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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.
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
French Cognates Reading: Lecture avec des Cognates (100% in French)
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French Cognates Reading: Lecture avec des Cognates (100% in French)

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This 4-page file includes: (100% in French) ~A simple French reading including over 40 French English cognates for beginner students to learn to recognize them. The story talks about a family that takes a trip to South Africa to go on safari. ~The same reading but with the cognates highlighted for context. ~A worksheet with 9 short answer questions based on the story ~Answer key Level: French 1 (total beginners) Editable word file
La maison de mes rêves Lecture: French Reading My Dream House
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La maison de mes rêves Lecture: French Reading My Dream House

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This fun reading allows students to review common vocabulary around the house while reading a description of someone’s dream home! The reading is followed by seven reading comprehension questions. Level: Upper beginner Extension idea: have students describe their dream home to a classmate or write about it for homework.
Pluperfect Subjunctive and conditional Perfect Spanish Reading: Si hubiera sabido Lectura
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Pluperfect Subjunctive and conditional Perfect Spanish Reading: Si hubiera sabido Lectura

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This 4-page file includes: ~An advanced level reading that is a funny dialogue between two girlfriends who have just returned from a disastrous trip! They discuss what they would have done differently if only they had known what was going to happen! The reading includes numerous examples of the pluperfect subjunctive and the conditional perfect. The reading also includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~The same reading with the verbs in the pluperfect subjunctive and the conditional perfect. highlighted for students to see in context. ~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions in Spanish based on the story. ~Answer key.
En el Supermercado - Comprando Comestibles Lectura: At the Supermarket
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En el Supermercado - Comprando Comestibles Lectura: At the Supermarket

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This 3-page file includes: ~ A script in which a father goes grocery shopping at his local market for his daughter’s birthday party. In the script he orders various items. This reading is suitable for beginners as it is all in the present tense. A complete glossary of new food words is featured at the top. ~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment where students create their own shopping list! ~Answer key. Activity ideas: After reading, students can take turns ordering grocery items from each other. Similarly, students can write their own dialogue of going grocery shopping to perform for the class. Level: In present tense
Mariposa Monarca y el Día de los Muertos Lectura y Cultura
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Mariposa Monarca y el Día de los Muertos Lectura y Cultura

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish language cultural reading that discusses the annual Monarch butterfly migration from North America to Mexico which coincides with the Day of the Dead celebration. It talks about the cultural significance of Monarchs in the pre-Columbian Aztec belief system, how the migration is undertaken and how it ties in with the celebrations. Includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key. Ideal for Hispanic heritage, sub plan or a cultural component to your Spanish class!
Prince Royce Biografía: Spanish Biography on a Bachata Singer
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Prince Royce Biografía: Spanish Biography on a Bachata Singer

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This 4-page file includes: ~A biography on the singer Prince Royce, whose parents emigrated from the Dominican Republic to the United States. It talks about his childhood and his musical career as well as a bit about his personal life. Reading also includes a short history of Bachata music. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 8 true/false reading comprehension questions. ~A worksheet with some of the lyrics missing from the song “Corazón sin cara”. You can play the song for students to fill in the missing words. ~2 pg answer key Level: in present and past tenses
Alebrijes Lectura Cultural: Mexican Folk Art Cultural Reading in Spanish
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Alebrijes Lectura Cultural: Mexican Folk Art Cultural Reading in Spanish

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This 3-page file includes: ~A reading that describes the history of Alebrijes, a Mexican Folk Art Tradition begun in the 1930s by Pedro Linares. It discusses the various materials used create these fantastical animals as well as the importance of the Oaxaca region in Mexican Art. Also included is a paragraph on the annual parade of Alebrijes in Mexico City as well as a similar type of art created by the local indigenous Zapotec people made from the copal tree. Also includes a full glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key. Makes for a great cultural component to a beginner Spanish class or a sub plan. Level: Upper Beginner/Low Intermediate Editable word file.
French Past Tense Reading: À un Mariage Lecture (imparfait / passé composé)
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French Past Tense Reading: À un Mariage Lecture (imparfait / passé composé)

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This 6-page file includes: ~A French reading written in the past tense about a wedding the narrator attended last night. This reading serves as a great example of the uses of the two past tenses in French: (imparfait / passé composé) ~A worksheet based on the reading with three sections: 8 True or false reading questions in English to ensure comprehension, a section where students underline and recognize the past tense forms in the reading and a short writing section in French. ~The same reading but with no glossary and French reading comprehension questions for differentiated learning with verbs highlighted for context. ~Answer key. (3 pgs)
Camino De Santiago de Compostela Lectura: Spanish Reading on Pilgrim Route
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Camino De Santiago de Compostela Lectura: Spanish Reading on Pilgrim Route

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish language reading on the Camino De Santiago, the pilgrim route which ends in Compostela, Spain. It discusses its history and origins and the various reasons people undertake this journey today. It also talks about the significance of the scallop shell, where people spend the night, the different modes of transport people take, and the certificate they obtain upon completion. The reading also includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~8 Reading comprehension questions based on the reading. ~Answer key. Level: in present and past tenses An interesting nonfiction reading to supplement your Spanish classes, also ideal for early finishers, sub plan or FVR library!
Vamos a cocinar Lectura - Spanish Reading on Cooking (Informal Commands)
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Vamos a cocinar Lectura - Spanish Reading on Cooking (Informal Commands)

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This 3-page file includes: ~A fun reading where students learn to recognize tú command forms by way of a recipe for cooking! Pedro and his girlfriend are trying a new recipe from her grandmother. Reading includes a lot of new food vocab. ~A worksheet page with reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment. ~Answer key. Vocab includes: la espinaca el calabacín la cebolla los champiñones las especias los fideos los trozos cocina pon corta hornea mezcla Level: Intermediate
La Isla de Pascua Lectura y cultura: Easter Island Spanish Reading
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La Isla de Pascua Lectura y cultura: Easter Island Spanish Reading

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish cultural reading on Isla de Pascua /Easter Island which belongs to Chile. The reading discusses its long history, indigenous population and mysterious sculptures is called Maoi. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with eight reading comprehension questions in Spanish ~Answer key. Level: Present and past tenses
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
Historia del árbol de navidad: Spanish Reading on History of the Christmas Tree
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Historia del árbol de navidad: Spanish Reading on History of the Christmas Tree

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This 3-page file includes: ~A cultural reading on the history of the Christmas tree from its roots as a German tradition in the 16th century to today. Also discussed is how it was popularized in the Victorian Era in the UK and finally brought to the US in the 19th century. The reading also discusses some Mexican Christmas traditions including the nativity scene. ~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key. Level: present + past tenses
Mis comidas favoritas Lectura: Spanish Food Reading (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
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Mis comidas favoritas Lectura: Spanish Food Reading (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

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This 3-page file includes: (100% in Spanish) ~A Spanish 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 Editable Word file and pdf included.
Una barbacoa de verano - Spanish Reading Summer Fun (preterite)
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Una barbacoa de verano - Spanish Reading Summer Fun (preterite)

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This reading is about a family who hosts a fun summer barbecue in their yard for all of their friends and neighbours during a Saturday in July. The focus is on seeing the preterite in context. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary as well as five reading comprehension questions in Spanish. Activity idea: after reading the story and answering the questions together, students can talk in the preterite tense to describe what happened at a barbecue, picnic or party they have recently attended. Level: Intermediate Includes answer key. Editable word file.
Día de los Muertos Lectura: Comida (Pan de muerto, Calaveras, Mole, Sopa Azteca)
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Día de los Muertos Lectura: Comida (Pan de muerto, Calaveras, Mole, Sopa Azteca)

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish cultural reading on the food associated with Day of the dead or Día de los Muertos celebrated annually in Mexico at the beginning of November. It includes one paragraph each on: Pan de muerto, Calaveras, Mole y Sopa Azteca. The reading also includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~Seven comprehension questions based on the reading. ~Answer key. Level: In present tense but with harder vocabulary This reading makes for a great cultural addition to beginner classes for the Day of the Dead!
El año nuevo Lectura: New Year’s Eve Spanish Reading (future tense)
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El año nuevo Lectura: New Year’s Eve Spanish Reading (future tense)

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This 3-page file includes: ~A reading in which students get a chance to see the future tense in context! The narrator is a 16 year old boy who lives in Colombia. He is discussing all the changes in his family’s life in the coming year, his plans for tonight including certain Colombian traditions for New Year’s Eve as well as a list of his resolutions. Reading includes a full glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with six reading comprehension questions, and writing practice to get students using the future tense. ~Answer key. Level: In future tense
La Selva Amazónica Lectura y Cultura: Spanish Reading on Amazon Rainforest
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La Selva Amazónica Lectura y Cultura: Spanish Reading on Amazon Rainforest

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish language reading on the Amazon rainforest. It discusses it’s location, plant and animal biodiversity, human habitation, European exploration and current problems including the fires of the summer of 2019. ~A reading comprehension page with eight questions in Spanish. ~Answer key. Can be used as a sub plan, nonfiction reading, or supplement to environmental or geography lessons in Spanish.
Das Interview German Reading: Script for Job Search (Arbeit Suchen/CV)
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Das Interview German Reading: Script for Job Search (Arbeit Suchen/CV)

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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.