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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
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Spanish Cognates Reading: Lectura con Cognados

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This 5-page file includes: ~A simple Spanish reading including over 30 Spanish English cognates for beginner students to learn to recognize them. The story talks about a brother and sister and a typical day they spend at school. The reading includes a glossary of more difficult vocabulary ~The same reading but with the cognates highlighted for context. ~A worksheet with three parts: a. Students must give the English equivalent of eight Spanish cognates. b. Students must answer eight True/False questions based on the reading. c. Students must complete 10 sentences with the cracked carbonate from the story. ~The same worksheet with the instructions in Spanish. ~Answer key Level: total beginners Editable Word file
Describing People Spanish Reading: Descripciones Lectura en Español
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Describing People Spanish Reading: Descripciones Lectura en Español

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This 4-page file includes: (100% in Spanish) ~A reading with the descriptions of four people including eye color, height, hair etc. ~The same reading with the verbs ser and tener highlighted for students to see in context on how to use these two verbs to describe people. ~A worksheet with 8 short answer questions based on the readings and a section where students must write the descriptions of two people. ~Answer key. Level: Beginner
La Tomatina Festival Lectura y Cultura: Spanish Reading SUB Activity (Commands)
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La Tomatina Festival Lectura y Cultura: Spanish Reading SUB Activity (Commands)

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish reading on the famous tomato throwing festival held annually in Spain. The reading discusses its history, popularity and also the rules that participants must follow which are listed in the Ud. command form.Reading includes a short glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions in Spanish. ~Answer Key. Level: present, past and command forms Great for early finishers, cultural reading and sub activity! Editable word file.
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.
Estar Worksheet with Feelings and Conditions - Emociones con estar (SUB PLAN)
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Estar Worksheet with Feelings and Conditions - Emociones con estar (SUB PLAN)

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This beginner level worksheet helps students: ~to learn the present tense conjugation of ‘estar’ ~ to learn common expressions of emotion and condition ~ to learn to match adjectives with the subject This worksheet includes 10 sentences where students must fill in the correct form of the verb estar as well as the correct ending on the adjective. This worksheet includes: aburrido contento curioso enfermo enojado orgulloso relajado sorprendido Answer key included. Editable.
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
Das Essen Lesung: Easy German Reading on Food
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Das Essen Lesung: Easy German Reading on Food

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This easy German reading includes descriptions of three young people’s eating habits: cooking with family, eating out and being a vegetarian. Includes 8 reading comprehension questions. Answer key included. Ideal for beginner learners to review basic vocabulary! Activity idea: After reading, have students discuss their own eating and cooking habits in class or write about it for homework.
Meine Familie Lesung: My Family German Reading
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Meine Familie Lesung: My Family German Reading

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A simple and fun German beginner reading where Paula, 14 years old, describes 3 members of her family: her younger sister, an uncle and a cousin. The reading includes examples of descriptions of people, hobbies, professions. Includes 10 short answer reading comprehension questions. This Reading is 100% in German with no English glossary Level: present tense only Answer key included
Soziale Medien Lesung: Social Media and Technology German Reading
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Soziale Medien Lesung: Social Media and Technology German Reading

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This German reading includes the descriptions of three young people and their social media habits and attitudes towards it. The reading includes a lot of technology/social media vocabulary. The reading is followed by eight reading comprehension questions. Level: intermediate Answer key included
Les Réseaux Sociaux Lecture: Social Media and Technology French Reading
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Les Réseaux Sociaux Lecture: Social Media and Technology French Reading

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This French reading includes the descriptions of three young people and their social media habits and attitudes towards it. The reading includes a lot of technology/social media vocabulary. The reading is followed by eight reading comprehension questions. Level: Intermediate Editable Word file Answer key included
Subjunctive Spanish Reading and Worksheet ~ Lectura en el subjuntivo
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Subjunctive Spanish Reading and Worksheet ~ Lectura en el subjuntivo

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This 6-page file includes: ~A reading that’s perfect for students to see the present subjunctive in context! It is a dialogue between two best friends who are university students looking for an apartment together. They use various subjunctive constructions including verbs and conjunctions to express what they and their parents wish for themselves. The verbs are highlighted for students to see in context. ~A worksheet based on the reading with 8 true/false reading comprehension questions in Spanish a writing exercise for students to create 6 sentences in the subjunctive expressing what they would like in a dream home! ~The same reading without the verbs highlighted and a worksheet with short answer questions for differentiated learning. ~Answer Key. (3 pgs) Activity idea: Have students underline all the subjunctive forms they find in the reading and/or have students share with each other what they would like in a dream home!
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
French Subjunctive Reading Apartment Hunt: Lecture en Français (Subjonctif)
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French Subjunctive Reading Apartment Hunt: Lecture en Français (Subjonctif)

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This 5-page file includes: ~A French reading with numerous verb forms in the subjunctive as two friends are looking to move out together for university and they discuss their wants and desires in an apartment. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~The second page includes a true/false reading comprehension in English and a short writing assignment in French. ~The same reading with NO glossary and reading comprehension in French for differentiated learning. ~Answer key (2 pages)
Complete Beginner Spanish Workbook and Textbook ~ Español para principiantes (75 pages!)
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Complete Beginner Spanish Workbook and Textbook ~ Español para principiantes (75 pages!)

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This 72-page file is a complete beginner textbook and workbook that I’ve completed over my last 15 years of teaching/tutoring Spanish. It’s designed for grades 8+. I’m offering it here at 40% off! This book includes 20 worksheets, 12 readings and 5 partner activities! It has explanations on all the topics covered in a first year course. You can use this resource in its entirety or simply page by page as needed for extra materials. Unit 1: The Basics Greetings, alphabet, pronunciation Unit 2: Family Family vocab, gender and plurals, tener Unit 3: Talking about Yourself Nationalities, Professions Unit 4: Regular Present Tense Verbs Verb conjugations Unit 5: Making Plans Numbers, Telling Time, Yo-form Irregular Unit 6: My House Adjective agreement, possessives Unit 7: Asking Questions Question Words, estar Unit 8: Talking about Hobbies Months, Days of the Week Unit 9: At a Restaurant Stem-changing Verbs Unit 10: Tener Expressions Tener Expressions Unit 11: Around Town Prepositions Unit 12: Ir and Tener Conjugations Conversational Future Tense Unit 13: Ser vs. Estar Unit 14: Describing People present continuous Unit 15: Object Pronouns Object Pronouns, Personal a Unit 16: Expressing Likes and dislikes Gustar and similar verbs Unit 17: Reflexive Verbs Daily Routines Unit 18: Simple past tense Regular Preterite Forms Editable word file. Answer keys included.
Meine Schule German Reading on School Life: Deutsch Lesung
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Meine Schule German Reading on School Life: Deutsch Lesung

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In this reading a student in Germany is describing her school, school subjects, classmates and teachers. The reading includes 10 true/false reading comprehension questions in German OR English and a full glossary of new vocabulary. Level: Beginner Answer key included.
Quinceañera Cultural Reading (in English)
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Quinceañera Cultural Reading (in English)

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This 3-page file includes: ~A cultural reading that explains the history and conventions around the important 15th birthday celebrations of the Quinceañera. The reading includes a short glossary of specialized vocabulary up top. ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key. Vocabulary includes: la quinceañera la misa tiara los padrinos el chambelán Great for Hispanic heritage month or simply an adjunct to beginner level Spanish courses.
La Ropa / De compras - Spanish Worksheet on Clothing Shopping (Partner Activity)
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La Ropa / De compras - Spanish Worksheet on Clothing Shopping (Partner Activity)

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This worksheet is a great way to review clothing vocabulary in Spanish! It includes 3 parts: 1. Matching - students match up 15 English and Spanish clothing vocabulary items 2. Short reading-students read a short dialogue about someone buying clothes 3. Writing - students are required to write their own short script (this can be handed in for homework or performed for the class) based on the model script Vocab includes: la camisa la falda los pantalones el vestido la chaqueta la blusa los zapatos el tamaño los vaqueros Plus more!
Regular -AR Verbs in the Preterite Tense Spanish Reading: ¿Cómo pasaste anoche?
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Regular -AR Verbs in the Preterite Tense Spanish Reading: ¿Cómo pasaste anoche?

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This Spanish reading includes descriptions of how four young people spent last night. It is in the present tense and regular preterite -AR verbs. Includes 6 multiple choice reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment. Answer key included. This resource is 100% in Spanish. NOTE: There are two versions of the reading, one version has the preterite verbs highlighted to help with contextualization. Ideal to review basic daily vocabulary and regular preterite tense verbs.