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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.
La ropa tradicional Lectura y Cultura (sombrero, poncho, huipil) Spanish Reading
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La ropa tradicional Lectura y Cultura (sombrero, poncho, huipil) Spanish Reading

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This 3-page file includes: ~A reading about the wonderful and colourful traditional clothing of Latin America. It includes one paragraph each on: the sombrero, the poncho, the panama hat as well as the lesser-known huipil. Also included is a full glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 10 true/false reading comprehension questions in Spanish as well as a short writing assignment. ~Answer key. Level: 90% in present tense with harder vocabulary A great complement to the cultural study of indigenous people and the culture of Latin America. Also makes for great reading for early finishers, bell work or sub plan!
Italian Formal Commands Reading: Asking Directions (Italiano/Imperativi)
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Italian Formal Commands Reading: Asking Directions (Italiano/Imperativi)

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This 3-page file includes: ~A funny Italian reading in which Pietro from Sicily is visiting Rome for the first time but he has a terrible sense of direction! He constantly has to ask strangers for help in finding places (bank, restaurant, museum). Luckily everyone is very helpful and gives him great directions. ~The same reading with the verbs highlighted for students to see in context. ~Answer key. Students can see 10 regular and irregular formal command forms in context. The reading also includes 6 reading comprehension questions.
Alhambra Lectura y Cultura: Spanish Reading on Famous Spanish Fortress
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Alhambra Lectura y Cultura: Spanish Reading on Famous Spanish Fortress

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This 3-page file includes: ~A cultural reading on Alhambra, the Famous Spanish Fortress found in Granada, Andalucia and founded by the Moors in the Middle Ages. It discusses its long history, architecture and where its name comes from. ~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key. Level: In present and past tenses This reading makes for an interesting cultural adjunct to a Spanish class or serves as further learning on Spanish history!
Latinos Famosos - Descripciones: Spanish Worksheet on Descriptions
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Latinos Famosos - Descripciones: Spanish Worksheet on Descriptions

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In this Spanish worksheet students must match up five descriptions of famous Latinos with their picture! It includes information on their physical descriptions, careers and nationality. Also ideal during hispanic heritage month! Includes the following latinos: Lionel Messi, Shakira, Rigoberta Menchú, Fernando Botero, Salma Hayek. Level: Beginner Answer key included.
Spanish False Friends Reading: Cognados falsos Lectura
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Spanish False Friends Reading: Cognados falsos Lectura

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This fun handout features a dialogue between three high school age people getting to know each other. The catch is there are 12 missing words in a word bank for students to fill in, to complete the story. However they are all false friends! The 12 words are also featured at the bottom for students to write in the meaning in English. Depending on the level of familiarity the students have with the vocabulary you can either review the meanings with the students before they complete the dialog or after. Answer key included. Includes the following false friends: largo, dormitorio, molestar, parientes, ropa, bombero, colegio, librería, fábrica, embarazada, actualmente, asisto
Faire des Courses Lecture: French Grocery Shopping Reading
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Faire des Courses Lecture: French Grocery Shopping Reading

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This 3-page includes: ~A simple French reading in the present tense about two college roommates and their grocery shopping habits. The reading includes a lot of food vocabulary. Reading includes six comprehension questions in French. ~The same reading with a glossary of new vocabulary up top. ~Answer key.
El Gordo y La Lotería de Navidad Lectura: Spanish National Christmas Lottery
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El Gordo y La Lotería de Navidad Lectura: Spanish National Christmas Lottery

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This 3-page file includes: ~A reading on the Spanish National Christmas Lottery celebrated in Spain every Dec. 22 since 1812. It talks about its history, cultural significance, the HUGE jackpot, how families and friends buy tickets together and how the numbers are sung out by school kids. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 9 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key.
Haben Expressions German Reading: Lesung (Hunger, Durst, Angst, Recht etc.)
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Haben Expressions German Reading: Lesung (Hunger, Durst, Angst, Recht etc.)

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This 3-page file includes: ~A funny reading, three friends are trying to make plans together but Carola has an objection to everything! This reading incorporates numerous examples of idiomatic expressions with haben. Includes a glossary of new vocabulary and six true/false reading comprehension questions in English to ensure comprehension. ~The same reading with the idioms highlighted for students to see in context. ~ Answer key. Activity idea: have students underline all the expressions with haben they find in the story and then have students make their own sentences with the new expressions!
Diego Rivera Biografía - Spanish Biography on Mexican Artist
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Diego Rivera Biografía - Spanish Biography on Mexican Artist

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish biography of Diego Rivera, the famous Mexican muralist and husband of Frida Kahlo. It talks about his early life, European training, professional accomplishments in Mexico and the US, marriage to Frida and his legacy. The reading is accompanied by a full Spanish-English glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 10 Spanish true/false reading comprehension questions and five questions prompting students to write Spanish sentences in the preterite tense on what major life events occurred in specific years of Rivera's life based on the reading. ~Answer Key Level: Uses past tenses
German Adjective Endings - Worksheet and Handout
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German Adjective Endings - Worksheet and Handout

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This 4-page file includes: ~1 worksheet that has students filling in adjective endings in German. It includes practice for all the cases with gap fill exercises for both short sentences and a dialogue between two friends out shopping for clothing. ~1 Handout with over 75 common adjectives in German and English ~Adjective Declension Charts (Unpreceded, Adjectives Preceded by ‘Der Words’ Adjectives Preceded by ‘Ein Words’) ~Answer key Editable word file.
Mi día típico - Spanish Reading with Reflexive Verbs - Verbos reflexivos
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Mi día típico - Spanish Reading with Reflexive Verbs - Verbos reflexivos

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This 3-page file includes: ~A beginner level reading in which Antonio, a grade 10 student from Texas, describes his typical day. He uses many reflexive verbs to describe his various sports, school and extra curricular activities. Includes reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key. ~A worksheet for students to fill in about their typical day. After completion, have students can share their own daily routine with a classmate. Verbs used include: levantarse vestirse desayunarse irse ducharse quedarse acostarse
Mexican Street Food Reading: Comida callejera mexicana: Tacos y Elotes Lectura
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Mexican Street Food Reading: Comida callejera mexicana: Tacos y Elotes Lectura

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This 4-page file incudes: ~A Spanish cultural reading about Mexican street food! It talks about the history of the food, what it is made of and where to find it. The main focus is on tacos and elotes. The reading includes a complete glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions in Spanish based on the reading and a short writing assignment. ~Answer key. (2 pgs) Level: A2 mostly present tenses Editable word file
French Reflexive Verbs Bundle: TOP 4 Resources @25% off !
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French Reflexive Verbs Bundle: TOP 4 Resources @25% off !

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This bundle includes my Top 4 Resources on French reflexive verbs at 25% off! Bundle Includes: Worksheet: Present Tense Reflexive Verbs Reading: My Daily Routine Reading: Daily Routines of 4 People Reading: reflexive verbs in past tense with être Answer keys included! These products may be used on their own or as a compliment to your unit on reflexive verbs.
I miei amici Lettura: My Friends Italian Reading (essere / avere / piacere )
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I miei amici Lettura: My Friends Italian Reading (essere / avere / piacere )

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This beginner Italian reading includes three short paragraphs describing the likes, dislikes, careers and hobbies of three friends. Great for reviewing descriptions, hobbies, languages, professions etc. The reading is followed by 8 reading comprehension questions. This resource is 100% in Italian . Answer key included. Activity idea: Have your students write a short paragraph about a friend in class or for homework.
Italian Health, Sickness and Body Parts Reading: Salute e malattia Lettura
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Italian Health, Sickness and Body Parts Reading: Salute e malattia Lettura

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This Italian reading describes three young peoples experience with various accidents, illnesses and pain. One person has a virus, one person had an accident skateboarding and broke his leg and one person has a headache. Ideal for students to review health, illness and body parts vocabulary. The reading is followed by 8 comprehension questions in Italian. Answer key included. Editable word file.
Italian Beginner Reading Comprehension with 12 questions "La vita di Pietro"
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Italian Beginner Reading Comprehension with 12 questions "La vita di Pietro"

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This beginner Italian reading talks all about the life of a 23-year-old university student in Italy. It includes details about himself, his roommate his parents and his sister including physical descriptions, ages, jobs and where they live. This reading serves as a great review at the end of Italian I or beginning of Italian II for basic vocabulary and sentence structure in the present tense. Includes a short glossary of new vocabulary. Also includes a separate worksheet with 12 short answer questions and a short writing section. Answer key included Editable word file