12th Grade Guided Reading Books (by price, low to high)

Fostering avid readers means consistently presenting books to your class. I have witnessed, first-hand, the power of consistent Book Talks with my students. Book Talks have the power to foster continued love in avid readers and reach even the most struggling readers.
Check out my brand new series of no-prep Book Talk Guides for teachers--starting with this Freebie for Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds.

What's Included?

• Teacher Tips and Tricks for successful book talks, including suggested links for book trailers*

• Book Talk Guide, including genre, what kind of students might enjoy each book, and a plot summary

• At least one student book talk response activity

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Build confidence in your upper level Spanish students with this reading activity and comprehension questions! This no-prep activity would be great for students who are practicing competitions and the outdoors vocabulary and includes the grammar concepts of preterite and imperfect.

in 'Una carrera', Eva is a young girl who loves to run. Eva is set to compete in a race in Central Park, but the weather complicates Eva's run! Will she be able to finish the race? Help will come from an unlikely source. Your students will be interested in this story until the very end!

This product includes:

• Engaging printable story with lines for student responses
• Dynamic PDF version of the story suitable for projection
• Comprehensive 10-question multiple-choice assessment with answer key
• Creative activity ideas for speaking, writing, and drawing

These versatile stories are effective for:

• Interactive partner or small group activities
• Rigorous integrated performance assessments (IPAs)
• Convenient no-prep substitute plans
• Seamless online or distance learning

This product corresponds with: Level 1 Chapter 1 of Auténtico and Realidades.
I have stories and activities that correspond to Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 of Spanish! Incorporate these stories into every unit, and you will see your students become highly proficient readers! (I use these stories in my own classroom each unit and can confirm that they work!)

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Discover the magic of learning Spanish through captivating short stories! Engage your students with these four compelling tales designed for effortless comprehension. Perfect for exploring school rules, activities, and assignments, as well as mastering present tense verbs—including regular, stem-changing, and affirmative/negative structures.

These versatile short stories are ideal for:

• Energizing bell ringers or warm-ups throughout the chapter
• Dynamic in-class partner activities
• Integrated performance assessments (IPA)
• Convenient, low-prep substitute plans
• Seamless integration into online or distance learning environments

Each story is delivered in PDF format and includes:

• 4 thought-provoking true/false questions
• Interactive speaking exercises
• Stimulating writing prompts
• Creative drawing activities

This product corresponds with: Level 2 Chapter 1A of Auténtico and Realidades.
I have stories and activities that correspond to all chapters of Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 of these textbooks! Incorporate these stories into every unit, and you will see your students become highly proficient readers! (I use these stories in my own classroom each unit and can confirm that they work!

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Your students will love practicing Spanish with these four easily understood short stories! These short stories work well for any unit that includes vocabulary over basic objects, weather, seasons, introductions and goodbyes. They include the grammatical concept of tú vs. Ud.

These short stories work well for ...

- bell ringers or warm ups to use throughout the chapter

- in-class partner activities

- an integrated performance assessment (IPA)

- low-prep sub plans

- online or distance learning

Each short story comes in PDF format with ...

- 4 true/false questions

- speaking activity

- writing prompt

- drawing activity

This story corresponds with: Level 1 Chapter Para Empezar of Auténtico and Realidades.
I have stories and activities that correspond to all chapters of Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 of these textbooks! Incorporate these stories into every unit, and you will see your students become highly proficient readers! (I use these stories in my own classroom each unit and can confirm that they work!)

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Your students will thoroughly enjoy honing their Spanish vocabulary related to the outdoors and competitions, as well as mastering preterite and imperfect conjugations through these four engaging short stories! These stories are perfectly suited for any lesson focusing on competitions, outdoor activities, or practicing the nuances of preterite and imperfect verb forms.

These versatile short stories are ideal for:

• Energizing bell ringers or warm-ups throughout the chapter
• Dynamic in-class partner activities
• Integrated performance assessments (IPA)
• Convenient, low-prep substitute plans
• Seamless integration into online or distance learning environments

Each story is delivered in PDF format and includes:

• 4 thought-provoking true/false questions
• Interactive speaking exercises
• Stimulating writing prompts
• Creative drawing activities

This product corresponds with: Level 3 Chapter 1 of Auténtico & Realidades.

I have stories and activities that correspond to all chapters of Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 of these textbooks! Incorporate these stories into every unit, and you will see your students become highly proficient readers! (I use these stories in my own classroom each unit and can confirm that they work!)

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Engage your intermediate level students with this entertaining reading activity and comprehension questions! This no-prep activity would be great for students who are practicing school, school supplies, and school rules vocabulary and includes the grammar concepts of present tense and affirmative and negative words.

The story 'El proyecto' follows the main character Emilio who has been assigned to work on an art project with the worst student in class. Will Emilio get a passing grade and maybe also make a friend along the way? Your students will stay interested in this story throughout your class period!

This product includes:

• Engaging printable story with lines for student responses
• Dynamic PDF version of the story suitable for projection
• Comprehensive 10-question multiple-choice assessment with answer key
• Creative activity ideas for speaking, writing, and drawing

These versatile stories are effective for:

• Interactive partner or small group activities
• Rigorous integrated performance assessments (IPAs)
• Convenient no-prep substitute plans
• Seamless online or distance learning

This product corresponds with: Level 2 Chapter 1A of Auténtico and Realidades.

I have stories and activities that correspond to Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 of Spanish! Incorporate these stories into every unit, and you will see your students become highly proficient readers! (I use these stories in my own classroom each unit and can confirm that they work!)

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A fun French reading comprehension activity about a cat with digestive issues, this short story is written for beginning and intermediate French students. It tells the story of Marlene and her farting cat, Bruno. Bruno causes many problems for Marlene as she goes about her day at school. But will he also cost her a chance to go out with her crush?

It includes:

• a printable short story in French

• vocabulary flashcards

• grammar worksheet about verbs with accent mark changes

• comprehension questions

• a blank story sheet so students can write their own story

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Les Grandes Fesses de Kanye West.

Scythe Book 1 Quickwrite Journal Prompts for Chapters 1-5: These quickwrite prompts will unleash the literary genius in your class. Great for journal writing, class discussions, small group dialogue, debates, and more. With five stimulating questions for each chapter, your students will stretch their brains in new ways. Prepare for lively discussions and engaged learners!

✨Scythe Book 1 Chapters 1-5 Exit Tickets✨

What's Included:

• 25 Google Slide Quickwrite Prompts
• 5 prompts for each chapter 1-5
• Embedded 2 minute silent timers per prompts

Directions:

• Display the prompt for students
• Read the prompt aloud
• Start the silent 2-minute timer
• Discuss student responses at the end through whole group dialogue, group discussions, debates etc.
• Choose just one prompt per chapter, or choose multiple for further discussions.

More Scythe Resources

*Available for usage on virtual systems like Outschool without the need to purchase extra licenses

Your students will love practicing Spanish and movie cinema or crime vocabulary with these four easily understood (and no prep!) short stories. These short stories work well for any unit over movies and includes the grammar concept of the present perfect tense.

These versatile short stories are ideal for:

• Energizing bell ringers or warm-ups throughout the chapter
• Dynamic in-class partner activities
• Integrated performance assessments (IPA)
• Convenient, low-prep substitute plans
• Seamless integration into online or distance learning environments

Each story is delivered in PDF format and includes:

• 4 thought-provoking true/false questions
• Interactive speaking exercises
• Stimulating writing prompts
• Creative drawing activities

This product corresponds with: Level 2 Chapter 6B of Auténtico & Realidades.

I have stories and activities that correspond to all chapters of Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 of these textbooks! Incorporate these stories into every unit, and you will see your students become highly proficient readers! (I use these stories in my own classroom each unit and can confirm that they work!)

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My second mini bilingual book.

Read in English, Read in Spanish or both!

A classical story with a twist!

Your students will love practicing Spanish and environment and future vocabulary with these four easily understood (and no prep!) short stories. These short stories work well for any unit over the environment, the earth, and pollution and contains the grammar concepts of present tense, subjunctive, and future tense.

These versatile short stories are ideal for:

• Energizing bell ringers or warm-ups throughout the chapter
• Dynamic in-class partner activities
• Integrated performance assessments (IPA)
• Convenient, low-prep substitute plans
• Seamless integration into online or distance learning environments

Each story is delivered in PDF format and includes:

• 4 thought-provoking true/false questions
• Interactive speaking exercises
• Stimulating writing prompts
• Creative drawing activities

This product corresponds with: Level 2 Chapter 9B of Auténtico & Realidades.

I have stories and activities that correspond to all chapters of Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 of these textbooks! Incorporate these stories into every unit, and you will see your students become highly proficient readers! (I use these stories in my own classroom each unit and can confirm that they work!)

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Your students will love practicing Spanish and sports and competition vocabulary with these four easily understood (and no prep!) short stories. These short stories work well for any unit over outdoor cooking, outdoor activities, and contains the grammatical structure of Ud. commands.

These versatile short stories are ideal for:

• Energizing bell ringers or warm-ups throughout the chapter
• Dynamic in-class partner activities
• Integrated performance assessments (IPA)
• Convenient, low-prep substitute plans
• Seamless integration into online or distance learning environments

Each story is delivered in PDF format and includes:

• 4 thought-provoking true/false questions
• Interactive speaking exercises
• Stimulating writing prompts
• Creative drawing activities

This product corresponds with: Level 2 Chapter 7B of Auténtico & Realidades.

I have stories and activities that correspond to all chapters of Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 of these textbooks! Incorporate these stories into every unit, and you will see your students become highly proficient readers! (I use these stories in my own classroom each unit and can confirm that they work!)

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Level Questions for this Short-Story.

Inspired by real-life events.

Students will read the story and depending on their Level of Spanish, will answer questions.

Level 1 is intended for SPANISH 1- Focuses on preterite and imperfect tense identification, and Reading comprehension

Level 2 is intended for Spanish 2-4- Focuses on preterite and imperfect tense identification, answering questions in Spanish and a short writing assignment.

Level 3 is intended for Spanish 4-AP Span Lang

Focuses on preterite and imperfect tense identification, answering questions in Spanish and a map activity.

I wrote this story and I hope you really enjoy it!

Your students will love practicing Spanish and learning about Día de los Muertos with these four easily understood (and no prep!) short stories. These Día de los Muertos stories contain easily understood vocabulary and can be used for any level of Spanish student.

Each short story has it's own topic:

- Día de los Muertos -- explores the differences between Day of the Dead and Halloween

- Las calaveras -- describes how calaveras are seen in Day of the Dead through sugar skulls, decorations and more!

- El altar -- shares the different parts of a Day of the Dead altar and its importance

- Pan de muerto -- discusses how pan de muerto is different from regular bread

Each short story comes in PDF format with ...

- 4 true/false questions

- speaking activity

- writing prompt

- drawing activity

These short stories work well for ...

- a think, pair, share activity

- bell ringers to use throughout a unit

- in-class partner activities

- an integrated performance assessment (IPA)

- low-prep sub plans

This product pairs well with ...

Day of the Dead Full Length Story

Day of the Dead Crossword & Word Search Worksheets

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3 Little Pigs with a twist- Part of my first story of my Bilingual Series

Tales with a twist is designed to give students a familiar feel, but with surprising elements throughout the story.

Print out the stories in either English, or Spanish or both!!!

It is not direct translation rather I focused in translating the stories in a way they feel right and are authentic.

More stories coming soon!

Your students will love practicing Spanish as well as professions and future vocabulary with these four easily understood (and no prep!) short stories. These short stories work well for any unit over careers and plans after high school and contains the grammar concepts of future tense, present, and subjunctive.

These versatile short stories are ideal for:

• Energizing bell ringers or warm-ups throughout the chapter
• Dynamic in-class partner activities
• Integrated performance assessments (IPA)
• Convenient, low-prep substitute plans
• Seamless integration into online or distance learning environments

Each story is delivered in PDF format and includes:

• 4 thought-provoking true/false questions
• Interactive speaking exercises
• Stimulating writing prompts
• Creative drawing activities

This product corresponds with: Level 2 Chapter 9A of Auténtico & Realidades.

I have stories and activities that correspond to all chapters of Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 of these textbooks! Incorporate these stories into every unit, and you will see your students become highly proficient readers! (I use these stories in my own classroom each unit and can confirm that they work!)

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Engage your intermediate level Spanish students with this entertaining reading activity and comprehension questions! This no-prep activity would be great for students who are practicing movie, detective and crime vocabulary and includes the grammar concept of present perfect tense.

'El incendio' follows main characters as they decide which movie they want to see. When they finally get to the movie theater, the friends find out the real action is not on the screen! Will they still be able to watch the movie? Your students will stay interested in this story throughout your class period!

This product includes:

• Engaging printable story with lines for student responses
• Dynamic PDF version of the story suitable for projection
• Comprehensive 10-question multiple-choice assessment with answer key
• Creative activity ideas for speaking, writing, and drawing

These versatile stories are effective for:

• Interactive partner or small group activities

• Rigorous integrated performance assessments (IPAs)

• Convenient no-prep substitute plans

• Seamless online or distance learning

Interested in more Spanish stories? Check out my other resources!
- Crime Story

- Emergency Short Stories

- Emergency and Disasters Short Stories Bundle

This product corresponds to: Level 2 Chapter 6B of Auténtico and Realidades.
I have stories and activities that correspond to Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 of Spanish! Incorporate these stories into every unit, and you will see your students become highly proficient readers! (I use these stories in my own classroom each unit and can confirm that they work!)

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Your students will enjoy practicing Spanish and learning about Día de los Muertos with this challenging yet comprensible reading activity about Marta and Ana. Marta has invited Ana to celebrate Day of the Dead with her family. Ana thinks that Day of the Dead is like Halloween and learns throughout the reading about the true meaning of this holiday. This activity contains a story with comprehension questions and activities to continue the. learning beyond the reading.

This story would work well for any unit over Day of the Dead or as a one or two day activity to celebrate this holiday and help to teach students about it This story is written mainly in the present tense with lots of high frequency vocabulary and cognates that can be used for all levels of Spanish.

This product contains:

• Printable story (with lines for students to write information)
• PDF version of the story -- great for projecting on the screen
• 10 question multiple choice assessment (with answer key)
• Activity ideas for speaking, writing, and drawing

These stories work well for ...

• partner or small group activities
• an integrated performance assessment (IPA)
• no-prep sub plans
• online or distance learning

This product pairs well with ...

Day of the Dead Short Stories

Day of the Dead Crossword & Word Search Worksheets

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Build confidence in your upper level Spanish students with this reading activity and comprehension questions! This no-prep activity would be great for students who are practicing nature, conservation, and pollution vocabulary and includes the grammar concept of subjunctive.

'La reserva natural' follows Reese as she and her friends take a trip to a nature reserve. The trip is going well until a poisonous visitor comes along! Your students will be interested in this story until the very end!

This product includes:

• Engaging printable story with lines for student responses
• Dynamic PDF version of the story suitable for projection
• Comprehensive 10-question multiple-choice assessment with answer key
• Creative activity ideas for speaking, writing, and drawing

These versatile stories are effective for:

• Interactive partner or small group activities
• Rigorous integrated performance assessments (IPAs)
• Convenient no-prep substitute plans
• Seamless online or distance learning

This story corresponds with: Level 3 Chapter 9 of Auténtico and Realidades.
I have stories and activities that correspond to all chapters of Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 of these textbooks! Incorporate these stories into every unit, and you will see your students become highly proficient readers! (I use these stories in my own classroom each unit and can confirm that they work!)

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Your upper-level students will love practicing Spanish and art, music and theater vocabulary with these four easily understood (and no prep!) short stories. These short stories work well for any unit over music, theater and art, and it contains the grammatical structure of preterite vs. imperfect.

These versatile short stories are ideal for:

• Energizing bell ringers or warm-ups throughout the chapter
• Dynamic in-class partner activities
• Integrated performance assessments (IPA)
• Convenient, low-prep substitute plans
• Seamless integration into online or distance learning environments

Each story is delivered in PDF format and includes:

• 4 thought-provoking true/false questions
• Interactive speaking exercises
• Stimulating writing prompts
• Creative drawing activities

This product corresponds with: Level 3 Chapter 2 of Auténtico & Realidades.

I have stories and activities that correspond to all chapters of Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 of these textbooks! Incorporate these stories into every unit, and you will see your students become highly proficient readers! (I use these stories in my own classroom each unit and can confirm that they work!)

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I would love your feedback! Have you used this product in your classroom? Earn TeachShare credits for future purchases by leaving some feedback! Your feedback helps me determine what kind of products to make in the future to make your life easier. ¡Gracias!