This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish reading on Colombian music and dances with a particular interest on Cumbia and Bambuco. The reading discusses the special clothing used in these dances as well as how they are performed. It also discusses Colombia’s unique geography and history. The reading is preceded by a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A Reading comprehension section. ~Answer key. Level: Spanish 2+ (in present and past tenses) Here is a video link on cumbia (3 minutes) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN1PHJE1ZFE&t=103s

This short biography on the life of singer Selena Quintanilla is missing all the preterite tense verbs! Using a word bank, students must place 16 verbs in the correct location to complete the biography. Great way for students to see the 3rd person singular and plural verb forms of both regular and irregular preterite verbs in context. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. Answer key included.

This worksheet features two parts: 18 Matching and 7 Short Answer questions with geographic vocabulary. Activity Idea: After completing the worksheet, have students write three sentences on their local geography or the geography of a place they have visited. Answer key included.

This 3-page file includes: ~A reference sheet for beginner students of Spanish regarding common Spanish English cognates. ~A worksheet on cognates for students to complete to increase their vocabulary by learning how to create Spanish words out of similar English words. ~Answer key. Examples cognates: (14 are included here) -tion/-ción -ical/-ico -ist/-ista -ive/-ivo -ty/-dad -ism/-ismo -ly/mente Activity ideas: This worksheet can be used alone or as a partner activity. Working together, students can try to come up with a list of even more cognates they are already familiar with.

This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish language cultural reading that discusses the annual Monarch butterfly migration from North America to Mexico which coincides with the Day of the Dead celebration. It talks about the cultural significance of Monarchs in the pre-Columbian Aztec belief system, how the migration is undertaken and how it ties in with the celebrations. Includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key. Ideal for Hispanic heritage, sub plan or a cultural component to your Spanish class!

This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish language cultural reading on La Catrina. It talks about how she first appeared in 1910 in an etching by the artist de José Guadalupe Posada. Also discussed is how she was based on an Aztec goddess, her importance in popular culture and her representation in a mural by Diego Rivera. ~A worksheet with 7 reading comprehension questions based on the reading. ~Answer key. Makes for a great supplemental cultural reading for Day of the Dead!

This 3-page file includes: ~A reading on the history of Cuban music and how a blend of European and African cultures has led to the emergence of a great musical society! Discusses afro-jazz, rumba, son and mambo. Also talks about the influence of African percussion instruments on Cuban music, the revolution and the Buena Vista Social Club. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A reading comprehension page. ~Answer key. Level: in present and past tenses

This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish language reading on the Amazon rainforest. It discusses it’s location, plant and animal biodiversity, human habitation, European exploration and current problems including the fires of the summer of 2019. ~A reading comprehension page with eight questions in Spanish. ~Answer key. Can be used as a sub plan, nonfiction reading, or supplement to environmental or geography lessons in Spanish.

This cultural reading is 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 by Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla. Reading includes 5 reading comprehension questions and an answer key. Ideal for Hispanic heritage! NOTE: This reading is in English, I also offer a similar reading in Spanish in my store.

By using the information provided in the diagrams, students must answer 6 true/false and 7 short answer questions on who is the oldest and youngest or older and younger and who has more or less siblings and pets than the others! The focus of the exercise is on comparatives and superlatives including: older/the oldest younger/the youngest more/fewer Afterwards, students may talk about their own siblings and pets! Answer key included.

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. Reading includes 8 true/false reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment in the future tense. Activity idea: Have students underline all the future forms they find in the reading! Level: Intermediate (mostly in future tense) Answer key included.

This -page file includes: ~A fun French reading in which four friends are discussing the existence of mythical creatures and extraterrestrials! There are numerous examples of the use of subjunctive with doubt and denial for students to see in context. The reading is followed by 5 short answer questions in English. ~The same reading with the subjunctive forms underlined to help students see them in context. ~Answer key. Activity idea: After reading, have students circle all the subjunctive forms they find. Afterwards have students discuss their own views on the existence of unknown creatures. Editable word file.

This worksheet is a fun way for students to review the present tense while learning about Shakira, the famous Colombian singer! To complete the simple biography students need to fill in the blanks with 16 verbs from a word bank. The worksheet also includes a short glossary of new vocabulary, and 8 short answer reading comprehension questions based on the reading. Answer key included. Ideal for Hispanic heritage or sub plan!

This 3-page file includes: ~A fun and humorous Spanish reading in which students must choose the best man for Maria to go on a date with based on their short introductions! ~A worksheet in Spanish based on the reading with: 10 true/false questions a short answer section and a short writing section. ~Answer key. Reinforces present tense verbs and vocabulary on hobbies, family and languages.

A reading with the description of how 3 young people are spending their day. The reading includes over 12 examples of the present tense for students to see in context. One young person is spending the day at the beach with friends, one is playing sports and one is hiking with their family. Includes an info gap section for reading comprehension. Level: Beginner Includes answer key. 100% in German Activity idea: Have students talk about their plans for the day

This handout includes: ~Explanations on when to use saber or conocer ~Full present tense conjugations of both verbs Three practice sections: -Multiple choice -Fill in the blanks -Translations Editable word file. Answer key included.

This 10-page file includes: ~24 task cards on IRREGULAR Preterite Forms (6 pages x 4 cards per sheet) ~1 extra page for your own ideas ~Recording sheet ~Answer key. Students must complete the sentence with the correct form of estar and the correct form of the verb given in brackets. Includes only IRREGULAR forms: dijo, dio, leyó, repitió, durmieron, pusieron, fue, estuvo, supimos, quisimos, organicé, busqué etc. May be done alone or in pairs!

This 3-page file includes: ~A humorous reading in which three friends who are decorating for a party realize their friend Pedro has lied to all of them numerous times to get out of helping them! The reading includes nine examples of the conditional tense in context. The reading also includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 8 short answer reading comprehension questions. ~The same reading with the conditional tense verbs highlighted. ~Answer key. Examples: Me dijo que nos ayudaría. Prometió que me llevaría a la fiesta.

This 6-page file includes: ~24 task cards focused on conjugating irregular and regular German imperfect forms (3 pages x 8 cards per sheet) ~Recording sheet ~1 empty page for your ideas ~Answer key All 24 task cards feature a different verb. Includes regular and irregular verbs!

This 11-Page File includes: ~ 44 Flash cards for the Spanish subject, direct object, indirect object and possessive pronouns. Each pronoun is featured in a different color for clarification. ~ 4 separate card on vosotros. Activity ideas: Students can put these flashcards facedown and pick one up and make a sentence with it. Also great for visual display!