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Full time teacher since 2003. I specialize in fun readings and worksheets.

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Le petit ami idéal Lecture en Français - French Subjunctive Reading - Subjonctif
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Le petit ami idéal Lecture en Français - French Subjunctive Reading - Subjonctif

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This 5-page file includes: ~A fun reading in which a young woman named Cecile has a choice of four candidates to be her ideal boyfriend! Throughout the reading there are numerous uses of the present subjunctive which are underlined for students to see in context. Cecile describes the qualities her ideal boyfriend would have and each of the candidates also describe one or two qualities they are looking for. ~An accompanying worksheet with 15 true/false reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment in the subjunctive. ~Answer key. NOTE: There are 2 versions of the worksheet in French or English. Editable word file. Activity idea: Have students write a short paragraph about what they are looking for in a friend or romantic partner using the present subjunctive. Subjunctive Verb Forms Include: ait fasse soit veuille
Gabriel García Márquez Biografía - Biography of Garcia Marquez + Worksheet
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Gabriel García Márquez Biografía - Biography of Garcia Marquez + Worksheet

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish biography about the life of Spanish poet Federico García Lorca. It discusses his childhood, education, personal life, all of his major works and his death during the Spanish Civil War. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A page with 9 reading comprehension questions in Spanish based on the reading. ~Answer key. This reading is a great compliment to any unit on Spanish history and writers. Level: mostly past tenses
César Chávez Biografía: Spanish Biography on Chicano Activist Cesar Chavez
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César Chávez Biografía: Spanish Biography on Chicano Activist Cesar Chavez

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This 3-page file includes: ~A detailed Spanish reading about the life and times of Cesar Chavez best known for his Chicano identity and trade union activism. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary, 12 true/false reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment in Spanish. ~Answer Key Level: mostly in past tense Here is a Spanish Language Video Link on Chavez: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yuc9LF2HMEc
Augusto Pinochet Biografía - Spanish Biography + Worksheet
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Augusto Pinochet Biografía - Spanish Biography + Worksheet

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This 3-page file includes: ~A biography of the life of Augusto Pinochet, the president of Chile from 1973-1990. This reading includes a bit about his childhood and family life, as well as his time in and after power. There is also a paragraph about President Allende whom he overthrew to come into power. ~A worksheet with 10 true/false reading comprehension questions as well as a short writing exercise in the preterite tense. ~Answer key Level: Intermediate
Sonia Sotomayor Biografía: Spanish Biography
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Sonia Sotomayor Biografía: Spanish Biography

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish biography on the life of Sonia Sotomayor, the first Hispanic woman to serve as judge in the Supreme Court of the United States. This reading talks about her difficult childhood, education, marriage and legal career. The file includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 8 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer Key. Level: Uses present and past tenses
Isabel I Biografía: Reina de España: Spanish Biography Queen Isabella I of Spain
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Isabel I Biografía: Reina de España: Spanish Biography Queen Isabella I of Spain

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish biography on the fascinating life of Queen Isabel I of Spain who lived at the end of the 15th and beginning of early 16th century. With her husband Ferdinand she formed present day Spain and funded the voyage of discovery of Christopher Columbus. This reading includes a full glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 10 true/false reading comprehension section and a short writing assignment. ~Answer Key. Level: Mostly Past Tenses
Spanish Subjunctive Reading Bundle - 4 Lecturas en el Subjuntivo at 35%!
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Spanish Subjunctive Reading Bundle - 4 Lecturas en el Subjuntivo at 35%!

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This Spanish Reading bundle includes all four of my readings on the present subjunctive at 35% off! My ideal boyfriend The desires of others My perfect home + Bonus Worksheet An advert for a short stay apartment Each reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and a reading comprehension section. Answer keys included!
Diego de Veláquez Spanish Biography - Biografía
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Diego de Veláquez Spanish Biography - Biografía

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish biography on the famous Spanish painter Diego de Veláquez. It discusses a bit about his childhood, art training, personal life and his career painting the royal family. It also talks about the history of the Prado museum in Madrid and his masterwork of Las Meninas. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions in Spanish based on the reading. ~Answer key.
German Prepositions Worksheet: Accusative, Dative and Genitive - Präpositionen
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German Prepositions Worksheet: Accusative, Dative and Genitive - Präpositionen

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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.
Ponce de León Biografía - Biography of Ponce de Leon
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Ponce de León Biografía - Biography of Ponce de Leon

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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)
Hernando de Soto Biografía - Biography of De Soto and His Expedition to the U.S.
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Hernando de Soto Biografía - Biography of De Soto and His Expedition to the U.S.

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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
French Subjunctive  Reading and Worksheet: Le Subjunctif Lecture et Feuille de Travail
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French Subjunctive Reading and Worksheet: Le Subjunctif Lecture et Feuille de Travail

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This 3 page file includes: (Editable files) A funny reading with two teenage friends discussing how hard it is to be young as their parents, teachers and coaches all want theme to behave a certain way! There are numerous examples of the present subjunctive for students to see in context. The reading is followed by a true/false reading comprehension section. Example sentences: Ma mère veut que je nettoie ma chambre tous les jours et fasse mon lit tous les matins. Elle veut aussi que je lave la vaisselle après le dîner. A French worksheet that introduces students to verbs which require the use of the present subjunctive. Students are required to fill in the blanks for 10 sentences where the subjunctive is required. This worksheet includes both regular and irregular verbs. Includes the following expressions: désirer que vouloir que préférer que demander que souhaiter que ordonner que avoir besoin que exiger que recommandar que suggérer que Answer key. Level: Intermediate
Au supermarché Lecture en Français: Supermarket French Reading (Nourriture)
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Au supermarché Lecture en Français: Supermarket French Reading (Nourriture)

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This French reading is about a man going grocery shopping to prepare for his daughter’s birthday party. The reading includes a large amount of food based vocabulary. It also includes a glossary of new vocabulary and a true/false reading comprehension section in English to ensure comprehension. Editable Word file. Answer key included. Vocabulary includes: boîte haricots thon l’agneau haricots bougies légumes fruits gâteau oignons bananes fraises pommes lait
Present Progressive Spanish Worksheet
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Present Progressive Spanish Worksheet

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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
Diego Rivera Biography & Worksheet (Preterite vs. Imperfect) SUB PLAN!
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Diego Rivera Biography & Worksheet (Preterite vs. Imperfect) SUB PLAN!

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This biography on the life of Mexican artist Diego Rivera is missing all the verbs! Students need to fill in the verbs in the blanks in the imperfect or preterite tenses to complete the reading. Also includes: ~A glossary of new vocabulary ~A true/false reading comprehension section ~Answer Key Great for Sub Plan! Level: Intermediate
Un voyage en France Lecture en Français: French Reading (aller + infinitive)
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Un voyage en France Lecture en Français: French Reading (aller + infinitive)

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This French reading is about a young man named George who is visiting cousins and friends that live in France. It talks about what he will do while in Paris and Montpellier. The activities he will undertake include: visiting the Louvre, Notre Dame, Carnival parades, restaurants and cafés. There are numerous examples of the aller + infinitive construction to see the conversational future in context. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 7 short answer questions in English to ensure comprehension. Level: Present tense and near future Editable word file. Answer key included.
SER vs ESTAR/HAY Review Worksheet: Two versions
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SER vs ESTAR/HAY Review Worksheet: Two versions

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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 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.
Tener Expressions Spanish Funny Reading: Una amiga quisquillosa Lectura
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Tener Expressions Spanish Funny Reading: Una amiga quisquillosa Lectura

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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
Mis deportes favoritos Lectura - My Favorite Sports Spanish Reading + Worksheet
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Mis deportes favoritos Lectura - My Favorite Sports Spanish Reading + Worksheet

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This 3-page file includes: ~A reading for beginners in the present tense in which 4 students describe their favorite sports and after school activities. Also uses gustar expressions. ~A worksheet with 12 true/false reading comprehension questions and a short writing section. ~Answer key. Great for review on sports vocabulary. Also includes many days of the week and family vocabulary. Example vocab: los deportes las artes marciales el fútbol el voleibol nadar patinar jugar tenis hacer yoga esquiar bailar correr andar en bicicleta
Spanish Reading Bundle: 4 Hispanic Writers Bios @35%!
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Spanish Reading Bundle: 4 Hispanic Writers Bios @35%!

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This Spanish reading bundle includes my Top 4 most popular biographies of famous Hispanic writers at 35% off! Includes one biography each on: Isabel Allende - Chile Gabriel Garcia Marquez - Colombia Cervantes - Spain Jorge Luis Borges - Argentina Each reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and a reading comprehension section. Level: Intermediate Spanish