Day of the Dead Reading | Día de los Muertos Reading for ESL

by English with Imagination

Price: 200 points or $2 USD

Subjects: ela,reading,englishSecondLanguage,literature,firstDayOfAutumn,hispanicHeritageMonth,halloween

Grades: 13,1,2,3,4

Description: Halloween has come and gone. The Day of the Dead has begun! Children can listen as they read along with this rhyming story about the Mexican and Chicano holiday of the Day of the Dead, or "El día de los muertos". The text is written with young English learners in mind and illustrated with real photos that will capture their imaginations. This story will be especially meaningful for kids with Mexican heritage. The lively photos depict real kids in Mexico and the Southwest United States as they celebrate this special holiday in their homes, schools, and communities. The short rhyming sentences, audio recordings, and heavy use of visuals make the text accessible to English learners and emergent readers. The high-interest content encourages multiple readings, which in turn supports the development of both fluency and vocabulary. This Boom deck is a versatile tool for teachers. You can make it available in learning centers, project it on the whiteboard, or assign it for kids to read at home. Invite the children to describe individual photos for expressive language practice, or compare and contrast the book's depiction of the holiday with their own experiences. I created this Boom deck in honor of the Mexican and Mexican-American students I used to work with in San Leandro, California. They wanted to discuss and celebrate their heritage, and they loved stories about kids who looked like them. They've grown up by now, but I'm sure they would've enjoyed this book!