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By ARIANA PEREZ
Una Broma en Clase utilizes beginning Spanish phrases and offers a fun story to engage your students. It includes guided questions at the end, and the graphics are amazing! I hope you love my new project!
Spanish Weekend Plans Novice Reading Comprehension Activity Bundle and Questions
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Engage your novice level Spanish students with these entertaining reading activities and comprehension questions! These no-prep activities would be great for students who are practicing places around town and weekend plans vocabulary. This bundle includes the following two Spanish reading activities:
'Los fines de semana' is a story about four friends who discuss their normal weekend routines, including jobs and plans for this weekend. This story would work well for any unit that includes locations around town (like church, swimming pool, etc.) and includes the grammar concepts of creating questions in Spanish and conjugating the verb ir.
'¿Qué vamos a hacer?' is about Marta and her friends and their attempts to coordinate their schedules for this weekend. This story would work well with any unit that focuses on sports and leisure activities (like camping, playing baseball, etc.) and includes the stem changing verb jugar as well as ir + a + infinitive sentence structures.
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These versatile stories are effective for:
These stories correspond to: Level 1 Ch. 4A & 4B 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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Valentine's Day | Día de San Valentín Spanish Activity Bundle | Reading & Vocab
By La clase animada
You will be fully prepared to teach about el Día de San Valentín and other Spanish love holidays with these three fun, no-prep Spanish reading and vocabulary activities! These Valentine's activities will work for any level of Spanish and will hold your students' attentions throughout the class period. These Valentine resources are the following:
- Spanish Love Holidays Short-Stories: 4 short stories, each one dealing with a love holiday in a different country. These short stories each contain four true/false questions, a reading activity, a writing activity, and a drawing activity.
- 'Una tarjeta especial' Story: This fiction story is about a girl named Evita who creates a special card for her crush. Unfortunately, her crush isn't the one who receives it! This activity contains a worksheet with ten comprehension questions, as well as activities for reading, speaking, and drawing.
- Valentine's Day Worksheets: Looking for an easy and fun way to introduce your students to traditional Valentine's vocabulary and concepts? These fun printable worksheets will hold your students' interest and are a great way to learn while celebrating the holiday season.
All these resources come complete with answer keys for easy checking! ✅
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Spanish Family Novice Reading Comprehension Passage Bundle Activity & Questions
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Engage your novice level Spanish students with this entertaining set of reading activities and comprehension questions! This no-prep activity would be great for students who are practicing family, birthdays, and restaurant vocabulary and contains vocabulary concepts of present tense irregulars (like tener and venir) and ser vs. estar. This bundle contains the following two stories:
'¿Cuántos años tienes?' is a fun story about Mónica's birthday party (with a surprise in her piñata!). This story would work well in any unit that includes family vocabulary and includes grammatical concepts of tener (and using tener with age) gusta/encanta, and possessive adjectives.
'¿Algo más?' is about Luna's trip with her family to a restaurant that ends in free dessert! This story would work well for any unit that includes vocabulary that centers around restaurants or physical attributes (like hair color and height) and includes the grammatical concepts of irregular verbs (venir, tener, traer, pedir) as well as ser vs. estar.
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These versatile stories are effective for:
These stories correspond to: Level 1 Chapter 5A & 5B 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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Spanish School Novice Reading Comprehension Passage Bundle | Activity Questions
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Engage your novice level Spanish students with these entertaining reading activities and comprehension questions! These activities would be great for students who are practicing school and classes vocabulary. This bundle includes the following two Spanish reading activities:
'Mi horario' is all about Lisa as she takes us through her daily schedule, telling us when she has different classes and also what she thinks of those classes. Will your students be able to relate to how Lisa feels about her classes? Your students will be interested in this story throughout your class period!
'La sala de clases', is a story about Eric. Eric describes his English classroom and the different activities he does in that room. Your students will be interested in this story from start to finish!
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These versatile stories are effective for:
These stories correspond to: Level 1 Ch. 2A & 2B of Realidades & Auténtico.
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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Spanish Adjectives Likes and Dislikes Novice Reading Passage Bundle Activities
By La clase animada
Two of my most popular stories are now in a bundle! Engage your novice level Spanish students with these entertaining reading activities and comprehension questions! These no-prep activities would be great for students who are practicing likes and dislikes, activities and adjectives vocabulary. This bundle includes the following two Spanish reading activities:
'¿Qué te gusta hacer?' is an easily comprehended story of a conversation between two people meeting for the first time and getting to know each other. This story work well for any unit that includes basic verbs (like to work, to dance, to read, etc.) and includes the grammatical structure of different me gusta / te gusta phrases.
'¿Cómo eres?' follows a description of Rosa and her friends. Even though this group is all friends, they are very different from each other! This story would work well for any unit that includes personality description vocabulary (like hardworking, sociable, etc.) and includes the grammatical concept of correctly using adjectives in Spanish.
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These versatile stories are effective for:
These stories correspond to Level 1 Chapters 1A & 1B of Realidades /Auténtico.
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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Realidades Spanish Reading Comprehension Passages Bundle | Activity & Questions
By La clase animada
Want to easily add three (or more) years of Spanish reading and comprehension skills into your curriculum but don't have the time to create stories yourself? Look no further! Included in this bundle are 47 stories that are perfect for any first three to four years of Spanish. Include them in each of your units and watch as your students become more proficient in the language.
These stories include:
These versatile stories are effective for:
This product corresponds with: Levels 1, 2, and 3 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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La Navidad | Christmas Holidays Spanish Activity Bundle | Reading & Vocabulary
By La clase animada
You will be fully prepared to teach about la Navidad and other Spanish winter holidays with these three fun, no-prep Spanish reading and vocabulary activities! These Navidad activities will work for any level of Spanish and will hold your students' attentions throughout the class period. These Christmas resources are the following:
- Spanish Christmas Holidays Short-Stories: 4 short stories, each one dealing with a different holiday (Día de los Reyes, La Nochebuena, Día de los Inocentes, Año Nuevo en España) These short stories each contain four true/false questions, a reading activity, a writing activity, and a drawing activity.
- La Navidad Story: This non-fiction story shares the similarities and differences between Christmas in the United States and Christmas in Spanish-speaking countries. This activity contains a worksheet with ten comprehension questions, as well as activities for reading, speaking, and drawing.
- Christmas Worksheets: Looking for an easy and fun way to introduce your students to traditional Christmas and winter vocabulary and concepts? These fun printable worksheets will hold your students' interest and are a great way to learn while celebrating the holiday season. These worksheets come with answer keys too! :)
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Realidades Novice Reading Comprehension Passage Bundle | Activities & Questions
By La clase animada
Want to build your novice level Spanish students' skills and confidence in reading? Look no further! This bundle contains 19 stories that are perfect for any first year of Spanish. Include them in each of your units and watch as your students become more proficient in the language.
These stories include:
These versatile stories are effective for:
These stories correspond to Level 1 of Realidades and Auténtico.
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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Spanish Food Comida Novice Reading Comprehension Passage | Activity & Questions
By La clase animada
Engage your novice level Spanish students with these entertaining reading activities and comprehension questions! This no-prep activity would be great for students who are practicing food, beverage or exercise vocabulary. This bundle includes the following two Spanish reading activities:
'La comida' is a story about Tyler and his friends and the different items they eat and drink. This story would work well for any unit over food and includes the grammatical concepts of -er and -ir conjugations as well as me gusta/n and me encanta/n phrases.
'Cada día' is a story about Gregorio as he describes his day, including what he eats at meals, his different classes at school, and how he maintains his health. This story would work well for any unit that includes food or exercise vocabulary and includes the grammatical concepts of ser and adjectives.
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These versatile stories are effective for:
These stories correspond to: Level 1 Ch. 3A & 3B of Auténtico & 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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Realidades Level 1 Spanish Reading Big Bundle 95 Reading Comprehension Passages
By La clase animada
Wish your students would feel more comfortable reading in Spanish? Build confident Spanish readers with this BIG bundle of no-prep stories tailored to the vocabulary and grammar from each chapter of Realidades / Auténtico Level 1! Included in this bundle are two types of stories for a total of 95 (76 short stories + 19 full-length) stories that are perfect for any first year of Spanish. Include them in each of your units and watch as your students become more proficient in the language and become more comfortable reading in Spanish!
Each short story comes in PDF format with:
- 4 true/false questions
- speaking activity
- writing prompt
- drawing activity
Each full-length story comes in PDF format with:
- a writing area off to the side to summarize, translate, write questions and more!
- 10 question comprehension assessment
- activity ideas for speaking, writing, and drawing
All of these stories are great for ...
I have stories and activities that correspond to all chapters of Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 of the Auténtico / Realidades 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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How can this product work for distance learning?
I personally have used these readings in my online classes during our COVID-19 closure with success! Use the digital file to post the stories with questions and activities on Google Classroom. The students can read the stories, insert their answers to the comprehension questions, and fill out one of the practice activities. You could also assign the stories ahead of time and set up a virtual class meeting to discuss the stories, or read the stories together as a whole class or in small groups during a virtual meet-up!
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Realidades Level 1 2 & 3 | Spanish Reading Comprehension Stories with Questions
By La clase animada
Never worry about Spanish reading activities again with this big bundle!
Wish your students of all levels of Spanish would feel more comfortable reading in Spanish? Build confident Spanish readers with this BIG bundle of no-prep stories tailored to the vocabulary and grammar from each chapter of Realidades / Auténtico Levels 1, 2 AND 3! Included in this bundle are two types of stories for a total of 235 (188 short stories + 47 full-length) stories that are perfect for your first, second, third AND fourth year of Spanish. Include them in each of your units and watch as your students become more proficient in the language and become more comfortable reading in Spanish!
Each short story comes in PDF format with:
Each full-length story comes in PDF format with:
Both types of stories are great for...
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Spanish Places Around Town Novice Reading Activity | Passage and Questions
By La clase animada
Have fun practicing food vocabulary in your Spanish 1 students with this reading activity and comprehension questions! This no-prep activity would be great for students who are practicing places around town vocabulary and includes the grammar concept of present tense ir conjugations and questions.
In 'Los fines de semana', your students will read about four friends who discuss their normal weekend routines, including jobs and plans for this weekend. Do your students do the same things as these four friends? Your students will stay interested in this story throughout your class period!
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These versatile stories are effective for:
This product corresponds with Level 1 Chapter 4A 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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Spanish Food & Exercise Novice Reading Comprehension Activity Passage Questions
By La clase animada
Have fun practicing food vocabulary in your Spanish 1 students with this reading activity and comprehension questions! This no-prep activity would be great for students who are practicing food and exercise vocabulary and includes the grammar concept of adjectives and ser.
In 'Cada día', Gregorio takes us through the things that he does everyday. He starts off with breakfast, describes what he does at school, and what foods Gregorio enjoys with his family as well as what he does at night. Students will be able to relate to many aspects of Gregorio's daily life and will engaged until the end of the story!
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These versatile stories are effective for:
Interested in more basic Spanish stories? Check out my other resources!
- 'La comida' Ch. 3A Spanish Reading
- All About Food! Reading Bundle
- Ch. 3A Short Stories
- Ch. 3B Short Stories
- All About Food! Short Story Bundle
This product corresponds with: Level 1 Chapter 3B 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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La Navidad Christmas Spanish Reading Comprehension Activity Passage & Questions
By La clase animada
Your students will enjoy practicing Spanish and learning about comparing and contrasting Christmas and the United States! This non-fiction text examines similarities and differences in decorations, food, celebration dates and more. 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 Christmas around the world 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.
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These stories work well for ...
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Spanish Christmas Holidays Short Stories
Spanish Christmas Crossword & Word Search Worksheets
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Valentine's Day Spanish Reading Comprehension Activity | Passage & Questions
By La clase animada
Your students will enjoy practicing Spanish and reading the Valentine's Day experience of Evita! In 'Una tarjeta especial', Evita has created the perfect card for Mateo on Valentine's Day, but what happens when the card ends up in the wrong hands? This activity contains a story with comprehension questions and activities to continue the learning beyond the reading.
This story would work well with any unit over Valentine's Day or as a one or two day activity to celebrate Día de San Valentín in a fun and educational way. 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.
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These stories work well for ...
This product pairs well with ...
- Valentine's Day Crossword and Word Search
-Spanish Love Holidays Short Stories
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Spanish Estar School Novice Reading Comprehension Activity | Passage & Questions
By La clase animada
Build confidence in your Spanish 1 students with this reading activity and comprehension questions! This no-prep activity would be great for students who are practicing items in a classroom vocabulary and includes the grammar concept of estar and plural nouns. In 'La sala de clases', your readers will meet Eric. Eric describes his English classroom and the different activities he does in that room. Your students will be interested in this story from start to finish!
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These versatile stories are effective for:
Interested in more basic Spanish stories? Check out my other resources!
Level 1 Capítulo Para Empezar Mini-Cuentos
Level 1 Capítulo 1A Mini-Cuentos
This product corresponds with: Level 1 Chapter 2B 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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Spanish Birthday Family Novice Reading Comprehension Activity Passage Questions
By La clase animada
Have fun practicing food vocabulary in your Spanish 1 students with this reading activity and comprehension questions! This no-prep activity would be great for students who are practicing family or birthday vocabulary and includes the grammar concept of tener, likes and loves (le gusta/le encanta) and possessive adjectives.
In '¿Cuántos años tienes?', your students will learn all about Mónica who is celebrating her birthday with her family. Her family treats her to a wonderful party with lots of presents. Your students will be surprised to find out what's inside the piñata at the end of the story!
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These versatile stories are effective for:
This product corresponds with: Level 1 Chapter 5A 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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Spanish Food Restaurant Novice Spanish Reading Comprehension Passage Activity
By La clase animada
Have fun practicing food and restaurant vocabulary in your Spanish 1 students with this reading activity and comprehension questions! This no-prep activity would be great for students who are practicing food, beverage and restaurant vocabulary and includes the grammar concept of present tense verbs and ser vs. estar.
The story '¿Algo más?' follows Luna as her family travels to a restaurant for supper. They spend the meal talking about school, and in the end Luna gets a surprise. Your students will be interested in reading the story all the way to the end as they find out how Luna ends up with free dessert!
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These versatile stories are effective for:
This product corresponds with: Level 1 Chapter 5B 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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Spanish School Novice Reading Comprehension Activity | Passage and Questions
By La clase animada
Build confidence in your Spanish 1 students with this reading activity and comprehension questions! This no-prep activity would be great for students who are practicing classes, school day, and schedule vocabulary and includes the grammar concept of present tense -ar verb conjugations.
In 'Mi horario', your readers will meet Lisa. Lisa takes us through her daily schedule, telling us when she has different classes and also what she thinks of those classes. Will your students be able to relate to how Lisa feels about her classes? Your students will be interested in this story throughout your class period!
This product includes:
These versatile stories are effective for:
This story can also be found with another basic school-centered story here!
This product corresponds with: Level 1 Chapter 2A 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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