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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.
German Reading on Environmental Protection: Die Umwelt Lesung
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German Reading on Environmental Protection: Die Umwelt Lesung

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This reading is ideal to review environmental based vocabulary. Three young people discuss the measures they take to help the environment: carpooling, donating toys/ reducing consumption and limiting water use. The reading is followed by 8 short answer reading comprehension questions. Level: In present tense
El chocolate Lectura ~ Spanish Reading on Chocolate
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El chocolate Lectura ~ Spanish Reading on Chocolate

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This Spanish reading is about the history of chocolate from its Aztec roots to its modern popularity throughout the world. Reading includes a full glossary of new vocabulary and 5 reading comprehension questions. Level: in present and past tenses Includes answer key.
Fiesta de cumpleaños y Piñata Lectura: Birthday Party (Present Progressive)
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Fiesta de cumpleaños y Piñata Lectura: Birthday Party (Present Progressive)

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This reading is about a birthday celebration! Much of the reading is in the present progressive tense (estar + gerund). It talks about what everyone in the family is doing during the celebration. Also discussed is the significance of the piñata in Mexican celebrations. There is a full glossary of new words and the story is followed by six true/false questions in Spanish for reading comprehension. Activity idea: bring in some party pictures and have students explain what is happening using the present progressive tense. Vocab includes: fiesta el cumpleaños la parrilla el jardín los globos los juguetes la estrella el palo los regalos Level: Spanish Upper Beginner Includes Answer key
Rigoberta Menchú Biography Worksheet: Preterite/Imperfect Practice: (SUB PLAN)
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Rigoberta Menchú Biography Worksheet: Preterite/Imperfect Practice: (SUB PLAN)

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This worksheet features a biography on the Guatemalan activist and Nobel prize winner Rigoberta Menchú. It is written from the first person perspective for students to practice regular and irregular yo forms of the preterite and imperfect verb conjugations. Worksheet includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 6 true/false reading comprehension questions. Answer key included.
German Subject Pronouns Review Worksheet (Quiz)
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German Subject Pronouns Review Worksheet (Quiz)

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This beginner German worksheet/quiz includes four separate sections for students to review subject pronouns: Fill in the blank to complete the subject pronouns chart Matching section between English and German Identifying pronouns as singular or plural or both Short answer Editable Word file Answer key included.
German Negatives and Affirmatives Handout / Worksheet
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German Negatives and Affirmatives Handout / Worksheet

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This handout introduces German students to the most common affirmative and negatives. The explanation is followed by 10 fill in the blank sentences to complete. Editable Word file. Answer key included. Includes the following: ja nein immer nie, niemals jemand(en) niemand(en) etwas nichts irgendwo nirgendwo auch entweder… oder weder……noch einige kein
Meine Freundin Celine Lesung - My Friend Celine German Reading (Descriptions)
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Meine Freundin Celine Lesung - My Friend Celine German Reading (Descriptions)

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This reading is about a young medical student who goes to Africa to volunteer with children. We also learn about her family and daily life. This reading serves as good practice for describing people’s appearance, personality, profession etc. This reading is accompanied by 10 true/false reading comprehension questions in German and a glossary of new vocabulary. Activity idea: After reading, have students show pictures of friends and describe them to their classmates. Answer key included
Kleidung Kaufen - German Worksheet on Clothing Shopping (Partner Activity)
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Kleidung Kaufen - German Worksheet on Clothing Shopping (Partner Activity)

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This worksheet is a great way to review clothing vocabulary in German! It includes 3 parts: Matching - students match up the English and German clothing vocabulary Short reading-students read a short dialogue about someone buying clothes Writing - students are required to write their own short script (this can be handed in for homework or performed for the class) based on the model script NOTE: There are two versions of this the reading section, one includes some gap fill for adjective endings review.
Las Cataratas del Iguazú Lectura y Cultura: Iguazu Falls Spanish Reading
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Las Cataratas del Iguazú Lectura y Cultura: Iguazu Falls Spanish Reading

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This Spanish cultural reading is about the amazing natural wonder: the Iguazu waterfalls of South America. It talks about its history, including the indigenous legend of how it was formed, as well as its modern day importance as a tourist site. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and a reading comprehension section. Level: in present and past tenses
Irregular Yo form Verbs Spanish Reading: Lectura con Verbos Irregulares: Mi semana típica
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Irregular Yo form Verbs Spanish Reading: Lectura con Verbos Irregulares: Mi semana típica

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This fun reading is between between two school friends discussing a typical week at school. They discuss exams, studying, friends, siblings and going to a party. The reading features over 20 examples of irregular verbs in the first person form all of which for students to see them in context. The script is followed by a true/false reading comprehension question. Reading includes the following verbs: estoy soy tengo puedo doy vengo salgo conozco duermo pongo entiendo Level: Beginner Includes key.
Spanish Adjective Agreement Worksheet (mucho, primero, bueno, tercero)
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Spanish Adjective Agreement Worksheet (mucho, primero, bueno, tercero)

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This one page worksheet focuses on adjective agreement. Students are required to fill in the missing word by translating it from English into the correct form in Spanish being mindful of the number and gender! This worksheet has a total of 18 exercises including descriptive adjectives (rojo), limiting adjectives (mucho) and adjectives which shorten (primero,bueno). Editable file.
German Weak Nouns / N-Nouns Worksheet: Schwache Nomen
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German Weak Nouns / N-Nouns Worksheet: Schwache Nomen

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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.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Biografie - Biography
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Biografie - Biography

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This German reading is about the life of Amadeus Mozart. It talks about his childhood, education, musical achievements and marriage. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 5 reading comprehension questions. Answer key included. Level: Intermediate
Mon Lycée Lecture en Français: French Reading All about my Highschool
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Mon Lycée Lecture en Français: French Reading All about my Highschool

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This beginner level French reading is about a 16-year-old student named Jean who describes his school, his best friend at school and his favorite teacher. This reading is a great way for students to get familiar with the present tense and talk about their school. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 8 Reading comprehension questions in English to ensure comprehension. Editable Word file. Includes key. Activity idea: After reading, have the students write a paragraph about their school, friends, teachers and classes in class or for homework.
Gustar Reading: Speed Dating / Lectura (Prepositional Pronouns)
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Gustar Reading: Speed Dating / Lectura (Prepositional Pronouns)

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This 4-page file includes: ~A funny reading with a number of examples of gustar and similar verbs as well as prepositional pronouns in context. Juana is speed dating and meets four young men with different likes and dislikes! A glossary of new vocabulary is included. ~The same reading with the prepositional pronouns highlighted for students to see in context. ~A worksheet with 8 true/false reading comprehension in Spanish section and a short writing exercise. ~Answer key.
Spanish Reading on Volunteer Work: Trabajo Voluntario Lectura
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Spanish Reading on Volunteer Work: Trabajo Voluntario Lectura

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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.
Spanish Music Reading: Lectura de Música (Instrumentos/Coro/Cantar)
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Spanish Music Reading: Lectura de Música (Instrumentos/Coro/Cantar)

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This beginner level reading is all about music! First paragraph is about a teenager who is in a rock band loves to play various instruments, the second paragraph is about a music teacher and the third paragraph is about a singer. Includes eight short answer reading comprehension questions. Great way for beginner level students to see music vocabulary in context. Level: (present tense only) Answer key included 100% in Spanish.
Musik Lesung: Instrumente/Singen/Chor: German Reading about Music
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Musik Lesung: Instrumente/Singen/Chor: German Reading about Music

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This beginner level German reading is all about music! First paragraph is about a teenager who is in a rock band loves to play various instruments, the second paragraph is about a music teacher and the third paragraph is about a singer. Includes eight short answer reading comprehension questions. Great way for beginner level students to see music vocabulary in context. Level: German 1 (present tense only) Answer key included