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
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)
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 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 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.
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!
This 2-page Spanish biography is on the life of Christopher Columbus. It includes some information about his childhood, early sailings, life in Portugal and marriage. It goes on to discuss his relationship with the kings of Spain and his various voyages to the New World.
This reading includes a full glossary of new vocabulary and seven reading comprehension questions.
Vocabulary includes:
el aprendizaje
el puerto de envío
los fondos
el lejano oriente
el marinero
la ruta de vela
el respaldo financiero
el apoyo
el descubrimiento
la tripulación
zarpar
la riqueza
el catolicismo
In this funny reading two teenage friends are discussing how hard it is to be young as their parents, teachers and coaches want them to behave! There are numerous examples of the present subjunctive all of which have been underlined for students to see in context.
The reading is followed by a true false reading comprehension section. Students are also required to complete two sentences using the subjective based on what their parents and teachers expect of them!
Key included
Editable file
Example sentences:
¡Mi madre prohibe que yo use maquillaje!
Mi madre quiere que la ayude en la casa, porque soy la mayor. Ella insiste en que yo limpie mi habitación todos los días y que haga mi cama todas las mañanas.
This fun reading is between between two school friends discussing a typical week at school. They discuss exams, studying, friends, siblings and going to a party.
The reading features over 20 examples of irregular verbs in the first person form all of which for students to see them in context.
The script is followed by a true/false reading comprehension question.
Reading includes the following verbs:
estoy
soy
tengo
puedo
doy
vengo
salgo
conozco
duermo
pongo
entiendo
This file contains a biography of the long serving 19th-century Mexican president Porfirio Diaz. The reading is a summary of his early life, military campaigns and political achievements and controversies.
The reading includes a glossary new vocabulary. The second page includes 10 true/false reading comprehension questions and a short writing exercise.
Vocab includes:
el soldado
el sacerdocio
el golpe de estado
político
los ferrocarriles
los impuestos
la riqueza
los campesinos
los propietarios
This 3-page file includes:
~A Spanish reading on the life of Jennifer Lopez, a daughter of poor Puerto Rican immigrants who became a world wide sensation. Includes information on her childhood, early career and role in the movie Selena. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary.
~A worksheet with nine comprehension questions to accompany the reading.
~Answer key.
Level: Uses Present and Past Tenses
This 3-page file includes:
~A Spanish language biography on the life of the famous Argentine poet Jorge Luis Borges . It includes information about his childhood, early publication of works, his blindness and his achievements.
~A worksheet that contains reading comprehension questions in Spanish.
~Key.
This 3-page file includes:
~A Spanish language biography on the life of the activist Dolores Huerta. It talks about her early life, work with Cesar Chavez, personal life and legacy. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary.
~A worksheet that contains 7 reading comprehension questions in Spanish.
~Answer Key.
Level: Uses present and past tenses
Ideal for Hispanic heritage or women’s history month!
This biography introduces Germans students to life and times of Anne Frank. It discusses her early childhood, war times, her diary and her legacy.
Includes a glossary of new vocabulary and five reading comprehension questions.
Answer key included.
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 German reading is a short biography on the life and times of Johannes Gutenberg. In particular it discusses his invention and how it changed the course of history.
The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and five reading comprehension questions.
Answer key included.
This German reading is about the life of Amadeus Mozart. It talks about his childhood, education, musical achievements and marriage.
The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 5 reading comprehension questions.
Answer key included.
Level: Intermediate
This German language reading is a biography on the life of Angela Merkel, the current Chancellor of Germany.
The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and five reading comprehension questions.
Level: Intermediate
With answer key
This 8-page file includes:
~24 task cards focused on Stem Changing Verbs (6 pages x 4 cards per sheet)
~1 Blank Sheet if you’d like to add any cards
~Recording sheet
~Answer Key
All 24 task cards feature sentences where students need to conjugate a Stem Changing /boot Verb in the present tense to complete the sentence
Examples:
¿ ______tú venir a mi fiesta? (poder)
Ellos _ leer libros. (querer)
Can be used alone, in pairs or in small groups!
Includes the following verbs:
querer
almorzar
nevar
dormir
poder
comenzar
pensar
volver
repetir
dormir
jugar
perder
preferir
sentir