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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.
Spanish  Character  Cards ~ All about me (Icebreaker)Hobbies / Jobs / Classes
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Spanish Character Cards ~ All about me (Icebreaker)Hobbies / Jobs / Classes

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This 10-page file includes: (NOTE: These are 100% in Spanish) ~24 ready made Character cards to be printed on card stock and cut out ~4 empty Character cards for students to create their own ~1 Worksheet with 20 questions based on the characters ~Answer key Includes kids, teenagers and adults. Each task card includes: A photo Name Age City and country (includes 12 Hispanic Countries, 6 International Countries and 6 U.S) Family Work (adult cards) Favorite class (kid cards) Favorite food (including regional foods) Characteristic Hobbies Activity idea: Put students in groups of 2-4 and give each student 2-4 cards. Have them describe themselves in the first person for one card and in the third person for the other card. Once completed, have students create a card for themselves and a friend (either in class or for homework) to practice with.
Spanish Irregular First-Person (yo-form) Verbs
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Spanish Irregular First-Person (yo-form) Verbs

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This 2-page file includes one reference sheet and one worksheet featuring the most common irregular first-person (yo-form) present tense Spanish conjugations of the following verbs: salir tener poner traer hacer caber caer oir venir decir conocer conducir traducir estar ser dar ir saber ver English translations included!
Las tapas Lectura Cultural ~ Spanish Reading
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Las tapas Lectura Cultural ~ Spanish Reading

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Written in the first person, this cultural reading talks about two people preparing tapas for a party! Also covered is the cultural significance of tapas in Spain and where the name comes from. A glossary covers all new food words. Reading includes 5 reading comprehension questions. Level: In present tense with harder vocab
Complete Beginner Spanish Workbook and Textbook ~ Español para principiantes (75 pages!)
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Complete Beginner Spanish Workbook and Textbook ~ Español para principiantes (75 pages!)

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This 72-page file is a complete beginner textbook and workbook that I’ve completed over my last 15 years of teaching/tutoring Spanish. It’s designed for grades 8+. I’m offering it here at 40% off! This book includes 20 worksheets, 12 readings and 5 partner activities! It has explanations on all the topics covered in a first year course. You can use this resource in its entirety or simply page by page as needed for extra materials. Unit 1: The Basics Greetings, alphabet, pronunciation Unit 2: Family Family vocab, gender and plurals, tener Unit 3: Talking about Yourself Nationalities, Professions Unit 4: Regular Present Tense Verbs Verb conjugations Unit 5: Making Plans Numbers, Telling Time, Yo-form Irregular Unit 6: My House Adjective agreement, possessives Unit 7: Asking Questions Question Words, estar Unit 8: Talking about Hobbies Months, Days of the Week Unit 9: At a Restaurant Stem-changing Verbs Unit 10: Tener Expressions Tener Expressions Unit 11: Around Town Prepositions Unit 12: Ir and Tener Conjugations Conversational Future Tense Unit 13: Ser vs. Estar Unit 14: Describing People present continuous Unit 15: Object Pronouns Object Pronouns, Personal a Unit 16: Expressing Likes and dislikes Gustar and similar verbs Unit 17: Reflexive Verbs Daily Routines Unit 18: Simple past tense Regular Preterite Forms Editable word file. Answer keys included.
Spanish Subjunctive Reading - El novio ideal - The Perfect Boyfriend
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Spanish Subjunctive Reading - El novio ideal - The Perfect Boyfriend

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This 8-page file includes: ~A funny reading in which a young woman named Cecelia has a choice of five candidates to be her ideal boyfriend! Throughout the reading there are numerous uses of the present subjunctive. Cecelia describes the qualities her ideal boyfriend would have and each of the candidates also describe one or two qualities they are looking for. ~A worksheet with 15 true/false reading comprehension questions, a section where students underline all the subjunctive verbs in the reading (15 forms) as well as two short writing assignments. ~The same worksheet but with short answer reading comprehension questions instead of true/false. ~Answer key. (4 pgs) This reading is a great supplement to help students see the present Spanish subjunctive conjugations in context!
German Adjective Endings - Worksheet and Handout
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German Adjective Endings - Worksheet and Handout

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This 4-page file includes: ~1 worksheet that has students filling in adjective endings in German. It includes practice for all the cases with gap fill exercises for both short sentences and a dialogue between two friends out shopping for clothing. ~1 Handout with over 75 common adjectives in German and English ~Adjective Declension Charts (Unpreceded, Adjectives Preceded by ‘Der Words’ Adjectives Preceded by ‘Ein Words’) ~Answer key Editable word file.
French Past Tense Reading: À un Mariage Lecture (imparfait / passé composé)
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French Past Tense Reading: À un Mariage Lecture (imparfait / passé composé)

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This 6-page file includes: ~A French reading written in the past tense about a wedding the narrator attended last night. This reading serves as a great example of the uses of the two past tenses in French: (imparfait / passé composé) ~A worksheet based on the reading with three sections: 8 True or false reading questions in English to ensure comprehension, a section where students underline and recognize the past tense forms in the reading and a short writing section in French. ~The same reading but with no glossary and French reading comprehension questions for differentiated learning with verbs highlighted for context. ~Answer key. (3 pgs)
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.
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
French Hobbies Reading: Les passe-temps lecture (100% in French)
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French Hobbies Reading: Les passe-temps lecture (100% in French)

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This easy French reading includes descriptions of three young people’s hobbies. Includes a reading comprehension 8 reading comprehension questions. Ideal for beginner learners to review basic vocabulary of hobbies, days of the week and present tense verbs. Level: French 1 Includes key
Édith Piaf Biographie en Français: French Biography on Famous Singer
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Édith Piaf Biographie en Français: French Biography on Famous Singer

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This 3-page file includes: ~A French biography on the famous French singer Édith Piaf. It discusses her family background, early career, famous songs as well as her relationships and family life. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions in French. ~Answer key. Level: Uses present and past tenses
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!
Regular -AR Verbs in the Preterite Tense Spanish Reading: ¿Cómo pasaste anoche?
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Regular -AR Verbs in the Preterite Tense Spanish Reading: ¿Cómo pasaste anoche?

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This Spanish reading includes descriptions of how four young people spent last night. It is in the present tense and regular preterite -AR verbs. Includes 6 multiple choice reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment. Answer key included. This resource is 100% in Spanish. NOTE: There are two versions of the reading, one version has the preterite verbs highlighted to help with contextualization. Ideal to review basic daily vocabulary and regular preterite tense verbs.
Italian Passive Voice Reading: La voce passiva Lettura
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Italian Passive Voice Reading: La voce passiva Lettura

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This Italian language reading shows students the passive voice in context. It includes three news articles from a fictitious newspaper. Each article features examples of the passive voice. The reading also includes 8 true/false reading comprehension questions. NOTE: There are two versions of the reading, in one version the examples of the passive voice are highlighted for the students to see in context. In the other version you can have students underline the passive voice examples they find. Activity idea: After reading, have students create their own short news article using the passive voice to read out to the class!
Spanish Christmas Resources Bundle: Top 5 @35% off!
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Spanish Christmas Resources Bundle: Top 5 @35% off!

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This Bundle includes my TOP 5 Spanish Christmas Resources at 35% off! Reading: Navidad y El nuevo año Reading: Christmas Traditions Worksheet Christmas Vocabulary Reading: History of the Christmas tree With comprehension questions and answer keys. Level: present and past tenses
Faire des Courses Lecture: French Grocery Shopping Reading
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Faire des Courses Lecture: French Grocery Shopping Reading

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This 3-page includes: ~A simple French reading in the present tense about two college roommates and their grocery shopping habits. The reading includes a lot of food vocabulary. Reading includes six comprehension questions in French. ~The same reading with a glossary of new vocabulary up top. ~Answer key.
Claude Monet Biographie en Français: French Biography on Famous Artist
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Claude Monet Biographie en Français: French Biography on Famous Artist

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This 3-page file includes: ~A French biography on the famous French artist. It discusses his early education, founding of impressionism, style of painting and later life. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions in French. ~Answer key. Level: French 2+ (Uses present and past tenses)
Moderne Technologie Text auf Deutsch: Modern Technology German Reading
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Moderne Technologie Text auf Deutsch: Modern Technology German Reading

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This 3-page file includes: ~A fun German reading where Robert talks about his own habits around modern technology and those of three members of his family. ~A worksheet based on the reading with 8 comprehension questions based on the reading and 2 questions on how the students relate to modern technology to initiate discussion in class. ~Answer key. Includes vocabulary around cell phone use, tablets, computers and video games. Level: present tense only with harder vocabulary