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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.
Sapere vs conoscere Lettura: Italian Reading Expressing "To know"
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Sapere vs conoscere Lettura: Italian Reading Expressing "To know"

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This 3-page file includes: ~An Italian reading between two friends that includes 15 examples of the uses of sapere and conoscere. They talk about people and events happening in their community and make plans for the following day. This version also includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~The same reading but with all of the saber and conocer verbs highlighted for students to see in context. ~Answer key. The reading is followed by 8 Reading comprehension questions in Spanish.
Simón Bolívar Biografía en Español: Spanish Biography on South American Liberator
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Simón Bolívar Biografía en Español: Spanish Biography on South American Liberator

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish language biography of Simon Bolivar, the famous military leader of the independence movement of South America and particularly Venezuela in the 1800s. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A reading comprehension worksheet with 10 true false questions and a short writing assignment in the preterite. ~Answer key. Makes for a great compliment on the history of Latin America. Here is a great video link on the life of Bolivar for students: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMAT4AjmYpU Level: mostly in past tense
German Restaurant Reviews Reading + Writing Assignment: Bewertungen
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German Restaurant Reviews Reading + Writing Assignment: Bewertungen

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This 5-page file includes: (100% in German) ~A German reading with three reviews of restaurants in different cities. One is positive, one is negative and one is mixed. Students can review food vocabulary and expressing likes and dislikes! ~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions. ~A separate page with instructions in German for students to write their own review of a recent experience in a restaurant or café in the target language. ~Answer keys. Level :includes some past tenses
German Food Bundle: Das Essen Top 5 Resources @25% off!
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German Food Bundle: Das Essen Top 5 Resources @25% off!

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This German bundle includes My TOP 5 Resources at the beginner level on food and grocery shopping at 25% off! Script: At the restaurant Worksheet: At the supermarket Reading: My favorite meals (3 people talking about their food habits) Reading: Traditional German food Reading: Food and cooking Answer keys included.
Spanish Weather and Seasons Reading: ¿Qué tiempo hace en cada estación?
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Spanish Weather and Seasons Reading: ¿Qué tiempo hace en cada estación?

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This 5-page file includes: (This resource is 100% in Spanish) ~A Spanish reading that includes descriptions of the weather in all 4 seasons. ~The same reading with the weather verbs highlighted for students to see in context: estar/ haber / hay ~The same reading with the weather verbs missing for students to fill in! ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions based on the reading. ~Answer key Level: A2 mostly present tense
Spanish Present Perfect Reading | ¿Qué has hecho hoy? (Presente de perfecto)
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Spanish Present Perfect Reading | ¿Qué has hecho hoy? (Presente de perfecto)

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This 5-page file includes: ~A script between two friends discussing what they have done so far today. The script contains 24 sentences in the present perfect tense for students to see this tense in context! The script also includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~The same reading with the verbs in the present perfect highlighted for students to see in context. ~A worksheet based on the script with three parts: reading comprehension, instructions to underline all the examples of the present perfect in the reading, and a short writing section to be completed in class or for homework. (NOTE: there are 2 versions of the worksheet depending on which reading you use) ~Answer Key (2 pages)
Claude Monet Biographie en Français: French Biography on Famous Artist
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Claude Monet Biographie en Français: French Biography on Famous Artist

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This 3-page file includes: ~A French biography on the famous French artist. It discusses his early education, founding of impressionism, style of painting and later life. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions in French. ~Answer key. Level: French 2+ (Uses present and past tenses)
German Emotions Reading: Wie fühlst du dich?
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German Emotions Reading: Wie fühlst du dich?

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This 3-page file includes: ~A reading in which a teacher asks all her students how they are feeling today, the students answer with a variety of expressions using: Ich fühle mich, mir ist, ich bin etc. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet based on the reading where students need to write down how each person in the class is feeling so students learn to talk about people in the third person. They must also identify if it is a positive or negative emotion or condition. ~Answer key. Activity idea: After reading the script together, have students discuss how they are feeling today and why. Level: present tense only
German Present Tense Reading with Fill in the Blanks (Präsens / Text)
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German Present Tense Reading with Fill in the Blanks (Präsens / Text)

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This 3-page file includes: ~A reading about Claudia an 18-year-old high school student. The reading includes numerous present tense verbs for students to see in context. The reading is followed by 8 reading comprehension questions. ~The same reading with the verb endings missing for students to fill in for practice of third person singular/plural (-t/-et-en). ~Answer key.
German Describing People Reading: Menschen Beschreiben Text
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German Describing People Reading: Menschen Beschreiben Text

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This short German reading has the descriptions of 3 people including physical appearance (eye color, height, hair) clothes and personality. Followed by 8 short answer questions and a short writing section for students to describe themselves and how they like to dress. Level: Beginner Answer key included.
Spanish Regular -ER and -IR Verbs Reading: Paco y sus amigos
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Spanish Regular -ER and -IR Verbs Reading: Paco y sus amigos

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This 4-page file includes: ~A funny Spanish reading using 12 common -er and -ir verbs about Paco, a perfect student and his friends, who are the opposite! Students must conjugation the missing verbs to complete the story. Includes a glossary of the new verbs and 6 true/false comprehension questions. ~The same reading but with the verbs missing in the glossary for students to fill in before reading. ~The same reading with the -er and -ir verbs highlighted to see in context. Also, the verbs are missing in the glossary for students to fill in before reading. ~Answer key.
I to Y preterite verbs in Spanish Handout / Worksheet /Reading
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I to Y preterite verbs in Spanish Handout / Worksheet /Reading

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This 5- page file includes: ~A handout that gives examples of how to conjugate ‘i’ to ‘y’ preterite verbs as well as a list of 12 common such verbs. It includes 15 short answer questions focused on these verbs. ~A reading focused on these readings with vocabulary help and 8 true/false questions. ~The same reading with 10 verbs missing for students to conjugate. ~Answer keys (2 pgs)
Moderne Technologie Text auf Deutsch: Modern Technology German Reading
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Moderne Technologie Text auf Deutsch: Modern Technology German Reading

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This 3-page file includes: ~A fun German reading where Robert talks about his own habits around modern technology and those of three members of his family. ~A worksheet based on the reading with 8 comprehension questions based on the reading and 2 questions on how the students relate to modern technology to initiate discussion in class. ~Answer key. Includes vocabulary around cell phone use, tablets, computers and video games. Level: present tense only with harder vocabulary
Il Cibo Italiano Lettura: Italian Food Reading (Pizza/Pasta/Minestrone etc)
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Il Cibo Italiano Lettura: Italian Food Reading (Pizza/Pasta/Minestrone etc)

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This 3-page file includes: ~ An Italian cultural reading on Italian food! It includes information on Italy’s various food regions and their specialities: pizza, pasta, polenta, seafood, minestrone and more! Includes a glossary to help students with the more difficult vocabulary. ~ 10 reading comprehension questions based on the reading. ~ Answer key. Level: in present and past tenses
Nosotros Commands Reading in Spanish: Lectura con Imperativos
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Nosotros Commands Reading in Spanish: Lectura con Imperativos

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This 4-page file includes: ~A fun reading where three friends are making suggestions on how to spend their day off together, using nosotros command forms. It includes regular, irregular and reflexive verb forms. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~The same reading with the command forms highlighted for students to see in context. ~A worksheet with 2 parts: 8 true/false questions based on the reading 6 short answer questions where students must create sentences in the nosotros command form ~Answer key.
German Gender and Plurals: 6 pages with examples
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German Gender and Plurals: 6 pages with examples

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This 8-page file includes: ~3 pages explaining how to determine gender in German, based on both word endings and word groupings - with examples of each and common exceptions! ~1 practice section on determining word gender ~2 pages explaining how to determine plurals in German ~1 practice section on determining plurals ~Answer key (2 pgs)
Haben Expressions German Reading: Lesung (Hunger, Durst, Angst, Recht etc.)
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Haben Expressions German Reading: Lesung (Hunger, Durst, Angst, Recht etc.)

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This 3-page file includes: ~A funny reading, three friends are trying to make plans together but Carola has an objection to everything! This reading incorporates numerous examples of idiomatic expressions with haben. Includes a glossary of new vocabulary and six true/false reading comprehension questions in English to ensure comprehension. ~The same reading with the idioms highlighted for students to see in context. ~ Answer key. Activity idea: have students underline all the expressions with haben they find in the story and then have students make their own sentences with the new expressions!