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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 Boot Verbs / Stem-Changing Verbs Reading: Los Hermanos Gemelos Lectura
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Spanish Boot Verbs / Stem-Changing Verbs Reading: Los Hermanos Gemelos Lectura

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This 5-page file includes: ~A fun reading about twin brothers who to get up to lots of mischief! The reading includes over 20 examples of stem-changing / boot verbs! The reading also contains a glossary of new vocabulary. ~The same reading as a worksheet with blanks in place of the boot verbs for students to conjugate. ~A separate page with six reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment where students write about what the twins are doing tomorrow using the new verbs! ~Answer key. Extension: Have students underline all the stem-changing verbs in the reading. Level: present tense only Includes the following stem-changing verbs: jugar, preferir, querer, soler, cerrar, dormir, doler, entender, poder, pensar, servir
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.
Spanish Future Tense Reading: ¿Como será la vida en 200 años..? (futuro)
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Spanish Future Tense Reading: ¿Como será la vida en 200 años..? (futuro)

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This 3-page file includes: ~A fun Spanish reading, in which four high school students are asked how they think life will be in 200 years. The answers are very different! Includes examples of regular and irregular future tense verbs in the first person, third person and we form. ~A worksheet with 6 reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment in the future tense. ~Answer key. Activity idea: have students share their ideas for how the future will look. Have the students underline all the verbs they see in the reading in the future tense. Example verbs: será harán limpiarán cuidarán llevarán pasarán Level: future tense
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
Imperfect vs. Preterite Spanish Reading: En el cine (Imperfecto/Pretérito)
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Imperfect vs. Preterite Spanish Reading: En el cine (Imperfecto/Pretérito)

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This 4-page file includes: ~A reading about four friends who go out to the movies. As the friends cannot decide on what film to see, the girls see one film while the boys see another. One film turns out to be great- the other not so much! This reading is predominantly in the imperfect and preterite tenses for students to see how they are used in context. Reading features a full glossary of new words. ~The same reading but with the verbs highlighted for differentiated reading. ~A worksheet based on the reading with 7 short answer questions and a short writing exercise in the past tense to be completed in class or for homework. ~Answer key. Activity idea: After reading the story in pairs, students can take turns describing films they have seen to their partner using the past tenses. Based on their description their partner can try to guess which film they are talking about!
Vamos al cine Lectura - Haciendo planes: Spanish Reading on Making Plans
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Vamos al cine Lectura - Haciendo planes: Spanish Reading on Making Plans

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This 3-page file includes: ~A script between two friends making plans over the phone. Incorporated into the reading is a lot of practice with talking about what time things are happening. The reading is preceded by a full glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 10 true/false questions in Spanish and a short writing section where students write a short script on their own or with a classmate in which they make plans to go out. ~Answer key. Level: beginner
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
Spanish Biography Bundle: 4 Conquistadores at 35% off!
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Spanish Biography Bundle: 4 Conquistadores at 35% off!

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This Spanish reading bundle includes all of my biographies on explorers and conquistadors at 35% off! It includes one biography each on: Hernando De Soto Ponce de León Hernán Cortés Cristobal Colón Each biography includes a glossary of new vocabulary and a reading comprehension. section. Level: Spanish mostly past tenses
Mi familia Lectura - My Family Beginner Spanish Reading
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Mi familia Lectura - My Family Beginner Spanish Reading

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This short reading is perfect for beginners! A 14-year old boy is talking about his extended family in Mexico and California. A full glossary of new words is featured below followed by 6 true/false questions in Spanish. Activity idea: Have students read the story together and answer the questions. Have students create a family tree so they can talk about their own family with each other. Alternatively, students can write a short paragraph about their family for homework or to share with the class. Answer key included.
Isabel Allende Biografía: Spanish Biography on Chilean Author
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Isabel Allende Biografía: Spanish Biography on Chilean Author

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish language biography on the famous Chilean-American author Isabel Allende. It discusses her early life, why she had to flee Chile and her literary career. Reading Includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~ A 1-page reading comprehension worksheet. ~Answer Key. Level: Present and past tenses
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.
De vacaciones Lectura - On Vacation Spanish Reading - Imperfect / Imperfecto
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De vacaciones Lectura - On Vacation Spanish Reading - Imperfect / Imperfecto

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This 3-page file inclues: ~A reading entirely in the imperfect tense. The narrator is relating their experiences of taking holidays at the beach with their family as a young child. Great practice for seeing the imperfect tense in context. The reading has a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 5 short answer questions and a guided writing activity. ~Answer key.
El fin de semana Lectura: Weekend Plans Spanish Reading (ir + a + infinitive)
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El fin de semana Lectura: Weekend Plans Spanish Reading (ir + a + infinitive)

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This 3-page file includes: ~A script between two friends discussing their plans for an upcoming long weekend. They are headed to the countryside to visit family. The conversation is mostly in the (ir + a + infinitive) construction to show students some context for the conversational future. Includes a full glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions in Spanish and a short writing assignment ~Answer key. Vocab Includes: Va a ser voy a alquilar Vamos a manejar Voy a hacer la maleta Qué vamos a hacer voy a llevar Te voy a presentar Vamos a ir a la granja vamos a nadar Activity idea: Have students underline all the examples of ir + Infinitive they find in the story! Level: beginner
First Week of School Spanish Reading: Primera semana de escuela Lectura
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First Week of School Spanish Reading: Primera semana de escuela Lectura

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This simple reading features a dialogue between two students meeting during the first week of school. They discuss the subjects they are taking and a little bit about their families. Vocab include: español banda historia física biología matemáticas francés inglés química There is a glossary of new vocabulary before the reading and 8 true or false questions at the end of the reading. This is a great complement for students new to Spanish as it is completely in the present tense! Activity idea: Have students read the dialogue in pairs and then answer the true false questions together. Students can then write their own dialogue based on the subjects they are taking. Level: Beginner Includes Answer Key.
En un restaurante Lectura - In a Restaurant Spanish Reading + Worksheet
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En un restaurante Lectura - In a Restaurant Spanish Reading + Worksheet

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This 3-page file includes: ~1 reading that features a dialogue between three people: two female friends who are out for dinner and their waiter. A glossary of food vocabulary appears at the top. ~1 page of 10 true/false reading comprehension questions in Spanish and a short writing section. ~Answer Key. Activity idea: after reading the skit with a partner, students can be split off in pairs to write their own scripts about eating in a restaurant to perform for the class or hand in for working. Vocab includes: el mesero el pescado el bistec los mariscos el arroz de postre el flan la cuenta el café la langosta
Spanish Ser y Estar Reading + Worksheet: Mi amiga Celina Lectura
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Spanish Ser y Estar Reading + Worksheet: Mi amiga Celina Lectura

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This 5-page file includes: ~ A present tense reading with lots of ser/estar describing a young woman who is a medical student volunteering in Peru. The reading is prefaced by new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 12 true/false reading comprehension questions as well as a short writing assignment. ~Also included is the same reading with blanks in place of the ser/estar verbs for students to fill in. You can then read the story out loud or distribute the reading for students to correct their own answers. ~Answer key. (2pgs) Variations: Have students underline all the uses of ser/estar in the reading and discuss why they are used in class. Have students show each other pictures of friends/family and have them describe them using ser/estar. Level: Beginner
Mis pasatiempos Lectura: Spanish Reading and Worksheet - Script about Hobbies
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Mis pasatiempos Lectura: Spanish Reading and Worksheet - Script about Hobbies

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This 3-page file includes: ~A reading in which four young people are discussing their hobbies such as sports, tv shows, books etc. The reading includes a full vocabulary of new words and is in the present tense. ~A worksheet based the reading with 10 true/false reading comprehension questions, a short writing section and guided conversation practice in Spanish. ~Answer Key.
Michelle Bachelet Biografía: Spanish Biography on President of Chile
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Michelle Bachelet Biografía: Spanish Biography on President of Chile

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish biography is on Michelle Bachelet two-time president of Chile. It discusses her early life living both in Chile and abroad, the Pinochet take over which led to her exile, her medical training and career and finally her return to Chile and time as president. This reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary ~7 reading comprehension questions in Spanish based on the reading. ~Answer key. Level: past tenses Great compliment on Chilean and women’s history. Ideal also for sub plan and early finishers!
Mario Molina Biografía: Biography on a Famous Hispanic Scientist
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Mario Molina Biografía: Biography on a Famous Hispanic Scientist

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This 3-page file includes: ~A biography on the life of Mario Molina a Mexican-American scientist who first discovered a hole in ozone layer in the 1970s. It discusses his early life, education abroad, professorship and work with president Obama. ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions based on the reading. ~Answer Key. Level: mostly past tense