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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.
Ser vs. Estar Board Game: 2 Versions Differentiated (Sub Plan)
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Ser vs. Estar Board Game: 2 Versions Differentiated (Sub Plan)

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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
Salvador Dalí Biografía - Salvador Dali Biography on a Spanish Artist
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Salvador Dalí Biografía - Salvador Dali Biography on a Spanish Artist

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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
Octoberfest German Reading - Lesung über Oktoberfest
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Octoberfest German Reading - Lesung über Oktoberfest

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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
Eva Perón Biografía - Evita and Juan Perno Spanish Biography
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Eva Perón Biografía - Evita and Juan Perno Spanish Biography

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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
German Past Tense Fun Reading: Was  hast du gestern gemacht? (perfekt)
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German Past Tense Fun Reading: Was hast du gestern gemacht? (perfekt)

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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
Spanish Weather Worksheet: El tiempo
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Spanish Weather Worksheet: El tiempo

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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.
Spanish Imperfect Reading: ¿Cómo era tu vida? (Imperfecto)
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Spanish Imperfect Reading: ¿Cómo era tu vida? (Imperfecto)

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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.
French Reading on Weather, Seasons and Clothes: Le temps / Les vêtements
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French Reading on Weather, Seasons and Clothes: Le temps / Les vêtements

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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.
Bad Bunny Biografía: Spanish Biography on Famous Puerto Rican Rapper
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Bad Bunny Biografía: Spanish Biography on Famous Puerto Rican Rapper

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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)
Spanish Subjunctive Worksheet: WEIRDO (Subjuntivo)
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Spanish Subjunctive Worksheet: WEIRDO (Subjuntivo)

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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.
Kylian Mbappé Biographie en Français: French Biography on World Cup Star
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Kylian Mbappé Biographie en Français: French Biography on World Cup Star

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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)
Spanish Negatives and Affirmatives: Handout / Worksheet + Reading
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Spanish Negatives and Affirmatives: Handout / Worksheet + Reading

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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
Weihnachten ~ German Christmas Reading + Worksheet
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Weihnachten ~ German Christmas Reading + Worksheet

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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)
La comida latina Lectura y Cultura - Latin Food Reading (ceviche, enchiladas)
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La comida latina Lectura y Cultura - Latin Food Reading (ceviche, enchiladas)

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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.
Spanish Present Progressive Reading: ¿Cómo estás pasando el día? (Progresivo)
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Spanish Present Progressive Reading: ¿Cómo estás pasando el día? (Progresivo)

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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.
Cinco de Mayo - Hispanic Cultural Reading in English
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Cinco de Mayo - Hispanic Cultural Reading in English

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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.
German Reading: In the Restaurant ~ Im Restaurant
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German Reading: In the Restaurant ~ Im Restaurant

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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