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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.
Merengue Lectura: Spanish Cultural Reading on Hispanic Music
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Merengue Lectura: Spanish Cultural Reading on Hispanic Music

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish reading on Merengue dancing from the Dominican Republic. It discusses its emergence in the 19th century, the various instruments used from Africa, Europe and the indigenous Taino populations. It also discusses how it became popular in the 20th century and how it is danced. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A separate page with 10 reading comprehension questions based on the reading. ~Answer key.
Desde cuando / Desde hace Lectura: Spanish Reading
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Desde cuando / Desde hace Lectura: Spanish Reading

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This reading shows Spanish students how to use desde hace/ desde cuando when two friends get caught up after not seeing each other for over two years. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. Includes 6 reading comprehension questions.
English Shopping Reading with Demonstratives (ESL/ELL/EFL)
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English Shopping Reading with Demonstratives (ESL/ELL/EFL)

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This 4-page file includes: ~An English script featuring two friends out shopping for clothes. The reading incorporates numerous examples of demonstrative pronouns and clothing vocabulary. ~The same reading with the demonstratives underlined for students to see in context. ~A worksheet with 3 parts: 8 true/false questions 6 multiple choice questions on demonstrative pronouns a short writing section ~Answer key. Level: present tense only
La casa de vacaciones ideales Lectura: Spanish Holiday Reading (house/travel)
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La casa de vacaciones ideales Lectura: Spanish Holiday Reading (house/travel)

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This 5-page file includes: (100% in Spanish) ~A Spanish reading exercise in which students need to match three couples to their ideal vacation home based on their likes/dislikes and what is included in each holiday option. The options include: a winter cabin, a Boston apartment and a Mexican house. Includes both vacation and house vocabulary. ~A separate worksheet with seven reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment or students write a paragraph about their own ideal vacation home. ~Answer key ( 2pgs) Level: present tense only)
Spanish Tú Commands Reading: Columna de consejos Lectura / Mandatos
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Spanish Tú Commands Reading: Columna de consejos Lectura / Mandatos

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This 5-page file includes: (100% in Spanish ) ~A Spanish reading with numerous tú command forms in which three young people write for advice to “Querida Abby” with various problems and then receive a reply. ~The same reading with the command forms underlined for students to see in context. Includes: A short answer section were students need to give the correct command form in the positive and negative to complete the sentence and a short writing section where students need to write in with a problem and offer a solution. ~Answer key.
German Script on Clothes Shopping: Wir Gehen Einkaufen (Kleidung)
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German Script on Clothes Shopping: Wir Gehen Einkaufen (Kleidung)

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A German script about two friends that go shopping together to buy various articles of clothing. Great way for students to see clothing vocabulary in context with definite, indefinite and demonstrative pronouns. Includes 8 true/false comprehension questions. Editable Word doc. Level: present tense with some conditional forms Answer key included
Essere o Avere Worksheet in Italian (Italiano)
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Essere o Avere Worksheet in Italian (Italiano)

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In this beginner Italian worksheet students must choose the present tense form of essere or avere 30 times to complete four paragraphs on the lives of different young people. Paragraphs feature all different forms of the verb in the singular and plural forms. Answer key included Editable word file
Describing people in Spanish Game (descripciones)
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Describing people in Spanish Game (descripciones)

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This handout is designed to help your students review describing people in Spanish. Each person also has a full first and last name so students can get comfortable pronouncing Spanish names. The realistic clip art includes people of various ages, eye color, skin tones and hair styles/types. Some people also feature earrings, hats and/or facial hair. Also includes a second page with a list of adjectives to help describe the people. You may use this resource digitally or print it out on card stock to reuse in the future!
Sapere vs conoscere Lettura: Italian Reading Expressing "To know"
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Sapere vs conoscere Lettura: Italian Reading Expressing "To know"

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This 3-page file includes: ~An Italian reading between two friends that includes 15 examples of the uses of sapere and conoscere. They talk about people and events happening in their community and make plans for the following day. This version also includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~The same reading but with all of the saber and conocer verbs highlighted for students to see in context. ~Answer key. The reading is followed by 8 Reading comprehension questions in Spanish.
Le football et la Coupe du Monde: French Reading on Soccer and World Cup
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Le football et la Coupe du Monde: French Reading on Soccer and World Cup

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This 3-page file includes: ~A French reading that discusses the importance of soccer in France, some of the current most popular players and the overall history of the World Cup. It also discusses the formation of FIFA, the first World Cup and which countries have won it over the years. Updated until the 2022 World Cup. The story is accompanied by a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 10 short answer reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key. This is a great complement to any unit on sports, soccer and the World Cup.
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)
Tout sur moi Lecture: All About Me French Descriptions Reading
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Tout sur moi Lecture: All About Me French Descriptions Reading

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This 3-page file includes: ~An easy French reading in which four young people introduce themselves. They talk about their personality, physical characteristics, likes and dislikes and hobbies. ~An accompanying worksheet with 10 short answer questions and a short writing practice where students describe themselves. ~Answer key Editable word file Activity idea: Have students complete their paragraph in class or for homework and then share them with a partner as an icebreaker.
Pascua: Spanish Easter Fun Worksheet
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Pascua: Spanish Easter Fun Worksheet

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This fun worksheet engages students at the beginner level while using Easter based vocabulary. Consists of four parts: Matching Fill in the missing words Fill in the missing letters + translate Reading Editable word file. Includes answer key. Includes the following words: canasta, cruz , decoraciones, tulipanes, Pascua, sacerdote, pollito, huevos, tinte, misa, conejo, iglesia
La Settimana Santa Lettura: Italian Reading on Holy Week and Easter
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La Settimana Santa Lettura: Italian Reading on Holy Week and Easter

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This Italian reading has two paragraphs. The first one is written from the first-person perspective of a teenage girl living in Rome, Italy during Holy Week and discusses how she and her family are celebrating. The second paragraph discusses the various holidays around this period including Ash Wednesday, Lent, Easter Sunday etc. The reading includes a glossary of specialized Easter vocabulary and 7 reading comprehension questions in Italian. Level: Present tense but with harder vocabulary Editable word file
Il Natale in Italia Lettura: Italian Christmas Reading
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Il Natale in Italia Lettura: Italian Christmas Reading

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This 3-page file includes: ~A reading in Italian about various Italian holiday traditions: decorating the tree, nativity scenes, gift-giving on Epiphany, Christmas Eve dinner with family, Christmas songs and mass. The reading includes a glossary of specialized vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key Level: 90% in present tense