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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.
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
History of Santa Claus Legend of Saint Nicholaus English Reading
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History of Santa Claus Legend of Saint Nicholaus English Reading

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This 3-page file includes: ~A cultural reading on the long history of Santa beginning with the true story of the 3rd century monk St. Nicholas and his good deeds, the Dutch version of Father Christmas and how it made its way to the U.S. through to the modern-day interpretations including the famous poem from 1822 by Moore as well as other modern interpretations. ~Separate page with eight reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key.
Papá Noel Lectura y Cultura: History of Santa Claus / Saint Nicholaus
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Papá Noel Lectura y Cultura: History of Santa Claus / Saint Nicholaus

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish culture reading on the long history of Santa beginning with the true story of the 3rd century monk St. Nicholas and his good deeds, the Dutch version of Father Christmas and how it made its way to the U.S. through to the modern-day interpretations including the famous poem from 1822 by Moore as well as other modern interpretations. The reading slso includes a paragraph on how children in Spain and Latin America receive gifts from Reyes Magos and Niño Jesús respectively. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~Eight reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key.
La tecnologia moderna Lettura en Italiano: Italian Technology Reading
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La tecnologia moderna Lettura en Italiano: Italian Technology Reading

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This 3-page file includes: ~A fun Italian reading where Roberto 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 PDF and Editable word file included
La technologie moderne Lecture en Français: French Technology Reading
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La technologie moderne Lecture en Français: French Technology Reading

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This 3-page file includes: ~A fun French 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 Includes both PDF and word file
El Gordo y La Lotería de Navidad Lectura: Spanish National Christmas Lottery
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El Gordo y La Lotería de Navidad Lectura: Spanish National Christmas Lottery

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This 3-page file includes: ~A reading on the Spanish National Christmas Lottery celebrated in Spain every Dec. 22 since 1812. It talks about its history, cultural significance, the HUGE jackpot, how families and friends buy tickets together and how the numbers are sung out by school kids. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 9 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key.
Epifania / Befana Lettura en Italiano: Italian Christmas Reading
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Epifania / Befana Lettura en Italiano: Italian Christmas Reading

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This 3-page file includes: ~A reading in Italian about how Epiphany (Jan. 6) is celebrated as the culmination of the Christmas season in Italy: the traditional of Befana, nativity scenes, parades, Christmas markets and pannettone. The reading includes a glossary of specialized vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 9 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key. Level: mostly in present tense with some subjunctive mood
German Comparatives & Superlatives Worksheet / Partner Activity
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German Comparatives & Superlatives Worksheet / Partner Activity

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By using the information provided in the diagrams, students of German must answer 6 true/false and 7 short answer questions on who is the oldest and youngest or older and younger and who has more or less siblings and pets than the others! The focus of the exercise is on comparatives and superlatives. Afterwards, students may talk about their own siblings and pets! Answer key included.
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.
Ir and Dar Practice Fill in the Blanks Reading
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Ir and Dar Practice Fill in the Blanks Reading

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This 3-page file includes: ~Three short readings in which three teenagers talk about themselves in Spanish using 16 sentences with ir and dar (includes a few “dar expressions”). Students may circle or underline the verbs to become familiar with these irregular conjugations. ~The same readings to be used as a worksheet once the students are comfortable with the verbs where the verbs ir and dar are missing for students to fill in! ~Answer key. Extension idea: Have students translate the paragraphs alone or in small groups and then have them write a short paragraph about themselves using the new verbs.
Pluperfect Subjunctive + Conditional Perfect Spanish Reading
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Pluperfect Subjunctive + Conditional Perfect Spanish Reading

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This 3-page file includes: ~An advanced level reading that is a funny dialogue between two girlfriends, one of which has just met the man of her dreams at a costume party. The reading includes numerous examples of the pluperfect subjunctive and the conditional perfect. The reading also includes a glossary of new vocabulary. Includes 6 reading comprehension questions in Spanish based on the story. ~The same story with the verbs in the pluperfect subjunctive and the conditional perfect highlighted for students to see in context. ~Answer key.
Los gauchos y la yerba mate Lectura y Cultura - Gauchos Spanish Reading
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Los gauchos y la yerba mate Lectura y Cultura - Gauchos Spanish Reading

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Written in the first person, this cultural reading talks about the life of the gauchos. Also covered is the history and cultural significance of these men in Argentina and Uruguay. The second paragraph describes the ritual of taking yerba mate. Also includes a glossary that covers all new vocabulary and 8 true/false reading comprehension questions in Spanish. Level: In present tense with harder vocabulary Includes answer key.
German Beginner Reading: Peters Leben Text auf Deutsch (DaF)
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German Beginner Reading: Peters Leben Text auf Deutsch (DaF)

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This beginner German reading talks all about the life of a 22-year-old university student in German. It includes details about himself, his roommate his parents and his sister including physical descriptions, ages, jobs and where they live. This reading serves as a great review for basic vocabulary and sentence structure in the present tense. Also includes 15 short answer questions. Level: present tense only Answer key included