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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.
À l'aeroport Lecture en Français: At the Airport French Reading (vol, voyage)
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À l'aeroport Lecture en Français: At the Airport French Reading (vol, voyage)

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This reading is in the present tense and features a family from Colorado traveling back to France to visit family. It describes how the family spends time at the airport and on the flight. Students are introduced to a lot of travel related vocabulary through an extensive glossary. After completion, students are required to answer 7 questions in English to ensure reading comprehension. Editable word doc. Answer key included. Vocabulary includes: vol direct l’escale (f) la douane le décollage la porte l’hôtesse (f) le retard
À l'Hotel: Lecture en Français - At a Hotel French Reading
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À l'Hotel: Lecture en Français - At a Hotel French Reading

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This French reading features a traveler checking into their hotel. The script features a large number of travel and hotel related vocabulary that students can see in context. The reading is prefaced by a glossary of new vocabulary and followed by a reading comprehension section. Includes 2 versions of the reading, with 8 true/false questions in English OR French for differentiated learning. Activity idea: Have students read the script in pairs, and then have them write their own similar script to practice the new vocabulary to act out. Editable Word file. Answer key included.
Au supermarché Lecture en Français: Supermarket French Reading (Nourriture)
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Au supermarché Lecture en Français: Supermarket French Reading (Nourriture)

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This French reading is about a man going grocery shopping to prepare for his daughter’s birthday party. The reading includes a large amount of food based vocabulary. It also includes a glossary of new vocabulary and a true/false reading comprehension section in English to ensure comprehension. Editable Word file. Answer key included. Vocabulary includes: boîte haricots thon l’agneau haricots bougies légumes fruits gâteau oignons bananes fraises pommes lait
Frida Kahlo Spanish Biography: Imperfect/Preterite Practice (SUB PLAN)
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Frida Kahlo Spanish Biography: Imperfect/Preterite Practice (SUB PLAN)

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This biography on the life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo is missing all the verbs! Students need to fill in the verbs in the blanks in the preterite or preterite tenses. Also includes: ~A glossary of new vocabulary ~A true/false reading comprehension section ~Answer Key Great for Sub Plan! Level: Intermediate
Un voyage en France Lecture en Français: French Reading (aller + infinitive)
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Un voyage en France Lecture en Français: French Reading (aller + infinitive)

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This French reading is about a young man named George who is visiting cousins and friends that live in France. It talks about what he will do while in Paris and Montpellier. The activities he will undertake include: visiting the Louvre, Notre Dame, Carnival parades, restaurants and cafés. There are numerous examples of the aller + infinitive construction to see the conversational future in context. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 7 short answer questions in English to ensure comprehension. Level: Present tense and near future Editable word file. Answer key included.
Pablo Picasso Biografía - Spanish Biography of a Spanish Artist (Guernica)
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Pablo Picasso Biografía - Spanish Biography of a Spanish Artist (Guernica)

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This 3-page file includes: ~ A biography on the renowned Spanish artist Pablo Picasso. It includes some information on his early life and formal instruction in art as well as his rise to fame. It then moves on to discuss his unique approach to art, some of his most important works including Guernica as well as his lasting legacy. ~A Worksheet with 10 true/false reading comprehension questions in Spanish and a short writing assignment. ~Answer key. A great supplement to any unit on Spanish history dealing with the Civil War (1936-1939), art history and/or famous hispanic people. Level: Uses past tenses
Spanish Conditional Perfect Worksheet: Condicional Perfecto
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Spanish Conditional Perfect Worksheet: Condicional Perfecto

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This Spanish worksheet focuses on the Conditional Perfect tense. It features 16 fill in the blank sentences with both regular and irregular verbs. Example sentences: Yo habría hablado con su madre. (hablar) Yo lo … … para su compleaños. (comprado) Ella … … en salir. (insistir) Ideal for advanced Spanish Editable file.
El Día de las Velitas: Cultura y Lectura - Colombian Celebration on December 7
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El Día de las Velitas: Cultura y Lectura - Colombian Celebration on December 7

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish language cultural reading about Día de las Velitas celebrated in Colombia on December 7. It discusses the history of this celebration dating back to 1854 as how it is celebrated in various regions throughout the country. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions based on the reading. ~Answer key. Level: uses mostly present with some past tenses
Spanish Subjunctive Reading with Doubt + Denial: No creo que haya (Subjuntivo)
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Spanish Subjunctive Reading with Doubt + Denial: No creo que haya (Subjuntivo)

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In this fun reading, four friends are discussing the existence of mythical creatures such as extraterrestrials and Bigfoot! There are numerous examples of the use of subjunctive with doubt and denial for students to see in context. There are examples of present subjunctive, past subjunctive and present perfect subjunctive in this reading. Activity idea: After reading, have students circle all the subjunctive forms they find. Afterwards have students discuss their own views on the existence of unknown creatures. Answer key included. Includes the following expressions: Dudo que… No creo que… No pienso que… No estoy seguro que… Es posible que… Es probable que…
Spanish Subjunctive Worksheet: WEIRDO (Subjuntivo)
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Spanish Subjunctive Worksheet: WEIRDO (Subjuntivo)

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This worksheet has 16 fill in the blanks on using the present subjunctive with WEIRDO wishes and wants: quiero que… emotions: temo que… impersonal expressions: es dudoso que doubts and denials: no creo que… ojalá Includes MANY IRREGULAR verbs: haya, vaya, sepa, tenga, sea, esté, dé, llegue, etc. Answer key included. Editable word file.
Spanish Weather Worksheet: El tiempo
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Spanish Weather Worksheet: El tiempo

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This worksheet includes three parts to help your students get comfortable with weather expressions in Spanish: matching 14 expressions (English to Spanish) placing expressions on a chart choosing between Hace/Está/Hay a short translation including the seasons and types of weather within the seasons. Editable Word file Answer key included.
Subjunctive vs Indicative Spanish Task Cards: Subjuntivo vs Indicativo
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Subjunctive vs Indicative Spanish Task Cards: Subjuntivo vs Indicativo

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This 10-page file includes: ~24 task cards in which student must choose between the present subjunctive or present indicative (6 pages x 4 cards per sheet) ~Recording sheet ~Blank page for your own ideas ~Answer key These task cards they include a mixture of: Verbal expressions: espero que… (no) creo que… pienso que… Impersonal expressions: Es bueno que… Es raro que… Emotions: Temo que… (no) estoy seguro… Conjunctions: Estudia para que… Cuando… Other expressions: Ojalá que… Regular and irregular verbs are featured! Just print out on card stock or laminate and enjoy!
Spanish Subjunctive Conjunctions Worksheet - Subjuntivo (cuando, para que)
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Spanish Subjunctive Conjunctions Worksheet - Subjuntivo (cuando, para que)

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This worksheet has a full list of the conjunctions that are always followed by subjunctive and those which are sometimes followed by the subjunctive. Included: en cuanto después siempre que hasta que tan pronto como para que sin que a condición (de) que con tal (de) que a fin de que a menos que antes (de) que en caso (de) que plus more! The glossary of conjunctions is followed by 14 gap-fill exercises where students are required to put in the subjunctive or indicative of the present tense depending on the situation. Includes answer key. Editable Word file.
Spanish Present Subjunctive Worksheet - Verbs of Doubt and Emotion (dudar etc.)
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Spanish Present Subjunctive Worksheet - Verbs of Doubt and Emotion (dudar etc.)

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This worksheet focuses on using the present subjunctive after specific verbs: dudar negar temer alegrarse de no creer no pensar The verbs are introduced in a full glossary up top and are followed by 11 practice sentences where students are required to fill in the missing subjunctive form to complete the sentence. Includes answer key. Editable Word file.
Spanish Subjunctive Worksheet (Subjuntivo) Regular and Irregular Forms
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Spanish Subjunctive Worksheet (Subjuntivo) Regular and Irregular Forms

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This worksheet features three short paragraphs in which people talk about how others want to control them! There are various uses of subjunctive including verbs of volition, impersonal expressions and ojalá. To complete the paragraphs students must conjugate the given verbs into the correct form of the present subjunctive. This worksheet includes both regular and irregular subjunctive verb forms. Answer key included Activity idea: Have students translate the paragraphs alone or in small groups and then have them write a short paragraph about how their own friends/siblings/parents want them to behave!
Spanish Past Perfect Worksheet - Pluscuamperfecto
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Spanish Past Perfect Worksheet - Pluscuamperfecto

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This worksheet includes a total of 16 fill in the blank questions for the past perfect tense: 8 with regular verbs 8 with irregular verbs Students must fill in both the auxiliary verb and the correct past participle! Editable word file. Answer key included