This 5-page file includes: ~A handout explaining the common placement of different types of adjectives (limiting, possessive, demonstrative, descriptive) as well as a list of the common adjectives that change meaning when they appear before or after a noun. ~Two worksheet options for differentiated learning: multiple choice or translations. ~Answer key (2 pgs) Editable Word file

In this humorous reading, an energetic grandmother from Quebec visits her grandson and his family and cleans up a storm! Students can learn lots of useful vocabulary for chores around the house. This reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary, four reading comprehension questions in English and a French writing prompt. Activity Idea: Have students read this in pairs and then tell each other in French what their daily, weekly and monthly chores are in the home. Editable word file. Includes answer key. Vocabulary includes: fait la vaisselle fait les lits passe l’aspirateur sort les poubelles nettoie la maison

This is a great introduction to the life of the famous Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí and his masterwork La sagrada familia. This enormous cathedral is located in Barcelona and is a UNESCO heritage site. Reading includes 8 short answer reading incomprehension questions. Answer key included. A wonderful addition to any unit on art, Spain or Hispanic heritage! Note: This reading is in English, I also have a similar reading available in Spanish in my store.

This handout accomplishes two tasks: it teaches students the basics of telling time and it gets them talking! After reading through the explanation with your students, have them complete the two conversation practice exercises. A. In the first exercise, students must tell their partner with time it is (they are each given six times of day each including am/pm times) The person asking for the time should record the answers so that after both students have read aloud their times the students can compare lists to see if they were correct! B. In the second exercise, students practice asking and answering at what time specific events occur such as mealtimes, classes etc. The other student answers for themselves. Students should ask at least three questions each. NOTE: I have included two versions of this activity one which takes up less paper (students can use scrap paper or not record answers) and one with two pages to record the answers. 24 Hour clock NOT included.

This worksheet is a fun way for students to review the present tense while learning about Shakira, the famous Colombian singer! To complete the simple biography students need to fill in the blanks with 16 verbs from a word bank. The worksheet also includes a short glossary of new vocabulary, and 8 short answer reading comprehension questions based on the reading. Answer key included. Ideal for Hispanic heritage or sub plan!

In this reading three people visit various stores around the city to run errands: bank, park, bakery, butcher, restaurant, hospital, pharmacy etc. Includes 8 true/false reading comprehension questions. Level: Beginner Answer key included.

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

This Spanish reading is about the history of chocolate from its Aztec roots to its modern popularity throughout the world. Reading includes a full glossary of new vocabulary and 5 reading comprehension questions. Level: in present and past tenses Includes answer key.

This reading is about a birthday celebration! Much of the reading is in the present progressive tense (estar + gerund). It talks about what everyone in the family is doing during the celebration. Also discussed is the significance of the piñata in Mexican celebrations. There is a full glossary of new words and the story is followed by six true/false questions in Spanish for reading comprehension. Activity idea: bring in some party pictures and have students explain what is happening using the present progressive tense. Vocab includes: fiesta el cumpleaños la parrilla el jardín los globos los juguetes la estrella el palo los regalos Level: Spanish Upper Beginner Includes Answer key

This worksheet features a biography on the Guatemalan activist and Nobel prize winner Rigoberta Menchú. It is written from the first person perspective for students to practice regular and irregular yo forms of the preterite and imperfect verb conjugations. Worksheet includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 6 true/false reading comprehension questions. Answer key included.

This beginner German worksheet/quiz includes four separate sections for students to review subject pronouns: Fill in the blank to complete the subject pronouns chart Matching section between English and German Identifying pronouns as singular or plural or both Short answer Editable Word file Answer key included.

This handout introduces German students to the most common affirmative and negatives. The explanation is followed by 10 fill in the blank sentences to complete. Editable Word file. Answer key included. Includes the following: ja nein immer nie, niemals jemand(en) niemand(en) etwas nichts irgendwo nirgendwo auch entweder… oder weder……noch einige kein

This reading is about a young medical student who goes to Africa to volunteer with children. We also learn about her family and daily life. This reading serves as good practice for describing people’s appearance, personality, profession etc. This reading is accompanied by 10 true/false reading comprehension questions in German and a glossary of new vocabulary. Activity idea: After reading, have students show pictures of friends and describe them to their classmates. Answer key included

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.

This beginner Spanish reading includes three short paragraphs describing the likes dislikes and hobbies of three friends. Great for reviewing descriptions, hobbies, languages, professions, gustar etc. The reading is followed by 8 reading comprehension questions. Activity idea: Have your students write a short paragraph about a friend.

This Spanish cultural reading is about the amazing natural wonder: the Iguazu waterfalls of South America. It talks about its history, including the indigenous legend of how it was formed, as well as its modern day importance as a tourist site. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and a reading comprehension section. Level: in present and past tenses

This fun reading is between between two school friends discussing a typical week at school. They discuss exams, studying, friends, siblings and going to a party. The reading features over 20 examples of irregular verbs in the first person form all of which for students to see them in context. The script is followed by a true/false reading comprehension question. Reading includes the following verbs: estoy soy tengo puedo doy vengo salgo conozco duermo pongo entiendo Level: Beginner Includes key.

This one page worksheet focuses on adjective agreement. Students are required to fill in the missing word by translating it from English into the correct form in Spanish being mindful of the number and gender! This worksheet has a total of 18 exercises including descriptive adjectives (rojo), limiting adjectives (mucho) and adjectives which shorten (primero,bueno). Editable file.

This English cultural reading is on Three Kings Day or Día de los Reyes. It discusses its history and origins, how it is celebrated in Mexico with gift giving and the special foods which are prepared for this day including Rosca de Reyes. The reading includes 8 true/false reading comprehension questions. Answer key included.

This German worksheet is a great review for students on recognizing weak nouns. The worksheet features three parts: Matching up the German weak noun with the English meaning Declining weak nouns in sentences Reading a short passage and circling all the weak nouns in context Includes the following nouns: der Architekt der Mensch der Student der Kunde der Rabe der Name der Herr der Löwe der Tourist der Junge der Neffe der Held der Schimpanse der Nachbar der Gedanke Editable word file. Answer key included.