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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 Reading on Daily Routines: Rutinas / Verbos Reflexivos Lectura
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Spanish Reading on Daily Routines: Rutinas / Verbos Reflexivos Lectura

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This Spanish reading includes descriptions of 4 people’s daily routines. Verbs are conjugated in the present tense in the yo, él and ellos forms. Includes many reflexive verbs and examples of time. Includes 12 reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment. Answer key included. Ideal for reviewing reflexive verbs! Editable word file. Activity idea: After reading, have students underline all the reflexive verbs they find, then have them discuss their own family’s daily routines or write about it for homework.r write about it for homework.
Spanish Hobbies Reading: Mi Semana Típica / Mis Pasatiempos / Gustar
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Spanish Hobbies Reading: Mi Semana Típica / Mis Pasatiempos / Gustar

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This 3-page file includes: ~A beginner Spanish reading that includes descriptions of four young people’s likes and dislikes, hobbies and weekly routines. It includes numerous users of the verb gustar. It also includes similar verbs such as interesar and encantar. ~A worksheet based on the reading with 3 parts: 10 reading comprehension questions, an info gap and a short writing assignment. ~Answer key. Editable word file. Ideal for beginner learners to review basic vocabulary of hobbies, days of the week and present tense verbs.
Jennifer Lopez Biografía - JLo Spanish Biography on Famous Latina Singer Actress
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Jennifer Lopez Biografía - JLo Spanish Biography on Famous Latina Singer Actress

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish reading on the life of Jennifer Lopez, a daughter of poor Puerto Rican immigrants who became a world wide sensation. Includes information on her childhood, early career and role in the movie Selena. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with nine comprehension questions to accompany the reading. ~Answer key. Level: Uses Present and Past Tenses
All About Me English Reading (ESL /ELA / EFL) Icebreaker
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All About Me English Reading (ESL /ELA / EFL) Icebreaker

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This 3-page file includes: ~An easy English reading in which four young people introduce themselves. They talk about their personality, physical characteristics, likes and dislikes and hobbies. ~An accompanying worksheet with 12 short answer questions and a short writing practice where students describe themselves. ~Answer key Level: Beginner Activity idea: Have students complete their paragraph in class or for homework and then share them with a partner as an icebreaker.
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)
Las Islas Galápagos Lectura y Cultura: Spanish Reading on the Galapagos Islands
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Las Islas Galápagos Lectura y Cultura: Spanish Reading on the Galapagos Islands

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish cultural reading on the Galapagos Islands found off the coast of Ecuador. It discusses the unique animals that live there, Charles Darwin’s journey to the island and its own unique history as part of Ecuador. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with eight reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key. Level: In present and past tenses
Francisco Franco y la Guerra Civil: Franco Dictatorship and Spanish Civil War
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Francisco Franco y la Guerra Civil: Franco Dictatorship and Spanish Civil War

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This 3-page file includes: ~A reading that includes a brief description of the Spanish Civil War and its after effects. Also included is a biography of Francisco Franco and the role he played. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A reading comprehension section based on the reading. ~Answer key Makes for a great complement on a Spanish history unit. Level: Spanish Upper Intermediate
French Imperfect Reading: Comment était la vie ? (Imparfait)
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French Imperfect Reading: Comment était la vie ? (Imparfait)

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This 5-page file includes: ~A reading in which a 13-year-old boy interviews his parents and grandparents about what life was like for them when they were young. The reading is completely in the imperfect tense for students to see it in context. ~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions in English and a short writing assignment in French for homework. ~The worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions in French and a short writing assignment in French for homework. ~Answer key. (2pgs) Activity idea: Have students underline all the imperfect forms they find in the reading. Editable word file.
Entrevista Lectura ~ Interview Spanish Reading (script)
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Entrevista Lectura ~ Interview Spanish Reading (script)

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This 3-page file includes: ~A reading with 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 second page includes a reading comprehension section and a second section in which students create their own resume in Spanish and then interview each other for a job in Spanish! ~Answer key. 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 their resume! Level: Intermediate and up
Visito al doctor Lectura ~ Visiting the Doctor Spanish (Mandatos/Commands)
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Visito al doctor Lectura ~ Visiting the Doctor Spanish (Mandatos/Commands)

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish reading featuring two separate dialogues with two patients that go to visit the doctor. One patient has the flu and the other an injury. New vocabulary is featured at the top including the verb ‘doler’. Both dialogues feature a lot of Ud. command forms as the doctor gives each patient advice. ~A Worksheet with 3 parts: 8 reading comprehension questions, 8 short answer questions where students need to find the Spanish command forms from the script and write them in and a guided conversation practice. Extension: Have students take turns role-playing going to the doctor and explaining in Spanish what is wrong with them. The other student practices giving advice in the command form! Level: Intermediate
Federico García Lorca Biography: Spanish Biography on Poet Garcia Lorca
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Federico García Lorca Biography: Spanish Biography on Poet Garcia Lorca

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish biography about the life of Spanish poet Federico García Lorca. It discusses his childhood, education, personal life, all of his major works and his death during the Spanish Civil War. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 8 reading comprehension questions in Spanish based on the reading. ~Answer key. This reading is a great compliment to any unit on Spanish history and writers. Level: mostly past tenses
Mis deportes favoritos Lectura - My Favorite Sports Spanish Reading + Worksheet
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Mis deportes favoritos Lectura - My Favorite Sports Spanish Reading + Worksheet

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This 3-page file includes: ~A reading for beginners in the present tense in which 4 students describe their favorite sports and after school activities. Also uses gustar expressions. ~A worksheet with 12 true/false reading comprehension questions and a short writing section. ~Answer key. Great for review on sports vocabulary. Also includes many days of the week and family vocabulary. Example vocab: los deportes las artes marciales el fútbol el voleibol nadar patinar jugar tenis hacer yoga esquiar bailar correr andar en bicicleta
Bruno Mars Biography + Worksheet on Preterite / Pretérito: Biografía
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Bruno Mars Biography + Worksheet on Preterite / Pretérito: Biografía

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This 5-page resource includes: ~A Spanish language biography on Hispanic singer Bruno Mars. It talks about his childhood in Hawaii and his musical family, his dreams to become a singer in California and his eventual success and charity work. The reading features numerous examples of regular and irregular preterite verbs as well as a glossary of new vocabulary. ~The same biography but with the verbs in the preterite tense missing! In this version, students must complete the biography by completing over 15 regular and irregular preterite conjugations. ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions based on reading in Spanish. ~Answer key (2pgs) Level: preterite tense Can be used for review, a quick quiz, reading comprehension, early finisher activity, bell work, homework or sub plan!
Las profesiones Lectura - Spanish Future Tense Reading on Professions
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Las profesiones Lectura - Spanish Future Tense Reading on Professions

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This 4-page file includes: ~A script between two high school friends discussing what they and their siblings will study and do for work in the future using the future tense. ~The same reading with the verbs highlighted for students to see in context. ~A worksheet with a reading comprehension section of 8 true/false questions and a short writing assignment in the future tense. ~Answer key. (2 pgs) Activity idea: Have students underline all the future forms they find in the reading!
Celia Cruz Biografía: Spanish Biography
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Celia Cruz Biografía: Spanish Biography

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish biography about the life and times of the famous Cuban singer Celia Cruz. It discusses her leaving Cuba after the revolution, her career in the United States, her marriage and her performances. Reading includes a full glossary of new vocabulary. ~The second page is a worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions in Spanish based on the reading. ~Answer Key (2pgs)
Spanish Commands - Imperativos - 3 Worksheets / Quizzes: tú, Ud, Uds, nosotros
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Spanish Commands - Imperativos - 3 Worksheets / Quizzes: tú, Ud, Uds, nosotros

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This 3-page file contains 3 separate worksheets/quizzes for students to practice all of the command forms in Spanish. There is one worksheet each on: ~tú commands (negative and affirmative) ~Ud. commands (negative and affirmative) ~Uds./nosotros commands Great for review or as a pop quiz! Includes: hablar comer vivir beber tocar estudiar mirar abrir empezar volver dormir querer pensar volar buscar ver tener venir ser estar hacer poner saber
Spanish Comparatives Reading: Una familia competitiva Lectura con Comparativos
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Spanish Comparatives Reading: Una familia competitiva Lectura con Comparativos

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This 4-page file includes: ~A humorous reading about some competitive brothers and cousins who are always comparing themselves to each other! It features numerous uses of comparisons and superlatives in context. ~A worksheet with 10 true/false comprehension questions in Spanish and a short guided writing practice using comparatives. ~2 page answer key. Activity idea: Have students share what they have written about their families with each other in class. Great for partner work and to get students talking!
Hobbies English Reading: (ESL / EFL / ELA)
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Hobbies English Reading: (ESL / EFL / ELA)

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This 3-page file includes: ~An easy English reading that includes descriptions of four young people’s hobbies/lifestyles. ~A reading comprehension worksheet with three parts: 10 reading comprehension questions an info gap activity a short writing assignment. ~Answer key.* Ideal for beginner learners to review basic vocabulary of hobbies, days of the week and present tense verbs.
German Past Tense Fun Reading: Was  hast du gestern gemacht? (perfekt)
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German Past Tense Fun Reading: Was hast du gestern gemacht? (perfekt)

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This 4-page file includes: (100% in German) ~A fun reading where four young people discuss what they did yesterday using the perfect tense. Includes lots of vocabulary for: family, hobbies, school subjects etc. ~The same page with the verbs highlighted to see in context. ~A worksheet based on the reading with 3 parts: short answer questions, an info gap section and a short writing assignment. Answer key included