numerous examples of the present subjunctive for students to see in context.
The reading is followed by 8 true/false questions in English to ensure reading comprehension.
Editable word file.
Answer key included.
Activity ideas: Have students underline all the subjunctive forms they find in the reading. Then, have them discuss what their parents and teachers expect of them!
Example sentences:
Ma mère veut que je nettoie ma chambre tous les jours et fasse mon lit tous les matins. Elle veut aussi que je lave la vaisselle après le dîner.
In this humorous reading, an energetic grandmother from Quebec visits her grandson and his family and cleans up a storm! Students can learn lots of useful vocabulary for chores around the house.
This reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary, four reading comprehension questions in English and a French writing prompt.
Activity Idea: Have students read this in pairs and then tell each other in French what their daily, weekly and monthly chores are in the home.
Editable word file.
Includes answer key.
Vocabulary includes:
fait la vaisselle
fait les lits
passe l’aspirateur
sort les poubelles
nettoie la maison
In this beginner level reading three people describe their personal style both at work and in their personal time. It includes a lot of clothing vocabulary for students to review.
The reading is followed by 8 reading comprehension questions in English to ensure comprehension.
Answer key included.
Editable Word file.
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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 present tense reading between two friends that includes 15 examples of the uses of wissen and kennen. They talk about people and events happening in their community and make plans for the following day.
~The same reading but with all of the wissen and kennen verbs missing! In this version and the students need to fill in the missing verbs to complete the dialogue.
~Answer key.
The reading is followed by 8 Reading comprehension questions in English.
Editable word file.
This worksheet helps students to review the various uses of the most common prepositions in French: à, au, pour, dans, chez, en, de, avec
Students must fill in the blanks with the correct preposition(s) to complete the sentence. All 20 sentences are in the present tense.
Editable Word file.
Answer key included.
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~A present tense reading between two friends that includes 15 examples of the uses of savoir and connaître. They talk about people and events happening in their community and make plans for the following day.
~The same reading but with all of the savoir and connaître verbs missing! In this version and the students need to fill in the missing verbs to complete the dialogue.
~Answer key.
The reading is followed by 8 Reading comprehension questions in English.
Editable word file.
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~A reading for students to review vocabulary around weather and related clothing. It talks about three young people in three different cities at different times of the year: London (raining), Cartagena (hot + sunny), New York City (cold + snowy). Reading includes a short glossary of new vocabulary.
~A worksheet with two parts:
10 reading comprehension questions based on the reading
A short writing section where students write a short paragraph each on two different young people based on what they are wearing.
~Answer key.
Level: present tense only
In this easy German Reading, three young people discuss their favorite sports and which sports they play on certain days.
The reading is followed by 8 reading comprehension questions.
Answer key included.
This 3-page file includes:
~A handout on Spanish pronunciation
~A worksheet that serves as an excellent review of Spanish pronunciation. It features seven questions focusing on the specific pronunciation of individual letters and an eighth question that tests word stress of 9 words.
~Answer key.
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~A Spanish reading on Colombian music and dances with a particular interest on Cumbia and Bambuco. The reading discusses the special clothing used in these dances as well as how they are performed. It also discusses Colombia’s unique geography and history. The reading is preceded by a glossary of new vocabulary.
~A Reading comprehension section.
~Answer key.
Level: Spanish 2+ (in present and past tenses)
Here is a video link on cumbia (3 minutes)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN1PHJE1ZFE&t=103s
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~A reading in which the narrator is flying to Hamburg. Once he arrives at the hotel there is a script between himself and the receptionist. The reading includes a full glossary of travel vocabulary in English and German. This reading is entirely in the present tense.
~A second page with 8 reading comprehension questions in German.
~Answer key.
Editable word doc.
This short biography on the life of singer Selena Quintanilla is missing all the preterite tense verbs! Using a word bank, students must place 16 verbs in the correct location to complete the biography. Great way for students to see the 3rd person singular and plural verb forms of both regular and irregular preterite verbs in context.
The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary.
Answer key included.