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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.
German School Subjects Reading: Schulfächer Lesung
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German School Subjects Reading: Schulfächer Lesung

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This 4-page file includes: ~A simple German reading in the present tense in which a 16-year-old student talks about all of his classes and what time they occur. Based on the reading students must fill in his school schedule! ~A worksheet based on the reading with 10 reading comprehension questions. Afterwards students must fill in their own schedule in German. ~Answer key (2 pgs) Level: Beginner
Fun French Reading: Who should Marie Date? (Hobbies, Languages, Family) Lecture
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Fun French Reading: Who should Marie Date? (Hobbies, Languages, Family) Lecture

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This 5-page file includes: ~A fun and humorous French reading in which students must choose the best man for Marie 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 in to ensure comprehension, a short answer section and a short writing section where students write in French. ~The same worksheet 100 % in French. ~Answer key. (2 pgs) Reinforces present tense verbs, word order and vocabulary on hobbies, family and languages.
Comparatives Spanish Worksheet / Partner Activity - Comparativos (SUB PLAN)
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Comparatives Spanish Worksheet / Partner Activity - Comparativos (SUB PLAN)

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By using the information provided in the diagrams, students must answer 12 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: (el/la) menor/mayor más/menos que Afterwards, students may talk about their own siblings and pets in Spanish! Answer key included.
Describing Your Home Partner Activity / La Casa
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Describing Your Home Partner Activity / La Casa

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This handout includes all the vocab you need to get students describing where they live! Grammar focus is on adjective/noun agreement. Activity idea: Have students draw out a plan of their home and label the rooms for homework. This can be handed in for marking or students can be put in groups of two to discuss their homes in Spanish. Editable Word file.
Languages in Spanish Info Gap Game: Los idiomas
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Languages in Spanish Info Gap Game: Los idiomas

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Get beginner students talking with this simple game! Students work in pairs to fill in the information missing from their sheet by asking and answering simple questions. This game reinforces: basic word order, the third person conjugation of verbs, possession with de and languages. Game takes approximately 10 minutes to play so great for warm-up, bell-work or end of class activity. Instructions included.
German Gap Fill Game ~ Was macht Raphael um Vier Uhr....
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German Gap Fill Game ~ Was macht Raphael um Vier Uhr....

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German Gap Fill Game to help students with talking about activities and when they occur to review telling time. Students must conjugate verbs into the present tense and ask each other at what time a certain person does a specific activity. Great to get students talking!
El Gordo y La Lotería de Navidad Lectura: Spanish National Christmas Lottery
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El Gordo y La Lotería de Navidad Lectura: Spanish National Christmas Lottery

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This 3-page file includes: ~A reading on the Spanish National Christmas Lottery celebrated in Spain every Dec. 22 since 1812. It talks about its history, cultural significance, the HUGE jackpot, how families and friends buy tickets together and how the numbers are sung out by school kids. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 9 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key.
La tecnologia moderna Lettura en Italiano: Italian Technology Reading
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La tecnologia moderna Lettura en Italiano: Italian Technology Reading

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This 3-page file includes: ~A fun Italian reading where Roberto talks about his own habits around modern technology and those of three members of his family. ~A worksheet based on the reading with 8 comprehension questions based on the reading and 2 questions on how the students relate to modern technology to initiate discussion in class. ~Answer key. Includes vocabulary around cell phone use, tablets, computers and video games. Level: present tense only PDF and Editable word file included
History of Santa Claus Legend of Saint Nicholaus English Reading
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History of Santa Claus Legend of Saint Nicholaus English Reading

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This 3-page file includes: ~A cultural reading on the long history of Santa beginning with the true story of the 3rd century monk St. Nicholas and his good deeds, the Dutch version of Father Christmas and how it made its way to the U.S. through to the modern-day interpretations including the famous poem from 1822 by Moore as well as other modern interpretations. ~Separate page with eight reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key.
Papá Noel Lectura y Cultura: History of Santa Claus / Saint Nicholaus
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Papá Noel Lectura y Cultura: History of Santa Claus / Saint Nicholaus

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish culture reading on the long history of Santa beginning with the true story of the 3rd century monk St. Nicholas and his good deeds, the Dutch version of Father Christmas and how it made its way to the U.S. through to the modern-day interpretations including the famous poem from 1822 by Moore as well as other modern interpretations. The reading slso includes a paragraph on how children in Spain and Latin America receive gifts from Reyes Magos and Niño Jesús respectively. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~Eight reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key.
Spanish IRREGULAR Preterites Reading: ¿Cómo pasaste tu fin de semana?
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Spanish IRREGULAR Preterites Reading: ¿Cómo pasaste tu fin de semana?

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This reading is a dialogue between for school friends talking on Monday morning about how they spent the weekend. It includes numerous irregular preterite verbs including: dar, ir, saber, hacer, ser, estar, conducir, ver, tener The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and eight reading comprehension questions. NOTE: Includes two versions of the reading, one with verbs underlined for students to see in context and one without underlining. Answer key included Extension idea: Have students write a short paragraph on how they spent their weekend to share with a classmate or the class making sure to incorporate irregular verbs.
Regular -AR Verbs in the Preterite Tense Spanish Reading: ¿Cómo pasaste anoche?
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Regular -AR Verbs in the Preterite Tense Spanish Reading: ¿Cómo pasaste anoche?

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This Spanish reading includes descriptions of how four young people spent last night. It is in the present tense and regular preterite -AR verbs. Includes 6 multiple choice reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment. Answer key included. This resource is 100% in Spanish. NOTE: There are two versions of the reading, one version has the preterite verbs highlighted to help with contextualization. Ideal to review basic daily vocabulary and regular preterite tense verbs.