This 4-pg file includes:
~A handout that introduces Spanish students to the most common affirmative and negatives. The explanation followed by 10 fill in the blank sentences.
~A reading that allows students to see negatives and affirmative in context. It is a dialogue between two friends that come from very different families, one is very sociable and outgoing and likes to do everything while the other family is introverted and never enjoys doing anything! The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and reading comprehension questions.
~Answer keys included. (2pgs)
Editable word file.
Includes the following vocabulary:
nada
nunca
algo
alguien
nadie
no
a veces
siempre
también
ni…ni…
tampoco
This 3-page file includes:
~ A Spanish language biography of the famous Tex-Mex singer Selena Quintanilla. It includes a paragraph each on: her early life, her albums and awards, her marriage, her death and legacy.
~A worksheet with 10 Reading comprehension questions in Spanish.
~Answer Key.
Level: Uses present and past tenses
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
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.
This 4-page file includes:
~A handout on German Prefix verbs
~A reading with Prefix verbs in context
~A worksheet with 15 practice sentences.
~Answer key
This 3-page file includes:
~A Spanish reading featuring two separate dialogues with two patients that go to visit the doctor. One patient has the flu and the other an injury. New vocabulary is featured at the top including the verb ‘doler’. Both dialogues feature a lot of Ud. command forms as the doctor gives each patient advice.
~A Worksheet with 3 parts: 8 reading comprehension questions, 8 short answer questions where students need to find the Spanish command forms from the script and write them in and a guided conversation practice.
Extension: Have students take turns role-playing going to the doctor and explaining in Spanish what is wrong with them. The other student practices giving advice in the command form!
Level: Intermediate
This 3-page file includes:
~A Spanish reading on the life of Jennifer Lopez, a daughter of poor Puerto Rican immigrants who became a world wide sensation. Includes information on her childhood, early career and role in the movie Selena. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary.
~A worksheet with nine comprehension questions to accompany the reading.
~Answer key.
Level: Uses Present and Past Tenses
This 3-page file includes:
~A beginner Spanish reading that includes descriptions of four young people’s likes and dislikes, hobbies and weekly routines. It includes numerous users of the verb gustar. It also includes similar verbs such as interesar and encantar.
~A worksheet based on the reading with 3 parts: 10 reading comprehension questions, an info gap and a short writing assignment.
~Answer key.
Editable word file.
Ideal for beginner learners to review basic vocabulary of hobbies, days of the week
and present tense verbs.
This 6-page file includes:
~A 2-page reading completely in the imperfect tense where a young girl asks 5 family members what life was like when they were young! The reading is followed by a reading comprehension section and a short writing assignment.
~The same reading with the verbs highlighted for students to see them in context.
~A worksheet with 10 short answer reading comprehension questions and a writing assignment.
~Answer key.
Activity idea: Have students ‘interview’ an older family member about what life was like when they were young and have them write a paragraph about it for homework.
NOTE: This resource is 100% Spanish.
This Spanish reading includes descriptions of 4 people’s daily routines. Verbs are conjugated in the present tense in the yo, él and ellos forms. Includes many reflexive verbs and examples of time.
Includes 12 reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment.
Answer key included.
Ideal for reviewing reflexive verbs!
Editable word file.
Activity idea: After reading, have students underline all the reflexive verbs they find, then have them discuss their own family’s daily routines or write about it for homework.r write about it for homework.
This 3-page file includes:
~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
This 4-page file includes:
~A 2-page intermediate level reading on flamenco. The reading discusses in detail the origins of this artistic dance form. Each of the three parts receives its own paragraph: the dancing, singing and guitar playing. The reading also mentions some current flamenco artists. The reading is preceded by a detailed list of specialized vocabulary.
~A worksheet based on the reading with nine comprehension questions.
~Answer key.
Level: (in present and past tenses but with more difficult vocabulary)
Here is a link to an amazing performance by Sara Baras to show students:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLnEjHuMFsA
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 5-page file includes:
~A reading in which a 13-year-old boy interviews his parents and grandparents about what life was like for them when they were young. The reading is completely in the imperfect tense for students to see it in context.
~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions in English and a short writing assignment in French for homework.
~The worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions in French and a short writing assignment in French for homework.
~Answer key. (2pgs)
Activity idea: Have students underline all the imperfect forms they find in the reading.
Editable word file.
This 3-page file includes:
~A Spanish biography about the life of Spanish poet Federico García Lorca. It discusses his childhood, education, personal life, all of his major works and his death during the Spanish Civil War. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 8 reading comprehension questions in Spanish based on the reading.
~Answer key.
This reading is a great compliment to any unit on Spanish history and writers.
Level: mostly past tenses
This 3-page file includes:
~A reading that includes a brief description of the Spanish Civil War and its after effects. Also included is a biography of Francisco Franco and the role he played. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary.
~A reading comprehension section based on the reading.
~Answer key
Makes for a great complement on a Spanish history unit.
Level: Spanish Upper Intermediate
This 5-page resource includes:
~A Spanish language biography on Hispanic singer Bruno Mars. It talks about his childhood in Hawaii and his musical family, his dreams to become a singer in California and his eventual success and charity work. The reading features numerous examples of regular and irregular preterite verbs as well as a glossary of new vocabulary.
~The same biography but with the verbs in the preterite tense missing! In this version,
students must complete the biography by completing over 15 regular and irregular preterite conjugations.
~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions based on reading in Spanish.
~Answer key (2pgs)
Level: preterite tense
Can be used for review, a quick quiz, reading comprehension, early finisher activity, bell work, homework or sub plan!
This 3-page file includes:
~A Spanish biography about the life and times of the famous Cuban singer Celia Cruz. It discusses her leaving Cuba after the revolution, her career in the United States, her marriage and her performances. Reading includes a full glossary of new vocabulary.
~The second page is a worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions in Spanish based on the reading.
~Answer Key (2pgs)
This 3-page file includes:
~ A German reading in which four people describe their weekly chores around the house including cooking, ironing, washing etc.
~ A worksheet based on the reading with ten short answer questions, a gap fill exercise and a short writing section where students talk about their own chores.
~Answer key.
Level: Upper Beginner
This 3-page file includes:
~An easy English reading that includes descriptions of four young people’s hobbies/lifestyles.
~A reading comprehension worksheet with three parts:
10 reading comprehension questions
an info gap activity
a short writing assignment.
~Answer key.*
Ideal for beginner learners to review basic vocabulary of hobbies, days of the week and present tense verbs.