High School Guided Reading Books (by price, low to high)

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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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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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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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

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!

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

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.

Your upper-level students will love practicing Spanish history and heritage vocabulary with these four easily understood (and no prep!) short stories. These short stories work well for any unit over history and cultures and includes the grammar concept of conditional 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 3 Chapter 8 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!

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!

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 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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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 family, holidays and celebration vocabulary and includes the grammar concepts of preterite vs imperfect.

'El cumpleaños de mi abuela' details the different family gatherings of Mateo. It's a great party, until it's time to cut the cake! 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 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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Looking for a way for your students to increase their Spanish reading abilities while also incorporating culture? Your students will enjoy practicing Spanish and learning about bullfighting with this challenging yet comprehensible reading activity about Sarita, a high school girl visiting family in Spain for the first time. Sarita has no idea what to expect when her family takes her on a bullfight -- she learns all about the tradition as she witnesses an unforgettable bullfight.

Your students will enjoy practicing Spanish and learning about bullfighting with this comprehensible reading activity about Sarita, a high school girl visiting family in Spain for the first time. Sarita has no idea what to expect when her family takes her on a bullfight -- she learns all about the tradition as she witnesses an unforgettable bullfight. 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 bullfighting or as a one or two day activity to help to teach students about bullfights. 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

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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 travel and contains the grammar concepts of present, preterite, 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 8B 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!)

Follow my store! Click on the green star next to my name to become a follower. You'll get emails with information on my latest products and other updates!

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!

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 music and art vocabulary and includes the grammar concepts of preterite and imperfect.

'El pintor y la escultora' stars Gregorio and Linda, two students in art school. Linda is an amazing artist, but her real passion is singing. Is she really any good though? A music competition will reveal who the best singer is. 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 3 Chapter 2 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 intermediate level Spanish students with this entertaining reading activity and comprehension questions! This no-prep activity would be great for students who are practicing travel and excursion vocabulary and includes the grammar concepts of present, preterite, and present subjunctive.

'Una excursión' follows main character Michael as he travels to Mexico with his Spanish class. Michael's friend Eric thinks that he has lost a very valuable item, but the boys have forgotten the difference between dollars and pesos! 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 8B 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 intermediate level Spanish students with this entertaining reading activity and comprehension questions! This no-prep activity would be great for students who are practicing sports and competitions vocabulary and includes the grammar concept of preterite vs imperfect and reflexive verbs.

'¡Gol!' follows main character Serena during a championship soccer game. The game is tied up, but can Serena and her team come up with a plan to score a goal and win the game? 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!
- Sports Short Stories

- Soccer and Competitions Short Stories

This product corresponds to: Level 2 Chapter 6A 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!