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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.
Spanish  Character  Cards ~ All about me (Icebreaker)Hobbies / Jobs / Classes
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Spanish Character Cards ~ All about me (Icebreaker)Hobbies / Jobs / Classes

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This 10-page file includes: (NOTE: These are 100% in Spanish) ~24 ready made Character cards to be printed on card stock and cut out ~4 empty Character cards for students to create their own ~1 Worksheet with 20 questions based on the characters ~Answer key Includes kids, teenagers and adults. Each task card includes: A photo Name Age City and country (includes 12 Hispanic Countries, 6 International Countries and 6 U.S) Family Work (adult cards) Favorite class (kid cards) Favorite food (including regional foods) Characteristic Hobbies Activity idea: Put students in groups of 2-4 and give each student 2-4 cards. Have them describe themselves in the first person for one card and in the third person for the other card. Once completed, have students create a card for themselves and a friend (either in class or for homework) to practice with.
German Beginner Reading Bundle ~ TOP 10 Lesungen @50% off!
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German Beginner Reading Bundle ~ TOP 10 Lesungen @50% off!

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My TOP 10 German beginner readings at 50% off! Household chores My favorite Foods Who will Maria Date? My favorite sports Around town My family My friends My School All about me Describing people With comprehension questions and answer keys!
Visito al doctor Lectura ~ Visiting the Doctor Spanish (Mandatos/Commands)
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Visito al doctor Lectura ~ Visiting the Doctor Spanish (Mandatos/Commands)

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish reading featuring two separate dialogues with two patients that go to visit the doctor. One patient has the flu and the other an injury. New vocabulary is featured at the top including the verb ‘doler’. Both dialogues feature a lot of Ud. command forms as the doctor gives each patient advice. ~A Worksheet with 3 parts: 8 reading comprehension questions, 8 short answer questions where students need to find the Spanish command forms from the script and write them in and a guided conversation practice. Extension: Have students take turns role-playing going to the doctor and explaining in Spanish what is wrong with them. The other student practices giving advice in the command form! Level: Intermediate
Una boda Lectura ~ At a Wedding Spanish Reading (preterite and imperfect)
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Una boda Lectura ~ At a Wedding Spanish Reading (preterite and imperfect)

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This 3-page file includes: ~A reading that describes a family wedding that the narrator and his girlfriend attended. It allows students to see the preterite and imperfect tenses in context! New vocabulary is introduced in a glossary. The reading is also followed by 6 short answer questions in Spanish. ~The same reading with the verbs in the imperfect and preterite highlighted for students to see in context. ~Answer key. Level: (in past tenses)
Au Restaurant Lecture en Français - French Reading in the Restaurant
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Au Restaurant Lecture en Français - French Reading in the Restaurant

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This reading is a script between two friends who are out enjoying a meal at arestaurant. Students are introduced to the conditional form of verbs as used for polite requests. (eg. Je voudrais …) The reading includes a short glossary of new vocabulary and seven true/false reading comprehension questions in English OR French to confirm comprehension. Also includes the same reading with no glossary and the reading comprehension section in French for differentiated learning. Activity idea: after reading the script in groups of three, have students write their own script to perform for the class where they role-play going out to eat. Includes answer key.
Present Subjunctive Task Cards - Subjuntivo
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Present Subjunctive Task Cards - Subjuntivo

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This 10-page file includes: ~24 task cards focused on the present subjunctive (6 pages x 4 cards per sheet) Each card features a different verb and photo. Includes MANY irregular forms: vaya, pueda,esté, sea, tenga, venga, pague etc. ~Blank page for your own ideas ~Recording sheet ~Answer key These task cards provide a perfect cumulative review of the WEIRDO acronym as they include a mixture of: Verbal expressions: quiero que… espero que… Impersonal expressions: Es bueno que… Es raro que… Emotions: Me alegra de que… Temo que… Conjunctions: Estudia para que… Other expressions: Ojalá que… Regular and irregular verbs are featured! Just print out on card stock or laminate and enjoy!
French Future Tense Reading: Cet été Lecture en Français (Le futur simple)
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French Future Tense Reading: Cet été Lecture en Français (Le futur simple)

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In this script two friends are talking about their upcoming summer plans in the future tense. One of them will be visiting their grandparents and the other will be going on a once-in-a-lifetime trip. Includes two versions of the reading: one with a glossary and reading comprehension questions in English and one with no glossary and reading comprehension questions in French for differentiated learning. Activity idea: Have students underline all the future tense verbs they find in the reading. In class or for homework, have students write their own short paragraph about what they will be doing during their upcoming summer using the future tense. Editable word doc. Answer keys included.
Spanish Biography of Frida Kahlo: Biografía
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Spanish Biography of Frida Kahlo: Biografía

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This 3-page file includes: ~A biography of the famous and fascinating Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. It includes a short paragraph each on: her early life, accident at the age of 18, her artistic style, her relationship with Diego Rivera and finally her death and legacy. The reading includes a full glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 9 reading comprehension questions and a short writing section. ~Answer Key. Level: Mostly in past tenses
Day of the Dead Cultural Reading - Día de los Muertos (In English)
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Day of the Dead Cultural Reading - Día de los Muertos (In English)

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This 3-page file includes: ~An English language cultural reading that explains the significance and meaning of the Mexican celebration of Día de los Muertos. It includes a short glossary of specialized Spanish vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key. Vocabulary includes: copal ofrendas cempasúchil calaveritas Great for hispanic heritage!
Preterite Spanish Task Cards - Pretérito - 24 Conversation Starters
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Preterite Spanish Task Cards - Pretérito - 24 Conversation Starters

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This 6-page file includes: ~24 task cards focused on asking questions (6 pages x 4 cards per sheet) ~Recording sheet ~1 blank sheet for your ideas All 24 task cards feature a unique verb in the preterite tense in the you or he/she form to encourage conversation. Includes regular and irregular verbs. Example questions: ¿Dónde naciste tú? ¿Qué hiciste el domingo pasado? ¿Cómo celebraste tu último cumpleaños? Can be used alone, in pairs or in small groups!
Spanish Task Cards: Ir + a + Infinitive (Conversational Future Tense)
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Spanish Task Cards: Ir + a + Infinitive (Conversational Future Tense)

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This 8-page file includes: ~24 task cards focused the Ir + a + Infinitive (4 pages x 6 cards per sheet) ~1 blank sheet for your ideas ~Recording sheet ~Answer key All 24 task cards feature sentences where students need to conjugate “ir” in the present tense to complete the sentence. Can be used alone, in pairs or in small groups! Example sentences: Yo _______ a viajar a Perú Ellos no _______ a comprar los libros
Italian Readings BIG Bundle: Top 15 Letture @40% off!
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Italian Readings BIG Bundle: Top 15 Letture @40% off!

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This Italian reading bundle includes my top 15 readings at 40% off! Each reading includes a comprehension section and an answer key. Booking a trip 2.Family members 3.My friend 4.Daily life 5.Cognates 6.My favourite food 7.This upcoming summer (future tense) Health and sickness My hobbies My daily routines (reflexive verbs) Weather and seasons My favourite colours My family All about me Sapere vs conoscere Levels: Beginner to Intermediate
La mia famiglia Lettura en Italiano | Italian Family Reading
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La mia famiglia Lettura en Italiano | Italian Family Reading

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A simple and fun Italian beginner reading where Giulio, an Italo-American who is 16 years old, describes various family members. The reading includes examples of family members, ages, hobbies and professions. Also includes a glossary of non family related new words. Includes 10 true/false reading comprehension questions. Answer key included
Italian Passive Voice Reading: La voce passiva Lettura
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Italian Passive Voice Reading: La voce passiva Lettura

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This Italian language reading shows students the passive voice in context. It includes three news articles from a fictitious newspaper. Each article features examples of the passive voice. The reading also includes 8 true/false reading comprehension questions. NOTE: There are two versions of the reading, in one version the examples of the passive voice are highlighted for the students to see in context. In the other version you can have students underline the passive voice examples they find. Activity idea: After reading, have students create their own short news article using the passive voice to read out to the class!
Faire des Courses Lecture: French Grocery Shopping Reading
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Faire des Courses Lecture: French Grocery Shopping Reading

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This 3-page includes: ~A simple French reading in the present tense about two college roommates and their grocery shopping habits. The reading includes a lot of food vocabulary. Reading includes six comprehension questions in French. ~The same reading with a glossary of new vocabulary up top. ~Answer key.
Claude Monet Biographie en Français: French Biography on Famous Artist
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Claude Monet Biographie en Français: French Biography on Famous Artist

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This 3-page file includes: ~A French biography on the famous French artist. It discusses his early education, founding of impressionism, style of painting and later life. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions in French. ~Answer key. Level: French 2+ (Uses present and past tenses)
Édith Piaf Biographie en Français: French Biography on Famous Singer
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Édith Piaf Biographie en Français: French Biography on Famous Singer

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This 3-page file includes: ~A French biography on the famous French singer Édith Piaf. It discusses her family background, early career, famous songs as well as her relationships and family life. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions in French. ~Answer key. Level: Uses present and past tenses
Genitive Case in German: Handout and Translations (Genitiv)
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Genitive Case in German: Handout and Translations (Genitiv)

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This 4-page file includes ~A 2-page handout on all uses of the genitive case: • to show possession • with nonspecific time expressions • with certain prepositions • after collective nouns or nouns showing proportion • with certain adjectives • with certain verbs • with certain idioms ~12 translation sentences to practice this case. ~Answer key. Level: Advanced
Messi Biografía - Biography on the life of  famous soccer player
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Messi Biografía - Biography on the life of famous soccer player

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This 3-page file includes: ~A biography on the life of Messi, arguably the best soccer player of all-time! It includes information about his early life in Argentina, move to Spain, his family life and career to date. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with a section of true/false Reading comprehension questions and a short writing section. ~Answer key. This reading is a great supplement to units on sports and famous Hispanics.