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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.
Un viaje en avión Lectura - Booking a Trip Spanish Script
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Un viaje en avión Lectura - Booking a Trip Spanish Script

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In this beginner script an employee phones a travel agency to book a flight and hotel for her boss who is travelling to Mexico. The reading features a full glossary of new words and a true/false reading comprehension section. Activity idea: Students can take turns reading the roles and then practice booking an imaginary trip! Vocab: un asiento la escala de ida y vuelta de ida la ventanilla el pasillo la fila
El hotel Lectura - Checking into a Hotel Spanish Reading
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El hotel Lectura - Checking into a Hotel Spanish Reading

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This reading features a dialog between a businessman and an employee at a hotel at check-in. It has a full glossary of new vocabulary and 5 true/false reading comprehension questions. Activity ideas: put students in pairs and have them read the parts of hotel employee and person checking in. Once they have translated the reading, they can role-play their own check-in situation. Alternatively, students can prepare a script to perform for the class. Vocab includes: la tarjeta de crédito el servicio de habitaciones la caja fuerte el equipaje el botones la maleta el vestíbulo alquilar Includes answer key.
En el aeropuerto ~ Timetable Spanish Worksheet ~ Telling time ~ Decir la hora
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En el aeropuerto ~ Timetable Spanish Worksheet ~ Telling time ~ Decir la hora

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This 4-page file includes: ~A worksheet that requires students to read a flight timetable in Spanish and answer 8 reading comprehension questions. Students must review how to talk about the time and question words! This activity may be done alone, in pairs or for homework. ~Answer key (2pgs) NOTE: There are 2 versions of the worksheet, regular and 24 hour clock.
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.
Spanish Beginner Readings BIG Bundle: TOP 20 Lecturas @50% off!
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Spanish Beginner Readings BIG Bundle: TOP 20 Lecturas @50% off!

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This Spanish Beginner Readings Bundle includes MY TOP 20 Present Tense Readings on Daily Topics @50% off! Topics include: Family, Hobbies, Friends, School, Household chores, Describing People, weekend plans, School subjects Grammar topics include: Regular and irregular verbs, adjectives, gustar and similar verbs, cognates, telling time, ser v estar All readings includes comprehension questions and answer keys. Ideal for beginner learners to review basic vocabulary!
Spanish Holidays Reading Bundle ~ Los días festivos Lecturas: Top 5 @35% off!
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Spanish Holidays Reading Bundle ~ Los días festivos Lecturas: Top 5 @35% off!

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This Spanish reading bundle includes My Top 5 major Hispanic holidays throughout the year @35% off! La Navidad La Semana Santa y la Pascua El Cinco de Mayo Carnival El día de los muertos All readings include a full glossary of specialized vocabulary and a reading comprehension section. Great for use throughout the year! Many of the stories are written from the first-person perspective of a young person living in the country.
El Día de la Raza Lectura y Cultura: Columbus Day - Cristobal Colón Reading
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El Día de la Raza Lectura y Cultura: Columbus Day - Cristobal Colón Reading

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish reading about the meaning and history of El día de la raza / Columbus Day. It discusses pre-Columbian cultures and the life and times of Christopher Columbus and how his voyages impacted the Americas. The reading includes a full glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet based on the reading with 10 true/false reading comprehension questions in Spanish and a short writing assignment. ~Answer key. Here is link to a short Spanish bio (3 min) of Columbus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWGfFuNqImc Here is a short video on Dia de la Raza 2 min) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76MmuDf76eM Level: In present and past tenses
El tango Lectura y Cultura ~ Tango Spanish Cultural Reading
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El tango Lectura y Cultura ~ Tango Spanish Cultural Reading

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish cultural reading that talks about the dance the tango. It covers the historical and cultural significance of this dance in Argentina, the Buenos Aires district of La Boca and the life and music of Carlos Gardel, the most famous Argentine singer of all time. The reading features a glossary of new words. ~A worksheet with 10 true/false reading comprehension questions in Spanish and a short writing section. ~Answer key. This is a great video link on tango: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYJ1TfEY6z8 Level: in present and past tenses
In der Stadt Text: German Reading and Activity with City Vocabulary
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In der Stadt Text: German Reading and Activity with City Vocabulary

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This 3-page file includes: ~2 pages of 8 short dialogs where various people explain where they are going, at what time and who they are with. ~1 worksheet page where students then fill in an info gap with the missing information and then answer 8 reading comprehension questions based on the dialogs. Great activity for beginners to review vocabulary of places around town, family members, telling time and question words. Can be used alone or in pairs. Idea: print the first 2 pages on card stock to reuse! Also works as a sub activity, bell work or for early finishers!
English Conversation Starter Task Cards (Grades 7-12) (ESL / EFL / ELL)
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English Conversation Starter Task Cards (Grades 7-12) (ESL / EFL / ELL)

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This 8-page file includes: ~24 task cards with Conversation starters (6 pages x 4 cards per sheet) ~1 empty sheet for your ideas ~Recording sheet These task cards provide a great way to get students talking in the target language! Example Questions: What holiday do you most look forward to? What is your favorite time of day? What three qualities do you look for in a friend? How do you like to spend time on your own? Level: Beginner
Spanish Task Cards: Stem Change Verbs - Shoe Verbs (Poder, Querer)
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Spanish Task Cards: Stem Change Verbs - Shoe Verbs (Poder, Querer)

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This 8-page file includes: ~24 task cards focused on Stem Changing Verbs (6 pages x 4 cards per sheet) ~1 Blank Sheet if you’d like to add any cards ~Recording sheet ~Answer Key All 24 task cards feature sentences where students need to conjugate a Stem Changing /boot Verb in the present tense to complete the sentence Examples: ¿ ______tú venir a mi fiesta? (poder) Ellos _ leer libros. (querer) Can be used alone, in pairs or in small groups! Includes the following verbs: querer almorzar nevar dormir poder comenzar pensar volver repetir dormir jugar perder preferir sentir
Tener Expressions Worksheet: Expresiones con Tener (SUB PLAN)
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Tener Expressions Worksheet: Expresiones con Tener (SUB PLAN)

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This worksheet helps students get familiar with idiomatic tener expressions. It includes three parts: ~ matching ~ short answer ~ translation Answer key included. Includes the following 12 common tener expressions: tener miedo de tener sueño tener … años tener sed tener hambre tener celos tener lugar tener frío tener verguënza tener calor tener razón tener prisa
Navidad - Spanish Worksheet on Ser and Estar Christmas Themed
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Navidad - Spanish Worksheet on Ser and Estar Christmas Themed

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This worksheet features multiple-choice Ser and Estar review with a Christmas theme! Includes answer key. Example sentences: La Nochebuena …… el 24 de diciembre. a. está b. eres c. es ¿Dónde …… los regalos? a.están b. son c. está La Navidad …… mi día favorito. a. está b. es c. soy
Comparativos - Worksheet on Spanish Comparatives (mejor, peor, tanto, tan etc.)
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Comparativos - Worksheet on Spanish Comparatives (mejor, peor, tanto, tan etc.)

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A worksheet for students to practice regular and irregular comparatives in Spanish. Includes 12 sentences and a short paragraph. Editable Word file. Includes answer key. Examples: Yo tengo ………… (more) libros ………. (than) Pedro. Pamela habla ………… (less) español ………… (than) su hermana. Yo tengo ………… (as many) amigos ………… (as) amigas.
Ser vs Estar Quiz
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Ser vs Estar Quiz

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This quiz focuses on the uses of ser versus estar. It includes three parts for a total of 25 points. Editable Word file Answer key included
Hernán Cortés y Montezuma Lectura ~ Conquest of the Aztecs Spanish Reading
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Hernán Cortés y Montezuma Lectura ~ Conquest of the Aztecs Spanish Reading

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish reading on the conquest of the Aztec Empire in Mexico by Hernan Cortes and its after effects. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~1 worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions in Spanish. ~Answer key. Vocab includes: la llegada los indígenas los caballos la suerte los dioses los fusiles la viruela el salvador Level: mostly in past tense