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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.
À l'aeroport Lecture en Français: At the Airport French Reading (vol, voyage)
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À l'aeroport Lecture en Français: At the Airport French Reading (vol, voyage)

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This reading is in the present tense and features a family from Colorado traveling back to France to visit family. It describes how the family spends time at the airport and on the flight. Students are introduced to a lot of travel related vocabulary through an extensive glossary. After completion, students are required to answer 7 questions in English to ensure reading comprehension. Editable word doc. Answer key included. Vocabulary includes: vol direct l’escale (f) la douane le décollage la porte l’hôtesse (f) le retard
Un voyage en France Lecture en Français: French Reading (aller + infinitive)
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Un voyage en France Lecture en Français: French Reading (aller + infinitive)

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This French reading is about a young man named George who is visiting cousins and friends that live in France. It talks about what he will do while in Paris and Montpellier. The activities he will undertake include: visiting the Louvre, Notre Dame, Carnival parades, restaurants and cafés. There are numerous examples of the aller + infinitive construction to see the conversational future in context. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 7 short answer questions in English to ensure comprehension. Level: Present tense and near future Editable word file. Answer key included.
Mi Comida Favorita Lectura: My Favorite Food Spanish Reading (SUB Activity)
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Mi Comida Favorita Lectura: My Favorite Food Spanish Reading (SUB Activity)

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This easy reading is entirely in the present tense. It’s written from the fist person perspective of two young people talking about what fruits, vegetables and other food they like as well as their grocery shopping habits. Reading includes a full glossary of new vocabulary and 5 reading comprehension questions. A great complement to any unit including food vocabulary. Editable word file. Level: Beginner Spanish Answer key included Includes: los alimentos las verduras las manzanas las naranjas las fresas el brécol la lechuga el pescado el arroz los huevos el desayuno
Comprando la ropa Lectura ~ Clothes Shopping Spanish Beginner Reading and Handout
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Comprando la ropa Lectura ~ Clothes Shopping Spanish Beginner Reading and Handout

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This 4-page file includes: ~A reading about a shopping trip a family takes to buy new clothes. The focus is on clothing vocabulary, colors and noun-adjective agreement. The reading is in the present tense and features a full glossary of new vocabulary and 5 short-answer comprehension questions. ~The same reading but the adjectives are missing and students must fill in the blanks to complete the sentences! ~A handout on clothing vocabulary, colors and phrases that a customer and salesperson would use in a clothing store. Students can role-play shopping for clothes in Spanish! ~Answer Key. Activity ideas: Have students write a script between a store clerk and a shopper to perform for the class using the vocabulary handout. A great complement to any unit on clothing vocabulary!
Spanish Subjunctive Worksheet (Subjuntivo) Regular and Irregular Forms
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Spanish Subjunctive Worksheet (Subjuntivo) Regular and Irregular Forms

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This worksheet features three short paragraphs in which people talk about how others want to control them! There are various uses of subjunctive including verbs of volition, impersonal expressions and ojalá. To complete the paragraphs students must conjugate the given verbs into the correct form of the present subjunctive. This worksheet includes both regular and irregular subjunctive verb forms. Answer key included Activity idea: Have students translate the paragraphs alone or in small groups and then have them write a short paragraph about how their own friends/siblings/parents want them to behave!
À l'Hotel: Lecture en Français - At a Hotel French Reading
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À l'Hotel: Lecture en Français - At a Hotel French Reading

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This French reading features a traveler checking into their hotel. The script features a large number of travel and hotel related vocabulary that students can see in context. The reading is prefaced by a glossary of new vocabulary and followed by a reading comprehension section. Includes 2 versions of the reading, with 8 true/false questions in English OR French for differentiated learning. Activity idea: Have students read the script in pairs, and then have them write their own similar script to practice the new vocabulary to act out. Editable Word file. Answer key included.
Las tapas Lectura Cultural ~ Spanish Reading
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Las tapas Lectura Cultural ~ Spanish Reading

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Written in the first person, this cultural reading talks about two people preparing tapas for a party! Also covered is the cultural significance of tapas in Spain and where the name comes from. A glossary covers all new food words. Reading includes 5 reading comprehension questions. Level: In present tense with harder vocab
Un viaje en avión Lectura - Booking a Trip Spanish Script
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Un viaje en avión Lectura - Booking a Trip Spanish Script

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In this beginner script an employee phones a travel agency to book a flight and hotel for her boss who is travelling to Mexico. The reading features a full glossary of new words and a true/false reading comprehension section. Activity idea: Students can take turns reading the roles and then practice booking an imaginary trip! Vocab: un asiento la escala de ida y vuelta de ida la ventanilla el pasillo la fila
El hotel Lectura - Checking into a Hotel Spanish Reading
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El hotel Lectura - Checking into a Hotel Spanish Reading

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This reading features a dialog between a businessman and an employee at a hotel at check-in. It has a full glossary of new vocabulary and 5 true/false reading comprehension questions. Activity ideas: put students in pairs and have them read the parts of hotel employee and person checking in. Once they have translated the reading, they can role-play their own check-in situation. Alternatively, students can prepare a script to perform for the class. Vocab includes: la tarjeta de crédito el servicio de habitaciones la caja fuerte el equipaje el botones la maleta el vestíbulo alquilar Includes answer key.
El Toreo Lectura ~ Spanish Reading on Bullfighting
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El Toreo Lectura ~ Spanish Reading on Bullfighting

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This reading is about the ancient ritual of bullfighting. It is written from the first person perspective of a matador on his final day of bullfighting. It talks about the history and art of bullfighting. Reading includes specialized vocabulary in a full glossary and 7 true/false reading comprehension questions. Note: This reading includes some present and past tenses. Includes answer key.
Mes Sports Préférés Lecture en Français - My Favorite Sports French Reading
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Mes Sports Préférés Lecture en Français - My Favorite Sports French Reading

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In this easy French reading students are introduced of three young people all of which have different sports. The reading is followed by eight and reading comprehension questions in English OR French. Vocabulary includes: patiner courir nager jouer au baseball jouer au tennis jouer au football faire du vélo faire du yoga la boxe/ski Editable word file. Answer key included.
Describing People English Reading: Personality and Appearance
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Describing People English Reading: Personality and Appearance

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This 3-page file includes: ~A reading with the descriptions of four people including physical appearance (eye color, height, hair) clothes and personality. ~A worksheet with 8 short answer questions and a section where students must write the descriptions of two people. ~Answer key. Level: Beginner
Mes Amis Lecture en Français: French Reading On Friends
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Mes Amis Lecture en Français: French Reading On Friends

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This beginner French reading includes three short paragraphs describing the likes and hobbies of three friends. Great for reviewing descriptions, hobbies, languages, professions etc. The reading is followed by 8 reading comprehension questions in English. Level: French I Word doc. Answer key included. Activity idea: Have your students write a short paragraph about a friend!
Spanish Present Subjunctive Worksheet - Verbs of Doubt and Emotion (dudar etc.)
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Spanish Present Subjunctive Worksheet - Verbs of Doubt and Emotion (dudar etc.)

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This worksheet focuses on using the present subjunctive after specific verbs: dudar negar temer alegrarse de no creer no pensar The verbs are introduced in a full glossary up top and are followed by 11 practice sentences where students are required to fill in the missing subjunctive form to complete the sentence. Includes answer key. Editable Word file.
En el aeropuerto ~ Timetable Spanish Worksheet ~ Telling time ~ Decir la hora
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En el aeropuerto ~ Timetable Spanish Worksheet ~ Telling time ~ Decir la hora

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This 4-page file includes: ~A worksheet that requires students to read a flight timetable in Spanish and answer 8 reading comprehension questions. Students must review how to talk about the time and question words! This activity may be done alone, in pairs or for homework. ~Answer key (2pgs) NOTE: There are 2 versions of the worksheet, regular and 24 hour clock.
Meine Schule German Reading on School Life: Deutsch Lesung
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Meine Schule German Reading on School Life: Deutsch Lesung

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In this reading a student in Germany is describing her school, school subjects, classmates and teachers. The reading includes 10 true/false reading comprehension questions in German OR English and a full glossary of new vocabulary. Level: Beginner Answer key included.
Spanish Conditional Perfect Worksheet: Condicional Perfecto
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Spanish Conditional Perfect Worksheet: Condicional Perfecto

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This Spanish worksheet focuses on the Conditional Perfect tense. It features 16 fill in the blank sentences with both regular and irregular verbs. Example sentences: Yo habría hablado con su madre. (hablar) Yo lo … … para su compleaños. (comprado) Ella … … en salir. (insistir) Ideal for advanced Spanish Editable file.