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Teach beginning Spanish with a humorous Spanish short story designed for novice learners. This ready-to-use Spanish comprehensible input lesson includes printable and animated video versions of the story, reading comprehension activities, story retells, and targeted vocabulary structures that help students acquire language naturally. If you're looking for an engaging beginning Spanish reading that builds confidence while keeping students entertained, this lesson is ready to use.

In El Presidente Americano, the President of the United States dreams of becoming a famous singer instead of leading the country. Determined to prove he can sing better than anyone else, he travels the world in pursuit of his dream. Students stay engaged with the humorous storyline while naturally acquiring high-frequency vocabulary through repeated, comprehensible language.

Target Structures

  • la Casa Blanca
  • quiere cantar
  • mejor que
  • visita a

What's Included

  • Printable Spanish short story
  • Animated MP4 with text
  • Animated MP4 without text for story retells
  • Reading comprehension worksheet
  • "Who Said It?" activity
  • Story retell worksheet
  • Answer key

Perfect for novice low through novice high Spanish classes, this lesson works well for comprehensible input instruction, storyasking, independent reading, whole-class lessons, and substitute plans.

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I have been happily married for 31 years, with three adult children who are currently in college. I'm a language, travel and music person. Languages studied: French, Russian, Spanish, Polish, German, Serbo-Croatian, Italian. Instruments I've dabbled in: Clarinet, cello, flute, oboe, bassoon, saxophone, trumpet, piano, viola da gamba, bagpipes. Countries I've visited: Canada, Mexico, Ireland, England, Poland, Slovakia, Germany, Italy, France, Austria, Netherlands.

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