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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.
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
Mis pasatiempos Lectura: Spanish Reading and Worksheet - Script about Hobbies
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Mis pasatiempos Lectura: Spanish Reading and Worksheet - Script about Hobbies

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This 3-page file includes: ~A reading in which four young people are discussing their hobbies such as sports, tv shows, books etc. The reading includes a full vocabulary of new words and is in the present tense. ~A worksheet based the reading with 10 true/false reading comprehension questions, a short writing section and guided conversation practice in Spanish. ~Answer Key.
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)
Day of the Dead Cultural Reading - Día de los Muertos (In English)
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Day of the Dead Cultural Reading - Día de los Muertos (In English)

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This 3-page file includes: ~An English language cultural reading that explains the significance and meaning of the Mexican celebration of Día de los Muertos. It includes a short glossary of specialized Spanish vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key. Vocabulary includes: copal ofrendas cempasúchil calaveritas Great for hispanic heritage!
French Future Tense Reading: Cet été Lecture en Français (Le futur simple)
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French Future Tense Reading: Cet été Lecture en Français (Le futur simple)

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In this script two friends are talking about their upcoming summer plans in the future tense. One of them will be visiting their grandparents and the other will be going on a once-in-a-lifetime trip. Includes two versions of the reading: one with a glossary and reading comprehension questions in English and one with no glossary and reading comprehension questions in French for differentiated learning. Activity idea: Have students underline all the future tense verbs they find in the reading. In class or for homework, have students write their own short paragraph about what they will be doing during their upcoming summer using the future tense. Editable word doc. Answer keys included.
Passé Composé Lecture: French Past Tense Reading with Étre Verbs Composé
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Passé Composé Lecture: French Past Tense Reading with Étre Verbs Composé

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This 3-page file includes: ~A French reading in which the narrator talks about a strange day he had recently. It is written in the past tense and includes 25 examples of the past tense (15 with être) for students to see in context. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and is followed by 6 short answer reading comprehension questions in French. ~The same reading with the verbs highlighted for students to see in context. ~Answer key.
Describing People English Reading: Personality and Appearance
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Describing People English Reading: Personality and Appearance

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This 3-page file includes: ~A reading with the descriptions of four people including physical appearance (eye color, height, hair) clothes and personality. ~A worksheet with 8 short answer questions and a section where students must write the descriptions of two people. ~Answer key. Level: Beginner
La Feria de Abril de Sevilla Lectura y Cultura: Spanish Reading on Seville Fair
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La Feria de Abril de Sevilla Lectura y Cultura: Spanish Reading on Seville Fair

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This 3-page file includes: ~A cultural reading on the Seville fair or Feria de Abril de Sevilla held annually in April that highlights the local flamenco culture. This reading includes information on the history of the event, how it is celebrated today as well as the special clothing that is worn. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions based on the reading. ~Answer key. Level: present and past tenses Ideal for a cultural component to your class, or to highlight Spanish culture!
French Subject Pronouns Review Worksheet: Les Pronoms Sujet
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French Subject Pronouns Review Worksheet: Les Pronoms Sujet

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This beginner French worksheet/quiz includes four separate sections for students to review subject pronouns: Fill in the blank to complete the subject pronouns chart Matching section between English and French Identifying pronouns as singular or plural Short answer translation English to French of pronouns Editable Word file Answer key included.
La Plaza de Mayo y La Casa Rosada Lectura y Cultura: Spanish Cultural Reading
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La Plaza de Mayo y La Casa Rosada Lectura y Cultura: Spanish Cultural Reading

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish language culture reading on the Plaza de Mayo, located in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The reading discusses the history of the construction of the Plaza, as well as the adjacent Government house or Casa Rosada. There is also a paragraph on the Madres de la Plaza de Mayo, the mothers of the people who disappeared during the dictatorship. The reading also includes some historical details including: Argentine independence, Juan and Eva Perón. ~A worksheet with 10 comprehension questions based on the reading. ~Answer key. Level: mostly past tenses + some passive voice
My Family Members Easy English Reading | ESL/EFL/ELL
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My Family Members Easy English Reading | ESL/EFL/ELL

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This 3-page file includes: ~A simple and fun reading where Paula, 14 years old, describes four members of her family: her younger sister, an uncle, a cousin and her mother. The reading includes examples of descriptions of people, hobbies and professions. ~A separate worksheet with 10 short answer reading comprehension questions as well as short writing assignment. ~Answer key.
Spanish Task Cards: Stem Change Verbs - Shoe Verbs (Poder, Querer)
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Spanish Task Cards: Stem Change Verbs - Shoe Verbs (Poder, Querer)

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This 8-page file includes: ~24 task cards focused on Stem Changing Verbs (6 pages x 4 cards per sheet) ~1 Blank Sheet if you’d like to add any cards ~Recording sheet ~Answer Key All 24 task cards feature sentences where students need to conjugate a Stem Changing /boot Verb in the present tense to complete the sentence Examples: ¿ ______tú venir a mi fiesta? (poder) Ellos _ leer libros. (querer) Can be used alone, in pairs or in small groups! Includes the following verbs: querer almorzar nevar dormir poder comenzar pensar volver repetir dormir jugar perder preferir sentir
Federico García Lorca Biography: Spanish Biography on Poet Garcia Lorca
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Federico García Lorca Biography: Spanish Biography on Poet Garcia Lorca

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish biography about the life of Spanish poet Federico García Lorca. It discusses his childhood, education, personal life, all of his major works and his death during the Spanish Civil War. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 8 reading comprehension questions in Spanish based on the reading. ~Answer key. This reading is a great compliment to any unit on Spanish history and writers. Level: mostly past tenses
Pluperfect Subjunctive and conditional Perfect Spanish Reading: Si hubiera sabido Lectura
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Pluperfect Subjunctive and conditional Perfect Spanish Reading: Si hubiera sabido Lectura

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This 4-page file includes: ~An advanced level reading that is a funny dialogue between two girlfriends who have just returned from a disastrous trip! They discuss what they would have done differently if only they had known what was going to happen! The reading includes numerous examples of the pluperfect subjunctive and the conditional perfect. The reading also includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~The same reading with the verbs in the pluperfect subjunctive and the conditional perfect. highlighted for students to see in context. ~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions in Spanish based on the story. ~Answer key.
Octoberfest German Reading - Lesung über Oktoberfest
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Octoberfest German Reading - Lesung über Oktoberfest

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A german reading on the world famous event in Munich called Oktoberfest. The reading describes the history and traditions. It also includes a glossary, 5 reading comprehension questions and conversation practice. Vocab includes: königlich Hochzeitsfeier einheimish Trachten Unterhaltung Krug Dirndl Lederhosen Editable word file. With answer key
German Reading New Year’s Eve - Sylvester - Neu Jahr (Future tense)
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German Reading New Year’s Eve - Sylvester - Neu Jahr (Future tense)

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In this reading, a young man is discussing his plans for celebrating New Year’s Eve in Germany with his friends. He also talks about his New Year’s resolutions. A lot of this reading is in the future tense using werden + infinitive. This reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary, five short answer questions and a guided conversation practice. Activity idea: Have students read together and then answer the questions. They can then discuss their plans for the coming year in the future tense! Level: A2/B1 (future tense) Editable word file. Answer key included.
Día de los Muertos: Spanish Worksheet on Day of the Dead
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Día de los Muertos: Spanish Worksheet on Day of the Dead

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This worksheet includes a lot of specialized vocabulary necessary to talk about the Day of the Dead celebrations. This worksheet has two parts: a matching section, and a section were students fill in the correct word to complete the sentence and then translate the sentence into English. Level: Beginner Answer key included. Editable word file. Vocabulary includes: el azúcar el esqueleto la muerte la tumba cempasúchil las canciones la vela el copal las ofrendas la máscara los difuntos las calaveritas
Alebrijes Mexican Folk Art: Cultural Reading (English version) SUB PLAN
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Alebrijes Mexican Folk Art: Cultural Reading (English version) SUB PLAN

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This 3-page file includes: ~A reading that describes the history of Alebrijes, a Mexican Folk Art Tradition begun in the 1930s by Pedro Linares. It discusses the various materials used create these fantastical animals as well as the importance of the Oaxaca region in Mexican Art. Also included is a paragraph on the annual parade of Alebrijes in Mexico City as well as a similar type of art created by the local indigenous Zapotec people made from the copal tree. ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key. ~Editable word file. Makes for a great cultural component to a beginner Spanish class or a sub plan. NOTE: This reading is in English and features some Spanish vocabulary.