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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.
Pancho Villa Biografía - Mexican Revolution Reading and Biography + Worksheet
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Pancho Villa Biografía - Mexican Revolution Reading and Biography + Worksheet

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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
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 Weather Reading: ¿Cuál es tu estación favorita? - Lectura con Gustar
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Spanish Weather Reading: ¿Cuál es tu estación favorita? - Lectura con Gustar

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This 3-page file includes: ~A fun and simple reading with many uses of gustar/weather expressions in which 2 young people are asked to describe their favourite season: Ramón loves winter and Carolina loves summer! ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment where students write about the activities they enjoy doing in the different seasons. ~Answer key.
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
Spanish Task Cards: Ir + a + Infinitive (Conversational Future Tense)
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Spanish Task Cards: Ir + a + Infinitive (Conversational Future Tense)

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This 8-page file includes: ~24 task cards focused the Ir + a + Infinitive (4 pages x 6 cards per sheet) ~1 blank sheet for your ideas ~Recording sheet ~Answer key All 24 task cards feature sentences where students need to conjugate “ir” in the present tense to complete the sentence. Can be used alone, in pairs or in small groups! Example sentences: Yo _______ a viajar a Perú Ellos no _______ a comprar los libros
Angela Merkel Biografie - Biography
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Angela Merkel Biografie - Biography

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This German language reading is a biography on the life of Angela Merkel, the current Chancellor of Germany. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and five reading comprehension questions. Level: Intermediate With answer key
Johannes Gutenberg German Biography on Inventor of Printing Press
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Johannes Gutenberg German Biography on Inventor of Printing Press

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This German reading is a short biography on the life and times of Johannes Gutenberg. In particular it discusses his invention and how it changed the course of history. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and five reading comprehension questions. Answer key included.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Biografie - Biography
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Biografie - Biography

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This German reading is about the life of Amadeus Mozart. It talks about his childhood, education, musical achievements and marriage. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 5 reading comprehension questions. Answer key included. Level: Intermediate
Albert Einstein Biografie - German Biography
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Albert Einstein Biografie - German Biography

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This German reading is on the life of Albert Einstein the famous physicist. It talks about his early life, education, marriage and legacy. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 5 reading comprehension questions. Level: mostly past tenses Includes answer key.
Dolores Huerta Biografía - Spanish Biography on the Life of An Activist
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Dolores Huerta Biografía - Spanish Biography on the Life of An Activist

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish language biography on the life of the activist Dolores Huerta. It talks about her early life, work with Cesar Chavez, personal life and legacy. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet that contains 7 reading comprehension questions in Spanish. ~Answer Key. Level: Uses present and past tenses Ideal for Hispanic heritage or women’s history month!
Jorge Luis Borges Biografía - Spanish Biography
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Jorge Luis Borges Biografía - Spanish Biography

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish language biography on the life of the famous Argentine poet Jorge Luis Borges . It includes information about his childhood, early publication of works, his blindness and his achievements. ~A worksheet that contains reading comprehension questions in Spanish. ~Key.
Porfirio Díaz Biografía - Spanish Biography of Porfirio Diaz
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Porfirio Díaz Biografía - Spanish Biography of Porfirio Diaz

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This file contains a biography of the long serving 19th-century Mexican president Porfirio Diaz. The reading is a summary of his early life, military campaigns and political achievements and controversies. The reading includes a glossary new vocabulary. The second page includes 10 true/false reading comprehension questions and a short writing exercise. Vocab includes: el soldado el sacerdocio el golpe de estado político los ferrocarriles los impuestos la riqueza los campesinos los propietarios
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
Cristobal Colón Biografía - Biography of Christopher Columbus
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Cristobal Colón Biografía - Biography of Christopher Columbus

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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
Spanish  Irregular Yo form Verbs Reading: Voy, tengo, pongo, vengo etc.
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Spanish Irregular Yo form Verbs Reading: Voy, tengo, pongo, vengo etc.

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This fun reading is between between two school friends discussing a typical week at school. They discuss exams, studying, friends, siblings and going to a party. The reading features over 20 examples of irregular verbs in the first person form all of which for students to see them in context. The script is followed by a true/false reading comprehension question. Reading includes the following verbs: estoy soy tengo puedo doy vengo salgo conozco duermo pongo entiendo
La Paella: Lectura y Cultura - Spanish Cultural Reading on Paella
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La Paella: Lectura y Cultura - Spanish Cultural Reading on Paella

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This Spanish cultural reading discusses the history and cultural significance of paella. The reading also includes a long list of food vocabulary! The reading is is followed by five reading comprehensions in Spanish. Includes answer key. Makes for a great supplement on Hispanic culture and food units. Vocab includes: las judías verdes el pato los caracoles el azafrán las alcachofas picante las especias la sartén las verduras los mariscos
Au Centre Ville Lecture en Français: French Reading on Places Around Town
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Au Centre Ville Lecture en Français: French Reading on Places Around Town

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This easy French reading is a script between three friends that run into each other doing errands around town. They discuss where they are going and where they have been and their plans for that night. Students can see prepositions in context regarding places around town. (à la/au etc.) Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. Includes 2 versions of the reading, with 10 true/false questions in English OR French for differentiated learning. Answer key included. Activity idea: Put students in groups of three to read the script and then have them talk about where around town they are headed this week. Vocab includes: la rue le coiffeur le rendez-vous la banque le parc la bibliothèque le cinéma l’aéroport
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!
Spanish Future Progressive Handout & Worksheet: Futuro Progresivo Práctica
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Spanish Future Progressive Handout & Worksheet: Futuro Progresivo Práctica

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This 3-page file includes: ~A handout that explains the formation of regular and irregular forms of the future progressive in Spanish. ~A worksheet with 18 short answer questions with regular and irregular verbs. ~Answer key. Examples: Yo estaré cocinando los tacos. (cocinar) Pedro …………… …………… mucho. (trabajar) Editable word file.