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.
Students can work alone, in pairs or in small groups to fill in the missing information about 20 famous Hispanic people. It is a great way for students to get to know or review famous Hispanic leaders.
NOTE: There are two versions of the worksheet:
~One version contains hints by allowing students to know how often each profession and nationality is used.
~The second version has no hints at all.
Ideal as a sub plan or for cultural/grammar homework, or even as a competitive game between groups!
Includes answer key.
NOTE: This resource is in English, I also offer a similar resource in Spanish in my store.
This reading describes how the narrator spent their summer holidays with family as a child. It is written completely in the imperfect tense for students to see it in context.
The reading also includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 5 reading comprehension questions in English to ensure comprehension.
Includes two versions of the reading: one with a glossary and reading comprehension questions in English and one with no glossary and reading comprehension questions in French for differentiated learning.
Follow up activity: Have students underline all forms of the imperfect in the reading. Then have them write a short paragraph of how they spent their summer vacations as a young child to share with the class, a conversation partner or for homework.
Level: French 2
Editable file.
Answer key included.
This worksheet contains matching and short answer questions to help students review emotions vocabulary.
Answer key included
Includes the following:
asustado
cansado
emocionado
aburrido
sorprendido
enojado
contento
nervioso
triste
avergonzado
energético
tranquillo
This German language reading shows students the passive voice in context. It includes three short news articles from a fictitious newspaper. Each article features examples of the passive voice.
Activity idea: Have students underline all the passive voice they find in the reading.
The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 7 true/false comprehension questions.
Answer key included.
This 5-page file includes:
~A handout explaining the common placement of different types of adjectives (limiting, possessive, demonstrative, descriptive) as well as a list of the common adjectives that change meaning when they appear before or after a noun.
~Two worksheet options for differentiated learning: multiple choice or translations.
~Answer key (2 pgs)
Editable Word file
This resource can be used as a quick assessment, quiz or worksheet to reinforce the Spanish irregular comparatives and superlatives.
It includes 3 parts:
*Students must fill in a chart of the missing comparatives and superlatives.
*Students must complete 8 sentences with the correct comparative or superlative in Spanish with English prompts
*Translation sentences
Answer key included.
Includes:
bueno/mejor/el/la/los/las mejor(es)
malo/peor/el/la/los/las menor(es)
viejo/mayor/el/la/los/las mayor(es)
joven/menor/el/la/los/las menor(es)
This 3-page file includes:
~A Spanish language reading on the Atacama Desert found in the north of Chile. It includes information on its history, climate, geography, flora and fauna. It also talks about how the ancient indigenous population of the Chinchorro made it their home. Finally, it explains how the desert is home to space observation stations, NASA training for Mars missions and adventure tourism. The reading includes a full glossary of new vocabulary.
~A second page with 9 nine reading comprehension questions.
~Answer key.
Makes for a great complement to studies on South America, or ideal as a nonfiction reading at the low intermediate level!
Level: present and past tenses only
Editable word file.
This 3-page file includes:
~A German reading with a dialog between three people - two of which are interviewing another for a job. This interactive script is a great way for students to see work-related vocabulary in context. Reading includes 5 reading comprehension questions and a section where the students create their own short resume in German and then interview each other for a job in German!
~Answer key.
Activity ideas: students can work in groups of two or three to read through the script before moving on to conduct their own interviews using their “resume.”
Editable file.
This worksheet features 3 parts: 15 Matching, 8 Short Answer questions and a short conversation starter all on vocabulary to do with cleaning around the house.
Activity Idea: After completing the worksheet, have students share how they help out at home.
Answer key included.
Vocabulary includes:
pasar la aspiradora
reciclar
lavar los platos
hacer la cama
sacar la basura
quitar el polvo
cortar el césped
lavar la ropa
ir de compras
poner la mesa
planchar
barrer el suelo
preparar la comida
arreglar el dormitorio
limpiar la casa
This 10-Page File includes:
~ 36 Flash cards for the German subject, direct object, indirect object and possessive pronouns. Each pronoun is featured in a different color for clarification
Activity ideas: Students can put these flashcards facedown and pick one up and make a sentence with it. Also great for visual display!
This Spanish worksheet features 16 fill in the blank sentences to review present tense conjugations of four different O to UE Stem Change Verbs:
4 sentences each on:
poder
dormir
volver
almorzar
Editable word file.
Answer key included.
In this Spanish reading three people discuss their healthy habits: eating well, meditating, doing sports etc.
Includes 8 true/false reading comprehension questions.
Level: Beginner
Answer key included.
In this French reading three people discuss how they get around: plane, taxi, bus, subway, train, bike and on foot!
Includes 8 short answer reading comprehension questions in English OR French to ensure comprehension.
Level: Beginner
Answer key included.
Editable word file
This 3-page file includes:
~A biography on the life of Messi, arguably the best soccer player of all-time! It includes information about his early life in Argentina, move to Spain, his family life and career to date. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary.
~A worksheet with a section of true/false Reading comprehension questions and a short writing section.
~Answer key.
This reading is a great supplement to units on sports and famous Hispanics.
This 6-page file includes:
~A fun and engaging French reading which includes numerous forms of the comparatives and superlatives as Guy discusses how he is different from his very competitive brother and cousins.
~ A worksheet based on the reading with three parts: 10 true/false questions in English, instructions to underline all the comparatives and superlatives found in the story, and a short writing assignment in French.
~The same reading without a glossary and all the reading comprehension in French for differentiated learning.
~Answer key (3pgs)
Editable word file.
This 3-page file includes:
~A biography about Rigoberta Menchú, the Guatemalan indigenous woman from a poor background who went on to world fame as a human rights activist.This reading covers a bit about her family life and background, the Guatemalan Civil War, her exile to Mexico, the publication of her famous novel for which she won a Nobel peace prize and finally her work with the UN.
~The second page includes reading comprehension questions and a short writing excerise.
~Answer key.
Level: Present and Past Tenses
This 3-page file includes:
~A Spanish reading on the life of Jennifer Lopez, a daughter of poor Puerto Rican immigrants who became a world wide sensation. Includes information on her childhood, early career and role in the movie Selena. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary.
~A worksheet with nine comprehension questions to accompany the reading.
~Answer key.
Level: Uses Present and Past Tenses
This 3-page file includes:
~A fun reading in which five people are interviewed about what they would do in specific situations. In the answers the students can see the Spanish conditional verb forms in context!
~A worksheet based on the reading which includes two parts: a true/false reading comprehension section and a writing section where students need to describe what they would do in the following situations:
~ Answer key
¿Qué harías si perdieras algo importante?
¿Qué harías si encontraras una cartera (wallet) en la calle?
¿Qué harías si tus padres te dieran un regalo que no te gusta?
¿Qué harías si fuera el último día de clases?
¿Qué harías si pudieras cantar muy bien?
Level: Upper Intermediate
This 3-page file includes:
~A reading that includes a brief description of the Spanish Civil War and its after effects. Also included is a biography of Francisco Franco and the role he played. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary.
~A reading comprehension section based on the reading.
~Answer key
Makes for a great complement on a Spanish history unit.
Level: Spanish Upper Intermediate