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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.
Mi Familia Lectura | My Family Spanish Reading
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Mi Familia Lectura | My Family Spanish Reading

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This 3-page file includes: (100% in Spanish) ~A simple and fun reading where Paula, 16 years old, describes four members of her family: her younger sister, an uncle, a cousin and her mother. The reading includes examples of descriptions of people, hobbies, professions, as well as gustar and tener expressions and therefore serves as a great review for Spanish 1 students. ~A separate worksheet with 10 short answer reading comprehension questions as well as a family tree for students to complete based on the descriptions found in the reading! ~Answer key. Level: Spanish 1 (present tense only) Zip file includes 2 versions of the reading, with and without a key. Enjoy!
"To Become" in Spanish Reading: Ponerse, Volverse, Hacerse Lectura
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"To Become" in Spanish Reading: Ponerse, Volverse, Hacerse Lectura

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This 3-page file includes: ~A reading with an emphasis on the the various verbs used to express to become in Spanish. In this short script Carmela calls her best friend to explain what happened when she broke curfew last night! Reading includes a short glossary of new vocabulary and 5 short answer questions. ~The same reading but with all of the to become verb forms underlined for students to see in context. ~Answer key. Editable word file
German Reading on Environmental Protection: Die Umwelt Lesung
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German Reading on Environmental Protection: Die Umwelt Lesung

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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
Spanish Past Perfect Reading: Lectura en el Pluscuamperfecto
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Spanish Past Perfect Reading: Lectura en el Pluscuamperfecto

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This Spanish reading includes many examples of the past perfect tense. Two friends are talking about what had happened the day before to cause Dina to forget which chapter to study in her book! The reading is followed by 7 short answer comprehension questions and includes a glossary of new vocabulary. NOTE: There are two versions of the reading, in one version the verbs are highlighted for students to see in context. Activity idea: Have students circle all the examples of the past perfect tense they find in the reading. Afterwards have them discuss what had happened recently before something else to cause them to have problems or funny situations. Answer key included.
Spanish If Clauses: Si Cláusula 2 Worksheets: All 3 Types
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Spanish If Clauses: Si Cláusula 2 Worksheets: All 3 Types

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This 3-page file includes: ~A worksheet with 10 multiple choice questions on how to complete Spanish sentences in all 3 types of if clauses. ~A worksheet with 10 translation questions on how to form Spanish sentences in the various if clauses. ~Answer key. Editable word file.
Describing People English Reading: Personality and Appearance
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Describing People English Reading: Personality and Appearance

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This 3-page file includes: ~A reading with the descriptions of four people including physical appearance (eye color, height, hair) clothes and personality. ~A worksheet with 8 short answer questions and a section where students must write the descriptions of two people. ~Answer key. Level: Beginner
English Future Tense Reading + Worksheet: My Summer Plans (ESL /EFL /ELL)
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English Future Tense Reading + Worksheet: My Summer Plans (ESL /EFL /ELL)

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This 3-page file contains: ~A simple reading in the future tense about what 12-year-old Paul will be doing with his summer. The reading includes five reading comprehension questions. ~A worksheet for students to write down their own summer plans using the future tense. ~Answer key. Ideal to review future tense construction.
Where I Live English Easy Reading: Suburbs / City / Rural (ESL / EFL / ELL )
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Where I Live English Easy Reading: Suburbs / City / Rural (ESL / EFL / ELL )

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This easy English reading includes descriptions of three young people discussing where they live: one lives in the suburbs, one lives in the city and one in the countryside. Includes 8 reading comprehension questions. Answer key included. Ideal for novice learners to review basic vocabulary! Editable word file. Activity idea: After reading, have students discuss their own experiences of living in different places or have them write it down for homework/ to hand in for marking.
Spanish Song Cloze Activity: Juanes (Pluperfect Subjunctive | pluscaumperfecto)
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Spanish Song Cloze Activity: Juanes (Pluperfect Subjunctive | pluscaumperfecto)

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This 3-page file includes: ~A cloze worksheet with lyrics missing from Juanes’ song “Hermosa Ingrata” which features examples of the pluperfect subjunctive for students to see in context! ~The same worksheet with a word bank. ~Answer Key. Here is a link to a video that accompanies the song on the worksheet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rU-HltyZBkU
Describing People Spanish Reading: Descripciones Lectura en Español
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Describing People Spanish Reading: Descripciones Lectura en Español

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This 4-page file includes: (100% in Spanish) ~A reading with the descriptions of four people including eye color, height, hair etc. ~The same reading with the verbs ser and tener highlighted for students to see in context on how to use these two verbs to describe people. ~A worksheet with 8 short answer questions based on the readings and a section where students must write the descriptions of two people. ~Answer key. Level: Beginner
Visiting Stores Around Town Reading: ESL / EFL / ELL
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Visiting Stores Around Town Reading: ESL / EFL / ELL

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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.
German Preposition Review: In the City Reading | In der Stadt (Präpositionen)
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German Preposition Review: In the City Reading | In der Stadt (Präpositionen)

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This 4-page file includes: ~A script between three friends who run into each other in the city and discuss where they are going that day. ~The same reading as a worksheet with all the prepositions missing for students to fill in based on context clues. Both versions includes a true/false reading comprehension section and a short writing assignment. ~Answer key. (2 pgs) Activity ideas: students can read this dialogue in groups of three and then practice talking about where they plan to go on the weekend. Alternatively they can write their own script to perform for the class!
Around Town English Reading: Places in the City (ESL / EFL /ELL)
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Around Town English Reading: Places in the City (ESL / EFL /ELL)

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A script between three friends who run into each other in the city and discuss where they are going that day. Includes many places around town. Includes 8 true/false reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment. Answer key included. Activity ideas: students can read this dialogue in groups of three and then practice talking about where they plan to go on the weekend. Alternatively they can write their own script to perform for the class! Level: Beginner
Spanish Health and Sickness Bundle: 4 Resouces at 35% off!
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Spanish Health and Sickness Bundle: 4 Resouces at 35% off!

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This Spanish bundle includes all 4 of my resources on Health and Illness at 35% off! It includes the following: Reading: Vamos al doctor (with command forms) Reading: Me duele Worksheet on body parts Worksheet on health vocabulary With comprehension questions. Answer keys included.
Die Nachrichten: German Reading in Passive Voice - Das Passiv Lesung
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Die Nachrichten: German Reading in Passive Voice - Das Passiv Lesung

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This German language reading shows students the passive voice in context. It includes three short news articles from a fictitious newspaper. Each article features examples of the passive voice. Activity idea: Have students underline all the passive voice they find in the reading. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 7 true/false comprehension questions. Answer key included.
Spanish Reading on Environmental Protection: Lectura del medio ambiente
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Spanish Reading on Environmental Protection: Lectura del medio ambiente

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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 Answer key included.
My Friend Celine Reading (Descriptions) ESL /EFL/ ELL
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My Friend Celine Reading (Descriptions) ESL /EFL/ ELL

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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 and a glossary of new vocabulary. Activity idea: After reading, have students show pictures of friends and describe them to their classmates. Level: Beginner Answer key included.