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

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Full time teacher since 2003. I specialize in fun readings and worksheets.
El Día de San Valentín Lectura ~ Valentine’s Day Spanish Reading (Qué Phrases)
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El Día de San Valentín Lectura ~ Valentine’s Day Spanish Reading (Qué Phrases)

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This 3-page file includes: ~A reading about a couple celebrating Valentine’s Day together in a romantic restaurant. The reading includes a glossary of specialized Valentine’s vocabulary as well as a number of qué phrases. ~The same reading with the qué phrases highlighted for students to see in context. ~10 true/false reading comprehension questions ~Answer key Activity ideas: Students can read the story in pairs and underline all the qué phrases they find. They can then discuss how they plan to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
El día de Acción de Gracias Lectura ~ Thanksgiving Reading in Spanish
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El día de Acción de Gracias Lectura ~ Thanksgiving Reading in Spanish

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This 3-page file includes: ~A simple present tense reading written from the first-person perspective of 12-year-old Claudia who has recently arrived with her family from Nicaragua and is celebrating her first Thanksgiving at her new friend Monica’s house. It talks about the traditions, rituals and typical foods prepared on this day. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 10 true/false comprehension questions and a short writing assignment. ~Answer key.
Spanish Holidays Reading Bundle ~ Los días festivos Lecturas: Top 5 @35% off!
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Spanish Holidays Reading Bundle ~ Los días festivos Lecturas: Top 5 @35% off!

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This Spanish reading bundle includes My Top 5 major Hispanic holidays throughout the year @35% off! La Navidad La Semana Santa y la Pascua El Cinco de Mayo Carnival El día de los muertos All readings include a full glossary of specialized vocabulary and a reading comprehension section. Great for use throughout the year! Many of the stories are written from the first-person perspective of a young person living in the country.
Telenovela Lectura: Spanish Funny Script with Possessive Pronouns (mío, tuyo)
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Telenovela Lectura: Spanish Funny Script with Possessive Pronouns (mío, tuyo)

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This 4-page file includes: ~This reading includes a short paragraph explaining telenovela culture in Latin America. This is followed by a humorous scene from a fictitious soap opera titled “El amor mío es infinito” in which an attractive firefighter loses all his luxurious long hair in a fire! This reading includes numerous examples of Spanish Possessive Pronouns (mío, tuyo etc.) All the characters are introduced by name and character. The script includes parts for four people and is followed by a glossary of new vocabulary. This reading is in the present tense. ~A worksheet with true/false reading comprehension questions and a writing section where students write a continuation of the scene! This can be done for homework or in class, alone or in pairs. ~Answer key. (2pgs) Activity idea: Put students in groups of two or four to read the script. Have students underline all the possessive pronouns in the reading. Once they have read the script, have students translate it. Students may then continue the storyline in different ways by writing their own continuation to the story! These new scripts may be performed for the class or handed in for homework. Editable word file.
German Adjective Endings Reading/Worksheet Renting a Room: Wohnung Mieten
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German Adjective Endings Reading/Worksheet Renting a Room: Wohnung Mieten

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This reading is a fictional advert for an apartment for rent for one month in the middle of Berlin, but it’s missing all the article and adjective endings! Students must fill in the endings, and answer a true/false reading comprehension section (available in German or English). Once completed, students are given the task for homework of writing a reply to the advert explaining why they are the perfect person for the rental and what activities they will undertake while in Berlin for a month. Answer key included.
Spanish Game Trivia Task Cards ~ Concurso de Preguntas Triviales ~ Sub Activity
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Spanish Game Trivia Task Cards ~ Concurso de Preguntas Triviales ~ Sub Activity

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24 Task Cards on Trivia about Spanish and Latin Countries in Spanish including: ~geography ~capital cities ~cultural questions ~language questions Example Questions: ¿Cuándo celebra México su Día de Independencia? ¿De dónde viene el flamenco? ¿Cuántos países tienen español como idioma oficial? ¿Qué país latino es un territorio de los Estados Unidos? ¿Cuál es el río más grande de Sudamérica? Hint: You can help students out by providing them with a map! Perfect for Fun, Cultural Learning and Sub Activity! Instructions: print on card stock and print out. Split students into pairs or small groups and the group with the most correct answers wins! This file includes: Answer Key Recording Sheet
The Brothers Grimm German Biography ~ Die Brüder Grimm Lesung
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The Brothers Grimm German Biography ~ Die Brüder Grimm Lesung

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A German biography on the lives of the Brothers Grimm. It includes information about their childhood, education, human rights activism and fairytales. Reading includes a full German-English glossary of new vocabulary and 6 true/false comprehension questions. Level: Intermediate Includes answer key.
Spanish Worksheet ~ Imperfecto (En la universidad) ~ Imperfect Tense
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Spanish Worksheet ~ Imperfecto (En la universidad) ~ Imperfect Tense

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This worksheet features more than 20 fill in the blank exercises where students have to take an infinitive and conjugate it into the imperfect tense to finish the reading. In the reading a person is looking back on their time at university discussing their roommates and how they spend their free time. Includes both regular and irregular verbs.
El chocolate Lectura ~ Spanish Reading on Chocolate
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El chocolate Lectura ~ Spanish Reading on Chocolate

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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.
Les passe-temps Lecture en Français - Hobbies Reading/Script in French
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Les passe-temps Lecture en Français - Hobbies Reading/Script in French

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This 4-page file includes: ~A French language reading on hobbies by way of a beginner level dialog between three people on the sports and instruments they play as well as other pastimes. Includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 8 true/false reading comprehension questions in English ~The same reading but with French reading comprehension questions for differentiated learning. ~Answer key (2pgs) A great complement to your lesson on pastimes! Activity area: Have students read the script in groups of three and then write their own script putting in their own hobbies to perform for the class or hand in for homework. Editable word file.
Die Umwelt Lesung - German Reading about the Environment (Earth Day)
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Die Umwelt Lesung - German Reading about the Environment (Earth Day)

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This 3-page file includes: ~A reading between two friends in the present tense where one is trying to convince the other to be more environmentally conscious! Reading includes a glossary of new environmental vocabulary. ~A reading comprehension worksheet with a true false section and a short writing assignment. ~Answer key. Example vocabulary: die Umwelt die Dose der Müll der Kasten wiederverwertbar der Kunststoff schaden
English Conversation Starter Task Cards (Grades 7-12) (ESL / EFL / ELL)
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English Conversation Starter Task Cards (Grades 7-12) (ESL / EFL / ELL)

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This 8-page file includes: ~24 task cards with Conversation starters (6 pages x 4 cards per sheet) ~1 empty sheet for your ideas ~Recording sheet These task cards provide a great way to get students talking in the target language! Example Questions: What holiday do you most look forward to? What is your favorite time of day? What three qualities do you look for in a friend? How do you like to spend time on your own? Level: Beginner
Por and Para Spanish Task Cards
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Por and Para Spanish Task Cards

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This 8-page file includes: ~20 Spanish task cards on Por and Para (5 pages x 4 cards) ~1 blank sheet for your ideas ~Recording sheet ~Answer key Example task cards: Gracias _ el libro. El alto su familia. Great review for this tricky grammar concept!
Spanish Verbs Games - Juego con los Verbos Regulares "Roll and Write"
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Spanish Verbs Games - Juego con los Verbos Regulares "Roll and Write"

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Files includes: a game board, instructions and answer sheets. Needed: 2 dice Objective: Students attempt to be the first to correctly complete each of the 11 sentences by completing the verb conjugations! Instructions: Students take turns rolling both dice. Students write the sentences they have correctly completed by completing it on the answer sheet. Once the first student has correctly completed all the sentences they have won! At that point the game may end or the remaining students can continue to compete for second, third and fourth place. Variations: Set a time limit, use various tenses, have people compete in ‘teams!’
Machu Picchu Cultural Reading (in English)
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Machu Picchu Cultural Reading (in English)

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This English language reading details the significance and history of Machu Picchu, the ancient city in Peru that is a world heritage site. Reading includes a short glossary of Quechua and Spanish vocabulary with English translations and a reading comprehension section. A great compliment to a lesson on ancient civilizations, Hispanic culture and heritage and geography. Answer key included.
Ser and Estar Task Cards
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Ser and Estar Task Cards

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This 8-page file includes: ~24 task cards with ser or estar fill in the blanks (4 pages x 6 cards per sheet) ~1 Blank Sheet for your own ideas ~Recording sheet ~Answer key These task cards provide a great way to get beginner students practicing the difference between these two verbs. Each card features a unique image to help students with context.