Cinco de Mayo Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Activities

by The Viral Teacher

Price: 500 points or $5 USD

Subjects: ela,reading,informationalText,litReadingComprehension,whQuestions,cincoDeMayo

Grades: 13,1,2

Description: Whether you are in-person or online learning this year, celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the classroom by learning some fun facts about this annual celebration with your ESL or early elementary students. Learn about the history, related vocabulary words, and even some Spanish words and phrases using this deck! Suggestion: This deck is perfect for whole class discussion in the classroom. Students can learn about Cinco de Mayo, read the passages together, learn the words, and answer the questions. In the end, there are open-ended questions for discussion. There are: 1. 8 cards about Cinco de Mayo facts/history 2. 15 vocabulary words (serape, salsa, mariachi, papel picado, Mexico, fiesta, charro, sombrero, pinata, taco, tortilla, tamales, burrito, guacamole, maracas) with real life pictures and the meaning of each word 3. 10 Spanish words and phrases (hola, si, buenas noches, adios) 4. 7 True or False questions 5. 14 multiple-choice questions 6. 11 Q & A. Students can type the answer (open response) or say it out loud. Examples of questions: What did Cinco de Mayo mean to you? Have you ever tried Mexican food? How do people celebrate Cinco de Mayo? Email me at thisistheviralteacher@gmail.com for questions.