This short biography makes for a great introduction to the famed German writer Goethe. It discusses his childhood, education and his most famous works.
Includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 5 reading comprehension questions
Answer key included.
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.
This 5-page file includes:
~A reading in which a 14-year-old girl interviews her parents and grandparents about what life was like for them when they were young. The reading is completely in the imperfect tense for students to see it in context.
~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment.
~Answer key.
NOTE: There are two versions of the reading, in one version the verbs are highlighted for the students to see in context. You can also have students search for and underline all the imperfect verbs they can find in the reading!
This 6-page file includes:
~A 2-pg cloze activity on Shakira’s song “La Bicicleta”
~The same cloze activity with a word bank.
~Answer key (2pgs)
Also included are some cultural notes and translations of more difficult vocabulary!
The link for the video on YouTube can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UV0QGLmYys
Editable word file.
This 3-page file includes:
~A cloze worksheet with lyrics missing from his song “Cuando me enamoro” (The video is set in a high school!) It also features a lot of imperfect subjunctive verbs for students to see in context!
~The same worksheet with a word bank.
~Answer Key.
Here is a link to a video that accompanies the song on the worksheet:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DO8GsIYfhQ
Activity idea: Have students underline all the imperfect subjunctive verb forms found in the song and circle all the conditional forms to see ‘If Clauses’ in context!
Editable word file
This 6-page file includes:
~A 2-pg cloze activity on Shakira’s song “La Bicicleta”
~The same cloze activity with a word bank.
~Answer key (2pgs)
Also included are some cultural notes and translations of more difficult vocabulary!
The link for the video on YouTube can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UV0QGLmYys
Editable word file.
This 3-page file includes:
~A cloze worksheet with lyrics missing from the song “Guantanamera” as sung by Celia Cruz a famous Cuban-American singer.
~The same worksheet with a word bank.
~Answer Key.
Here is a link to a video that accompanies the song:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jaoXKpi7N4
This easy German reading includes descriptions of three young people’s pets: two cats a dog and a parrot.
Includes 8 reading comprehension questions.
Answer key included.
Ideal for novice learners to review basic vocabulary!
Editable word file.
Activity idea: After reading, have students discuss their own pets in class or write about it for homework.
This 3-page file includes:
~A Spanish biography on the famous Catalan artist Joan Miró. It discusses his early life, time abroad and his various artistic styles and achievements. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary.
~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions.
~Answer key.
Level: mostly past tense
This easy Spanish reading includes descriptions of three young people’s volunteer work: with seniors, with sick children and building schools in Latin America.
Includes 8 reading comprehension questions.
Answer key included.
Ideal for beginner learners to review basic vocabulary!
Activity idea: After reading, have students discuss their own volunteer work in class or write about it for homework.
This German worksheet is a great review for students on recognizing weak nouns. The worksheet features three parts:
Matching up the German weak noun with the English meaning
Declining weak nouns in sentences
Reading a short passage and circling all the weak nouns in context
Includes the following nouns:
der Architekt
der Mensch
der Student
der Kunde
der Rabe
der Name
der Herr
der Löwe
der Tourist
der Junge
der Neffe
der Held
der Schimpanse
der Nachbar
der Gedanke
Editable word file.
Answer key included.
This easy English reading includes descriptions of three young people’s eating habits: cooking with family, eating out and being a vegetarian.
Includes 8 reading comprehension questions.
Editable word file.
Answer key included.
Ideal for beginner learners to review basic vocabulary!
Activity idea: After reading, have students discuss their own eating and cooking habits in class or write about it for homework.
This 5-page file includes:
~Two readings for total beginners to the Spanish language to learn about how to talk about friends! It includes one page each on a male friend and a female friend talking about their likes, dislikes, age, family pets etc. Each short reading is followed by a reading comprehension section.
~Answer key.
~A worksheet for students to fill out to describe their own friend.
Level: Beginner
Makes for good sub plan as well.
This worksheet contains matching and short answer questions to help students review family vocabulary.
Level: Beginner
Editable Word file
Answer key included
Includes the following:
padre
hermano
madre
hijo
tío
primo
hermana
abuelo
tía
sobrino
abuela
hija
novio
perro
esposa
prometido
This Spanish biography on the singer Marc Anthony, whose parents emigrated from Puerto Rico to the United States. It talks about his childhood and his musical career as well as a bit about his personal life. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 9 true/false reading comprehension questions.
Level: in present and past tenses
Answer key included.
Great for cultural comprehension, early finishers and sub plans!
This 3-page file includes:
~An easy English reading that includes descriptions of four young people’s hobbies/lifestyles.
~A reading comprehension worksheet with three parts:
10 reading comprehension questions
an info gap activity
a short writing assignment.
~Answer key.*
Ideal for beginner learners to review basic vocabulary of hobbies, days of the week and present tense verbs.
This 3-page file includes:
~A cloze worksheet with lyrics missing from the salsa hit song “Valió la pena” by Marc Anthony.
~The same worksheet with a word bank.
~Answer Key.
Here is a link to a video that accompanies the song on the worksheet:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ns9YYSqLxyI
Activity idea: Translate the lyrics after completing. Discuss the history of salsa music.
Level: Spanish 2
Editable word file.
This German worksheet features 22 fill in the blank sentences where students are required to complete the sentence with the correct preposition. This worksheet features numerous idiomatic expressions such as:
Angst haben vor
denken an
warten auf
Level: Upper Beginner
Editable Word file
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 easy Spanish reading includes descriptions of three people’s careers: teacher, nurse and lawyer. They talk about their work in the yo form present tense.
Includes 8 reading comprehension questions.
Editable word file.
Answer key included.
Ideal for beginner learners to review basic vocabulary of work, present tense verbs and the expression ‘desde hace’.
Activity idea: After reading, have students discuss their own sports activities in class or for homework.