Two Ser and Estar Board Games!!
~One is easier with just the verb missing for students to conjugate.
~One requires full sentence translations.
Number of players: 2-4
Needed: 1 die and game pieces (Coins, paperclips or buttons)
Duration: 10-15 minutes
Objective: To practice translating sentences from English into Spanish using the correct verb (ser or estar) while being the first to reach the end
Instructions Included
This 3-page file includes:
~ A Spanish biography of the fascinating and enigmatic Spanish artist Salvador Dalí. The reading includes a bit about his childhood, artistic influences and other interests. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary
~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions in Spanish.
~Answer Key.
Level: Uses past tenses
A german reading on the world famous event in Munich called Oktoberfest. The reading describes the history and traditions. It also includes a glossary, 5 reading comprehension questions and conversation practice.
Vocab includes:
königlich
Hochzeitsfeier
einheimish
Trachten
Unterhaltung
Krug
Dirndl
Lederhosen
Editable word file.
With answer key
This 3-pages file includes:
~A Spanish biography of Eva Perón in Spanish. It includes a bit on her early life, career, marriage and untimely death. Also included is a glossary of new vocabulary.
~A worksheet with 8 true/false reading comprehension questions as well as a writing exercise where students need to write in complete sentences in the preterite tense what major event occurred in each of the years given in the life of Eva.
~Answer key
This worksheet features two parts: 18 Matching and 8 Short Answer questions with vocabulary on greetings and basic expressions.
Activity Idea: After completing the worksheet, have students write a short script with a partner in class using the new phrases!
This 4-page file includes: (100% in German)
~A fun reading where four young people discuss what they did yesterday using the perfect tense. Includes lots of vocabulary for: family, hobbies, school subjects etc.
~The same page with the verbs highlighted to see in context.
~A worksheet based on the reading with 3 parts: short answer questions, an info gap section and a short writing assignment.
Answer key included
This worksheet includes three parts to help your students get comfortable with weather expressions in Spanish:
matching 14 expressions (English to Spanish)
placing expressions on a chart choosing between Hace/Está/Hay
a short translation including the seasons and types of weather within the seasons.
Editable Word file
Answer key included.
This 6-page file includes:
~A 2-page reading completely in the imperfect tense where a young girl asks 5 family members what life was like when they were young! The reading is followed by a reading comprehension section and a short writing assignment.
~The same reading with the verbs highlighted for students to see them in context.
~A worksheet with 10 short answer reading comprehension questions and a writing assignment.
~Answer key.
Activity idea: Have students ‘interview’ an older family member about what life was like when they were young and have them write a paragraph about it for homework.
NOTE: This resource is 100% Spanish.
This beginner French reading is great for students to review vocabulary around weather, seasons and clothing. It talks about three young people in different cities at different times of the year: London (raining), Medellin (hot + sunny), New York City (cold + snowy).
The reading includes 8 reading comprehension questions in English OR French
Answer key included.
This 3-page file includes:
~A Spanish biography on the famous Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny. It discusses his early life in Puerto Rico, how he was discovered on SoundCloud, his success as the most streamed artist of all time. Also discusses his Super Bowl appearance and the other hispanic artists he has worked with. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary.
~A worksheet with 9 reading comprehension questions based on the reading
~Answer key.
Level: Spanish 2 (present and past tenses only)
This worksheet has 16 fill in the blanks on using the present subjunctive with WEIRDO
wishes and wants: quiero que…
emotions: temo que…
impersonal expressions: es dudoso que
doubts and denials: no creo que…
ojalá
Includes MANY IRREGULAR verbs: haya, vaya, sepa, tenga, sea, esté, dé, llegue, etc.
Answer key included.
Editable word file.
This French biography is on the soccer superstar Kylian Mbappé. It talks about his family background, early career with AS Monaco and his time with Paris Saint-Germain. It also discusses his role in the 2018 World Cup win with France.
It includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 8 true/false reading comprehension questions.
Level: (in present and past tense)
This 4-pg file includes:
~A handout that introduces Spanish students to the most common affirmative and negatives. The explanation followed by 10 fill in the blank sentences.
~A reading that allows students to see negatives and affirmative in context. It is a dialogue between two friends that come from very different families, one is very sociable and outgoing and likes to do everything while the other family is introverted and never enjoys doing anything! The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and reading comprehension questions.
~Answer keys included. (2pgs)
Editable word file.
Includes the following vocabulary:
nada
nunca
algo
alguien
nadie
no
a veces
siempre
también
ni…ni…
tampoco
This 4-page file includes:
~A German reading written from the perspective of a 12-year-old boy living in southern Germany. He talks about Christmas traditions in his region in general as well as how his family celebrates. It also includes a description of the history of the Christmas tree!
The reading is in a mixture of present and past tenses and includes a glossary of new vocabulary. Includes reading comprehension questions.
~A worksheet with 4 parts: Matching Christmas vocabulary, short answer, translation and conversation.
~Answer keys (2 pgs)
This 3-page file includes:
~A reading on traditional Latin American dishes. It begins with a brief history of ingredients traditionally used throughout the region before and after the Spanish came to the Americas. It also includes one paragraph each on: ceviche, enchiladas and carnitas. A large glossary of new food words is included.
~A worksheet with 7 comprehension questions in Spanish.
~Answer key.
Level: Low intermediate
This is a wonderful complement to any unit on Latin American food and culture. It can also be enjoyed on its own.
This 4-page file includes:
~A reading with the description of how four young people are spending their day. The reading includes over 15 examples of the present progressive tense for students to see it in context. One young person is spending the day at the beach with friends, one is volunteering, one is doing sports and one is hiking with their family.
~The same reading with the present progressive tense highlighted for students to see in context.
~A worksheet with three parts: 8 short answer questions, an info gap section and a short writing assignment.
~Answer key.
Activity idea: Have students underline all the forms of the present progressive tense they find in the reading.
This is English language reading discusses the history and importance of Mexico’s Cinco de Mayo celebrations. The reading includes a reading comprehension question.
This is a great complement to beginner Spanish classes or Hispanic Heritage month.
This 3-page file includes:
~An easy reading whereby students of German can learn how to order food naturally in a restaurant. The reading contains a glossary of new food vocabulary including popular German dishes.
~A worksheet with 7 reading comprehension questions in German based on the reading.
~Answer key.
Activity idea: after reading have the students “role play” going out to eat in a German restaurant by writing their own script to perform for the class or hand in for homework using the new vocabulary.
Level: beginner