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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.
French Object Pronouns Reading: Je suis accro à mon téléphone portable !
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French Object Pronouns Reading: Je suis accro à mon téléphone portable !

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This 3-page file includes: ~A humorous reading where a 15-year-old girl talks about her smartphone addiction and then what happened when her phone broke and she had to live without it for two days! Includes 11 examples of direct and indirect object pronouns for students to see in context. Reading includes 6 comprehension questions. ~The same version with the object pronouns highlighted for students to see in context. ~Answer key. Level: French 2 (includes present and past tenses) 100% in French
Spanish Tener Expressions TASK Cards: 24 Different Expressions
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Spanish Tener Expressions TASK Cards: 24 Different Expressions

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This 12-page file includes: ~24 Task Cards with fill-in the blanks for the conjugation of the verb TENER. Each card features a different idiom (tener sed, hambre, suerte, calor, frío etc.) ~1 blank page for your own ideas ~Recording sheet ~Answer key ~Glossary of expressions in both English and Spanish. ~Worksheet for students to produce the English meanings of the expressions
Estar Task Cards: 40 Expresiones con Estar
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Estar Task Cards: 40 Expresiones con Estar

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This 14-page file includes: ~40 Task Cards with fill-in the blanks for the verb estar each featuring a condition, position, emotion or idiom (estar sentado, estar triste, estar de vacaciones etc.) ~1 blank page for your own ideas ~Recording sheet ~Answer key ~Glossary of expressions in both English and Spanish. NOTE: These cards are written in a way where they may be used again in future to review past tense conjugations of estar.
Fun French Reading: Who should Marie Date? (Hobbies, Languages, Family) Lecture
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Fun French Reading: Who should Marie Date? (Hobbies, Languages, Family) Lecture

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This 5-page file includes: ~A fun and humorous French reading in which students must choose the best man for Marie to go on a date with based on their short introductions! ~A worksheet in English based on the reading with: 10 true or false questions in to ensure comprehension, a short answer section and a short writing section where students write in French. ~The same worksheet 100 % in French. ~Answer key. (2 pgs) Reinforces present tense verbs, word order and vocabulary on hobbies, family and languages.
Hispanic Countries Game: ¿De dónde soy? Países Hispanos (Sub Plan)
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Hispanic Countries Game: ¿De dónde soy? Países Hispanos (Sub Plan)

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This 9-page file includes: ~A game where students need to match up a short biography of a person from a Spanish speaking country with the country they are from based on the clues in their biography. There are a total of 14 Spanish-speaking countries each with a picture. ~A hint sheet with the countries (optional to make the game easier) ~A blank page for you own ideas or students to make their own short biography. ~Recording Sheet. ~Answer key. This makes for a great sub or early finisher activity as well. Works on reading comprehension and culture at the same time! Extension idea: Have students work in teams to see who can get the correct answers first. They may even use outside resources if necessary. EDITABLE
German School Subjects Reading: Schulfächer Lesung
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German School Subjects Reading: Schulfächer Lesung

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This 4-page file includes: ~A simple German reading in the present tense in which a 16-year-old student talks about all of his classes and what time they occur. Based on the reading students must fill in his school schedule! ~A worksheet based on the reading with 10 reading comprehension questions. Afterwards students must fill in their own schedule in German. ~Answer key (2 pgs) Level: Beginner
Los gitanos: Una lectura no-ficción (Romaní / Discriminación / Flamenco)
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Los gitanos: Una lectura no-ficción (Romaní / Discriminación / Flamenco)

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This 3-page file includes: ~A 1.5 page Spanish language nonfiction reading on los gitanos. It discusses their history, traditional way of life, influence on flamenco music and other aspects of their life including marriage and language etc. It also has a paragraph on the discrimination they have faced as well as how they were victims of the holocaust. Ideal for upper intermediate /advanced students to discuss these themes. ~Includes a full glossary of new vocabulary and 8 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key. Editable word file
Spanish Suffixes: Handout, Reading + Worksheet (sufijos)
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Spanish Suffixes: Handout, Reading + Worksheet (sufijos)

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This 6-page file includes: ~A 2-page handout that explains the formation and usage of common suffixes in Spanish including diminutives, augmentatives and absolute superlatives. Includes various examples of each type including spelling changes and a regular forms. (casita, pedacito, hombrón, guapísima etc.) ~A worksheet for students to practice Spanish suffixes. ~A fun and simple Spanish reading in which a young girl gets a new puppy for her birthday includes 10 examples of diminutives (casita) and absolute superlatives (lindísimo) in Spanish for students to see in context. The reading is followed by 8 true or false reading comprehension questions and a short answer section. ~Answer key. (2 pgs) Editable word file
German English Cognates Reading: Verwandte Wörter (100% in German)
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German English Cognates Reading: Verwandte Wörter (100% in German)

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This 3-page file includes: (100% in German) ~A simple German reading including 30 German English cognates for beginner students to learn to recognize them. The story talks about a family that takes a trip to South Africa to go on safari. Includes 7 reading comprehension questions based on the story. ~The same reading but with the cognates highlighted for context. ~Answer key
German Simple Past Reading + Worksheet (Imperfekt) Fill in the Blanks Reading
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German Simple Past Reading + Worksheet (Imperfekt) Fill in the Blanks Reading

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This 4-page file includes: ~A German worksheet that features three short paragraphs in which people talk about what they did recently. There are over 20 uses of simple past verbs to see in context. Includes regular and irregular forms: brachte, ging, trank, war, machte ~A comprehension page with 10 short answer questions based on the reading plus a short writing assignment. ~Answer key (2 pgs)
French Cognates Reading: Lecture avec des Cognates (100% in French)
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French Cognates Reading: Lecture avec des Cognates (100% in French)

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This 4-page file includes: (100% in French) ~A simple French reading including over 40 French English cognates for beginner students to learn to recognize them. The story talks about a family that takes a trip to South Africa to go on safari. ~The same reading but with the cognates highlighted for context. ~A worksheet with 9 short answer questions based on the story ~Answer key Level: French 1 (total beginners) Editable word file
My School Schedule English Reading: Subjects/Classes (ESL / EFL / ELL)
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My School Schedule English Reading: Subjects/Classes (ESL / EFL / ELL)

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This 4-page file includes: ~A simple reading in the present tense in which a 16-year-old student talks about all of her classes and what time they occur. Based on the reading students must fill in her school schedule! ~A worksheet based on the reading with 10 reading comprehension questions. Afterwards students must fill in their own schedule and write about their favorite classes. ~Answer key (2 pgs) Level: Beginner
Spanish Cognates Reading: Lectura con Cognados (100% in Spanish)
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Spanish Cognates Reading: Lectura con Cognados (100% in Spanish)

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This 4-page file includes: (100% in Spanish) ~A simple Spanish reading including over 40 Spanish English cognates for beginner students to learn to recognize them. The story talks about a family that takes a trip to South Africa to go on safari. ~The same reading but with the cognates highlighted for context. ~A worksheet with two parts: a. Ten short answer questions based on the story b. Students must give the English equivalent of 20 Spanish cognates ~Answer key Level: total beginners Editable word file
El Greco Biografía: Spanish Biography of Famous Artist
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El Greco Biografía: Spanish Biography of Famous Artist

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish language biography on the artist known as El Greco. It discusses his early life in Greece and Italy before moving on to discuss his long and illustrious career in Toledo, Spain. Includes the glossary of new vocabulary. ~A page with comprehension questions based on the reading. ~Answer key. Ideal as an adjunct reading to studies on Spanish history and art.
Mi horario Lectura de las Materias / Clases: School Schedule Reading + Worksheet
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Mi horario Lectura de las Materias / Clases: School Schedule Reading + Worksheet

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This 5-page file includes: ~A simple reading in the present tense in which a 16-year-old student talks about all of her classes and what time they occur. Based on the reading students must fill in her school schedule! ~A worksheet based on the reading with 10 reading comprehension questions. Afterwards students must fill in their own schedule in Spanish. ~Answer key (2 pgs) NOTE: Includes both American style and European style clock options for reading (2:30 pm and 14.30) Vocabulary Includes: días de la semana música deporte arte biología álgebra química almuerzo bloque libre geografía historia francés inglés informática
English Simple Past Reading / Worksheet: 20 Fill in the Blanks
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English Simple Past Reading / Worksheet: 20 Fill in the Blanks

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This 4-page file includes: ~A worksheet that features three short paragraphs in which people talk about what they did recently. There are over 20 uses of simple past verbs to see in context. Includes regular and irregular forms: brought, went, saw, had, got. ~A comprehension page with 10 short answer questions based on the reading plus a short writing assignment. Level: Intermediate Answer key included
French Future Tense Reading: À quoi ressemblera la vie dans 200 ans ? (Futur)
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French Future Tense Reading: À quoi ressemblera la vie dans 200 ans ? (Futur)

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A fun French reading, in which four high school students are asked how they think life will be in 200 years. The answers are very different! Includes many examples of regular and irregular future tense verbs. Reading includes five comprehension questions in French and and a short writing assignment in the French future tense. NOTE: There are two versions of the reading one with the future tense verbs highlighted for students to see in context. Level: French 3 Answer key included. Editable word file Activity idea: have students share their ideas for how the future will look. Have the students underline all the verbs they see in the reading in the future tense.
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!