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Spanish Conditional Perfect Worksheet: Condicional Perfecto
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Spanish Conditional Perfect Worksheet: Condicional Perfecto

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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 Editable file.
Michelle Bachelet Biografía: Spanish Biography on President of Chile
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Michelle Bachelet Biografía: Spanish Biography on President of Chile

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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!
Vamos al cine Lectura - Haciendo planes: Spanish Reading on Making Plans
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Vamos al cine Lectura - Haciendo planes: Spanish Reading on Making Plans

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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
El Cid y la Reconquista Lectura y Cultura: Spanish Reading - Cantar del Mio Cid
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El Cid y la Reconquista Lectura y Cultura: Spanish Reading - Cantar del Mio Cid

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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!
Rita Moreno Biografía: Biography of a Famous Hispanic Actress
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Rita Moreno Biografía: Biography of a Famous Hispanic Actress

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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. Word file. Great for Hispanic Heritage Month!
Spanish Technology Reading with Object Pronouns: Lectura Pronombres Directos
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Spanish Technology Reading with Object Pronouns: Lectura Pronombres Directos

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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) Editable word file Can be used to review object pronouns, for early finishers, bell work or as a sub plan!
La Bandera Mexicana / Leyenda Azteca: History of Mexican Flag / Aztec Legend
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La Bandera Mexicana / Leyenda Azteca: History of Mexican Flag / Aztec Legend

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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!
El Día de las Velitas: Cultura y Lectura - Colombian Celebration on December 7
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El Día de las Velitas: Cultura y Lectura - Colombian Celebration on December 7

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish language cultural reading about Día de las Velitas celebrated in Colombia on December 7. It discusses the history of this celebration dating back to 1854 as how it is celebrated in various regions throughout the country. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions based on the reading. ~Answer key. Level: uses mostly present with some past tenses
Rigoberta Menchú Biography Worksheet: Preterite/Imperfect Practice: (SUB PLAN)
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Rigoberta Menchú Biography Worksheet: Preterite/Imperfect Practice: (SUB PLAN)

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This worksheet features a biography on the Guatemalan activist and Nobel prize winner Rigoberta Menchú. It is written from the first person perspective for students to practice regular and irregular yo forms of the preterite and imperfect verb conjugations. Worksheet includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 6 true/false reading comprehension questions. Answer key included.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Biografía: Spanish Biography on Hispanic Congresswoman
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Biografía: Spanish Biography on Hispanic Congresswoman

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This 3-page file includes: ~A biography that discusses the life of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and how she came to be the youngest woman ever to win a seat in Congress. This biography discusses: her early life, education, work with the National Hispanic Institute, time at university and how she came to be involved in politics. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~10 reading comprehension questions based on the biography. ~Answer key. Level: in present and past tenses Can be used as a sub plan, for early finishers, or as an adjunct to political units. Vocabulary includes: sin fines de lucro de alto rendimiento la beca el/la pasante el congreso el titular
Ser or Estar Spanish Worksheet (Differentiated Cloze Activity)
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Ser or Estar Spanish Worksheet (Differentiated Cloze Activity)

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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 form 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. Editable word file. Includes answer key.
Spanish Beginner Readings: Top 5 Lecturas @ 35% off@
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Spanish Beginner Readings: Top 5 Lecturas @ 35% off@

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These readings are the perfect for beginners to review and offered here at 35% off! Each reading is about three different young people talking about: My avorite school subjects Where I live: city, suburbs, farm My favorite sports My friends My family Great for reviewing descriptions of people, hobbies, languages, professions, gustar, house vocabulary, school subjects. Ideal for Sub Plans, Early Finishers, Bell work and reading assessments. Each reading is followed by 8 reading comprehension questions. Editable word files. Answer keys included.
Evo Morales Biografía: Spanish Biography on the President of Bolivia
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Evo Morales Biografía: Spanish Biography on the President of Bolivia

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish biography on the current president of Bolivia since 2006, Evo Morales. It talks about his early life, his indigenous background, his agricultural career and his presidency. The reading also includes a full glossary of new vocabulary. ~Worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions in Spanish. ~Answer key. Editable Word file Answer key included.
German Subject Pronouns Review Worksheet (Quiz)
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German Subject Pronouns Review Worksheet (Quiz)

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This beginner German worksheet/quiz includes four separate sections for students to review subject pronouns: Fill in the blank to complete the subject pronouns chart Matching section between English and German Identifying pronouns as singular or plural or both Short answer Editable Word file Answer key included.
Copán Lectura y Cultura: Spanish Reading on Ancient Honduran Mayan Ruins
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Copán Lectura y Cultura: Spanish Reading on Ancient Honduran Mayan Ruins

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This reading discusses Copán, an ancient Mayan city found in Honduras near the Guatemalan border. It discusses its unique history, its current state and the significance of stelas. This reading also briefly discusses Honduras with some basic facts to familiarize students with this lesser-known country. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 7 short answer reading comprehension questions. Level: present and past tenses Answer key included.
German Negatives and Affirmatives Handout / Worksheet
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German Negatives and Affirmatives Handout / Worksheet

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This handout introduces German students to the most common affirmative and negatives. The explanation is followed by 10 fill in the blank sentences to complete. Editable Word file. Answer key included. Includes the following: ja nein immer nie, niemals jemand(en) niemand(en) etwas nichts irgendwo nirgendwo auch entweder… oder weder……noch einige kein
Spanish Subjunctive Reading with Doubt + Denial: No creo que haya (Subjuntivo)
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Spanish Subjunctive Reading with Doubt + Denial: No creo que haya (Subjuntivo)

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In this fun reading, four friends are discussing the existence of mythical creatures such as extraterrestrials and Bigfoot! There are numerous examples of the use of subjunctive with doubt and denial for students to see in context. There are examples of present subjunctive, past subjunctive and present perfect subjunctive in this reading. Activity idea: After reading, have students circle all the subjunctive forms they find. Afterwards have students discuss their own views on the existence of unknown creatures. Answer key included. Includes the following expressions: Dudo que… No creo que… No pienso que… No estoy seguro que… Es posible que… Es probable que…
Julia Alvarez Biografía: Spanish Biography on Dominican-American Writer
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Julia Alvarez Biografía: Spanish Biography on Dominican-American Writer

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This 3-page file includes: ~A biography on the life of Julia Alvarez a Dominican-American writer best known for her novels How the Garcia Girls Lost their Accents and In the Time of the Butterflies. It discusses her early childhood, the dictatorship in the Dominican Republic of Raphael Trujillo and how this affected her literature. It also discusses her charity work and the common themes found in her literature. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~7 Reading comprehension questions based on the reading ~Answer key. Ideal as an adjunct if you teaching any poetry or books by Julia Alvarez or for a brief summary on the history of the Dominican Republic.