This German reading is on the life of Albert Einstein the famous physicist. It talks about his early life, education, marriage and legacy.
The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 5 reading comprehension questions.
Level: mostly past tenses
Includes answer key.
This worksheet allows students to review the most common German prepositions in the Accusative, Dative and Genitive. The worksheet is comprised of four sections:
Matching section plus recognizing if the preposition is accusative or dative
Fill in the blank sentences with the correct preposition
Matching genitive prepositions with the English meaning
Fill in the blank to complete sentences with a genitive preposition
Serves as a great general review of German prepositions.
Word file.
This 5-page file includes:
~24 task cards with gustar conversation starters (4 pages x 6 cards per sheet)
~1 blank sheet for your ideas!
These task cards provide a great way to get students practicing the verb gustar out loud. Can be used in pairs or small groups!
Examples:
¿Te gusta bailar?
¿Te gusta ir a la playa?
¿Te gusta montar en bicicleta?
This 3-page file includes:
~A handout that explains the formation of regular and irregular forms of the future progressive in Spanish.
~A worksheet with 18 short answer questions with regular and irregular verbs.
~Answer key.
Examples:
Yo estaré cocinando los tacos. (cocinar)
Pedro …………… …………… mucho. (trabajar)
Editable word file.
This beginner level French reading is about a 16-year-old student named Jean who describes his school, his best friend at school and his favorite teacher. This reading is a great way for students to get familiar with the present tense and talk about their school.
Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 8 Reading comprehension questions in English to ensure comprehension.
Editable Word file.
Includes key.
Activity idea: After reading, have the students write a paragraph about their school, friends, teachers and classes in class or for homework.
This reading is about a family who hosts a fun summer barbecue in their yard for all of their friends and neighbours during a Saturday in July. The focus is on seeing the preterite in context. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary as well as five reading comprehension questions in Spanish.
Activity idea: after reading the story and answering the questions together, students can talk in the preterite tense to describe what happened at a barbecue, picnic or party they have recently attended.
Level: Intermediate
Includes answer key.
Editable word file.
This 3-page file includes:
~A Spanish language biography on the famous Chilean-American author Isabel Allende. It discusses her early life, why she had to flee Chile and her literary career. Reading Includes a glossary of new vocabulary.
~ A 1-page reading comprehension worksheet.
~Answer Key.
Level: Present and past tenses
This short reading is perfect for beginners! A 14-year old boy is talking about his extended family in Mexico and California. A full glossary of new words is featured below followed by 6 true/false questions in Spanish.
Activity idea: Have students read the story together and answer the questions. Have students create a family tree so they can talk about their own family with each other. Alternatively, students can write a short paragraph about their family for homework or to share with the class.
Answer key included.
This Spanish reading bundle includes all of my biographies on explorers and conquistadors at 35% off!
It includes one biography each on:
Hernando De Soto
Ponce de León
Hernán Cortés
Cristobal Colón
Each biography includes a glossary of new vocabulary and a reading comprehension.
section.
Level: Spanish mostly past tenses
This 3-page file includes:
~ A script in which a father goes grocery shopping at his local market for his daughter’s birthday party. In the script he orders various items. This reading is suitable for beginners as it is all in the present tense. A complete glossary of new food words is featured at the top.
~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment where students create their own shopping list!
~Answer key.
Activity ideas: After reading, students can take turns ordering grocery items from each other. Similarly, students can write their own dialogue of going grocery shopping to perform for the class.
Level: In present tense
This 3-page file includes:
~A Spanish language reading on Costa Rica’s unique biodiversity and its ecotourism. It also includes information on the Monteverde Cloud Forest and the national park of the Arenal volcano.
~Reading comprehension page
~Answer key.
Level: mostly present but some past tense
This German reading features 12 examples of subordinating conjunctions in context! A teenager living in Berlin discusses her cell phone habits and what happened when she broke her phone!
The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and six comprehension questions.
Level: Intermediate: present and past tenses
Answer key included.
Vocab includes:
weil, dass, da, damit, wenn, um… zu, als
This 3-page file includes:
~A Spanish reading about the history behind the Mexican Independence movement, how it is celebrated today and also the ritual of Grito de Dolores a reenactment of the battle cry from 1810. This reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary.
~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions.
~Answer key.
Level: In present and past tenses
Vocabulary includes:
la lealtad
la corona
sacerdote
el grito
de batalla
la campana
los desfiles
la víspera
This Spanish Reading Bundle includes all my readings about school at 35% off!
Bundle includes the following readings:
1.Mi primera semana en la escuela
2.Mi Escuela y Mi Profe Favorita
3.Mi horario
4.Mis clases favoritas
Each reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and a reading comprehension section.
Key included
This 3-page file contains:
~A reading designed for beginner students of Spanish in which two classmates discuss classroom objects, colors and the teacher. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary.
~A Worksheet based on the reading that includes a reading comprehension section (10 true/false questions) and a short writing section.
~Answer key.
Level: Beginner
Vocab includes:
la mochila
rojo/a
blanco/a
azul
el cuaderno
las plumas
negro/a
verde
la maestra
corregir
la tarea
el escritorio
la pizarra
This English language cultural reading talks about the Catholic celebration of carnival. It talks about its religious significance and includes a paragraph each on how it is celebrated in New Orleans, Spain and Cologne.
The reading includes 7 reading comprehension questions.
Editable word file.
Answer key included.
This worksheet is perfect for students just beginning to learn the preterite!
The worksheet features two parts:
-9 multiple-choice sentences with three options each
-A short paragraph about a party where students are required to choose from eight options to complete the story.
Editable word file.
Includes answer key.
NOTE: This worksheet includes both regular and irregular verbs.
This worksheet reviews verbs with special meanings in the preterite:
conocer
saber
no querer
poder
no poder
Explanations are followed by seven fill in the blank questions in which students must conjugate the correct verb into the preterite.
Includes answer key.
Editable Word file.
This 3-page file includes:
~A handout explaining how to use the prepositions: a, al, de, del and en with places around town.
~A one page partner activity with two parts:
Students must fill in the correct prepositions to complete a dialog between two people coming and going from different places around town.
Students must complete their own dialog which may be performed for the class or handed in from working.
~Answer key.
Editable Word file.
This worksheet explains the uses of the five words in Spanish used to express ‘time:’
It contains two short answer exercises to practice.
hora
rato
época
tiempo
vez
Editable word file.
Includes answer key.