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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  Character  Cards ~ All about me (Icebreaker)Hobbies / Jobs / Classes
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Spanish Character Cards ~ All about me (Icebreaker)Hobbies / Jobs / Classes

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This 10-page file includes: (NOTE: These are 100% in Spanish) ~24 ready made Character cards to be printed on card stock and cut out ~4 empty Character cards for students to create their own ~1 Worksheet with 20 questions based on the characters ~Answer key Includes kids, teenagers and adults. Each task card includes: A photo Name Age City and country (includes 12 Hispanic Countries, 6 International Countries and 6 U.S) Family Work (adult cards) Favorite class (kid cards) Favorite food (including regional foods) Characteristic Hobbies Activity idea: Put students in groups of 2-4 and give each student 2-4 cards. Have them describe themselves in the first person for one card and in the third person for the other card. Once completed, have students create a card for themselves and a friend (either in class or for homework) to practice with.
Entrevista Lectura ~ Interview Spanish Reading (script)
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Entrevista Lectura ~ Interview Spanish Reading (script)

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This 3-page file includes: ~A reading with a dialog between three people - two of which are interviewing another for a job. This interactive script is preceded by a full glossary of relevant vocabulary. A great way for students to see work-related vocabulary in context. ~The second page includes a reading comprehension section and a second section in which students create their own resume in Spanish and then interview each other for a job in Spanish! ~Answer key. Activity ideas: students can work in groups of two or three to read through the script before moving on to conduct their own interviews using their resume! Level: Intermediate and up
El Toreo Lectura ~ Spanish Reading on Bullfighting
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El Toreo Lectura ~ Spanish Reading on Bullfighting

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This reading is about the ancient ritual of bullfighting. It is written from the first person perspective of a matador on his final day of bullfighting. It talks about the history and art of bullfighting. Reading includes specialized vocabulary in a full glossary and 7 true/false reading comprehension questions. Note: This reading includes some present and past tenses. Includes answer key.
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!
La ropa tradicional: El sombrero, poncho, huipil Spanish Reading
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La ropa tradicional: El sombrero, poncho, huipil Spanish Reading

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This 3-page file includes: ~A reading about the wonderful and colourful traditional clothing of Latin America. It includes one paragraph each on: the sombrero, the poncho, the panama hat as well as the lesser-known huipil. Also included are colorful pictures of these items as well as a full glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 10 true/false reading comprehension questions in Spanish as well as a short writing assignment. ~Answer key. This reading is in the present tense but has a bit more complicated vocabulary than for total beginners. A great complement to the cultural study of indigenous people and the culture of Latin America. Vocab includes: los rayos ala ancha de lana el portador un agujero tejer la paja huipil el sombrero
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!
Weihnachten ~ German Christmas Reading + Worksheet
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Weihnachten ~ German Christmas Reading + Worksheet

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This 4-page file includes: ~A German reading written from the perspective of a 12-year-old boy living in southern Germany. He talks about Christmas traditions in his region in general as well as how his family celebrates. It also includes a description of the history of the Christmas tree! The reading is in a mixture of present and past tenses and includes a glossary of new vocabulary. Includes reading comprehension questions. ~A worksheet with 4 parts: Matching Christmas vocabulary, short answer, translation and conversation. ~Answer keys (2 pgs)
Antoni Gaudi Biography ~ Lectura de Antonio Gaudí y La sagrada familia
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Antoni Gaudi Biography ~ Lectura de Antonio Gaudí y La sagrada familia

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This 3-page file includes: ~A biography on the life of the famous Spanish architect Antoni Gaudi and his masterwork La sagrada familia. This enormous cathedral is located in Barcelona and is a UNESCO heritage site. This reading includes a Spanish-English glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 7 reading incomprehension questions in Spanish and a short writing section. ~Answer Key. Activity ideas: As the majority of this reading is in the preterite tense students could underline all the preterite tense forms they find for contextual review. Level: Uses mostly past tenses
El Cinco de Mayo Lectura ~ El 5 de mayo Spanish Reading
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El Cinco de Mayo Lectura ~ El 5 de mayo Spanish Reading

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This 3-page file incudes: ~A reading about the true history of Cinco de Mayo, a celebration that commemorates the battle of Puebla of 1862. It includes information on the back story that led up to this famous event as well as a paragraph about how it is celebrated today both in Mexico and abroad. Reading includes a full glossary of new vocabulary ~A worksheet with 12 true/false reading comprehension questions in Spanish and short writing assignment. ~Answer key. Level: In present and past tenses
El Día de San Valentín Lectura ~ Valentine’s Day Spanish Reading (Qué Phrases)
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El Día de San Valentín Lectura ~ Valentine’s Day Spanish Reading (Qué Phrases)

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This 3-page file includes: ~A reading about a couple celebrating Valentine’s Day together in a romantic restaurant. The reading includes a glossary of specialized Valentine’s vocabulary as well as a number of qué phrases. ~The same reading with the qué phrases highlighted for students to see in context. ~10 true/false reading comprehension questions ~Answer key Activity ideas: Students can read the story in pairs and underline all the qué phrases they find. They can then discuss how they plan to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
German Word Order with Present and Future Tenses (2 Worksheets)
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German Word Order with Present and Future Tenses (2 Worksheets)

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This file includes 1 worksheet each on word order with ~present tense ~future tense Students are required to rewrite the sentences into the correct word order. Editable File. Level: A1-A2 Beginner Note: A version of these worksheets is also available in my Beginner German Workbook.
German Beginner Reader - Deutsch Lesen für Anfänger - 8 Short Readings!
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German Beginner Reader - Deutsch Lesen für Anfänger - 8 Short Readings!

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This reader is a perfect companion to a beginner German class! This German Reader is about two young men in Berlin. The readings get progressively harder each chapter but are all in the present tense. The readings feature a full glossary of new vocabulary, comprehension questions and a writing or conversation assignment. Kapitel 1 Kurt und Ich Kapitel 2 Meine Familie Kapitel 3 Unsere Wohnung Kapitel 4 Freizeit Kapitel 5 Die Uni Kapitel 6 Lebensmittel Einkaufen Kapitel 7 Eine Reise Kapitel 8 In der Stadt Note: Some of these stories are adapted versions of readings found in my Complete Beginner German Workbook and Textbook and are also available for individual sale. Level: Beginner Editable word file. Answer key included.
German Fun Reading - Lesung auf Deutsch - Who Should Maria Date? (Hobbies/Gern)
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German Fun Reading - Lesung auf Deutsch - Who Should Maria Date? (Hobbies/Gern)

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This 5-page file includes: ~A humorous 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 English based on the reading with: 10 true or false questions for reading comprehension, a short answer section and a writing section where students write in German who is the best candidate and why. ~A worksheet in German based on the reading with: 10 true or false questions for reading comprehension, a short answer section and a writing section where students ~Answer key. (2 pgs) Reinforces present tense verbs, word order and vocabulary on hobbies and professions.
Spanish Alphabet, Pronunciation, Spelling and Word Stress
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Spanish Alphabet, Pronunciation, Spelling and Word Stress

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This 6-page file includes: Phonetic version of the Spanish alphabet Notes on common spelling practices (use of double letters, capitalization etc.) Pronunciation of vowels and diphthongs with examples Notes on consonant pronunciation including letter combinations 18 pairs of words for pronunciation practice (2×9) Rules on word stress with example words Worksheet on pronunciation practice Answer key for Worksheet Pronunciation Chart
Fidel Castro Biografía ~  Spanish Biography
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Fidel Castro Biografía ~ Spanish Biography

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This 3-page file includes: ~A reading that covers the highlights of the life and times of Fidel Castro. It covers a bit about his childhood, university education, marriages and his takeover of Cuba. This reading is up-to-date mentioning the relaxing of restrictions in 2015 and his death in 2016. This biography includes a full glossary of new vocabulary. ~The second page consist of a worksheet with 10 true/false reading comprehension questions and a short guided writing exercise in the preterite tense. ~Answer Key. Level: Mostly past tenses
German Character Cards - Talking about Friends Icebreaker: Bildkarten / HobbiesThis 8-page file incl
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German Character Cards - Talking about Friends Icebreaker: Bildkarten / HobbiesThis 8-page file incl

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This 8-page file includes: (NOTE: These are 100% in German) *16 ready made Character cards to be printed on card stock and cut out *4 empty Character cards with pictures for students to create their own *4 empty Character cards without pictures for students to create their own There are various character cards: 7 featuring tweens/teenagers, 5 featuring young adults and 4 older adults Level: German 1 Each task card includes in German: A photo Name Age City and country Family Favorite food Favorite color Favorite school subject or film Hobbies Activity idea: Put students in groups of 2-4 and give each student 2-4 cards. Have them describe themselves in the first person for one card and in the third person for the other card. Once completed, have students create a card about themselves and abo
La Navidad Lectura y Cultura: Spanish Reading on Christmas
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La Navidad Lectura y Cultura: Spanish Reading on Christmas

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This 3-page file includes: ~A reading in Spanish from the first-person perspective of a teenage girl living in Central America. She talks about how she and her family celebrate the Novena, Christmas Eve (Nochebuena) and Christmas Day (Navidad). The reading includes a glossary of specialized vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 10 true/false reading comprehension questions and a short writing exercise in Spanish. ~Answer key. Vocabulary Includes: la época el nacimiento los regalos los villancicos los postres Niño Dios hecho a mano la misa de Gallo los fuegos artificiales Level: Mostly present tense
Spanish Biography of Frida Kahlo: Biografía
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Spanish Biography of Frida Kahlo: Biografía

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This 3-page file includes: ~A biography of the famous and fascinating Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. It includes a short paragraph each on: her early life, accident at the age of 18, her artistic style, her relationship with Diego Rivera and finally her death and legacy. The reading includes a full glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 9 reading comprehension questions and a short writing section. ~Answer Key. Level: Mostly in past tenses
Diego Rivera Biografía - Spanish Biography on Mexican Artist
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Diego Rivera Biografía - Spanish Biography on Mexican Artist

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish biography of Diego Rivera, the famous Mexican muralist and husband of Frida Kahlo. It talks about his early life, European training, professional accomplishments in Mexico and the US, marriage to Frida and his legacy. The reading is accompanied by a full Spanish-English glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 10 Spanish true/false reading comprehension questions and five questions prompting students to write Spanish sentences in the preterite tense on what major life events occurred in specific years of Rivera's life based on the reading. ~Answer Key Level: Uses past tenses