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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.
Pablo Neruda Biografía - Biography of Pablo Neruda + Worksheet
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Pablo Neruda Biografía - Biography of Pablo Neruda + Worksheet

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish language biography on the life of the famous Chilean poet Pablo Neruda. It includes information about his childhood, early publication of works, political views and his achievement of the Nobel Prize for literature. ~A worksheet that contains 10 true/false reading comprehension questions in Spanish and a short writing activity in the preterite tense. ~Answer key. Level: mostly past tense
Ser o Estar? Spanish Reading and Worksheet: 30 Fill in the Blanks
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Ser o Estar? Spanish Reading and Worksheet: 30 Fill in the Blanks

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This 5-page file includes: ~A reading with four short paragraphs in which people talk about their everyday life. There are a total of 30 uses of ser and estar to see in context. ~A worksheet with 10 questions based on the reading and a short writing section. ~The same reading with blanks that students must complete with either ser and estar. ~Answer key Activity idea: Have students translate the paragraphs alone or in small groups and then have them write a short paragraph about their own life using at least 5 examples of ser/estar
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
En un restaurante Lectura - In a Restaurant Spanish Reading + Worksheet
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En un restaurante Lectura - In a Restaurant Spanish Reading + Worksheet

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This 3-page file includes: ~1 reading that features a dialogue between three people: two female friends who are out for dinner and their waiter. A glossary of food vocabulary appears at the top. ~1 page of 10 true/false reading comprehension questions in Spanish and a short writing section. ~Answer Key. Activity idea: after reading the skit with a partner, students can be split off in pairs to write their own scripts about eating in a restaurant to perform for the class or hand in for working. Vocab includes: el mesero el pescado el bistec los mariscos el arroz de postre el flan la cuenta el café la langosta
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)
English Past Tense Reading: What did you do yesterday? (ESL/ELL/EFL)
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English Past Tense Reading: What did you do yesterday? (ESL/ELL/EFL)

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This 3-page file includes: ~A fun reading where four young people discuss what they did yesterday using the simple past tense. Includes lots of vocabulary for: family, hobbies, school subjects etc. ~A worksheet based on the reading with short answer questions, an info gap section and a short writing assignment. ~Answer key. Great to review regular and irregular simple past tense forms. Activity idea: have students circle all the simple past tense verb forms they find in the reading. Have students read this together and then tell each other what they did yesterday.
Spanish Future Tense Reading: ¿Como será la vida en 200 años..? (futuro)
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Spanish Future Tense Reading: ¿Como será la vida en 200 años..? (futuro)

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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
Ser vs. Estar Board Game: 2 Versions Differentiated (Sub Plan)
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Ser vs. Estar Board Game: 2 Versions Differentiated (Sub Plan)

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Two Ser and Estar Board Games!! ~One is easier with just the verb missing for students to conjugate. ~One requires full sentence translations. Number of players: 2-4 Needed: 1 die and game pieces (Coins, paperclips or buttons) Duration: 10-15 minutes Objective: To practice translating sentences from English into Spanish using the correct verb (ser or estar) while being the first to reach the end Instructions Included
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 Reflexive Verbs Reading: Verbos Reflexivos Lectura - Mi rutina diaria
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Spanish Reflexive Verbs Reading: Verbos Reflexivos Lectura - Mi rutina diaria

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This 4-page file includes: ~A reading in the present tense that makes use of numerous reflexive verbs to show how opposite a married couple is! The husband is an early riser while his wife likes to sleep in. It also discusses their son’s morning routine. The reading includes a full glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 10 true/false reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment. ~Answer Key. (2pgs) Activity idea: Have students mime out their actions and have their partner say what they are doing using reflexive verbs! Includes: me levanto me ducho me afeito me visto me pongo se despierta se baña se seca se maquilla se peina
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 Reading: Deutsches Essen Text (Schnitzel/Bratwurst/Sauerbraten)
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German Food Reading: Deutsches Essen Text (Schnitzel/Bratwurst/Sauerbraten)

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This 4-page file includes: ~A cultural reading in German describing four common foods found in Germany: Schnitzel, Bratwurst, Sauerbraten and white asparagus for students of German to get to know common German meals. Each meal is accompanied by a picture. ~A full page glossary of new vocabulary ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions ~Answer key
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 Preterite Reading + Worksheet: ¿Qué hiciste ayer? (Pretérito)
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Spanish Preterite Reading + Worksheet: ¿Qué hiciste ayer? (Pretérito)

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This 4-page file includes: (This resource is 100% in Spanish) ~A fun reading where four young people discuss what they did yesterday using the preterite tense. Includes lots of vocabulary for: family, hobbies, school subjects etc. ~The same reading with the preterite verbs highlighted for students to see in context. ~A worksheet based on the reading with short answer questions, an info gap section and a short writing assignment. ~Answer key.
Preterite Spanish Task Cards - Pretérito - 24 Conversation Starters
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Preterite Spanish Task Cards - Pretérito - 24 Conversation Starters

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This 6-page file includes: ~24 task cards focused on asking questions (6 pages x 4 cards per sheet) ~Recording sheet ~1 blank sheet for your ideas All 24 task cards feature a unique verb in the preterite tense in the you or he/she form to encourage conversation. Includes regular and irregular verbs. Example questions: ¿Dónde naciste tú? ¿Qué hiciste el domingo pasado? ¿Cómo celebraste tu último cumpleaños? Can be used alone, in pairs or in small groups!
Bailes tradicionales de Colombia: Cumbia y Bambuco Lectura y Cultura
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Bailes tradicionales de Colombia: Cumbia y Bambuco Lectura y Cultura

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish reading on Colombian music and dances with a particular interest on Cumbia and Bambuco. The reading discusses the special clothing used in these dances as well as how they are performed. It also discusses Colombia’s unique geography and history. The reading is preceded by a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A Reading comprehension section. ~Answer key. Level: Spanish 2+ (in present and past tenses) Here is a video link on cumbia (3 minutes) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN1PHJE1ZFE&t=103s
Flamenco Lectura y Cultura: Intermediate Level Spanish Reading on Flamenco
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Flamenco Lectura y Cultura: Intermediate Level Spanish Reading on Flamenco

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This 4-page file includes: ~A 2-page intermediate level reading on flamenco. The reading discusses in detail the origins of this artistic dance form. Each of the three parts receives its own paragraph: the dancing, singing and guitar playing. The reading also mentions some current flamenco artists. The reading is preceded by a detailed list of specialized vocabulary. ~A worksheet based on the reading with nine comprehension questions. ~Answer key. Level: (in present and past tenses but with more difficult vocabulary) Here is a link to an amazing performance by Sara Baras to show students: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLnEjHuMFsA
Spanish Negatives and Affirmatives: Handout / Worksheet + Reading
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Spanish Negatives and Affirmatives: Handout / Worksheet + Reading

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This 4-pg file includes: ~A handout that introduces Spanish students to the most common affirmative and negatives. The explanation followed by 10 fill in the blank sentences. ~A reading that allows students to see negatives and affirmative in context. It is a dialogue between two friends that come from very different families, one is very sociable and outgoing and likes to do everything while the other family is introverted and never enjoys doing anything! The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and reading comprehension questions. ~Answer keys included. (2pgs) Editable word file. Includes the following vocabulary: nada nunca algo alguien nadie no a veces siempre también ni…ni… tampoco
César Chávez Biografía: Spanish Biography on Chicano Activist Cesar Chavez
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César Chávez Biografía: Spanish Biography on Chicano Activist Cesar Chavez

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This 3-page file includes: ~A detailed Spanish reading about the life and times of Cesar Chavez best known for his Chicano identity and trade union activism. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary, 12 true/false reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment in Spanish. ~Answer Key Level: mostly in past tense Here is a Spanish Language Video Link on Chavez: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yuc9LF2HMEc