This English language reading details the significance and history of Machu Picchu, the ancient city in Peru that is a world heritage site. Reading includes a short glossary of Quechua and Spanish vocabulary with English translations and a reading comprehension section.
A great compliment to a lesson on ancient civilizations, Hispanic culture and heritage and geography.
Answer key included.
This 3-page file includes:
~2 pages of 8 short dialogs where various people explain where they are going, at what time and who they are with.
~1 worksheet page where students then fill in an info gap with the missing information and then answer 8 reading comprehension questions based on the dialogs.
Great activity for beginners to review vocabulary of places around town, family members, telling time and question words. Can be used alone or in pairs.
Idea: print the first 2 pages on card stock to reuse!
Also works as a sub activity, bell work or for early finishers!
This 7-page file includes:
~24 task cards focused on conjugating irregular present and/or preterite verb forms
(6 pages x 4 cards per sheet)
~Recording sheet
All 24 task cards are written so they may be used in the present or past tense for double duty !
Examples:
Yo _____ el libro a mi padre. (dar)
Ella _______ muy bien.(dormir)
Includes the following verbs:
ir
estar
ser
tener
venir
dormir
poner
poder
morir
dar
ver
This 4-page file includes:
~A script between two high school friends discussing what they and their siblings will study and do for work in the future using the future tense.
~The same reading with the verbs highlighted for students to see in context.
~A worksheet with a reading comprehension section of 8 true/false questions and a short writing assignment in the future tense.
~Answer key. (2 pgs)
Activity idea: Have students underline all the future forms they find in the reading!
This 3-page file includes:
~An English language cultural reading that explains the significance and meaning of the Mexican celebration of Día de los Muertos. It includes a short glossary of specialized Spanish vocabulary.
~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions.
~Answer key.
Vocabulary includes:
copal
ofrendas
cempasúchil
calaveritas
Great for hispanic heritage!
This reading is about a young medical student who goes to Africa to volunteer with children. We also learn about her family and boss. This reading serves as good practice for describing people’s appearance, personality, profession etc.
This reading is accompanied by a glossary of new vocabulary and 10 true/false reading comprehension questions in English to ensure comprehension.
Activity idea: After reading, have students show pictures of friends and describe them to their classmates.
Level: Beginner
Answer Key included.
This 8-page file includes:
~20 Spanish task cards on Por and Para (5 pages x 4 cards)
~1 blank sheet for your ideas
~Recording sheet
~Answer key
Example task cards:
Gracias _ el libro.
El alto su familia.
Great review for this tricky grammar concept!
This 7-page file includes:
~24 task cards focused on asking questions (6 pages x 4 cards per sheet)
~Recording sheet
All 24 task cards feature questions beginning with interrogatives:
qué, quién, cuántos etc.
Example questions:
¿Cuál es tu número de teléfono?
¿Cuántos hermanos tienes?
¿Dónde viven tus abuelos?
Can be used alone, in pairs or in small groups!
This 8-page file includes:
~24 task cards with Conversation starters (6 pages x 4 cards per sheet)
~1 empty sheet for your ideas
~Recording sheet
These task cards provide a great way to get students talking in the target language!
Example Questions:
What holiday do you most look forward to?
What is your favorite time of day?
What three qualities do you look for in a friend?
How do you like to spend time on your own?
Level: Beginner
This bundle includes My TOP 4 Spanish task card sets at the beginner level at 35% off!
Character Cards
Conversation Starters (question words)
Present Tense Regular Verbs
Expressing gustar
With answer keys.
This 6-page file includes:
~24 task cards with Conversation starters (6 pages x 4 cards per sheet)
!1 blank page for your ideas
These task cards provide a great way to get beginner students talking in the target language!
Example Questions:
Was ist dein Lieblingsfach in der Schule?
Wie oft gehst du ins Kino?
Wohin reist du gern?
Wie lange schläfst du?
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!
This 8-page file includes:
~24 task cards focused on the imperfect subjunctive (6 cards x 4 cards per sheet)
~Recording sheet
~Answer key
These task cards provide a perfect cumulative review of the WEIRDO acronym as they include a mixture of:
Verbal expressions:
deseaba que…
insistía que…
Impersonal expressions:
Era bueno que…
Era raro que…
Emotions:
Me alegraba de que…
Temaba que…
Conjunctions:
Estudiaba para que…
Regular and irregular verbs are featured!
This reading is a script between two friends who are out enjoying a meal at arestaurant. Students are introduced to the conditional form of verbs as used for polite requests. (eg. Je voudrais …) The reading includes a short glossary of new vocabulary and seven true/false reading comprehension questions in English OR French to confirm comprehension.
Also includes the same reading with no glossary and the reading comprehension section in French for differentiated learning.
Activity idea: after reading the script in groups of three, have students write their own script to perform for the class where they role-play going out to eat.
Includes answer key.
This 3-page file includes:
~A reading between two friends in the present tense where one is trying to convince the other to be more environmentally conscious! Reading includes a glossary of new environmental vocabulary.
~A reading comprehension worksheet with a true false section and a short writing assignment.
~Answer key.
Example vocabulary:
die Umwelt
die Dose
der Müll
der Kasten
wiederverwertbar
der Kunststoff
schaden
This 3-file includes:
~A beginner level reading, in which a girl describes her two brothers and sister. She talks about how they look, their personality and their hobbies. She also talks about how they all compare to each other.
~This reading features many possessives and comparatives in context such as mi,mis, su, nuestro, mayor, menor, más/menos que etc.
~1 worksheet includes 8 reading comprehension questions in Spanish as well as a short writing exercise.
~key
Activity idea: After reading, students can talk in Spanish with their classmates about their own siblings!
This reading is about a family traveling back to Germany to visit the grandparents. It includes a lot of vocabulary relevant to travel. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 7 reading comprehension questions.
Answer key included.
This 5-page file includes:
~A French reading with numerous verb forms in the subjunctive as two friends are looking to move out together for university and they discuss their wants and desires in an apartment. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary.
~The second page includes a true/false reading comprehension in English and a short writing assignment in French.
~The same reading with NO glossary and reading comprehension in French for differentiated learning.
~Answer key (2 pages)
This 3-page file includes:
~A biography on the life of Messi, arguably the best soccer player of all-time! It includes information about his early life in Argentina, move to Spain, his family life and career to date. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary.
~A worksheet with a section of true/false Reading comprehension questions and a short writing section.
~Answer key.
This reading is a great supplement to units on sports and famous Hispanics.