This 3-page file includes: (100% in German) ~A German reading in which a teenage girl and her mother decide which of her clothes to donate. The mother wants her daughter to have a cleaner room but her daughter is not all that excited about giving things away! Includes many uses of clothing vocabulary both for winter and summer. ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer keys

This French reading includes a humorous scene from a fictitious soap opera titled “Mon amour est infini” in which an attractive firefighter loses all his luxurious long hair in a fire! This reading includes numerous examples of possessives (ma/mon, ta/ton /ses etc.) which are highlighted for students to see in context in one version and not in the other so students can circle all the possessives they find. (2 versions included) All the characters are introduced by name and character. The script includes parts for four people and the reading is in the present tense. The reading is followed by 8 true/false reading comprehension questions. Answer key included. Activity idea: Put students in groups of two or four to read the script. Once they have read the script, students may then continue the storyline in different ways by writing their own continuation to the story! These new scripts may be performed for the class or handed in for homework.

This German reading includes 20 mistakes for students to correct! The mistakes are all focused on declensions and preposition errors with the nominative, accusative and dative cases. Answer key included. Editable word file

This 17-page file includes: ~26 common words for around the school and school supplies in Spanish. The file may be use digitally or you can print out on card stock and have students play go fish, or a memory game where they match the word with the pictures. ~1 blank page for your own ideas ~An English-Spanish glossary of all 26 words ~A worksheet with the English words for students to write in the Spanish equivalent for review or as a quick quiz Includes the following vocabulary: book = el libro notebook= el cuaderno pencil = el lápiz pen = la pluma student = el/la estudiante bathroom = el baño chalk = la tiza backpack = la mochila teacher = el maestro chalkboard = la pizarra computer = la computadora school = la escuela clock = el reloj calculator = la calculadora library = la biblioteca paper = el papel folder = la carpeta scissors = las tijeras cafeteria =l a cafetería desk = el pupitre tablet = la tableta ruler = la regla stapler = la grapadora sharpener = el sacapuntas whiteboard = la pizarra blanca marker = el marcador

This 16-page file includes: ~24 common Spanish words for around the house. The file may be use digitally or you can print out on card stock and have students play go fish, or a memory game where they match the word with the pictures. ~1 blank page for your own ideas ~An English-Spanish glossary of all 24 words ~A worksheet with the English words for students to write in the Spanish equivalent for review or as a quick quiz Includes the following vocabulary: door = la puerta house = la casa pool = la piscina chair = la silla plant = la planta sofa = el sofá bed = la cama dining room = el comedor lamp = la lámpara living room = la sala bathroom = el baño mirror = el espejo washing machine = el lavaplatos kitchen = la cocina garage = el garaje roof = el techo garden = el jardín bedroom = el dormitorio window = la ventana rug = la alfombra stairs = las escaleras fence= la cerca

This 3-page file includes: ~A beginner reading in which 12 year old Mateo enjoys his first day at a new school. It includes information about his family, his schedule for the day and what he does to meet new people. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key. Level: present tense only

In this fun reading students can see tú command forms in context in both the negative and affirmative. Plot: Sandra is a very bossy older sister who is telling her younger sister what to do and not to do as she prepares for friends to come over. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and six reading comprehension questions. NOTE: The reading includes two versions of the story, with the command forms underlined for students to see in context and not. Answer key included.

This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish reading on the famous Mayan ruins of Chichén Itzá located in modern-day Mexico. It discusses its emergence in the 6th century, the various buildings, and the meaning behind its famous pyramid. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A separate page with 10 reading comprehension questions based on the reading. ~Answer key. Editable word file

This 3-page file includes: ~Three short readings in which three teenagers talk about themselves in Spanish using a lot of sentences with tener and venir (includes a few “tener 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 tener and venir are missing for students to fill in! ~Answer key. Activity 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.

This beginner French reading talks all about the life of a 23-year-old university student in France. 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 at the end of French I or beginning of French II for basic vocabulary and sentence structure in the present tense. Also includes a separate worksheet with 15 short answer questions. Answer key included Editable word file

This 3-page file includes: ~An Italian script between two high school friends discussing what they and their siblings will study and do for work in the future using the future tense. Includes a short glossary of new vocabulary and a reading comprehension section of 8 true/false questions and a short writing assignment in the future tense. ~The same reading with the verbs highlighted for students to see in context. ~Answer key. Editable word file

This 3-page file includes: ~A funny reading with an emphasis on past participles used as adjectives. In this script a couple come home to find that they have been robbed! Reading includes 6 short answer questions. ~The same reading but with all of the past participles used as adjectives highlighted for students to see in context. ~Answer key. Editable word file

This 3-page file includes: (100% in German) ~A simple German reading including 30 German English cognates for beginner students to learn to recognize them. The story talks about a family that takes a trip to South Africa to go on safari. Includes 7 reading comprehension questions based on the story. ~The same reading but with the cognates highlighted for context. ~Answer key

This file includes 2 French reading each of which includes 15 mistakes for students to correct! Includes mistakes with conjugations, articles, adjective agreement, spelling and more Level: Beginner Answer key included.

This song activity for the song ‘Las mañanitas’ is ideal for birthdays and Mother’s Day! Includes two versions: one with a word bank and one without. Students must fill in the missing words. Answer key included. Link to song on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBsjiqA6Wm8&list=RDOBsjiqA6Wm8&start_radio=1

This Spanish reading includes various examples of relative pronouns in context. All the relative pronouns are underlined for students to see. In this humorous reading, two friends go hiking with a virtual stranger and find out they are not compatible! The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary, six short answer reading comprehension questions and a writing exercise. Answer key included. Editable Word file.

This reading discusses Copán, an ancient Mayan city found in Honduras near the Guatemalan border. It discusses its unique history, its current state and the significance of stelas. This reading also briefly discusses Honduras with some basic facts to familiarize students with this lesser-known country. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 7 short answer reading comprehension questions. Level: present and past tenses Answer key included.

In this funny reading two teenage friends are discussing how hard it is to be young as their parents, teachers and coaches all want theme to behave a certain way! There are numerous examples of the present subjunctive for students to see in context. The reading is followed by 8 true/false questions in English to ensure reading comprehension. Editable word file. Answer key included. Activity ideas: Have students underline all the subjunctive forms they find in the reading. Then, have them discuss what their parents and teachers expect of them! Example sentences: Ma mère veut que je nettoie ma chambre tous les jours et fasse mon lit tous les matins. Elle veut aussi que je lave la vaisselle après le dîner.

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.

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.