9th 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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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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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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This special education force and motion adapted book engages students by having them match real pictures to the pages of this life skills book.

Use this activity one time as a cut and glue activity or laminate and velcro for repeated use.

Force and Motion

Pages include:

Push

Pull

Force

Incline

Decline

Position

Velocity

Gravity

This book is included in a Science Adapted Book Bundle. Check it out HERE!

• Bodies of Water
• Landforms
• Continents
• Planets
• My Body
• My Organs
• Weather
• Animal Habitats
• Life Cycle

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

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 clothing or shopping vocabulary and includes the grammar concepts of preterite tense and demonstrative adjectives.

'Una ganga' follows the main character Antonio as he gets ready for a date. The only problem? He has nothing to wear! Luckily Antonio's friend knows exactly where to find all the good bargains. Will Antonio's date like the outfit he chose 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 school stories? Check out my other resources!
- Clothing and Shopping Story
- Shopping Short Stories Bundle

This product corresponds to: Level 2 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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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

If you like this story, you might also be interested in:

Les Grandes Fesses de Kanye West.

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 careers, job and plans after high school vocabulary and includes the grammar concepts of present, subjunctive and future tense.

'Las profesiones' follows main character Martina, who doesn't know what she wants to do when she graduates high school. Her social studies teacher has arranged for three professionals to speak in class, and Martina just might find her inspiration in one of their presentations! 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 to: Level 2 Chapter 9A 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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Engage your Spanish 1 or 2 students with this entertaining reading activity and comprehension questions! This no-prep activity would be great for students who are practicing house, rooms, and chores vocabulary and includes the grammar concepts of affirmative tú commands and the present progressive tense.

'Los quehaceres' follows the main character Miguel as he suffers through a long list of chores that his mother left him (...but did his mom really leave the note?). 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 1 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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My second mini bilingual book.

Read in English, Read in Spanish or both!

A classical story with a twist!

Your novice Spanish students will love practicing ir and basic places around town vocabulary with these four easily understood short stories! These short stories work well for any unit that includes locations in town (like church, swimming pool, etc.) and includes the grammar concept of conjugating the verb ir.

Each short story comes in PDF format with ...

- 4 true/false questions

- speaking activity

- writing prompt

- drawing activity

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

Works well with ...

- Places Around Town Vocabulary Worksheets

- 'Los fines de semana' Novice-Level Spanish Story

This story corresponds with: Level 1 Chapter 4A 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 and family and celebrations vocabulary with these four easily understood (and no prep!) short stories. These short stories work well for any unit over family, holidays and celebrations. 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 2 Chapter 4B 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!

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 childhood, toys, and family vocabulary and includes the grammar concepts of imperfect and preterite vs imperfect.

'Cuando era niña' follows twin sisters Lina and Marta. They get along great now, but were very different as children. One day at daycare, the girls run into trouble with a class pet. Can they work together to save it? 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 to: Level 2 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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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!

Engage your Spanish 1 or 2 students with this entertaining reading activity and comprehension questions! This no-prep activity would be great for students who are practicing vacation and travel vocabulary and includes the grammar concepts of present tense and preterite tense (including preterite conjugations of ir).

'Las vacaciones' follows the main character Marta as she heads to English class on the first day of school. The other students all have amazing vacations to talk about, and while Marta is embarrassed by her boring vacation, she may have actually had the most interesting one of all! 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 to: Level 1 Chapter 8A 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 novice-level Spanish students will love practicing Spanish shopping vocabulary with these four easily understood (and no prep!) short stories. These short stories work well for any unit over shopping and accessories and contains the grammar concepts of present and preterite tense and a few direct object pronouns.

Each short story comes in PDF format with ...

- 4 true/false questions

- speaking activity

- writing prompt

- drawing activity

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

Pairs well with ...

- Spanish Clothing Vocabulary Worksheets

- 'El regalo perfecto' Novice-Level Spanish Story

This product corresponds with: Level 1 Chapter 7B 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 novice and intermediate students will love practicing Spanish computer
and technology vocabulary with these four easily understood short stories. These short stories work well for any unit over computers and internet, and it contains the grammar concepts of present tense (including the stem changers pedir and servir) as well as saber vs. conocer.

Each short story comes in PDF format with ...

- 4 true/false questions

- speaking activity

- writing prompt

- drawing activity

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

Pairs well with ...

- 'La nueva computadora' Spanish Story

This story corresponds with: Level 1 Chapter 9B 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 and learning about Spanish Valentines and love Holidays with these four easily understood (and no prep!) short stories. These Valentines holiday stories contain easily understood vocabulary and can be used for any level of Spanish student.

Each short story has it's own topic of holidays that are part of the Navidad season in Spanish-speaking countries:

- Semana de la Dulzura in Argentina

- El Desfile de Viejo Amor in Guatemala

- El Día de Amor y Amistad in Mexico

- La Fiesta de San Dionisio in Spain

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 ...

- Valentine's Day Crossword and Word Search

- 'Una tarjeta especial' Spanish Valentine's Story

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