This 8-page file includes:
~3 pages explaining how to determine gender in German, based on both word endings and word groupings - with examples of each and common exceptions!
~1 practice section on determining word gender
~2 pages explaining how to determine plurals in German
~1 practice section on determining plurals
~Answer key (2 pgs)
This 3-page file includes:
~A funny reading, three friends are trying to make plans together but Carola has an objection to everything! This reading incorporates numerous examples of idiomatic expressions with haben. Includes a glossary of new vocabulary and six true/false reading comprehension questions in English to ensure comprehension.
~The same reading with the idioms highlighted for students to see in context.
~ Answer key.
Activity idea: have students underline all the expressions with haben they find in the story and then have students make their own sentences with the new expressions!
This 4-page file includes:
~A funny Spanish reading using 12 common -er and -ir verbs about Paco, a perfect student and his friends, who are the opposite! Students must conjugation the missing verbs to complete the story. Includes a glossary of the new verbs and 6 true/false comprehension questions.
~The same reading but with the verbs missing in the glossary for students to fill in before reading.
~The same reading with the -er and -ir verbs highlighted to see in context. Also, the verbs are missing in the glossary for students to fill in before reading.
~Answer key.
This 5- page file includes:
~A handout that gives examples of how to conjugate ‘i’ to ‘y’ preterite verbs as well as a list of 12 common such verbs. It includes 15 short answer questions focused on these verbs.
~A reading focused on these readings with vocabulary help and 8 true/false questions.
~The same reading with 10 verbs missing for students to conjugate.
~Answer keys (2 pgs)
This 4-page file includes:
~A fun reading where students must match up pets for adoption with the perfect family! There are various examples of “se busca” and “se necesita” as well as the present subjunctive for students to see in context.
~The same reading with the subjunctive verbs highlighted to see in context.
~A separate page with pets and two adults whereby the students have a chance to write a short paragraph for each using the new expressions with the subjunctive.
~Answer key
This 5-page file includes:
~A handout explaining how to use da- and wo- compounds in German with examples in both languages.
~A one page handout of 35 common dative phrasal verbs
~A one page handout of 35 common accusative phrasal verbs.
~A worksheet with 22 sentences to practice.
~Answer key
Level: B1/B2
This reading is in the present tense and features a family from Colorado traveling back to Bolivia to visit extended family. It describes how the family spends time at the airport and on the flight.
Students are introduced to a lot of travel related vocabulary through an extensive glossary. After completion, students are required to answer 7 reading comprehension questions in Spanish.
Answer Key included.
This 3-page file includes:
~An Italian language biography of the famous education Maria Montessori. It includes a paragraph each on: her early life, her education, feminist work, her education system, her death and legacy.
~With 6 reading comprehension questions.
~Answer Key.
This 3-page file includes:
~A reading about Claudia an 18-year-old high school student. The reading includes numerous present tense verbs for students to see in context. The reading is followed by 8 reading comprehension questions.
~The same reading with the verb endings missing for students to fill in for practice of third person singular/plural (-t/-et-en).
~Answer key.
This short German reading has the descriptions of 3 people including physical appearance (eye color, height, hair) clothes and personality.
Followed by 8 short answer questions and a short writing section for students to describe themselves and how they like to dress.
Level: Beginner
Answer key included.
This 3-page file includes:
~A reading in which a teacher asks all her students how they are feeling today, the students answer with a variety of expressions using: Ich fühle mich, mir ist, ich bin etc. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary.
~A worksheet based on the reading where students need to write down how each person in the class is feeling so students learn to talk about people in the third person. They must also identify if it is a positive or negative emotion or condition.
~Answer key.
Activity idea: After reading the script together, have students discuss how they are feeling today and why.
Level: present tense only
This 4-page file includes:
~A fun reading where three friends are making suggestions on how to spend their day off together, using nosotros command forms. It includes regular, irregular and reflexive verb forms. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary.
~The same reading with the command forms highlighted for students to see in context.
~A worksheet with 2 parts:
8 true/false questions based on the reading
6 short answer questions where students must create sentences in the nosotros command form
~Answer key.
This 3-page file includes:
~A fun German reading where Robert talks about his own habits around modern technology and those of three members of his family.
~A worksheet based on the reading with 8 comprehension questions based on the reading and 2 questions on how the students relate to modern technology to initiate discussion in class.
~Answer key.
Includes vocabulary around cell phone use, tablets, computers and video games.
Level: present tense only with harder vocabulary
This 3-page file includes:
~ An Italian cultural reading on Italian food! It includes information on Italy’s various food regions and their specialities: pizza, pasta, polenta, seafood, minestrone and more! Includes a glossary to help students with the more difficult vocabulary.
~ 10 reading comprehension questions based on the reading.
~ Answer key.
Level: in present and past tenses
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
This 3-page file includes:
~A reading in which a teacher asks all her students how they are feeling today, the students answer with a variety of expressions using: Ich fühle mich, mir ist, ich bin etc. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary.
~A worksheet based on the reading where students need to write down how each person in the class is feeling so students learn to talk about people in the third person. They must also identify if it is a positive or negative emotion or condition.
~Answer key.
Activity idea: After reading the script together, have students discuss how they are feeling today and why.
Level: present tense only
This 3-page file includes:
~A short biography on the life of Barack Obama, the first African-American president. It discusses his family background, education, marriage and family, as well as the highlights of his political career.
~A worksheet with 9 comprehension questions based on the reading.
~Answer key.
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)
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