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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.
Spanish Game Trivia Task Cards ~ Concurso de Preguntas Triviales ~ Sub Activity
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Spanish Game Trivia Task Cards ~ Concurso de Preguntas Triviales ~ Sub Activity

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24 Task Cards on Trivia about Spanish and Latin Countries in Spanish including: ~geography ~capital cities ~cultural questions ~language questions Example Questions: ¿Cuándo celebra México su Día de Independencia? ¿De dónde viene el flamenco? ¿Cuántos países tienen español como idioma oficial? ¿Qué país latino es un territorio de los Estados Unidos? ¿Cuál es el río más grande de Sudamérica? Hint: You can help students out by providing them with a map! Perfect for Fun, Cultural Learning and Sub Activity! Instructions: print on card stock and print out. Split students into pairs or small groups and the group with the most correct answers wins! This file includes: Answer Key Recording Sheet
The Brothers Grimm German Biography ~ Die Brüder Grimm Lesung
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The Brothers Grimm German Biography ~ Die Brüder Grimm Lesung

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A German biography on the lives of the Brothers Grimm. It includes information about their childhood, education, human rights activism and fairytales. Reading includes a full German-English glossary of new vocabulary and 6 true/false comprehension questions. Level: Intermediate Includes answer key.
Spanish Worksheet ~ Imperfecto (En la universidad) ~ Imperfect Tense
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Spanish Worksheet ~ Imperfecto (En la universidad) ~ Imperfect Tense

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This worksheet features more than 20 fill in the blank exercises where students have to take an infinitive and conjugate it into the imperfect tense to finish the reading. In the reading a person is looking back on their time at university discussing their roommates and how they spend their free time. Includes both regular and irregular verbs.
El chocolate Lectura ~ Spanish Reading on Chocolate
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El chocolate Lectura ~ Spanish Reading on Chocolate

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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.
Les passe-temps Lecture en Français - Hobbies Reading/Script in French
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Les passe-temps Lecture en Français - Hobbies Reading/Script in French

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This 4-page file includes: ~A French language reading on hobbies by way of a beginner level dialog between three people on the sports and instruments they play as well as other pastimes. Includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 8 true/false reading comprehension questions in English ~The same reading but with French reading comprehension questions for differentiated learning. ~Answer key (2pgs) A great complement to your lesson on pastimes! Activity area: Have students read the script in groups of three and then write their own script putting in their own hobbies to perform for the class or hand in for homework. Editable word file.
Die Umwelt Lesung - German Reading about the Environment (Earth Day)
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Die Umwelt Lesung - German Reading about the Environment (Earth Day)

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This 3-page file includes: ~A reading between two friends in the present tense where one is trying to convince the other to be more environmentally conscious! Reading includes a glossary of new environmental vocabulary. ~A reading comprehension worksheet with a true false section and a short writing assignment. ~Answer key. Example vocabulary: die Umwelt die Dose der Müll der Kasten wiederverwertbar der Kunststoff schaden
English Conversation Starter Task Cards (Grades 7-12) (ESL / EFL / ELL)
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English Conversation Starter Task Cards (Grades 7-12) (ESL / EFL / ELL)

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This 8-page file includes: ~24 task cards with Conversation starters (6 pages x 4 cards per sheet) ~1 empty sheet for your ideas ~Recording sheet These task cards provide a great way to get students talking in the target language! Example Questions: What holiday do you most look forward to? What is your favorite time of day? What three qualities do you look for in a friend? How do you like to spend time on your own? Level: Beginner
Por and Para Spanish Task Cards
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Por and Para Spanish Task Cards

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This 8-page file includes: ~20 Spanish task cards on Por and Para (5 pages x 4 cards) ~1 blank sheet for your ideas ~Recording sheet ~Answer key Example task cards: Gracias _ el libro. El alto su familia. Great review for this tricky grammar concept!
Spanish Verbs Games - Juego con los Verbos Regulares "Roll and Write"
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Spanish Verbs Games - Juego con los Verbos Regulares "Roll and Write"

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Files includes: a game board, instructions and answer sheets. Needed: 2 dice Objective: Students attempt to be the first to correctly complete each of the 11 sentences by completing the verb conjugations! Instructions: Students take turns rolling both dice. Students write the sentences they have correctly completed by completing it on the answer sheet. Once the first student has correctly completed all the sentences they have won! At that point the game may end or the remaining students can continue to compete for second, third and fourth place. Variations: Set a time limit, use various tenses, have people compete in ‘teams!’
Machu Picchu Cultural Reading (in English)
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Machu Picchu Cultural Reading (in English)

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This English language reading details the significance and history of Machu Picchu, the ancient city in Peru that is a world heritage site. Reading includes a short glossary of Quechua and Spanish vocabulary with English translations and a reading comprehension section. A great compliment to a lesson on ancient civilizations, Hispanic culture and heritage and geography. Answer key included.
Ser and Estar Task Cards
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Ser and Estar Task Cards

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This 8-page file includes: ~24 task cards with ser or estar fill in the blanks (4 pages x 6 cards per sheet) ~1 Blank Sheet for your own ideas ~Recording sheet ~Answer key These task cards provide a great way to get beginner students practicing the difference between these two verbs. Each card features a unique image to help students with context.
El hotel Lectura - Checking into a Hotel Spanish Reading
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El hotel Lectura - Checking into a Hotel Spanish Reading

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This reading features a dialog between a businessman and an employee at a hotel at check-in. It has a full glossary of new vocabulary and 5 true/false reading comprehension questions. Activity ideas: put students in pairs and have them read the parts of hotel employee and person checking in. Once they have translated the reading, they can role-play their own check-in situation. Alternatively, students can prepare a script to perform for the class. Vocab includes: la tarjeta de crédito el servicio de habitaciones la caja fuerte el equipaje el botones la maleta el vestíbulo alquilar Includes answer key.
Mon amie Celine Lecture - My Friend Celine French Reading
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Mon amie Celine Lecture - My Friend Celine French Reading

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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 boss. This reading serves as good practice for describing people’s appearance, personality, profession etc. This reading is accompanied by a glossary of new vocabulary and 10 true/false reading comprehension questions in English to ensure comprehension. Activity idea: After reading, have students show pictures of friends and describe them to their classmates. Level: Beginner Answer Key included.
Isabel I Biografía: Reina de España: Spanish Biography Queen Isabella I of Spain
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Isabel I Biografía: Reina de España: Spanish Biography Queen Isabella I of Spain

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish biography on the fascinating life of Queen Isabel I of Spain who lived at the end of the 15th and beginning of early 16th century. With her husband Ferdinand she formed present day Spain and funded the voyage of discovery of Christopher Columbus. This reading includes a full glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 10 true/false reading comprehension section and a short writing assignment. ~Answer Key. Level: Mostly Past Tenses
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)
Italian Colors Reading | I miei colori preferiti Lettura (vestiti / aggettivi)
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Italian Colors Reading | I miei colori preferiti Lettura (vestiti / aggettivi)

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This fun and simple Italian reading helps students to review colors and articles of clothing while also learning noun-adjective agreement in context. Three young people describe their favourite colours and the types of clothing they wear in those colours. Also includes 6 true/false reading comprehension questions and a short answer question. Answer key included