A script between three friends who run into each other in the city and discuss where they are going that day. Includes many places around town.
Includes 8 true/false reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment.
Answer key included.
Activity ideas: students can read this dialogue in groups of three and then practice talking about where they plan to go on the weekend. Alternatively they can write their own script to perform for the class!
Level: Beginner
This Spanish reading is about the history of chocolate from its Aztec roots to its modern popularity throughout the world.
Reading includes a full glossary of new vocabulary and 5 reading comprehension questions.
Level: in present and past tenses
Includes answer key.
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A wedding ( imparfait / passé composé
Daily routines with Reflexive Verbs
Summer plans in Future Tense
Apartment (Conditional/Subjunctive)
On vacation (imperfect)
Giving Directions (Commands)
Ideal boyfriend (Subjunctive)
With comprehension questions and keys.
This 3-file includes:
~A beginner level reading, in which a girl describes her two brothers and sister. She talks about how they look, their personality and their hobbies. She also talks about how they all compare to each other.
~This reading features many possessives and comparatives in context such as mi,mis, su, nuestro, mayor, menor, más/menos que etc.
~1 worksheet includes 8 reading comprehension questions in Spanish as well as a short writing exercise.
~key
Activity idea: After reading, students can talk in Spanish with their classmates about their own siblings!
This reading is about a young medical student who goes to Africa to volunteer with children. We also learn about her family and boss. This reading serves as good practice for describing people’s appearance, personality, profession etc.
This reading is accompanied by a glossary of new vocabulary and 10 true/false reading comprehension questions in English to ensure comprehension.
Activity idea: After reading, have students show pictures of friends and describe them to their classmates.
Level: Beginner
Answer Key included.
This 3-page file includes:
~This Spanish reading discusses some of the causes and results of the Mexican Revolution of 1910-1920. This reading also includes a short a biography on the life of the Revolutionary Pancho Villa. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary.
~Reading comprehension page with 8 questions
~Answer key
Level: mostly in past tenses
This 3-page file includes:
~A Spanish biography on Roberto Clemente. The reading includes a paragraph on the Caribbean and its historical significance within the hispanic world and the life and career of Clemente. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary.
~Worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions in Spanish.
~Answer key.
This readings is a great complement to any sports vocabulary, Hispanic culture and Afro-Latino Heritage units!
Level: Uses present and past tenses
This 3-page file includes:
~A fun and simple reading with many uses of gustar/weather expressions in which 2 young people are asked to describe their favourite season: Ramón loves winter and Carolina loves summer!
~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment where students write about the activities they enjoy doing in the different seasons.
~Answer key.
This 3-page includes:
~A biography on the life and times of the Cuban soldier poet José Martí who fought for independence against Spain at the end of the 19th-century. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary.
~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions.
~Answer key.
Level: Uses present and past tenses
Includes Answer Key.
This fun reading is between between two school friends discussing a typical week at school. They discuss exams, studying, friends, siblings and going to a party.
The reading features over 20 examples of irregular verbs in the first person form all of which for students to see them in context.
The script is followed by a true/false reading comprehension question.
Reading includes the following verbs:
estoy
soy
tengo
puedo
doy
vengo
salgo
conozco
duermo
pongo
entiendo
This file contains a biography of the long serving 19th-century Mexican president Porfirio Diaz. The reading is a summary of his early life, military campaigns and political achievements and controversies.
The reading includes a glossary new vocabulary. The second page includes 10 true/false reading comprehension questions and a short writing exercise.
Vocab includes:
el soldado
el sacerdocio
el golpe de estado
político
los ferrocarriles
los impuestos
la riqueza
los campesinos
los propietarios
This Spanish reading is on the life of the Spanish explorer Juán Ponce de León. It discusses his early life, travel to the New World, his leadership roles in the Caribbean and finally his attempted colonization of Florida.Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and a true/false reading comprehension question.
Makes for a great supplement on the history of Florida, explorers and conquistadors.
Vocab includes:
la nobleza
ejército
rango
la riqueza
nombrar
las heridas
batalla
Level: Spanish 2+ (mostly in past tenses)
This 3-page file includes:
~A Spanish language biography is about the life of the Spanish conquistador Hernando de Soto. It talks about his background, travels and expedition into the United States. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary.
~Reading includes six reading comprehension questions in Spanish.
~Answer key.
Vocabulary includes:
conquistador
jinete
oro
expedición
gente indígena
escaramuza batalla
tribu
Level: mostly past tenses
This reading is about a birthday celebration! Much of the reading is in the present progressive tense (estar + gerund). It talks about what everyone in the family is doing during the celebration. Also discussed is the significance of the piñata in Mexican celebrations.
There is a full glossary of new words and the story is followed by six true/false questions in Spanish for reading comprehension.
Activity idea: bring in some party pictures and have students explain what is happening using the present progressive tense.
Vocab includes:
fiesta
el cumpleaños
la parrilla
el jardín
los globos
los juguetes
la estrella
el palo
los regalos
Level: Spanish Upper Beginner
Includes Answer key
This 2-page file includes:
~A handout that explains the formation of regular and irregular forms of the conditional progressive in Spanish.
~A worksheet with 17 short answer questions with regular and irregular verbs.
Examples:
Yo estaría estudiando mucho. (estudiar)
Nosotros …………… ……………… el libro. (leer)
Editable word file.
Level: upper intermediate
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Bundle includes:
Reading: Birthday Party Present Progressive
Worksheet: Present Progressive
Reading: Future Progressive
Handout & Worksheet: Future Progressive
Reading: Present Progressive
Reading: Past Progressive
Level: Intermediate
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
Editable file
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?
Editable word file.