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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.
Preterite Spanish Task Cards - Pretérito - 24 Conversation Starters
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Preterite Spanish Task Cards - Pretérito - 24 Conversation Starters

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This 6-page file includes: ~24 task cards focused on asking questions (6 pages x 4 cards per sheet) ~Recording sheet ~1 blank sheet for your ideas All 24 task cards feature a unique verb in the preterite tense in the you or he/she form to encourage conversation. Includes regular and irregular verbs. Example questions: ¿Dónde naciste tú? ¿Qué hiciste el domingo pasado? ¿Cómo celebraste tu último cumpleaños? Can be used alone, in pairs or in small groups!
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.
My New Neighbour Reading with Question Words / Interrogatives - ESL / EFL / ELL
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My New Neighbour Reading with Question Words / Interrogatives - ESL / EFL / ELL

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In this reading a teenage girl introduces herself to her new neighbor. The dialogue incorporates a number of question words so students may learn how to form questions with interrogatives. The reading includes 8 true/false reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment. Activity idea: students may complete the writing assignment in class or for homework. They may then read their own dialogue with a partner. Editable Word file. Answer key included. Level: Beginner
German Question Words Reading: Fragewörter Die Neue Nachbarin Deutsch Lesung
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German Question Words Reading: Fragewörter Die Neue Nachbarin Deutsch Lesung

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In this reading a teenage girl introduces herself to her new neighbor. The dialogue incorporates a number of question words so students may learn how to form questions with interrogatives. The reading includes 6 true/false reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment. Activity idea: students may complete the writing assignment in class or for homework. They may then read their own dialogue with a partner. Level: present tense only Answer key included.
German Beginner Reading my Favorite Sports - Sportarten Lesung
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German Beginner Reading my Favorite Sports - Sportarten Lesung

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In this easy German reading students are introduced of three young people all of which have different sports. The reading is followed by eight and reading comprehension questions. Vocabulary includes: schwimmen Baseball spielen Tennis spielen Fußball spielen Fahrrad fahren Yoga machen Boxen / Skifahren laufen
Le petit ami idéal Lecture en Français - French Subjunctive Reading - Subjonctif
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Le petit ami idéal Lecture en Français - French Subjunctive Reading - Subjonctif

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This 5-page file includes: ~A fun reading in which a young woman named Cecile has a choice of four candidates to be her ideal boyfriend! Throughout the reading there are numerous uses of the present subjunctive which are underlined for students to see in context. Cecile describes the qualities her ideal boyfriend would have and each of the candidates also describe one or two qualities they are looking for. ~An accompanying worksheet with 15 true/false reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment in the subjunctive. ~Answer key. NOTE: There are 2 versions of the worksheet in French or English. Editable word file. Activity idea: Have students write a short paragraph about what they are looking for in a friend or romantic partner using the present subjunctive. Subjunctive Verb Forms Include: ait fasse soit veuille
Mi casa Lectura - My House Beginner Spanish Reading
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Mi casa Lectura - My House Beginner Spanish Reading

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This 3-page file includes: -one reading that includes a full description of a home. -one worksheet with six short answer questions based on the reading and a short writing section -answer key Activity idea: Have students draw a floor plan of their home, labeling all the rooms for homework. Students then take turns describing their home to their partner in class. Vocab includes: la casa el piso el sótano la pantalla cómodo/a la cocina el comedor la sala arriba el dormitorio azul amarillo verde la ventana el jardín
Celia Cruz Biografía: Spanish Biography
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Celia Cruz Biografía: Spanish Biography

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish biography about the life and times of the famous Cuban singer Celia Cruz. It discusses her leaving Cuba after the revolution, her career in the United States, her marriage and her performances. Reading includes a full glossary of new vocabulary. ~The second page is a worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions in Spanish based on the reading. ~Answer Key (2pgs)
Spanish Task Cards: Ir + a + Infinitive (Conversational Future Tense)
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Spanish Task Cards: Ir + a + Infinitive (Conversational Future Tense)

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This 8-page file includes: ~24 task cards focused the Ir + a + Infinitive (4 pages x 6 cards per sheet) ~1 blank sheet for your ideas ~Recording sheet ~Answer key All 24 task cards feature sentences where students need to conjugate “ir” in the present tense to complete the sentence. Can be used alone, in pairs or in small groups! Example sentences: Yo _______ a viajar a Perú Ellos no _______ a comprar los libros
Benito Juárez Biografía - Biography of Benito Juarez
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Benito Juárez Biografía - Biography of Benito Juarez

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This 2-page file includes: -A biography on the life of former Mexican president Benito Juarez. The biography includes information on his childhood, legal studies, marriage, political reforms and presidency. -An accompanying worksheet with a reading comprehension section and a short writing assignment.
Dolores Huerta Biografía - Spanish Biography on the Life of An Activist
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Dolores Huerta Biografía - Spanish Biography on the Life of An Activist

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish language biography on the life of the activist Dolores Huerta. It talks about her early life, work with Cesar Chavez, personal life and legacy. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet that contains 7 reading comprehension questions in Spanish. ~Answer Key. Level: Uses present and past tenses Ideal for Hispanic heritage or women’s history month!
Jorge Luis Borges Biografía - Spanish Biography
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Jorge Luis Borges Biografía - Spanish Biography

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish language biography on the life of the famous Argentine poet Jorge Luis Borges . It includes information about his childhood, early publication of works, his blindness and his achievements. ~A worksheet that contains reading comprehension questions in Spanish. ~Key.
Diego de Veláquez Spanish Biography - Biografía
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Diego de Veláquez Spanish Biography - Biografía

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish biography on the famous Spanish painter Diego de Veláquez. It discusses a bit about his childhood, art training, personal life and his career painting the royal family. It also talks about the history of the Prado museum in Madrid and his masterwork of Las Meninas. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions in Spanish based on the reading. ~Answer key.
Cristobal Colón Biografía - Biography of Christopher Columbus
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Cristobal Colón Biografía - Biography of Christopher Columbus

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This 2-page Spanish biography is on the life of Christopher Columbus. It includes some information about his childhood, early sailings, life in Portugal and marriage. It goes on to discuss his relationship with the kings of Spain and his various voyages to the New World. This reading includes a full glossary of new vocabulary and seven reading comprehension questions. Vocabulary includes: el aprendizaje el puerto de envío los fondos el lejano oriente el marinero la ruta de vela el respaldo financiero el apoyo el descubrimiento la tripulación zarpar la riqueza el catolicismo
Au Centre Ville Lecture en Français: French Reading on Places Around Town
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Au Centre Ville Lecture en Français: French Reading on Places Around Town

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This easy French reading is a script between three friends that run into each other doing errands around town. They discuss where they are going and where they have been and their plans for that night. Students can see prepositions in context regarding places around town. (à la/au etc.) Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. Includes 2 versions of the reading, with 10 true/false questions in English OR French for differentiated learning. Answer key included. Activity idea: Put students in groups of three to read the script and then have them talk about where around town they are headed this week. Vocab includes: la rue le coiffeur le rendez-vous la banque le parc la bibliothèque le cinéma l’aéroport
French Subjunctive  Reading and Worksheet: Le Subjunctif Lecture et Feuille de Travail
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French Subjunctive Reading and Worksheet: Le Subjunctif Lecture et Feuille de Travail

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This 3 page file includes: (Editable files) A funny reading with two teenage friends discussing how hard it is to be young as their parents, teachers and coaches all want theme to behave a certain way! There are numerous examples of the present subjunctive for students to see in context. The reading is followed by a true/false reading comprehension section. Example sentences: Ma mère veut que je nettoie ma chambre tous les jours et fasse mon lit tous les matins. Elle veut aussi que je lave la vaisselle après le dîner. A French worksheet that introduces students to verbs which require the use of the present subjunctive. Students are required to fill in the blanks for 10 sentences where the subjunctive is required. This worksheet includes both regular and irregular verbs. Includes the following expressions: désirer que vouloir que préférer que demander que souhaiter que ordonner que avoir besoin que exiger que recommandar que suggérer que Answer key. Level: Intermediate
Picasso Spanish Biography & Worksheet (Preterite vs. Imperfect) SUB PLAN
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Picasso Spanish Biography & Worksheet (Preterite vs. Imperfect) SUB PLAN

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This biography on the life of Spanish artist Pablo Picasso is missing all the verbs! Students need to fill in the verbs in the blanks in the imperfect or preterite tenses to complete the reading. Also includes: ~A glossary of new vocabulary ~A true/false reading comprehension section ~Answer Key Great for Sub Plan! Level: Intermediate
Diego Rivera Biography & Worksheet (Preterite vs. Imperfect) SUB PLAN!
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Diego Rivera Biography & Worksheet (Preterite vs. Imperfect) SUB PLAN!

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This biography on the life of Mexican artist Diego Rivera is missing all the verbs! Students need to fill in the verbs in the blanks in the imperfect or preterite tenses to complete the reading. Also includes: ~A glossary of new vocabulary ~A true/false reading comprehension section ~Answer Key Great for Sub Plan! Level: Intermediate
Gabriela Mistral Biografía: Spanish Biography of a Famous Chilean Poet
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Gabriela Mistral Biografía: Spanish Biography of a Famous Chilean Poet

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This 2-page file includes: ~A 1-page Spanish language biography and a 1-page reading comprehension worksheet about the famous Chilean poet Gabriela Mistral. It discusses her early life, challenges, teaching career, poetry and winning of the Nobel prize for literature. Reading Includes a glossary of new vocabulary. Level: Intermediate (Mostly past tense)