This 3-file includes: ~A beginner level reading, in which a girl describes her two brothers and sister. She talks about how they look, their personality and their hobbies. She also talks about how they all compare to each other. ~This reading features many possessives and comparatives in context such as mi,mis, su, nuestro, mayor, menor, más/menos que etc. ~1 worksheet includes 8 reading comprehension questions in Spanish as well as a short writing exercise. ~key Activity idea: After reading, students can talk in Spanish with their classmates about their own siblings!

This 3-page file includes: ~A biography about Rigoberta Menchú, the Guatemalan indigenous woman from a poor background who went on to world fame as a human rights activist.This reading covers a bit about her family life and background, the Guatemalan Civil War, her exile to Mexico, the publication of her famous novel for which she won a Nobel peace prize and finally her work with the UN. ~The second page includes reading comprehension questions and a short writing excerise. ~Answer key. Level: Present and Past Tenses

This 3-page includes: ~A biography on the life and times of the Cuban soldier poet José Martí who fought for independence against Spain at the end of the 19th-century. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key. Level: Uses present and past tenses Includes Answer Key.

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.

This 3-page file includes: ~ A biography on the renowned Spanish artist Pablo Picasso. It includes some information on his early life and formal instruction in art as well as his rise to fame. It then moves on to discuss his unique approach to art, some of his most important works including Guernica as well as his lasting legacy. ~A Worksheet with 10 true/false reading comprehension questions in Spanish and a short writing assignment. ~Answer key. A great supplement to any unit on Spanish history dealing with the Civil War (1936-1939), art history and/or famous hispanic people. Level: Uses past tenses

This Spanish worksheet focuses on the Conditional Perfect tense. It features 16 fill in the blank sentences with both regular and irregular verbs. Example sentences: Yo habría hablado con su madre. (hablar) Yo lo … … para su compleaños. (comprado) Ella … … en salir. (insistir) Ideal for advanced Spanish Editable file.

This 5-page file includes: ~A fun reading about twin brothers who to get up to lots of mischief! The reading includes over 20 examples of stem-changing / boot verbs! The reading also contains a glossary of new vocabulary. ~The same reading as a worksheet with blanks in place of the boot verbs for students to conjugate. ~A separate page with six reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment where students write about what the twins are doing tomorrow using the new verbs! ~Answer key. Extension: Have students underline all the stem-changing verbs in the reading. Level: present tense only Includes the following stem-changing verbs: jugar, preferir, querer, soler, cerrar, dormir, doler, entender, poder, pensar, servir

This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish language cultural reading about Día de las Velitas celebrated in Colombia on December 7. It discusses the history of this celebration dating back to 1854 as how it is celebrated in various regions throughout the country. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions based on the reading. ~Answer key. Level: uses mostly present with some past tenses

In this beginner level reading three people describe their personal style both at work and in their personal time. It includes a lot of clothing vocabulary for students to review. The reading is followed by eight reading comprehension questions. Level: Beginner Answer key included.

In this fun reading, four friends are discussing the existence of mythical creatures such as extraterrestrials and Bigfoot! There are numerous examples of the use of subjunctive with doubt and denial for students to see in context. There are examples of present subjunctive, past subjunctive and present perfect subjunctive in this reading. 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. Answer key included. Includes the following expressions: Dudo que… No creo que… No pienso que… No estoy seguro que… Es posible que… Es probable que…

This 4-page file includes: ~ A funny reading in the present perfect subjunctive about two parents worried about their son who is away from home for the first time at summer camp. They are wondering about what has happened during the week in the present perfect subjunctive. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~ A worksheet based on the reading with: 8 true/false reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment. ~Answer key.

This 3-page file includes: ~A reading between two friends in the present tense where one is trying to convince the other to be more environmentally conscious! Reading includes a glossary of new environmental vocabulary. ~A reading comprehension worksheet with a true false section and a short writing assignment. ~Answer key. Example vocabulary: die Umwelt die Dose der Müll der Kasten wiederverwertbar der Kunststoff schaden

This 6-page file includes: ~24 task cards with Conversation starters (6 pages x 4 cards per sheet) !1 blank page for your ideas These task cards provide a great way to get beginner students talking in the target language! Example Questions: Was ist dein Lieblingsfach in der Schule? Wie oft gehst du ins Kino? Wohin reist du gern? Wie lange schläfst du?

This is English language reading discusses the history and importance of Mexico’s Cinco de Mayo celebrations. The reading includes a reading comprehension question. This is a great complement to beginner Spanish classes or Hispanic Heritage month.

This English language reading details the significance and history of Machu Picchu, the ancient city in Peru that is a world heritage site. Reading includes a short glossary of Quechua and Spanish vocabulary with English translations and a reading comprehension section. A great compliment to a lesson on ancient civilizations, Hispanic culture and heritage and geography. Answer key included.

This 3-page file includes: ~A cultural reading that explains the history and conventions around the important 15th birthday celebrations of the Quinceañera. The reading includes a short glossary of specialized vocabulary up top. ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key. Vocabulary includes: la quinceañera la misa tiara los padrinos el chambelán Great for Hispanic heritage month or simply an adjunct to beginner level Spanish courses.

This 3-page file includes: ~ A reading containing numerous conditional and imperfect subjunctive verb forms where two classmates in their senior year of high school are talking about their ideas for college. Reading includes a short glossary of new vocabulary. ~ A worksheet based on the reading with reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment. ~Answer key. Example Sentences: -¿Si pudieras elegir cualquier universidad a dónde irías? -Me gustaría ir a la misma universidad en California que mi hermano.

This 10-page file includes: ~24 cards on hispanic leaders with information on their family, birthdate, characteristics and why they are famous. ~4 blanks cards for students to create their own hispanic leader cards. ~A 20 question game for students to use independently or in pairs to learn more about the people featured on the cards. Can be used in class or for homework. Simply print out on card stock and enjoy them for years! NOTE: This Resource is in SPANISH, I also offer the same cards in English in my store as well. This resource includes the following influential Hispanic Leaders: Frida Kahlo Diego Rivera Pablo Picasso Salvador Dalí Selena Quintanilla Sonia Sotomayor Eva Perón Gary Soto Lin-Manuel Miranda Gloria Estefan Isabel Allende Ellen Ochoa Dolores Huerta César Chávez Rita Moreno Pablo Neruda Sandra Cisneros Shakira Leo Messi Roberto Clemente Simón Bolívar Rigoberta Menchú Sofía Vergara Celia Cruz Also makes for a great Sub Activity! Answer key included.

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