This worksheet explains the formation of regular and irregular present participles.
Explanations are followed by a list of common irregular participles and 10 short answer questions.
Beginner Level
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This file contains two similar versions of the same worksheet:
-In the first version students fill in the missing present tense forms of ser or estar in the present tense.
-The second version is more difficult as students must also fill in some blanks with hay.
This worksheet features two paragraphs: one describing a pilot and his family in general, and the second one describing the vacation they take in Costa Rica.
Includes answer keys.
This Bundle includes 5 more Beginner French readings in the present tense:
1.Au Centre Ville
2.Au supermarché
3.Mon Lycée
4.Nationalités
5.Une Fête d’Anniversaire
Each reading has a glossary of new vocab and reading comprehension section.
All editable word files.
This 2-page file includes:
~A fun reading in which five people are interviewed about what they would do in specific situations. In the answers the students can see the conditional verb forms in context!
~A worksheet based on the reading which includes two parts: a true/false reading comprehension section and a writing section where students need to describe what they would do in the following situations:
What would you do if you lost something important?
What would you do if you found a wallet on the street?
What would you do if your friend gave you a gift that you do not like?
What would you do if it were the last day of school?
What would you do if you could sing very well?
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In this funny reading friends are discussing their secret fears! Students can see how to use the expression ‘tener miedo de’ while learning new vocabulary.
Fears include: spiders, sharks, heights, enclosed spaces
Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and a reading comprehension section.
Level: Spanish Beginner (present tense)
Activity idea: after reading the script together, have students in the class discuss their own fears or the fears of their friends and siblings.
Vocab includes:
tengo miedo de
tengo suerte
las arañas
los tiburones
el ascensor
las alturas
In this reading a teenage girl introduces herself to her new neighbour. The dialog incorporates a number of question words so students may learn how to form questions with interrogatives.
Reading includes 8 true/false comprehension questions in English and a short writing assignment in French.
Activity idea: students may complete the writing assignment in class or for homework. They may then read their own dialog with a partner.
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Answer key included.
Includes all major question words!
This 2-page file includes Spanish language biography is on the life of Mario Vargas Llosa winner of the 2010 Nobel Prize for literature. This biography discusses his early life and career, education and training, political aspirations and awards.
The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary as well as a reading comprehension section.
Level: Spanish 3 (various tenses)
This 3-page file includes:
~A Spanish cultural reading on the traditional music of South America. It includes two paragraphs on Chile’s national dance la cueca and one on the traditional pan flute music, or zampoñas, of the Andean region played by the local Quechua and Aymara peoples. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary.
~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions
~Answer key.
This 3-page file includes:
~A reading that serves as a great introduction to Mariachi music. The reading talks about the history of this genre, the instruments and costumes used and where the name may have come from. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary.
~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions in Spanish.
~Answer key.
Level: In present and past tenses
Great as a cultural adjunct for your Spanish class or as a sub plan!
This Spanish reading bundle offers my TOP 4 most popular singer biographies at 35% off !
Bundle includes one biography each on:
Celia Cruz - Cuba
Enrique Iglesias - Spain
Shakira - Colombia
Selena Quintanilla
All readings also include a glossary of new vocabulary and a separate page of reading comprehension questions/short writing assignments in Spanish. Also includes cloze lyric activities for all!
Great complement to any music unit in Spanish!
Level: Uses present and past tenses
This beginner level German reading includes three friends talking about their pets: a dog, two cats and a parrot!
Includes a glossary and 6 reading comprehension questions.
Answer key included.
Includes the following vocab:
das Haustier
der Hund
neckisch
der Vogel
der Papagei
colours!
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
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This 3-page file includes:
~A Spanish biography is on Michelle Bachelet two-time president of Chile. It discusses her early life living both in Chile and abroad, the Pinochet take over which led to her exile, her medical training and career and finally her return to Chile and time as president. This reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary
~7 reading comprehension questions in Spanish based on the reading.
~Answer key.
Level: past tenses
Great compliment on Chilean and women’s history.
Ideal also for sub plan and early finishers!
This 3-page file includes:
~A script between two friends making plans over the phone. Incorporated into the reading is a lot of practice with talking about what time things are happening. The reading is preceded by a full glossary of new vocabulary.
~A worksheet with 10 true/false questions in Spanish and a short writing section where students write a short script on their own or with a classmate in which they make plans to go out.
~Answer key.
Level: beginner
This 3-page file includes:
-A Spanish reading on the life and times of El Cid, a famous medieval military leader who fought in the reconquest of Spain. This reading discusses his early life, victories under King Sancho II, marriage, death and how he was immortalized in the famous poem Cantar del Mio Cid. This reading also includes details about the reconquest of Spain / la Reconquista.
-A reading comprehension page
-Answer key.
Level: upper level includes various tenses
Makes for a great addition to any lessons on Spanish history and literature!
This Spanish reading is on the life of Puerto Rican-American actress Rita Moreno. It discusses her early life, training in dance and acting, her breakout roll in West Side Story as well as a bit about her personal life.
Reading includes of glossary of new vocabulary and a short reading comprehension section.
Level: present and past tenses
Answer key included.
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Great for Hispanic Heritage Month!
This 5-page file includes:
~A humorous reading where a 15-year-old girl from Mexico talks about her smartphone addiction and then what happened when her phone broke and she had to live without it for two days!
~The same version but as a worksheet with the object pronouns missing - students must fill them in to complete the reading.
~A worksheet with five reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment for students to talk about their own smartphone habits.
~Answer key (2 pgs)
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Can be used to review object pronouns, for early finishers, bell work or as a sub plan!
This cultural reading talks about the Catholic celebration of carnival!
It talks about its religious significance and how it is celebrated in places like Köln and New Orleans.
The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 6 true/false reading comprehension questions.
Answer key included.
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This 3-page file includes:
~A 2-page reading that discusses the culture and history of five Latin dance styles: Mariachi, Salsa, Flamenco, Tango and Cueca. The reading also includes some Spanish vocabulary and 15 true/false readings comprehension questions.
~Answer key.
Note this reading is in English and is ideal for beginner level students, as a Sub Plan or for hispanic heritage! I also offer similar reading in Spanish.
This 3-page file includes:
~A cultural reading on the history of the Mexican flag. It talks about Mexican independence and what the three colors on the flag represent. The reading also includes a paragraph on the Aztec legend on the founding of Tenochtitlan (present-day Mexico city) which is represented by the eagle which appears as an emblem on the flag. The final paragraph talks about the Aztec language of náhuatl, and the words that have been borrowed into English such as: coyote, guacamole, chocolate, chia y tomate.
~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions in Spanish for students to answer based on the reading.
~Answer key.
Level: present and past tenses
Editable Word file.
Makes for a great accompaniment to units on Mexican history and Mesoamerican cultures alike!