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.
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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 Shopping Novice Reading Comprehension Passage | Activity & Questions
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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 shopping, clothing, and accessories vocabulary and includes the grammar concepts of present tense, preterite tense, and direct object pronouns.
'El regalo perfecto' follows the main character of Maria as she tries to find a birthday gift for her boyfriend. Maria thinks that she has found the perfect gift, but her mom ruins it! Will Maria be able to find another gift on such short notice? Your students will be highly engaged throughout the entire class period!
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This product corresponds with: Level 1 Chapter 7B of Auténtico and Realidades.
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Basic Spanish Likes Dislikes Reading Comprehension Activity | Passage Questions
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Need a no-prep activity over likes and dislikes? Your students will enjoy practicing this Spanish concept with this short, comprehensible reading of a conversation between two people meeting for the first time and getting to know each other.
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This captivating story works great for any Spanish unit that includes vocabulary over basic activities and infinitives as well as the grammar concept of likes and dislikes.
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Level 1 Capítulo Para Empezar Mini-Cuentos
Level 1 Capítulo 1A Mini-Cuentos
This story corresponds with: Level 1 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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Spanish School Novice Reading Comprehension Activity | Passage and Questions
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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!
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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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Spanish Sports Novice Reading Comprehension Passage | Activity and Questions
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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 working on sports and leisure vocabulary (like camping, playing baseball, etc.) and includes the grammar concepts of the stem changing verb jugar as well as ir + a + infinitive sentence structures.
In '¿Qué vamos a hacer?', your students will follow along with Marta and her friends and as they all attempt to coordinate their schedules for this weekend and make plans to hang out with each other. Can your students relate to the things Marta and her friends do on the weekends? Your students will stay interested in this story throughout your class period!
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This product corresponds with: Level 1 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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Spanish Birthday Family Novice Reading Comprehension Activity Passage Questions
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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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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 Estar School Novice Reading Comprehension Activity | Passage & Questions
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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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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 Volunteer Work Novice Reading Comprehension Passage Activity & Questions
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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 volunteering, bettering the community and recycling vocabulary and includes the grammar concepts of present tense and preterite tense (including irregulars).
The story 'El trabajo voluntario' follows the main character Paula as she attends a meeting at school with her volunteer group. The group is trying to decide which volunteer effort is the one they should tackle, but Paula wonders if they could do all of them. Your students will stay interested in this story throughout your class period!
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This product corresponds to: Level 1 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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Spanish Television Novice Reading Comprehension Passage | Activity and Questions
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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 acabar de and verbs like gustar (aburrir, interesar, etc.)
'Los programas de tele' follows the main character Julia and her friends as they decide what to watch on t.v. Just as they figure out what to watch on streaming, the internet goes out! Will they ever find something to entertain them? Your students will stay interested in this story throughout your class period!
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This product corresponds with Level 1 Chapter 9A 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 Food & Exercise Novice Reading Comprehension Activity Passage Questions
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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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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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Spanish House Home Novice Reading Comprehension Passage | Activity & Questions
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Have fun practicing house and color 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 home, bedroom, and color vocabulary and includes the grammar concept of present tense of dormir and poder.
In 'En el dormitorio', your students will follow along with Paco as he describes the different bedrooms in his home and then has to clean his messy bedroom. Do your students have bedrooms similar to the ones in the story? Your students will stay engaged in this story throughout your class period!
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This product corresponds to: Level 1 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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Spanish Technology Novice Reading Comprehension Passage | Activity & Questions
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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 computer, internet, and technology vocabulary and includes the grammar concepts of present tense stem changing verbs and saber vs. conocer.
'La nueva computadora' follows the main character Ramón as he helps his grandma to set up her new computer. Ramón thinks his grandma wants to talk with family on her new computer, but she really wants to play video games! Your students will stay interested in this story throughout your class period!
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This product corresponds with Level 1 Chapter 9B 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 Places Around Town Novice Reading Activity | Passage and Questions
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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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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 Chores House Novice Reading Comprehension Passage | Activity & Questions
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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!
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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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Spanish Vacation Travel Novice Reading Comprehension Passage Activity Questions
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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 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!
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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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Spanish Food Comida Novice Reading Comprehension Activity | Passage & Questions
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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 beverage vocabulary and includes the grammar concept of present tense -er and -ir verb conjugations.
In 'La comida', your students will follow along with Tyler as he goes through his morning at home eating breakfast with his family and lunch at school as he eats with his friends. Do your students eat and drink the same things as Tyler and his friends? Your students will stay interested in this story throughout your class period!
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Interested in more novice level Spanish stories about food? Check out my other resources!
- 'Cada día' Spanish Reading
- All About Food! Reading Bundle
- Breakfast & Lunch Short Stories
- Dinner Short Stories
- All About Food! Short Story Bundle
This product corresponds with: Level 1 Ch. 3A 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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Basic Spanish Adjectives Reading Comprehension Activity | Passage and Questions
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Need a no-prep basic Spanish activity over adjectives? Your students will enjoy practicing this Spanish concept with this short, comprehensible reading. In '¿Cómo eres?', Rosa describes herself and her friends. Even though this group of four is all friends, they could not be more different from each other! Your students will enjoy reading this story from start to finish.
This story works great for any Spanish unit that includes vocabulary over basic adjectives as well as the grammar concept of ser and gender of adjectives.
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This story pairs perfectly with one over likes and dislikes. And you can find them both together in a money saving bundle!
This product corresponds with: Level 1 Chapter 1B 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
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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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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 Clothing Novice Reading Comprehension Passage | Activity and Questions
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Engage your Spanish 1 or 2 students with this entertaining reading activity and pre-made set comprehension questions with answer key! This no-prep activity would be great for students who are practicing clothing and money vocabulary and includes the grammar concept of demonstrative adjectives and some stem changing verbs.
'La tienda de ropa' follows the main character Juan as he gets ready for his date with Denise. The only problem? Juan has nothing nice to wear! Your students will read as Juan and his friend decide on the perfect outfit. Your students will stay interested in this story throughout your class period!
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This product corresponds with: Level 1 Chapter 7A 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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Novice Level Spanish Tú vs Ud Basic Conversations Reading Passage Activity FREE
By La clase animada
Help your student get comfortable with basic conversations with this reading activity! Your students will enjoy practicing Spanish with this short, comprehensible reading with four conversations between friends and teachers.
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This captivating story is ideal for Spanish units covering fundamental vocabulary related to objects, weather, seasons, introductions, and farewells. It also introduces the essential grammatical concept of tú vs. Ud.
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Level 1 Capítulo Para Empezar Mini-Cuentos
'¿Qué te gusta hacer?' Spanish Story w/ Activity and Questions
Level 1 Capítulo 1A Mini-Cuentos
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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