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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.
German Professions Reading: Die Karriere meiner Träume Text
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German Professions Reading: Die Karriere meiner Träume Text

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This 3-page file includes: (100% in German) ~A German reading that includes descriptions of the dream jobs of four young people: pastry chef, pilot, actor and musician. ~An accompanying worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment. ~Answer key. Level:Low intermediate
German Holiday Reading: Der ideale Urlaub (Hotel/Reisen)
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German Holiday Reading: Der ideale Urlaub (Hotel/Reisen)

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This 5-page file includes: (100% in German) ~ A German reading exercise in which students need to match three couples to their ideal vacation (European Holiday, New York city tour, Costa Rican adventure) ~ A separate worksheet with six reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment or students write a paragraph about their own ideal vacation. ~Answer key ( 2pgs) Level: Low intermediate
Hispanic Music Bundle: TOP 10 Readings at 40% off!  (Música/baile)
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Hispanic Music Bundle: TOP 10 Readings at 40% off! (Música/baile)

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This Hispanic Music BIG Bundle includes my TOP 10 Spanish readings on famous hispanic singers, musicians and music types at 40% off! This bundle includes one reading with comprehension section each on: 6 Biographies on Hispanic Musicians: Shakira *present tense version Mark Anthony Selena Quintanilla *present tense version Enrique Iglesias Jennifer Lopez Gloria Estefan 4 Readings on Hispanic Music Cuban Music: Afrojazz, Rumba Tango Mariachi Cultural Reading Flamenco Music Level: mostly present and past tenses Answer keys included. NOTE: These resources are in SPANISH
Todo sobre mí Lectura: All About Me Spanish Reading (Icebreaker)
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Todo sobre mí Lectura: All About Me Spanish Reading (Icebreaker)

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This 3-page file includes: (100% in Spanish) ~An easy Spanish reading in which four young people introduce themselves. They talk about their personality, physical characteristics, likes and dislikes and hobbies. ~An accompanying worksheet with 12 short answer questions and a short writing practice where students describe themselves. ~Answer key Level: Beginner Activity idea: Have students complete their paragraph in class or for homework and then share them with a partner as an icebreaker.
All About Me English Reading (ESL /ELA / EFL) Icebreaker
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All About Me English Reading (ESL /ELA / EFL) Icebreaker

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This 3-page file includes: ~An easy English reading in which four young people introduce themselves. They talk about their personality, physical characteristics, likes and dislikes and hobbies. ~An accompanying worksheet with 12 short answer questions and a short writing practice where students describe themselves. ~Answer key Level: Beginner Activity idea: Have students complete their paragraph in class or for homework and then share them with a partner as an icebreaker.
Spanish Past Tense Reading (Imperfecto/ Pretérito) El mono travieso
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Spanish Past Tense Reading (Imperfecto/ Pretérito) El mono travieso

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A short Spanish reading about a mischievous monkey. The reading is in a mixture of past tenses for students to see their use in context. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. There are also 10 sentences for students to complete from the story by writing in the verbs in the correct conjugation and identifying them as to which tense they are. Editable word file Answer key included.
French Past Tense Reding (L'imparfait / Passé Composé) Le singe espiègle
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French Past Tense Reding (L'imparfait / Passé Composé) Le singe espiègle

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This 3-page file includes: ~A short French reading about a mischievous monkey. The reading is in a mixture of past tenses for students to see their use in context. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and eight true/ false reading comprehension questions. ~The same reading with the verbs highlighted and underlined for students to see in context. ~Answer key Editable word file
Ir and Ser in Preterite Tense Worksheet (2 pages)
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Ir and Ser in Preterite Tense Worksheet (2 pages)

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This 4-page file includes: ~A 2-page worksheet with four sections on practising ir/ser in the preterit tense. students must fill in the chart of conjugations students must complete 10 gap fill sentences and give English translations students must fill in the missing verbs to complete a short paragraph students must translate five sentences into Spanish. ~Answer key (2 pages) Editable word file
Hannukah / Chanukkah Cultural Reading in English
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Hannukah / Chanukkah Cultural Reading in English

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This 3-page file includes: ~A cultural reading on Hannukah. It discusses: the meaning behind the Hannukah celebration, how it is carried out, popular foods eaten at this time of year, the types of gifts given to children during the celebration and finally the dreidl and its cultural significance. The reading includes a glossary of specialized Hebrew/Yiddish vocabulary. ~A second page with nine reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key.
El Tío de Nadal Lectura: Spanish Christmas Reading on Catalan Yule Log
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El Tío de Nadal Lectura: Spanish Christmas Reading on Catalan Yule Log

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish reading that describes the strange and wonderful Spanish tradition of Tío de Nadal - the Yule log that “poops” out gifts! Includes information about its history as well as how and when this ritual is performed and the types of treats children receive. Also includes a full glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key. Makes for a great cultural component to a Spanish class or a sub plan!
Spanish Professions Reading: El trabajo de mis sueños Lectura (trabajo)
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Spanish Professions Reading: El trabajo de mis sueños Lectura (trabajo)

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This 3-page file includes: (100% in Spanish) ~A reading that talks about the dream jobs of four young people: actor, musician, pilot and cook. Reading is in the present tense only. ~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment where students talk about their own dream jobs. Answer key included
Spanish IRREGULAR Preterites Reading: ¿Cómo pasaste tu fin de semana?
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Spanish IRREGULAR Preterites Reading: ¿Cómo pasaste tu fin de semana?

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This reading is a dialogue between for school friends talking on Monday morning about how they spent the weekend. It includes numerous irregular preterite verbs including: dar, ir, saber, hacer, ser, estar, conducir, ver, tener The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and eight reading comprehension questions. NOTE: Includes two versions of the reading, one with verbs underlined for students to see in context and one without underlining. Answer key included Extension idea: Have students write a short paragraph on how they spent their weekend to share with a classmate or the class making sure to incorporate irregular verbs.
Spanish Tú Commands Reading: Lectura Hazlo ahora! (Impertivo /Mandatos)
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Spanish Tú Commands Reading: Lectura Hazlo ahora! (Impertivo /Mandatos)

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In this fun reading students can see tú command forms in context in both the negative and affirmative. Plot: Sandra is a very bossy older sister who is telling her younger sister what to do and not to do as she prepares for friends to come over. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and six reading comprehension questions. NOTE: The reading includes two versions of the story, with the command forms underlined for students to see in context and not. Answer key included.
Frida Kahlo Biography in Easy Spanish (Present Tense Only)
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Frida Kahlo Biography in Easy Spanish (Present Tense Only)

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A Spanish biography of the famous and fascinating Mexican artist Frida Kahlo written in the present tense only. It includes information on her early life, accident at the age of 18, her artistic style, her relationship with Diego Rivera and finally her death and legacy. The reading includes a full glossary of new vocabulary. With 8 true/false reading comprehension questions. Level: present tense only With Answer Key
Antoni Gaudí Biography in Easy Spanish (Present Tense Only)
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Antoni Gaudí Biography in Easy Spanish (Present Tense Only)

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This biography in easy Spanish is a great introduction to the life of the famous Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí and his masterwork La sagrada familia. This enormous cathedral is located in Barcelona and is a UNESCO heritage site. Reading includes 8 true/false reading incomprehension questions. A wonderful addition to any unit on art, Spain or Hispanic heritage! Level: present tense only Answer key included
En el banco Lectura: Spanish Reading At the Bank
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En el banco Lectura: Spanish Reading At the Bank

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This reading includes a lot of banking vocabulary as it is a dialog of a young person opening their first account and getting a credit card. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 8 true/false comprehension questions. Answer key included Editable word file
Spanish Present Perfect Reading with IRREGULAR Participles (participios)
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Spanish Present Perfect Reading with IRREGULAR Participles (participios)

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In this reading three friends are asking each other various questions on what experiences they have had in their life. The focus is on the present perfect tense with irregular participles: leído, caído, visto, ido, escrito, dicho, hecho, roto etc. NOTE: There are two versions of the story, with and without the verbs underlined for students to see in context. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and seven short reading comprehension questions. Answer key included