This German reading is a short biography on the life and times of Johannes Gutenberg. In particular it discusses his invention and how it changed the course of history.
The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and five reading comprehension questions.
Answer key included.
This biography introduces Germans students to life and times of Anne Frank. It discusses her early childhood, war times, her diary and her legacy.
Includes a glossary of new vocabulary and five reading comprehension questions.
Answer key included.
This German reading is on the life of Albert Einstein the famous physicist. It talks about his early life, education, marriage and legacy.
The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 5 reading comprehension questions.
Level: mostly past tenses
Includes answer key.
This worksheet allows students to review the most common German prepositions in the Accusative, Dative and Genitive. The worksheet is comprised of four sections:
Matching section plus recognizing if the preposition is accusative or dative
Fill in the blank sentences with the correct preposition
Matching genitive prepositions with the English meaning
Fill in the blank to complete sentences with a genitive preposition
Serves as a great general review of German prepositions.
Word file.
This 5-page file includes:
~24 task cards with gustar conversation starters (4 pages x 6 cards per sheet)
~1 blank sheet for your ideas!
These task cards provide a great way to get students practicing the verb gustar out loud. Can be used in pairs or small groups!
Examples:
¿Te gusta bailar?
¿Te gusta ir a la playa?
¿Te gusta montar en bicicleta?
This 3-page file includes:
~A handout that explains the formation of regular and irregular forms of the future progressive in Spanish.
~A worksheet with 18 short answer questions with regular and irregular verbs.
~Answer key.
Examples:
Yo estaré cocinando los tacos. (cocinar)
Pedro …………… …………… mucho. (trabajar)
Editable word file.
This French reading is a dialog between three people - two of which are interviewing another for a job. This interactive script is preceded by a full glossary of relevant vocabulary. A great way for students to see work-related vocabulary in context.
The reading is followed by 5 reading comprehension questions in English and a French writing prompt.
Activity ideas: Students can work in groups of two or three to read through the script before moving on to conduct their own interviews using a resume in French they prepare for class.
Level:Mostly present tense with some conditional
Editable word doc.
This beginner level French reading is about a 16-year-old student named Jean who describes his school, his best friend at school and his favorite teacher. This reading is a great way for students to get familiar with the present tense and talk about their school.
Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 8 Reading comprehension questions in English to ensure comprehension.
Editable Word file.
Includes key.
Activity idea: After reading, have the students write a paragraph about their school, friends, teachers and classes in class or for homework.
This reading is about a birthday party for Celine who is turning 12. Her family is from Haiti and they are preparing traditional dishes for the celebration. The reading talks about what every member in the family is doing to contribute to the day: cooking, decorating, playing music etc. It also talks about all the gifts she receives.
Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and a reading comprehension section.
Level: French I (present tense)
Editable Word file.
This reading is about a family who hosts a fun summer barbecue in their yard for all of their friends and neighbours during a Saturday in July. The focus is on seeing the preterite in context. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary as well as five reading comprehension questions in Spanish.
Activity idea: after reading the story and answering the questions together, students can talk in the preterite tense to describe what happened at a barbecue, picnic or party they have recently attended.
Level: Intermediate
Includes answer key.
Editable word file.
This short reading is perfect for beginners! A 14-year old boy is talking about his extended family in Mexico and California. A full glossary of new words is featured below followed by 6 true/false questions in Spanish.
Activity idea: Have students read the story together and answer the questions. Have students create a family tree so they can talk about their own family with each other. Alternatively, students can write a short paragraph about their family for homework or to share with the class.
Answer key included.
This Spanish reading bundle includes all of my biographies on explorers and conquistadors at 35% off!
It includes one biography each on:
Hernando De Soto
Ponce de León
Hernán Cortés
Cristobal Colón
Each biography includes a glossary of new vocabulary and a reading comprehension.
section.
Level: Spanish mostly past tenses
This 3-page file includes:
~A fun Spanish reading, in which four high school students are asked how they think life will be in 200 years. The answers are very different! Includes examples of regular and irregular future tense verbs in the first person, third person and we form.
~A worksheet with 6 reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment in the future tense.
~Answer key.
Activity idea: have students share their ideas for how the future will look.
Have the students underline all the verbs they see in the reading in the future tense.
Example verbs:
será
harán
limpiarán
cuidarán
llevarán
pasarán
Level: future tense
This 3-page file includes:
~A reading in which students get a chance to see the future tense in context! The narrator is a 16 year old boy who lives in Colombia. He is discussing all the changes in his family’s life in the coming year, his plans for tonight including certain Colombian traditions for New Year’s Eve as well as a list of his resolutions. Reading includes a full glossary of new vocabulary.
~A worksheet with six reading comprehension questions, and writing practice to get students using the future tense.
~Answer key.
Level: In future tense
This 3-page file includes:
~ A script in which a father goes grocery shopping at his local market for his daughter’s birthday party. In the script he orders various items. This reading is suitable for beginners as it is all in the present tense. A complete glossary of new food words is featured at the top.
~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment where students create their own shopping list!
~Answer key.
Activity ideas: After reading, students can take turns ordering grocery items from each other. Similarly, students can write their own dialogue of going grocery shopping to perform for the class.
Level: In present tense
This 3-page file includes:
~A Spanish language reading on Costa Rica’s unique biodiversity and its ecotourism. It also includes information on the Monteverde Cloud Forest and the national park of the Arenal volcano.
~Reading comprehension page
~Answer key.
Level: mostly present but some past tense
This German reading features 12 examples of subordinating conjunctions in context! A teenager living in Berlin discusses her cell phone habits and what happened when she broke her phone!
The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and six comprehension questions.
Level: Intermediate: present and past tenses
Answer key included.
Vocab includes:
weil, dass, da, damit, wenn, um… zu, als
This 3-page file includes:
~A Spanish reading about the history behind the Mexican Independence movement, how it is celebrated today and also the ritual of Grito de Dolores a reenactment of the battle cry from 1810. This reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary.
~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions.
~Answer key.
Level: In present and past tenses
Vocabulary includes:
la lealtad
la corona
sacerdote
el grito
de batalla
la campana
los desfiles
la víspera
This Spanish Reading Bundle includes all my readings about school at 35% off!
Bundle includes the following readings:
1.Mi primera semana en la escuela
2.Mi Escuela y Mi Profe Favorita
3.Mi horario
4.Mis clases favoritas
Each reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and a reading comprehension section.
Key included
This Spanish worksheet includes three parts:
A. Matching section for hobbies vocabulary
B. Short writing section where students need to fill in the conjugated form of the verb to complete the sentence in the present tense
C. Directed conversation practice
Level: Beginner
Editable Word file.
Includes answer key.
Vocab includes:
jugar al fútbol
tocar la batería
pintar
nadar
correr
dibujar
esquíar
sacar fotos
pasear al perro
mirar videos
hacer yoga
montar en bicicleta
cantar en un coro
escuchar música