This 10-Page File includes:
~ 36 Flash cards for the German subject, direct object, indirect object and possessive pronouns. Each pronoun is featured in a different color for clarification
Activity ideas: Students can put these flashcards facedown and pick one up and make a sentence with it. Also great for visual display!
This 6-page file includes:
~A fun and engaging French reading which includes numerous forms of the comparatives and superlatives as Guy discusses how he is different from his very competitive brother and cousins.
~ A worksheet based on the reading with three parts: 10 true/false questions in English, instructions to underline all the comparatives and superlatives found in the story, and a short writing assignment in French.
~The same reading without a glossary and all the reading comprehension in French for differentiated learning.
~Answer key (3pgs)
Editable word file.
This 3-page file includes:
~This Spanish reading discusses some of the causes and results of the Mexican Revolution of 1910-1920. This reading also includes a short a biography on the life of the Revolutionary Pancho Villa. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary.
~Reading comprehension page with 8 questions
~Answer key
Level: mostly in past tenses
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
This 3-page file includes:
~A cultural reading on the history of the Mexican flag. It talks about Mexican independence and what the three colors on the flag represent. The reading also includes a paragraph on the Aztec legend on the founding of Tenochtitlan (present-day Mexico city) which is represented by the eagle which appears as an emblem on the flag. The final paragraph talks about the Aztec language of náhuatl, and the words that have been borrowed into English such as: coyote, guacamole, chocolate, chia y tomate.
~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions in Spanish for students to answer based on the reading.
~Answer key.
Level: present and past tenses
Editable Word file.
Makes for a great accompaniment to units on Mexican history and Mesoamerican cultures alike!
This 7-page file includes:
~24 task cards focused on conjugating irregular present and/or preterite verb forms
(6 pages x 4 cards per sheet)
~Recording sheet
All 24 task cards are written so they may be used in the present or past tense for double duty !
Examples:
Yo _____ el libro a mi padre. (dar)
Ella _______ muy bien.(dormir)
Includes the following verbs:
ir
estar
ser
tener
venir
dormir
poner
poder
morir
dar
ver
This 2-page Spanish biography is on the life of Christopher Columbus. It includes some information about his childhood, early sailings, life in Portugal and marriage. It goes on to discuss his relationship with the kings of Spain and his various voyages to the New World.
This reading includes a full glossary of new vocabulary and seven reading comprehension questions.
Vocabulary includes:
el aprendizaje
el puerto de envío
los fondos
el lejano oriente
el marinero
la ruta de vela
el respaldo financiero
el apoyo
el descubrimiento
la tripulación
zarpar
la riqueza
el catolicismo
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
This 3-page file includes:
~A Spanish language reading that details the events around the summer celebration of Los Sanfermines in Pamplona, Spain. It discusses the history of these events and how they are celebrated today. The reading includes a detailed glossary of new vocabulary.
~ A worksheet with 9 reading comprehension questions.
~Answer key.
Can be used for extra cultural reading, early finisher activity or sub plan!
Editable word file.
This 5-page file includes:
-3 pages explaining Spanish gender at the intermediate level. It includes explanations and examples of the following:
-gender by word ending (-o, - dad etc.)
-gender by category (languages etc.)
-words that change meaning with gender (capital etc.)
-words with more than one gender (mar etc.)
-words for people with only one gender (persona etc.)
-unexpected gender/exceptions (ie. compound nouns, greek words)
~One worksheet with 20 questions on Spanish gender where students have to determine if the word is male, female or both
~Answer key.
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This 5-page file includes:
~A reading in which a 14-year-old girl interviews her 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 and a short writing assignment.
~Answer key.
NOTE: There are two versions of the reading, in one version the verbs are highlighted for the students to see in context. You can also have students search for and underline all the imperfect verbs they can find in the reading!
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
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 3-page file includes over **125 Conversation Topics ** for students of English as a foreign language.
Divided into the following categories:
Would you rather…?
Have you ever…?
Do you…?
What are the pros and cons of…?
Tell me about…
Ideal for age 13 plus
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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
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This 4-page file includes: (This resource is 100% in Italian)
~An Italian reading that includes descriptions of 4 people’s daily routines. Verbs are conjugated in the present tense. Includes 20 examples of reflexive verbs in context.
~The same reading with the reflexive verbs highlighted for students to see in context
~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment.
~Answer key
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.
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
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This 3-page file includes:
~A beginner level script in which four students from different parts of the world are discussing their various backgrounds, languages they speak and their motivations for learning. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary.
~An accompanying worksheet with 8 true/false reading comprehension questions and a short writing section on how to common nationalities.
~Key.
Level: Beginner
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
This 6-page file includes:
Phonetic version of the Spanish alphabet
Notes on common spelling practices (use of double letters, capitalization etc.)
Pronunciation of vowels and diphthongs with examples
Notes on consonant pronunciation including letter combinations
18 pairs of words for pronunciation practice (2×9)
Rules on word stress with example words
Worksheet on pronunciation practice
Answer key for Worksheet
Pronunciation Chart