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Day of the Dead Food: Pan de muerto, Calaveras, Mole, Sopa Azteca (English)
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Day of the Dead Food: Pan de muerto, Calaveras, Mole, Sopa Azteca (English)

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This 3-page file includes: ~A cultural reading on the food associated with Day of the dead or Día de los Muertos celebrated annually in Mexico at the beginning of November. It includes one paragraph each on: Pan de muerto, Calaveras, Mole y Sopa Azteca. The reading also includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~Worksheet with nine comprehension questions based on the reading. ~Answer key. This reading makes for a great cultural addition to beginner Spanish classes for the Day of the Dead!
Día de los Muertos Lectura: Comida (Pan de muerto, Calaveras, Mole, Sopa Azteca)
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Día de los Muertos Lectura: Comida (Pan de muerto, Calaveras, Mole, Sopa Azteca)

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish cultural reading on the food associated with Day of the dead or Día de los Muertos celebrated annually in Mexico at the beginning of November. It includes one paragraph each on: Pan de muerto, Calaveras, Mole y Sopa Azteca. The reading also includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~Seven comprehension questions based on the reading. ~Answer key. Level: In present tense but with harder vocabulary This reading makes for a great cultural addition to beginner classes for the Day of the Dead!
Shakira Biography Worksheet in Present Tense
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Shakira Biography Worksheet in Present Tense

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This worksheet is a fun way for students to review the present tense while learning about Shakira, the famous Colombian singer! To complete the simple biography students need to fill in the blanks with 16 verbs from a word bank. The worksheet also includes a short glossary of new vocabulary, and 8 short answer reading comprehension questions based on the reading. Answer key included. Ideal for Hispanic heritage or sub plan!
Tú Command Forms in Spanish: Negatives and Affirmatives (Imperativos)
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Tú Command Forms in Spanish: Negatives and Affirmatives (Imperativos)

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This 4-page file includes: ~A handout that includes affirmative Tú Command Forms in 3 categories: regular forms stem changing forms irregular forms ~A handout that includes negative Tú Command Forms in 3 categories: regular forms stem changing forms irregular forms ~Two blanks sheets for students to fill in the command form and the English translation for practice.
Spanish Pronouns: 44 Flashcards on Subject, Object, Possessive (Pronombres)
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Spanish Pronouns: 44 Flashcards on Subject, Object, Possessive (Pronombres)

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This 11-Page File includes: ~ 44 Flash cards for the Spanish subject, direct object, indirect object and possessive pronouns. Each pronoun is featured in a different color for clarification. ~ 4 separate card on vosotros. Activity ideas: Students can put these flashcards facedown and pick one up and make a sentence with it. Also great for visual display!
Present Tense Spanish Verbs: Charts and Worksheets (Presente)
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Present Tense Spanish Verbs: Charts and Worksheets (Presente)

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This 6-page file includes: ~A 2-page handout that includes present tense verbs in 4 categories: regular forms stem changing forms yo form irregulars totally irregular forms ~Two blanks sheets for students to fill in the present tense forms and the English translation for practice. NOTE: There are two versions of the second page, with and without the ‘vosotros’ form.
Historia del árbol de navidad: Spanish Reading on History of the Christmas Tree
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Historia del árbol de navidad: Spanish Reading on History of the Christmas Tree

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This 3-page file includes: ~A cultural reading on the history of the Christmas tree from its roots as a German tradition in the 16th century to today. Also discussed is how it was popularized in the Victorian Era in the UK and finally brought to the US in the 19th century. The reading also discusses some Mexican Christmas traditions including the nativity scene. ~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key. Level: present + past tenses
Spanish Gustar Task Cards
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Spanish Gustar Task Cards

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This 8-page file includes: ~24 Spanish task cards focused on gustar (4 pages x 6 cards per sheet) ~1 blank sheet for your ideas ~Recording sheet ~Answer key All 24 task cards feature a missing word (a subject pronoun, indirect object pronoun or a form of gustar) that students must insert to complete the sentence. Can be used alone, in pairs or in small groups!
Describing People in German Handout + Game (Menschen beschreiben)
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Describing People in German Handout + Game (Menschen beschreiben)

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This 2-page file includes: ~A handout that includes common vocabulary in German and English used to describe people’s appearance ~A separate page with the photos of 15 people each of which has a full first and last name so students can get comfortable pronouncing German names. The realistic clip art includes people of various ages, eye color, skin tones and hair styles/types. Some people also feature earrings, hats and/or facial hair. Activity idea: Have students take turns describing the people while the other student guesses who they are describing. You may use this resource digitally or print out on card stock to reuse in the future. Activity idea: Have the students work in pairs. Each student draws a person’s face which they keep hidden from their partner on one half of a piece of paper. Once they are both done, they take turns describing what they have drawn to their partner using the vocabulary from the handout. Once they are both done they can reveal what they have drawn to each other!
Ud. Command Forms Worksheet: Mandatos
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Ud. Command Forms Worksheet: Mandatos

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This worksheet contains 16 fill in the blank questions where students are required to fill in regular and irregular command forms of Ud. Includes both negatives and affirmatives of both irregular and regular verbs: salga, tenga, escriba, no vaya, compre, organice, sepa etc. Great cumulative review worksheet on Ud command forms! Editable word file. Answer key included.
Describing People in English Handout (ESL /ELL /EFL)
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Describing People in English Handout (ESL /ELL /EFL)

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This one page handout is designed to help your students review describing people in English. Each person also has a full first and last name so students can get comfortable pronouncing English names. The realistic clip art includes people of various ages, eye color, skin tones and hair styles/types. Some people also feature earrings, hats and/or facial hair. You may use this resource digitally or print out on card stock to reuse in the future.
Ud. Commands Task Cards: Mandatos: 24 Unique Verbs (Regular/Irregular/Reflexive)
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Ud. Commands Task Cards: Mandatos: 24 Unique Verbs (Regular/Irregular/Reflexive)

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This 10-page file includes: ~24 task cards focused on Ud./Uds. command forms (6 pages x 4 cards per sheet) ~1 extra page for your own ideas ~Recording sheet ~Answer key. Can be used alone or in pairs to review the command forms orally or in written form. NOTE: Includes both negatives and affirmatives, regular, irregular and reflexive verbs: vaya, tenga, ponga, mida, cepillése, organice, saque, encienda, levante, diga etc.
Spanish Passive Voice Task Cards: 24 Unique Verbs (La Voz Pasiva)
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Spanish Passive Voice Task Cards: 24 Unique Verbs (La Voz Pasiva)

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This 10-page file includes: ~24 task cards focused on the passive voice in the past tense (6 pages x 4 cards per sheet) ~1 extra page for your own ideas ~Recording sheet ~Answer key. Can be used alone or in pairs to review the present tense forms orally or in written form. NOTE: Includes regular and irregular participles: fue comida, fueron preparados, fue agradecida, fue construido, fueron escritos, fue hecho, fue puesto etc.
Spanish Task Cards: 24 REGULAR Present Tense Verbs
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Spanish Task Cards: 24 REGULAR Present Tense Verbs

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This 10-page file includes: ~24 task cards focused on regular present tense verbs (6 pages x 4 cards per sheet) ~1 extra page for your own ideas ~Recording sheet ~Answer key. Can be used alone or in pairs to review the present tense forms orally or in written form. NOTE: Includes ONLY regular verbs
Gloria Estefan Biografía: Spanish Biography on Cuban-American Singer
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Gloria Estefan Biografía: Spanish Biography on Cuban-American Singer

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish biography on the famous Cuban-American singer Gloria Estefan. It covers her family background, early career and what made her famous as well as her relationships, family life and and charitable work. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions in Spanish. ~Answer key. Level: Uses present and past tenses
Spanish Reflexive Verbs Reading: Reflexivos El día típico de mi madre (SUB PLAN)
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Spanish Reflexive Verbs Reading: Reflexivos El día típico de mi madre (SUB PLAN)

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This 3-page file includes: ~A reading in which a student is describing their mother’s busy day as a doctor. Here students can see how to use reflexive verbs in the third person. The reading is followed by 6 comprehension questions. ~A worksheet students must fill out for homework or in class by conducting an interview with a parent or other family member about their typical day. Students complete the worksheet by putting in the third person form of the reflexive verbs. ~Answer key. Verbs used include: levantarse vestirse maquillarse ducharse acostarse
Spanish Ordinal Numbers Reading + Worksheet: Números Ordinales Lectura
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Spanish Ordinal Numbers Reading + Worksheet: Números Ordinales Lectura

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This 5-page file includes: ~A Spanish language reading that has 15 examples of ordinal numbers (1-10). It is a dialogue between two people who are on a blind date getting to know each other. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~The same reading with the ordinal numbers highlighted for students to see in context. ~The same reading with the ordinal numbers missing. Students must use prompts to fill in the correct form (primer, primer, primera etc.) ~A comprehension page with 10 reading questions based on the reading. ~Answer key. Level: mostly present tense)
French Commands Reading with Directions: Lecture avec Impératif
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French Commands Reading with Directions: Lecture avec Impératif

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This 3-page file includes: ~A funny reading in which Pierre from Paris is visiting Madrid for the first time but he has a terrible sense of direction! He constantly has to ask strangers for help in finding places (bank, restaurant, museum). Luckily everyone is very helpful and gives him great directions. ~The same reading with the verbs highlighted for students to see in context. ~Answer key. The reading also includes 7 short answer questions in English OR French to ensure comprehension. Includes the following commands: continuez tout droit tournez à gauche marchez environ 3 minutes sortez de la banque recherchez le restaurant avec l’auvent jaune prenez le bus numéro 27 descendez du bus