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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.
Italian Passive Voice Reading: La voce passiva Lettura
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Italian Passive Voice Reading: La voce passiva Lettura

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This Italian language reading shows students the passive voice in context. It includes three news articles from a fictitious newspaper. Each article features examples of the passive voice. The reading also includes 8 true/false reading comprehension questions. NOTE: There are two versions of the reading, in one version the examples of the passive voice are highlighted for the students to see in context. In the other version you can have students underline the passive voice examples they find. Activity idea: After reading, have students create their own short news article using the passive voice to read out to the class!
Un viaje en avión Lectura - Booking a Trip Spanish Script
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Un viaje en avión Lectura - Booking a Trip Spanish Script

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In this beginner script an employee phones a travel agency to book a flight and hotel for her boss who is travelling to Mexico. The reading features a full glossary of new words and a true/false reading comprehension section. Activity idea: Students can take turns reading the roles and then practice booking an imaginary trip! Vocab: un asiento la escala de ida y vuelta de ida la ventanilla el pasillo la fila
El hotel Lectura - Checking into a Hotel Spanish Reading
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El hotel Lectura - Checking into a Hotel Spanish Reading

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This reading features a dialog between a businessman and an employee at a hotel at check-in. It has a full glossary of new vocabulary and 5 true/false reading comprehension questions. Activity ideas: put students in pairs and have them read the parts of hotel employee and person checking in. Once they have translated the reading, they can role-play their own check-in situation. Alternatively, students can prepare a script to perform for the class. Vocab includes: la tarjeta de crédito el servicio de habitaciones la caja fuerte el equipaje el botones la maleta el vestíbulo alquilar Includes answer key.
Spanish Weather Worksheet: El tiempo
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Spanish Weather Worksheet: El tiempo

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This worksheet includes three parts to help your students get comfortable with weather expressions in Spanish: matching 14 expressions (English to Spanish) placing expressions on a chart choosing between Hace/Está/Hay a short translation including the seasons and types of weather within the seasons. Editable Word file Answer key included.
En el aeropuerto ~ Timetable Spanish Worksheet ~ Telling time ~ Decir la hora
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En el aeropuerto ~ Timetable Spanish Worksheet ~ Telling time ~ Decir la hora

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This 4-page file includes: ~A worksheet that requires students to read a flight timetable in Spanish and answer 8 reading comprehension questions. Students must review how to talk about the time and question words! This activity may be done alone, in pairs or for homework. ~Answer key (2pgs) NOTE: There are 2 versions of the worksheet, regular and 24 hour clock.
Me duele Lectura: Spanish Reading on Sickness and Injury with Body Parts (doler)
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Me duele Lectura: Spanish Reading on Sickness and Injury with Body Parts (doler)

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This reading describes three young peoples experience with various accidents, illnesses and pain. One person has a virus, one person had an accident skateboarding and broke his arm and one person has a headache. Ideal for students to review health vocabulary and how to use the verb doler. The reading is followed by 8 comprehension questions. Answer key included. Level:in present and preterite tenses Vocabulary includes: fiebre virus accidente le duele la cabeza me duele la garganta brazo roto romper me resfrío me caí
Frida Kahlo Spanish Biography: Imperfect/Preterite Practice (SUB PLAN)
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Frida Kahlo Spanish Biography: Imperfect/Preterite Practice (SUB PLAN)

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This biography on the life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo is missing all the verbs! Students need to fill in the verbs in the blanks in the preterite or preterite tenses. Also includes: ~A glossary of new vocabulary ~A true/false reading comprehension section ~Answer Key Great for Sub Plan! Level: Intermediate
Latinos Famosos - Descripciones: Spanish Worksheet on Descriptions
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Latinos Famosos - Descripciones: Spanish Worksheet on Descriptions

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In this Spanish worksheet students must match up five descriptions of famous Latinos with their picture! It includes information on their physical descriptions, careers and nationality. Also ideal during hispanic heritage month! Includes the following latinos: Lionel Messi, Shakira, Rigoberta Menchú, Fernando Botero, Salma Hayek. Level: Beginner Answer key included.
Imperfect Subjunctive Spanish Worksheet - Imperfecto Subjuntivo
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Imperfect Subjunctive Spanish Worksheet - Imperfecto Subjuntivo

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This worksheet includes 16 fill in the the gap sentences where students need to take the verb in brackets and put it into the imperfect subjunctive form. Includes key. Editable word file. Example sentences: La madre dudaba que sus hijos _____ buenas notas. (sacar) No parecía que yo______ a tiempo. (venir) Era raro que ella no _______ tiempo para su madre. (tener) Era bueno que ellos _______ a Florida. (viajar)
Faire du Shopping Lecture en Français: Shopping French Reading
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Faire du Shopping Lecture en Français: Shopping French Reading

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This 3-page file includes: ~1 beginner level French reading about a family that goes shopping together to the local mall and buys various articles of clothing for each member of the family. Great way for students to see clothing vocabulary in context and also review adjective placement/agreement. ~The same reading with 11 adjectives missing for students to fill in for practice in the correct form! ~Answer key. This reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and five reading comprehension questions in English to ensure comprehension. Editable Word doc. Vocabulary includes: les vêtements la cravate le maillot de bain les soldes le pantalon les chaussures la veste les chaussettes la jupe le magasin rouge bleu blanches noir nouveaux/nouvelle grand
Mi Comida Favorita Lectura: My Favorite Food Spanish Reading (SUB Activity)
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Mi Comida Favorita Lectura: My Favorite Food Spanish Reading (SUB Activity)

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This easy reading is entirely in the present tense. It’s written from the fist person perspective of two young people talking about what fruits, vegetables and other food they like as well as their grocery shopping habits. Reading includes a full glossary of new vocabulary and 5 reading comprehension questions. A great complement to any unit including food vocabulary. Editable word file. Level: Beginner Spanish Answer key included Includes: los alimentos las verduras las manzanas las naranjas las fresas el brécol la lechuga el pescado el arroz los huevos el desayuno
À l'aeroport Lecture en Français: At the Airport French Reading (vol, voyage)
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À l'aeroport Lecture en Français: At the Airport French Reading (vol, voyage)

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This reading is in the present tense and features a family from Colorado traveling back to France to visit family. It describes how the family spends time at the airport and on the flight. Students are introduced to a lot of travel related vocabulary through an extensive glossary. After completion, students are required to answer 7 questions in English to ensure reading comprehension. Editable word doc. Answer key included. Vocabulary includes: vol direct l’escale (f) la douane le décollage la porte l’hôtesse (f) le retard
Comprando la ropa Lectura ~ Clothes Shopping Spanish Beginner Reading and Handout
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Comprando la ropa Lectura ~ Clothes Shopping Spanish Beginner Reading and Handout

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This 4-page file includes: ~A reading about a shopping trip a family takes to buy new clothes. The focus is on clothing vocabulary, colors and noun-adjective agreement. The reading is in the present tense and features a full glossary of new vocabulary and 5 short-answer comprehension questions. ~The same reading but the adjectives are missing and students must fill in the blanks to complete the sentences! ~A handout on clothing vocabulary, colors and phrases that a customer and salesperson would use in a clothing store. Students can role-play shopping for clothes in Spanish! ~Answer Key. Activity ideas: Have students write a script between a store clerk and a shopper to perform for the class using the vocabulary handout. A great complement to any unit on clothing vocabulary!
À l'Hotel: Lecture en Français - At a Hotel French Reading
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À l'Hotel: Lecture en Français - At a Hotel French Reading

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This French reading features a traveler checking into their hotel. The script features a large number of travel and hotel related vocabulary that students can see in context. The reading is prefaced by a glossary of new vocabulary and followed by a reading comprehension section. Includes 2 versions of the reading, with 8 true/false questions in English OR French for differentiated learning. Activity idea: Have students read the script in pairs, and then have them write their own similar script to practice the new vocabulary to act out. Editable Word file. Answer key included.
Un voyage en France Lecture en Français: French Reading (aller + infinitive)
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Un voyage en France Lecture en Français: French Reading (aller + infinitive)

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This French reading is about a young man named George who is visiting cousins and friends that live in France. It talks about what he will do while in Paris and Montpellier. The activities he will undertake include: visiting the Louvre, Notre Dame, Carnival parades, restaurants and cafés. There are numerous examples of the aller + infinitive construction to see the conversational future in context. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 7 short answer questions in English to ensure comprehension. Level: Present tense and near future Editable word file. Answer key included.