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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.
Hildegard von Bingen: Biography of Famous Medieval Nun (English Version)
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Hildegard von Bingen: Biography of Famous Medieval Nun (English Version)

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This short biography is on the famous medieval nun Hildegard von Bingen. It discusses her achievements in music, theology and traditional healing. Reading includes 5 short reading comprehension section. Includes answer key. Ideal for social studies, history students, Women’s History Month or for beginner German students to become familiar with important Germans in History.
Family Reading and Worksheet in English (ESL/ELL/EFL)
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Family Reading and Worksheet in English (ESL/ELL/EFL)

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This handout serves as a great review for students on basic family vocabulary It includes 4 parts: ~A family tree and a written paragraph to show how everyone in the family is related to each other. ~Eight reading comprehension questions based on the reading. ~Six sentences to review general family vocabulary. ~An assignment to create their own family tree for homework or in class. Level: Beginner Includes key. This handout can be used by children, teenagers and adults alike who are new to the English language.
French Imperfect Reading My First Job: Mon Premier Travail Lecture (I'imparfait)
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French Imperfect Reading My First Job: Mon Premier Travail Lecture (I'imparfait)

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This French reading introduces students the imperfect tense by discussing the routines of three different people’s first jobs: in a fast food restaurant, washing dishes and working in a flower shop. The reading includes 8 reading comprehension questions. Answer key included NOTE: Includes two versions of the reading with and without the verbs highlighted for students to see in context. Activity idea: Have the students underline all the past tense verbs they find in the reading and then have them talk about their own first jobs/volunteer work routines.
Mein Erster Job Lesung: German Past Tense Reading on First Jobs (Imperfekt)
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Mein Erster Job Lesung: German Past Tense Reading on First Jobs (Imperfekt)

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This German reading introduces students to talking about recurring past events by discussing the routines of three different people’s first jobs: in a fast food restaurant, washing dishes and working in a flower shop. The reading includes 8 reading comprehension questions. Answer key included Activity idea: Have the students underline all the past tense verbs they find in the reading and then have them talk about their own first jobs/volunteer work routines.
German Imperfect Reading: An der Universität Lesung (Imperfekt)
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German Imperfect Reading: An der Universität Lesung (Imperfekt)

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This 3-page file includes: (100% in German) ~A short reading in the imperfect tense whereby someone describes what life was like for them and their room mates when they were in university. The reading is followed by 8 reading comprehension questions. ~The same reading with the verbs highlighted for students to see in context. ~Answer key. Editable Word file.
Spanish Accents Review: Find the Mistakes Worksheet (20 Questions)
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Spanish Accents Review: Find the Mistakes Worksheet (20 Questions)

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This worksheet focuses on accents in the Spanish language. The worksheet has a total of 20 questions split into two parts: 10 sentences where students need to fill in the missing accents and 10 sentences were students need to play detective and find the mistakes with accents: missing accents/extra accents or the accent is on the wrong letter in the word. Answer key included
Beginner French Reader: 8 Chapitres (Lire en Français)
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Beginner French Reader: 8 Chapitres (Lire en Français)

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This Easy French Reader is about Pierre, a university student living in France with a foreign roommate. Each chapter includes a different aspect of his life: Chapitre 1 Pierre Chapitre 2 Ma Famille Chapitre 3 Ma Maison Chapitre 4 Ma Routine Chapitre 5 Faires des Courses Chapitre 6 Nettoyer la Maison Chapitre 7 Un voyage Chapitre 8 Adopter un chien This reader makes for great supplemental material in your French classroom! Level: Beginner (100% in Easy French/Present Tense) Editable word file
La Nueva Casa Lectura: Spanish Reading on Moving House (Rooms/Furniture)
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La Nueva Casa Lectura: Spanish Reading on Moving House (Rooms/Furniture)

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This 5-page file includes: ~A Spanish reading on a family who is moving house today. The reading includes a lot of descriptions about the current and future house including rooms, furniture and household items. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A page with 10 reading comprehension questions based on the reading. ~An alternate page with 10 questions including fill in the blanks for missing information from the reading for an easier version of comprehension for differentiated learning. ~Answer keys (2 pgs) Level: present tense only
Mes Animaux de Compagnie Lecture: Pets French Reading
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Mes Animaux de Compagnie Lecture: Pets French Reading

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This easy French reading includes descriptions of three young people’s pets: two cats a dog and a parrot. Includes 8 reading comprehension questions. Answer key included. Activity idea: After reading, have students discuss their own pets in class or write about it for homework.
El fútbol y La Copa Mundial Lectura: Spanish Reading on Soccer and the World Cup
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El fútbol y La Copa Mundial Lectura: Spanish Reading on Soccer and the World Cup

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This 5-page file includes: ~A reading that discusses the importance of soccer in Latin America, the history of the world cup and soccer in general in Latin America. It also discusses the formation of FIFA, the first World Cup and which countries have won it over the years. Updated until 2026 World Cup. The story is accompanied by a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 10 short answer reading comprehension questions. ~A worksheet on soccer vocabulary with two parts: matching and gap fill. ~Answer key. (2pgs) This is a great complement to any unit on sports, soccer and the World Cup. Level: In present and past tenses; any others in the glossary
Spanish False Friends Reading: Cognados falsos Lectura
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Spanish False Friends Reading: Cognados falsos Lectura

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This fun handout features a dialogue between three high school age people getting to know each other. The catch is there are 12 missing words in a word bank for students to fill in, to complete the story. However they are all false friends! The 12 words are also featured at the bottom for students to write in the meaning in English. Depending on the level of familiarity the students have with the vocabulary you can either review the meanings with the students before they complete the dialog or after. Answer key included. Includes the following false friends: largo, dormitorio, molestar, parientes, ropa, bombero, colegio, librería, fábrica, embarazada, actualmente, asisto
Rafael Nadal Biografía | Biography of Famous Spanish Tennis Player
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Rafael Nadal Biografía | Biography of Famous Spanish Tennis Player

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This 3-page file includes: ~A biography of the famous Spanish tennis player Rafa Nadal. It includes information on his early life, family life and career highlights. The reading includes a full glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer Key. Level: Mostly in past tenses
Viaje a espana Lectura: Trip to Spain Spanish Reading
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Viaje a espana Lectura: Trip to Spain Spanish Reading

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This 4-page file includes: ~A reading about a cultural trip to Spain written in the preterite tense with both regular and irregular verbs. The story is written from the first person perspective of Claudia, a university student who traveled to Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and Sevilla by train last summer. It talks about all of the cultural monuments she visits (Sagrada Familia, Alcazar, Museo de Prado), the traditional foods she eats (tapas, paella) and even how she learns some flamenco! ~The same reading with the preterite verbs highlighted for students to see in context. ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions based on the reading. ~Answer key This reading offers the opportunity for students to get to know Spain while reviewing the preterite tense! Answer key included.
Italian Formal Commands Reading: Asking Directions (Italiano/Imperativi)
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Italian Formal Commands Reading: Asking Directions (Italiano/Imperativi)

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This 3-page file includes: ~A funny Italian reading in which Pietro from Sicily is visiting Rome for the first time but he has a terrible sense of direction! He constantly has to ask strangers for help in finding places (bank, restaurant, museum). Luckily everyone is very helpful and gives him great directions. ~The same reading with the verbs highlighted for students to see in context. ~Answer key. Students can see 10 regular and irregular formal command forms in context. The reading also includes 6 reading comprehension questions.
Alhambra Lectura y Cultura: Spanish Reading on Famous Spanish Fortress
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Alhambra Lectura y Cultura: Spanish Reading on Famous Spanish Fortress

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This 3-page file includes: ~A cultural reading on Alhambra, the Famous Spanish Fortress found in Granada, Andalucia and founded by the Moors in the Middle Ages. It discusses its long history, architecture and where its name comes from. ~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key. Level: In present and past tenses This reading makes for an interesting cultural adjunct to a Spanish class or serves as further learning on Spanish history!
La ropa tradicional Lectura y Cultura (sombrero, poncho, huipil) Spanish Reading
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La ropa tradicional Lectura y Cultura (sombrero, poncho, huipil) Spanish Reading

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This 3-page file includes: ~A reading about the wonderful and colourful traditional clothing of Latin America. It includes one paragraph each on: the sombrero, the poncho, the panama hat as well as the lesser-known huipil. Also included is a full glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 10 true/false reading comprehension questions in Spanish as well as a short writing assignment. ~Answer key. Level: 90% in present tense with harder vocabulary A great complement to the cultural study of indigenous people and the culture of Latin America. Also makes for great reading for early finishers, bell work or sub plan!
Latinos Famosos - Descripciones: Spanish Worksheet on Descriptions
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Latinos Famosos - Descripciones: Spanish Worksheet on Descriptions

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In this Spanish worksheet students must match up five descriptions of famous Latinos with their picture! It includes information on their physical descriptions, careers and nationality. Also ideal during hispanic heritage month! Includes the following latinos: Lionel Messi, Shakira, Rigoberta Menchú, Fernando Botero, Salma Hayek. Level: Beginner Answer key included.