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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.
Spanish Past Progressive Reading: ¿Qué estabas haciendo? (gerund/continuous)
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Spanish Past Progressive Reading: ¿Qué estabas haciendo? (gerund/continuous)

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This 4-page file includes: ~A humorous reading with an emphasis on the past progressive tense. Pamela has been trying to call her friend all day but she was always busy! The reading includes numerous examples of the past progressive in context. ~The same reading but with all of the verb forms underlined. ~A worksheet with reading comprehension questions and short answer. ~Answer key. Editable Word file.
La Pachamama Lectura y Cultura: Spanish Cultural Reading (Inca)
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La Pachamama Lectura y Cultura: Spanish Cultural Reading (Inca)

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This Spanish cultural reading is on Pachamama, a south American indigenous deity mainly of the Inca. It discusses her cultural and ritual importance in the lives of the indigenous people. It also discusses the celebration in her honor on August 1 of every year and how it is celebrated. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 6 reading comprehension questions. Level: In present and past tenses Includes answer key.
Spanish Present Progressive Reading: ¿Cómo estás pasando el día? (Progresivo)
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Spanish Present Progressive Reading: ¿Cómo estás pasando el día? (Progresivo)

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This 4-page file includes: ~A reading with the description of how four young people are spending their day. The reading includes over 15 examples of the present progressive tense for students to see it in context. One young person is spending the day at the beach with friends, one is volunteering, one is doing sports and one is hiking with their family. ~The same reading with the present progressive tense highlighted for students to see in context. ~A worksheet with three parts: 8 short answer questions, an info gap section and a short writing assignment. ~Answer key. Activity idea: Have students underline all the forms of the present progressive tense they find in the reading.
Spanish Chores Worksheet: Los Deberes / Los Quehaceres (Limpiar/Lavar)
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Spanish Chores Worksheet: Los Deberes / Los Quehaceres (Limpiar/Lavar)

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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
La Plaza de Mayo y La Casa Rosada Lectura y Cultura: Spanish Cultural Reading
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La Plaza de Mayo y La Casa Rosada Lectura y Cultura: Spanish Cultural Reading

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish language culture reading on the Plaza de Mayo, located in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The reading discusses the history of the construction of the Plaza, as well as the adjacent Government house or Casa Rosada. There is also a paragraph on the Madres de la Plaza de Mayo, the mothers of the people who disappeared during the dictatorship. The reading also includes some historical details including: Argentine independence, Juan and Eva Perón. ~A worksheet with 10 comprehension questions based on the reading. ~Answer key. Level: mostly past tenses + some passive voice
Comparatives and Superlatives: Irregular Forms (mayor, menor, peor, mejor etc.)
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Comparatives and Superlatives: Irregular Forms (mayor, menor, peor, mejor etc.)

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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)
Spanish Reflexive Verbs Task Cards: 24 Verbos Reflexivos (Daily Routines)
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Spanish Reflexive Verbs Task Cards: 24 Verbos Reflexivos (Daily Routines)

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This 8-page file includes: ~24 task cards focused reflexive verbs (4 pages x 6 cards per sheet) ~1 blank sheet for your ideas ~Recording sheet ~Answer key in both tenses All 24 task cards feature a DIFFERENT verb, an image and a sentence where students need to conjugate the verb to complete the sentence. (May be used for present or past tenses) Can be used alone, in pairs or in small groups! Example sentences: Yo ___ ______ el pelo. (sacarse) Ellos _______ los dientes. (cepillarse)
French Reflexive Verbs Reading: Daily Routines: Lecture en Français
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French Reflexive Verbs Reading: Daily Routines: Lecture en Français

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This 6-page file includes: ~A French reading with the descriptions of 4 people’s morning routines including preparing for work or school. The reading includes many reflexive verbs for students to see in context. ~The same reading but with the reflexive verbs highlighted. ~A worksheet based on the reading with 12 reading comprehension questions and a writing assignment. ~Answer key. NOTE: This file includes two versions of the worksheet in French and in English. Includes: je m’appelle je me lève s’habillent se brossent se préparent me lève me rase m’habille me réveille me souviens se réveille
Spanish Preterite Tense Reading + Worksheet: 20 Fill in the Blanks (Pretérito)
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Spanish Preterite Tense Reading + Worksheet: 20 Fill in the Blanks (Pretérito)

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This 5-page file includes: ~A reading with three short paragraphs in which people talk about what they did recently. There are over 20 uses of preterite tense verbs to see in context. Includes regular, irregular and reflexive verbs. ~A worksheet with 10 questions based on the reading and a short writing section. ~The same reading with blanks that students must complete with the correct conjugation of the verbs to complete the reading. ~Answer key (2 pgs) Answer key included Activity idea: Have students translate the paragraphs alone or in small groups and then have them write a short paragraph about what they did recently using at least 5 preterite tense verbs
Preterite Reading in Spanish + Worksheet: Fiesta Lectura (Pretérito)
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Preterite Reading in Spanish + Worksheet: Fiesta Lectura (Pretérito)

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This 3-page file includes: ~A reading about organizing and celebrating a surprise birthday party. It includes a lot of vocabulary related to birthday celebrations and features 22 regular and irregular verbs in the preterite tense! Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 5 reading comprehension questions. ~This same reading with the verbs missing to be used as a worksheet! ~Answer key
German Daily Routines Reading: Reflexive / Separable Prefix Verbs: Lesung
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German Daily Routines Reading: Reflexive / Separable Prefix Verbs: Lesung

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This 3-page file includes: ~A German reading with the descriptions of 4 people’s morning routines including preparing for work or school. ~A worksheet based on the reading with 12 reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment. ~Answer key. Activity idea: After reading, have students discuss their own family’s daily routines or write about it for homework
Spanish Market Reading: En el mercado Lectura (fruta/ropa)
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Spanish Market Reading: En el mercado Lectura (fruta/ropa)

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This 5-page file includes: ~A reading in which a Lucía visits her cousin Victoria in Mexico and they go to a traditional marketplace to buy food and clothes. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet based on the reading with 10 comprehension questions in ENGLISH. ~A worksheet based on the reading with 10 comprehension questions in SPANISH. ~Answer keys.(2 pgs) Activity idea: After reading the script together, have students discuss what they would buy at a similar market.
Machu Picchu Lectura y Cultura - Spanish Cultural Reading
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Machu Picchu Lectura y Cultura - Spanish Cultural Reading

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This reading is about magical Machu Picchu in terms of its geography, history, cultural significance and future. This reading is in the present and past tenses. The reading includes a full glossary of new words and 5 Reading comprehension questions. Here is a link to a 6 min Spanish Video on Machu Picchu: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckBQjrGc4qI Level: mostly past tenses
German Food Reading: Mein Lieblingessen (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
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German Food Reading: Mein Lieblingessen (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

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This 3-page file includes: (100% in German) ~A German reading about three different people and what foods they enjoy for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reading includes a lot of food vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key. Level: present tense only
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.
Acabar + de + Infinitive Spanish Reading / Lectura
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Acabar + de + Infinitive Spanish Reading / Lectura

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This 3-page file includes: ~A fun and simple Spanish reading that helps students learn how to use “Acabar + de + Infinitive” in context when two young people try to make plans for the day. ~The same reading but with the examples of “Acabar + de + Infinitive” highlighted for students to see in context. ~Answer key. Both versions includes 7 true/false reading comprehension questions. Answer key included
Acabar de + Infinitive Worksheet
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Acabar de + Infinitive Worksheet

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This one page handout / worksheet teaches students how to use the idiomatic expression “acabar de + infinitive”. Students are given example sentences to follow for the written exercises. There are two translation sections of six questions each: Spanish to English English to Spanish Answer key included Editable Word file