This 3-page file includes: -A Spanish reading on the life and times of El Cid, a famous medieval military leader who fought in the reconquest of Spain. This reading discusses his early life, victories under King Sancho II, marriage, death and how he was immortalized in the famous poem Cantar del Mio Cid. This reading also includes details about the reconquest of Spain / la Reconquista. -A reading comprehension page -Answer key. Level: upper level includes various tenses Makes for a great addition to any lessons on Spanish history and literature!

This 5-page resource includes: ~A Spanish language biography on Hispanic singer Bruno Mars. It talks about his childhood in Hawaii and his musical family, his dreams to become a singer in California and his eventual success and charity work. The reading features numerous examples of regular and irregular preterite verbs as well as a glossary of new vocabulary. ~The same biography but with the verbs in the preterite tense missing! In this version, students must complete the biography by completing over 15 regular and irregular preterite conjugations. ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions based on reading in Spanish. ~Answer key (2pgs) Level: preterite tense Can be used for review, a quick quiz, reading comprehension, early finisher activity, bell work, homework or sub plan!

This worksheet is ideal for beginners to recognize the different uses of Ser and Estar. The worksheet contains two multiple-choice sections for a total of 15 questions: ~ short answer ~ a paragraph with missing verbs about a family from Colombia Answer key included. Editable Word file. Ideal for review, quick quiz, early finishers or sub plan!

In this worksheet students get comfortable creating the conversational future tense (ir + a + inf) with 10 fill in the blank and 4 translation questions all in the present tense. Editable word file. Answer key included. Example questions: Yo ………… a ir al banco mañana. (ir) Pedro y María …………. a trabajar mucho. (ir) Nosotros .…………… a limpiar la casa. (ir)

This 4-page file includes: ~A reading in the present tense that makes use of numerous reflexive verbs to show how opposite a married couple is! The husband is an early riser while his wife likes to sleep in. It also discusses their son’s morning routine. The reading includes a full glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 10 true/false reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment. ~Answer Key. (2pgs) Activity idea: Have students mime out their actions and have their partner say what they are doing using reflexive verbs! Includes: me levanto me ducho me afeito me visto me pongo se despierta se baña se seca se maquilla se peina

This German biography is on the life and impact of the Protestant reformer Martin Luther. It includes information on his early life, religious education, marriage and lasting impact. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and five short answer reading comprehension questions. Answer key included.

A biography of the famous Spanish actress Penélope Cruz. It includes a bit about her early life, rise to fame and successful films. Includes a glossary of new vocabulary and a true/false reading comprehension section. Level: Uses present and past tenses Editable word file. Answer key included.

This 6-page file includes: ~24 task cards focused on similar words in Spanish (6 pages x 4 cards per sheet) Each card features two words. ~Recording sheet ~Instructions Examples: cuarto vs cuatro nuevo vs nueve papa vs papá casa vs caza Can be used alone, in pairs or in small groups for Pronunciation & Listening Practice!

This 3-page file includes: ~A beginner Spanish reading that includes descriptions of four young people’s likes and dislikes, hobbies and weekly routines. It includes numerous users of the verb gustar. It also includes similar verbs such as interesar and encantar. ~A worksheet based on the reading with 3 parts: 10 reading comprehension questions, an info gap and a short writing assignment. ~Answer key. Editable word file. Ideal for beginner learners to review basic vocabulary of hobbies, days of the week and present tense verbs.

In this beginner level reading three people describe their personal style both at work and in their personal time. It includes a lot of clothing vocabulary for students to review. The reading is followed by eight reading comprehension questions. Level: Beginner Answer key included.

This 4-page file includes: ~A reading that combines culture and grammar! This reading is on the mythical Latin American creature called the Chupacabra and it includes numerous examples of the passive voice: both the true passive and the se passive. It also discusses the history, etymology and possible scientific explanations for its existence. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A second version of the story with the two forms of passive voice highlighted for students to see in context. ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key. Level: intermediate

This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish cultural reading on traditional South American foods. It includes a paragraph on the types of food cultivated by indigenous people before the arrival of European. It also includes a short paragraph each on: arepas, empanadas, asados, and dulce de leche. ~7 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key.

This beginner level French reading includes three friends talking about their pets: a dog, two cats and a parrot! Includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 10 reading comprehension questions in English to confirm comprehension. Includes the following vocab: les animaux de compagnie meilleur sympa impoli l’oiseau le perroquet le chat Editable word file. Includes answer key.

In this beginner level reading three people describe their personal style both at work and in their personal time. It includes a lot of clothing vocabulary for students to review. The reading is followed by 8 reading comprehension questions in English to ensure comprehension. Answer key included. Editable Word file.

This worksheet includes 17 fill in the gap sentences for students to practice the passive voice. Includes both regular and irregular past participles. Answer key included.

This handout accomplishes two tasks: it teaches students the basics of telling time and it gets them talking! After reading through the explanation with your students, have them complete the two conversation practice exercises. A. In the first exercise, students must tell their partner with time it is (they are each given six times of day each including am/pm times) The person asking for the time should record the answers so that after both students have read aloud their times the students can compare lists to see if they were correct! B. In the second exercise, students practice asking and answering at what time specific events occur such as mealtimes, classes etc. The other student answers for themselves. Students should ask at least three questions each. NOTE: I have included two versions of this activity one which takes up less paper (students can use scrap paper or not record answers) and one with two pages to record the answers. 24 Hour clock NOT included.

This 10-page file includes: ~24 task cards on Emotions with Estar in Spanish (6 pages x 4 cards per sheet) ~1 extra page for your own ideas ~Recording sheet ~Answer key. Students must finish the sentence with the correct adjective in the correct form: male/female/plural. Each card contains a unique image to help with understanding. May be done alone or in pairs. Includes the following emotions: contento/a triste confundido/a frustrado/a enojado/a sorprendido/a nervioso/a avergonzado/a asustado/a consado/a aburrido/a orgulloso/a tranquilo/a

This 10-Page File includes: ~ 36 Flash cards for the German subject, direct object, indirect object and possessive pronouns. Each pronoun is featured in a different color for clarification Activity ideas: Students can put these flashcards facedown and pick one up and make a sentence with it. Also great for visual display!