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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 Malinche Biografía: Spanish Biography on Doña Marina and Hernan Cortes
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La Malinche Biografía: Spanish Biography on Doña Marina and Hernan Cortes

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish language biography on La Malinche (Doña Marina). It discusses her birth, her early life, how she became a slave and how she learned many languages. The reading also discusses her complicated relationship with Hernan Cortes and her role as an interpreter in the conquest of the Aztecs. Finally it discusses her legacy and the role her son with Cortes came to play in human history. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and a reading comprehension section. ~Answer key. Level: includes past tenses as well as passive voice
Spanish Chores Task Cards: 24 Tarjetas (Deberes / Quehaceres)
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Spanish Chores Task Cards: 24 Tarjetas (Deberes / Quehaceres)

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This 8-page file includes: ~24 task cards focused on chores (4 pages x 6 cards per sheet) ~1 blank sheet for your ideas ~Recording sheet ~Answer key All 24 task cards feature a DIFFERENT chore/task, an image and a sentence where students need to conjugate the verb to complete the sentence. (May be used for present or past tenses) Example sentences: Yo _______ la ropa. Ella _______ la aspiradora.
Spanish Present Progressive Task Cards: Presente Progresivo / Gerundio
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Spanish Present Progressive Task Cards: Presente Progresivo / Gerundio

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This 10-page file includes: ~24 task cards on Estar with the Gerund to form the Present Progressive in Spanish (6 pages x 4 cards per sheet) ~1 extra page for your own ideas ~Recording sheet ~Answer key. Students must complete the sentence with the correct form of estar and the correct form of the verb given in brackets. Includes REGULAR AND IRREGULAR participles: diciendo, pidiendo, leyendo, repitiendo, durmiendo May be done alone or in pairs!
Spanish Conditional Tense Reading: ¡Qué mentiroso! (Condicional)
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Spanish Conditional Tense Reading: ¡Qué mentiroso! (Condicional)

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This 3-page file includes: ~A humorous reading in which three friends who are decorating for a party realize their friend Pedro has lied to all of them numerous times to get out of helping them! The reading includes nine examples of the conditional tense in context. The reading also includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 8 short answer reading comprehension questions. ~The same reading with the conditional tense verbs highlighted. ~Answer key. Examples: Me dijo que nos ayudaría. Prometió que me llevaría a la fiesta.
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
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!
Spanish Tú Commands with Object Pronouns Translation Worksheet (Mandatos)
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Spanish Tú Commands with Object Pronouns Translation Worksheet (Mandatos)

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This 4-page file includes: ~A 2 page worksheet with 15 translation questions using Tú Commands with both Direct and indirect Object Pronouns. ~Answer key (2 pages) Translations are translations are the best way to ensure students have really understood how to use commands with object pronouns. These translations include both regular and irregular verbs as well as affirmative and negative commands: No los traigas, dile, dame, no las comes etc. Editable Word file
Chupacabra Lectura y Cultura: Easy Spanish Cultural Reading
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Chupacabra Lectura y Cultura: Easy Spanish Cultural Reading

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This simple cultural reading is on the mythical Latin American creature called the Chupacabra. It briefly discusses the history and possible scientific explanations for its existence. The reading includes a full glossary of new vocabulary and 8 short answer comprehension questions. Level: mostly present tense Answer key included.
Péle Biografía: Spanish Reading on Famous Brazilian Soccer Player (World Cup)
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Péle Biografía: Spanish Reading on Famous Brazilian Soccer Player (World Cup)

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish biography on Péle, the famous Brazilian soccer player. It covers his early life, career, World Cup wins and recent charitable work bringing the World Cup and Olympics to Brazil. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions in Spanish. ~Answer key. Level: Uses present and past tenses
Present Perfect Subjunctive Spanish Reading: Lectura con Presente de subjuntivo
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Present Perfect Subjunctive Spanish Reading: Lectura con Presente de subjuntivo

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This 3-page file includes: ~A reading with an emphasis on the present perfect subjunctive. La Profe Molina is just returning to work after having a baby and she hopes things have gone well in her absence! The reading also includes examples of present subjunctive in context. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 7 short answer questions. ~The same reading but with all of the verb forms underlined for students to see in context. ~Answer key.
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
Spanish Past Perfect Reading: Lectura en el Pluscuamperfecto
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Spanish Past Perfect Reading: Lectura en el Pluscuamperfecto

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This Spanish reading includes many examples of the past perfect tense. Two friends are talking about what had happened the day before to cause Dina to forget which chapter to study in her book! The reading is followed by 7 short answer comprehension questions and includes a glossary of new vocabulary. NOTE: There are two versions of the reading, in one version the verbs are highlighted for students to see in context. Activity idea: Have students circle all the examples of the past perfect tense they find in the reading. Afterwards have them discuss what had happened recently before something else to cause them to have problems or funny situations. Answer key included.
My Friends Easy English Reading: Describing People (ESL / EFL / ELL )
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My Friends Easy English Reading: Describing People (ESL / EFL / ELL )

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This easy English reading includes descriptions of three different friends, as well as where they live, their hobbies and professions. Includes 8 reading comprehension questions. Answer key included. Ideal for novice learners to review basic vocabulary! Activity idea: After reading, have students discuss their own family members in class or write about it for homework.
Spanish Cognates Reading: Lectura con Cognados
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Spanish Cognates Reading: Lectura con Cognados

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This 5-page file includes: ~A simple Spanish reading including over 30 Spanish English cognates for beginner students to learn to recognize them. The story talks about a brother and sister and a typical day they spend at school. The reading includes a glossary of more difficult vocabulary ~The same reading but with the cognates highlighted for context. ~A worksheet with three parts: a. Students must give the English equivalent of eight Spanish cognates. b. Students must answer eight True/False questions based on the reading. c. Students must complete 10 sentences with the cracked carbonate from the story. ~The same worksheet with the instructions in Spanish. ~Answer key Level: total beginners Editable Word file
Pancho Villa Biografía - Mexican Revolution Reading and Biography + Worksheet
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Pancho Villa Biografía - Mexican Revolution Reading and Biography + Worksheet

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This 3-page file includes: ~This Spanish reading discusses some of the causes and results of the Mexican Revolution of 1910-1920. This reading also includes a short a biography on the life of the Revolutionary Pancho Villa. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~Reading comprehension page with 8 questions ~Answer key Level: mostly in past tenses
Angela Merkel Biografie - Biography
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Angela Merkel Biografie - Biography

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This German language reading is a biography on the life of Angela Merkel, the current Chancellor of Germany. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and five reading comprehension questions. Level: Intermediate With answer key