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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 Cognates Reading: Lectura con Cognados (100% in Spanish)
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Spanish Cognates Reading: Lectura con Cognados (100% in Spanish)

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This 4-page file includes: (100% in Spanish) ~A simple Spanish reading including over 40 Spanish English cognates for beginner students to learn to recognize them. The story talks about a family that takes a trip to South Africa to go on safari. ~The same reading but with the cognates highlighted for context. ~A worksheet with two parts: a. Ten short answer questions based on the story b. Students must give the English equivalent of 20 Spanish cognates ~Answer key Level: total beginners Editable word file
Mi barrio Lectura: Spanish Reading on Neighbourhood/ City / Around Town
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Mi barrio Lectura: Spanish Reading on Neighbourhood/ City / Around Town

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This 3-page file includes: ~A beginner Spanish reading that includes descriptions of four people’s lives in various types of neighbourhood: big city in the US, small town in US, a historic mid-sized city in Latin America and a city in Spain. Includes a lot of vocabulary for around town and buildings etc. ~A worksheet with 2 parts: A. 10 reading comprehension questions based on the reading B. 5 short answer questions based on general questions regarding where people live ~Answer key. Level: mostly present tense This resource is 100% in Spanish Editable word file
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
Sonia Sotomayor Biografía: Spanish Biography
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Sonia Sotomayor Biografía: Spanish Biography

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish biography on the life of Sonia Sotomayor, the first Hispanic woman to serve as judge in the Supreme Court of the United States. This reading talks about her difficult childhood, education, marriage and legal career. The file includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 8 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer Key. Level: Uses present and past tenses
Spanish Conditional Reading: ¿Qué harias tú…? (Condicional)
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Spanish Conditional Reading: ¿Qué harias tú…? (Condicional)

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This 3-page file includes: ~A fun reading in which five people are interviewed about what they would do in specific situations. In the answers the students can see the Spanish conditional verb forms in context! ~A worksheet based on the reading which includes two parts: a true/false reading comprehension section and a writing section where students need to describe what they would do in the following situations: ~ Answer key ¿Qué harías si perdieras algo importante? ¿Qué harías si encontraras una cartera (wallet) en la calle? ¿Qué harías si tus padres te dieran un regalo que no te gusta? ¿Qué harías si fuera el último día de clases? ¿Qué harías si pudieras cantar muy bien? Level: Upper Intermediate
Tener Expressions Spanish Funny Reading: Una amiga quisquillosa Lectura
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Tener Expressions Spanish Funny Reading: Una amiga quisquillosa Lectura

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This 3-page file includes: ~A funny script that allows students to see tener expressions in context. It is a dialog between three friends trying to make plans for the day; but one of them is not into doing anything she is so picky! ~A worksheet with 8 true/false reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment where students make their own script with tener expressions. ~Answer key. This reading includes 10 tener expressions: tener ganas de tener interés en tener dolor de tener que tener … años tener lugar tener miedo de tener sueño tener calor tener sed tener razón Level: In present tense
La Música del Caribe: Son y Salsa Lectura y Cultura: Spanish Reading on Music
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La Música del Caribe: Son y Salsa Lectura y Cultura: Spanish Reading on Music

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish cultural reading that focuses on two types of music from the Caribbean: son and salsa. The reading explores the history behind these types of music, the cultural significance, the various instruments employed and their popularity abroad. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A reading comprehension page with 9 questions based on the reading. ~Answer key. Level: In present and past tenses
De vacaciones Lectura - On Vacation Spanish Reading - Imperfect / Imperfecto
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De vacaciones Lectura - On Vacation Spanish Reading - Imperfect / Imperfecto

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This 3-page file inclues: ~A reading entirely in the imperfect tense. The narrator is relating their experiences of taking holidays at the beach with their family as a young child. Great practice for seeing the imperfect tense in context. The reading has a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 5 short answer questions and a guided writing activity. ~Answer key.
Se in Spanish: Reflexive, Impersonal, Passive, Unintentional, Reciprocal
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Se in Spanish: Reflexive, Impersonal, Passive, Unintentional, Reciprocal

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This 3-page file includes: ~A handout explaining the six common uses of ‘se’ in Spanish, within example sentence in Spanish and English of each situation: Reflexive, Impersonal, Passive, Unintentional, Reciprocal and indirect object replacement. ~A worksheet to practice the various uses of ‘se’. The worksheet contains three parts: a. students must recognize which use of 'se’appears in one of six Spanish sentences b. Students must translate those sentences into English c. Students are given a set of English sentences to translate into Spanish ~Key Level: Upper intermediate Editable Word file.
Spanish Passive Voice Reading: El chupacabra Lectura y Cultura / Voz Pasiva
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Spanish Passive Voice Reading: El chupacabra Lectura y Cultura / Voz Pasiva

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This 4-page file includes: ~A reading that combines culture and grammar! This reading is on the mythical Latin American creature called the Chupacabra and it includes numerous examples of the passive voice: both the true passive and the se passive. It also discusses the history, etymology and possible scientific explanations for its existence. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A second version of the story with the two forms of passive voice highlighted for students to see in context. ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key. Level: intermediate
Spanish Passive Voice Reading + Handout and Worksheet : La voz pasiva
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Spanish Passive Voice Reading + Handout and Worksheet : La voz pasiva

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This 5-page file includes: ~A Spanish language reading shows students the passive voice in context. It includes three short paragraphs with news articles from a fictitious newspaper. Each article features examples of the passive voice. Includes 8 true/false reading comprehension questions. ~A handout explaining the passive voice and how it is formed in Spanish. ~A worksheet with 15 fill in the blanks for students to practice the passive voice. ~Answer keys
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
Carnaval Lectura Cultural - Spanish Reading on Carnival
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Carnaval Lectura Cultural - Spanish Reading on Carnival

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish cultural reading about the Catholic celebration of carnival. It talks about its religious significance and includes a paragraph each on how it is celebrated in both New Orleans and in Spain. The reading includes a glossary of specialized vocabulary. ~A worksheet with eight reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key. Level: Intermediate
Miguel de Cervantes Biografía y Lectura de Don Quijote - Spanish Reading
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Miguel de Cervantes Biografía y Lectura de Don Quijote - Spanish Reading

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This 3-page file includes: ~A reading that serves as both a biography on the life of Miguel de Cervantes as well as a description of his most famous book Don Quijote. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and a true/false reading comprehension section. ~Answer key. A wonderful cultural reading as well as an adjunct on Hispanic literature for upper level Spanish students. Level: various tenses
Che Guevara Biografía - Spanish Biography + Worksheet
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Che Guevara Biografía - Spanish Biography + Worksheet

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This 3-page file includes: ~A detailed biography of Che Guevara with information on his childhood and early life, his travels, his medical studies and marriage, his political ideology and death. The reading is prefaced by a Spanish/English glossary of new vocabulary and followed by ten true/false reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key. Level: mostly past tenses
Fernando Botero Biografía: Spanish Biography on Colombian Artist Botero
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Fernando Botero Biografía: Spanish Biography on Colombian Artist Botero

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This Spanish biography talks about the life of Colombian artist Fernando Botero. It discusses his childhood, early influences, education, personal life and his unique style of sculpture. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and a separate worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions in Spanish based on the reading. This reading is a great compliment to any art history units and the study of famous South Americans!
El fin de semana Lectura: Weekend Plans Spanish Reading (ir + a + infinitive)
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El fin de semana Lectura: Weekend Plans Spanish Reading (ir + a + infinitive)

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This 3-page file includes: ~A script between two friends discussing their plans for an upcoming long weekend. They are headed to the countryside to visit family. The conversation is mostly in the (ir + a + infinitive) construction to show students some context for the conversational future. Includes a full glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions in Spanish and a short writing assignment ~Answer key. Vocab Includes: Va a ser voy a alquilar Vamos a manejar Voy a hacer la maleta Qué vamos a hacer voy a llevar Te voy a presentar Vamos a ir a la granja vamos a nadar Activity idea: Have students underline all the examples of ir + Infinitive they find in the story! Level: beginner
El verano que viene Lectura: Upcoming Summer Spanish Reading (future tense)
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El verano que viene Lectura: Upcoming Summer Spanish Reading (future tense)

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This 4-page file includes: ~A script between two friends talking about their upcoming summer plans that includes 25 verbs in the future tense! One of them is going to the Galapagos Islands while the other will be spending the summer with their grandparents. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 3 parts: a true/false reading comprehension section, a short answer section and a short writing assignment. ~Answer key. Activity idea: have the students read the script together in pairs. After completion of the worksheet, students can talk about their own upcoming summer plans with each other in the future tense. Level: In future tense
El medio ambiente Lectura ~ The environment/Earth Day Spanish Reading (por and para)
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El medio ambiente Lectura ~ The environment/Earth Day Spanish Reading (por and para)

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This 5-page file includes: ~A dialog between two brothers, one of which is trying to get the other to be more environmentally friendly! In addition to a lot of environmental vocabulary, the reading features multiple uses of por and para. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~ The same reading but with blanks where por and para should be. Students need to fill in the prepositions to complete the reading. ~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions in Spanish as well as a short writing section. ~Answer key. (2pgs) Activity idea: Have students read the script in pairs and then translate. Afterwards, using the new vocabulary students can do pair or group debates on the benefits of recycling, transit vs.car use etc. This reading is also great for Earth Day!
Mi escuela y mi profe favorita Lectura ~ Spanish School Reading
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Mi escuela y mi profe favorita Lectura ~ Spanish School Reading

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This 3-page file includes: ~A beginner level reading in the present tense written in the first-person perspective of a 13-year-old student. He talks all about his school and his favorite teacher: his Spanish teacher! Includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet which includes seven reading comprehension questions based on the reading in Spanish as well as a short homework assignment for students to write a brief description of their school and their classes. ~Answer key.