This worksheet includes 16 fill in the the gap sentences where students need to take the verb in brackets and put it into the imperfect subjunctive form.
Includes key.
Editable word file.
Example sentences:
La madre dudaba que sus hijos _____ buenas notas. (sacar)
No parecía que yo______ a tiempo. (venir)
Era raro que ella no _______ tiempo para su madre. (tener)
Era bueno que ellos _______ a Florida. (viajar)
This 3-page file includes:
~ A Spanish language biography of the famous Tex-Mex singer Selena Quintanilla. It includes a paragraph each on: her early life, her albums and awards, her marriage, her death and legacy.
~A worksheet with 10 Reading comprehension questions in Spanish.
~Answer Key.
Level: Uses present and past tenses
This cultural reading is on the Nazca lines of Peru. It talks about their cultural significance, history and location.
Includes a glossary of new vocabulary and a reading comprehension section.
Level: Intermediate
This reading is about a birthday party for Celine who is turning 12. Her family is from Haiti and they are preparing traditional dishes for the celebration. The reading talks about what every member in the family is doing to contribute to the day: cooking, decorating, playing music etc. It also talks about all the gifts she receives.
Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and a reading comprehension section.
Level: French I (present tense)
Editable Word file.
This biography is on Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman to go into space! It discusses her childhood, education, space missions and legacy.
The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and is followed by 7 short answer reading comprehension questions in Spanish.
Level:present and past tenses
Includes answer key.
This 3-page file includes:
~A funny script that allows students to see tener expressions in context. It is a dialog between three friends trying to make plans for the day; but one of them is not into doing anything she is so picky!
~A worksheet with 8 true/false reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment where students make their own script with tener expressions.
~Answer key.
This reading includes 10 tener expressions:
tener ganas de
tener interés en
tener dolor de
tener que
tener … años
tener lugar
tener miedo de
tener sueño
tener calor
tener sed
tener razón
Level: In present tense
A fun French reading in which four people are interviewed about what they would do in specific situations. In the answers the students can see the conditional verb forms in context!
Reading includes 5 reading comprehension questions.
Editable word file.
Level: Upper Intermediate
This 3-page file contains:
~A reading in which three friends are giving each other advice on their problems! The reading includes numerous uses of informal (tú) commands in context. Also included are command forms with object pronouns attached as well as negative informal command forms.
~A worksheet to be done in pairs/small groups that includes 3 sections:
A. Reading comprehension questions
B. Finding command forms in the reading
C. Guided partner practice with command forms
~Answer key
Activity idea: Have students work in groups of three to read the script. Then have them circle all the command forms they find. Finally, have them give each other ‘advice’ on ‘problems’ they have!
This bundle offers MY TOP 4 Spanish readings on Hispanic music and dance at 35% off!
Bundle includes:
Mexican Music ~ Mariachi
Argentine Music ~ El Tango
Spanish Music ~ El flamenco
Caribbean Music: Salsa and Son
The readings are in a combination of present and past tenses and each feature a full Spanish-English glossary of new vocabulary in addition to reading comprehension questions.
This bundle is the perfect complement to units on latin music!
Level: present and past tenses
This one page worksheet focuses on adjective agreement. Students are required to fill in the missing word by translating it from English into the correct form in Spanish being mindful of the number and gender!
This worksheet has a total of 18 exercises including descriptive adjectives (rojo), limiting adjectives (mucho) and adjectives which shorten (primero,bueno).
Editable file.
This 3-page file inclues:
~A reading entirely in the imperfect tense. The narrator is relating their experiences of taking holidays at the beach with their family as a young child. Great practice for seeing the imperfect tense in context. The reading has a glossary of new vocabulary.
~A worksheet with 5 short answer questions and a guided writing activity.
~Answer key.
This 3-page file includes:
~A biography on the life of Mario Molina a Mexican-American scientist who first discovered a hole in ozone layer in the 1970s. It discusses his early life, education abroad, professorship and work with president Obama.
~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions based on the reading.
~Answer Key.
Level: mostly past tense
This Spanish bundle offers my TOP 4 readings in the future tense at 30% off!
Worksheet ~ Future Tense
Reading ~ Summer Plans
Reading ~ Careers
Reading ~ Life in 200 years
With answer keys
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 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 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.
A biography of the famous Mexican actress Salma Hayek. It includes a bit about her early life, rise to fame and successful films. Includes a glossary of new vocabulary and a true/false reading comprehension section.
Level: Uses present and past tenses
Answer key included.
This 6-page file includes:
~24 task cards focused on similar words in Spanish (6 pages x 4 cards per sheet)
Each card features two words.
~Recording sheet
~Instructions
Examples:
cuarto vs cuatro
nuevo vs nueve
papa vs papá
casa vs caza
Can be used alone, in pairs or in small groups for Pronunciation & Listening Practice!
This Beginner Spanish reading includes descriptions of three young people’s likes and dislikes and hobbies. It includes numerous users of the verb gustar. It also includes similar verbs such as interesar and encantar.
Includes 8 reading comprehension questions.
Editable word file.
Answer key included.
Ideal for beginner learners to review basic vocabulary of hobbies, days of the week
and present tense verbs.
Activity idea: After reading, have students discuss their own likes/dislikes and hobbies in class or have them write about it for homework.
This reading discusses the life of the 5th-century bishop Saint Patrick who brought Catholicism to Ireland. It also discusses how St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated around the world today. The reading also includes a short paragraph on the most famous Latino of Irish descent: Bernardo O’Higgins.
The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary as well as six short answer comprehension questions.
Level: present and past tenses
Answer key included.
Editable file.