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Hispanic Heritage Month Activities
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by highlighting the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. This collection includes cultural crafts, music and dance explorations, and biographies of influential figures. By integrating these activities into your lessons, you can foster appreciation and diversity.
Book Companion Activities: "Funny Bones" (Hispanic Heritage)
Holiday & Seasonal, ELA, Holidays, Hispanic Heritage Month, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Literature, Grade 3, 4, 5, Teacher Tools, Graphic Organizers, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies, Activities, Worksheets
Are you seeking interactive and significant activities for reading aloud during Hispanic Heritage Month or while commemorating Día de los Muertos? This is the right resource for you! This companion for the picture book includes 21 ready-to-use reading exercises that complement " Funny Bones: Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras " by Duncan Tonatiuh. This resource was designed for students in 3rd to 5th grade and has a focus on reading comprehension. Students will be asked to analysis and think critically in order to demonstrate their whole understanding of this book. There is little to do to prepare this resource for your students, simply print them and have them ready for each of the activities. "Funny Bones: Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras" is a biography that recounts the key events in Lupe's life and elaborates on the varied art techniques he employed. It serves as an excellent choice for reading aloud not only during National Hispanic Heritage Month or Día de los Muertos but also for classes examining political illustrations or the history of art. The activities included in this Book Companion Activities: "Funny Bones" (Hispanic Heritage) will prompt students to engage in character analysis, identify story components, ascertain the main message, organize the narrative's events, assess the impact of the setting on the plot and character evolution, compose a literary calavera poem or narrative, and much more! Your students will surely engage their cognitive abilities and demonstrate textual evidence to substantiate their thoughts. Some of the resources Included are: K-W-L Chart (1 page): Before reading, students will note down their existing knowledge about Día de los Muertos, their inquiries, and subsequently, their newfound knowledge after completing the book. Agree/Disagree Pre-reading Exercise (1 page): Initially, students will agree or disagree with certain assertions. Post-reading, they will indicate the pages containing pertinent information, assess the accuracy of their initial responses, and contemplate their findings. Vocabulary Study (3 pages + Answer Key): Students will define and illustrate terms from the narrative. (Answer Key - 1 page) Word Search (1 page): Students will locate narrative-related words concealed within the puzzle. (Word Search Answer Key - 1 page) Reader Response Queries (1 page): Students will respond to brief queries. Story Elements Graphic Organizer (1 page): Students will populate the organizer with words and images that depict the narrative's elements. Sequencing (1 page): Students will craft sentences and illustrations to accurately portray the narrative's sequence of events. Character Traits (1 page): Students will select traits that characterize the individuals in the narrative and cite text-based examples that support their selections. Character Summary (1 page): Students will recap the evolution of a character throughout the narrative. Character Transformation (1 page): Students will delineate the character's transformation over the course of the narrative. Influence of Setting on the Plot (1 page): Students will analyze the impact of the setting on the plot and character evolution. Making Connections (1 page): Students will choose a narrative event and establish connections. Sensory Details (1 page): Students will select a narrative event and describe it from the character's viewpoint, employing sensory and figurative language. Theme (1 page): Students will respond to queries to ascertain the narrative's theme and supply text-based evidence. Comparison of Story and Author's Note (1 page): Students will contrast the author's note and the text using a graphic organizer. Wait... There's More! (1 page): Students will craft an additional page for the book's conclusion, featuring a few sentences and vibrant illustrations akin to those in the narrative. Literary Calaveras (8 pages): Students will select one of Posada's calaveras and compose a poem or narrative to accompany the image (includes 36 image cards, student response handout, and a sample). Acrostic Poem (1 page): Students will craft an acrostic poem to convey information about the Day of the Dead. Calaveras on Instagram (1 page): Students will devise two Instagram posts for contemporary calaveras, inspired by Posada's calavera illustrations. Biography Report (1 page): Students will conduct further research on José Posada's life, inspirations, and artwork. Día de los Muertos Research Report (1 page): Students will delve deeper into the Día de los Muertos celebration. BONUS FREEBIE!!!!! Día de los Muertos Coloring Book - 35 pages! 💡Need ideas for different ways you can implement these activities? Focus on different reading skills each day for targeted instruction, and have students complete a corresponding printable to check for understanding. During centers, students can independently read the story again and complete an activity that reviews a previously taught concept. Work with students on a reading concept they struggle with during guided reading or strategy groups. Students work with a partner or in literature circles to complete additional reading activities. The book is not included in this resource. ✨Be sure to check out my storefront here: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/creatively-gifted
Author Creatively Gifted
Tags Book Companion, Read Aloud Activities, Reading Comprehension, Elementary Reading, Read Aloud Lessons, Hispanic Heritage Month, Interactive Read Aloud Activities, Day Of The Dead, Día De Los Muertos
Hispanic Heritage Bilingual + Digital Activities
Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Hispanic Heritage Month, Grade 5, Activities
These are Hispanic Heritage Bilingual + Digital Activities. Students will explore map skills, conduct mini-research, compose galleries and so much more as they explore influencers that were an integral part of Hispanic Heritage. With this Hispanic Heritage Bilingual + Digital Activities students will engage in research about their chosen person and complete the digital activity included based on that person then chose. Some of the people they might chose include: Bob Menendez Jose Feliciano Loreta Janeta Velazquez Selena Gomez This is a Google Classroom activity and directions are included for implementing it: After you make your own copy of the links above (click the link and select "makeacopy), you are ready to assign to Google Classroom! If you are using Google Classroom, open the Class for which you will assign this Digital Learning Set. Click on the "Classwork" tab at the top, and click the + Create button. Click "Assignment" and complete the fields. Click "Add" and select Google Drive. See the image. below Select your copy of the Google Slides and Google Form. Select "Make a copy" for each student --DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP!!! Click "Assign". This resource is offered in English and Spanish. 1 PDF with 2 Google links
Author Sarah Miller Tech
Tags Spanish, Bilingual, Hispanic Heritage, Reading Passage, September
Coco (2017): Movie Guide, Puzzles, and "Día de los Muertos"
Holiday & Seasonal, ELA, Holidays, Hispanic Heritage Month, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Activities
The Coco (2017): Movie Guide, Puzzles, and Dia de los Muertos This comprehensive and dynamic instructional resource is perfect for teachers who are keen on deepening their students' understanding of the award-winning film 'Coco' and the rich Mexican tradition it represents. Specifically devised for grades 6-10, this teaching tool masterfully combines subjects such as language arts and holidays , with a focus on Hispanic Heritage Month. The Pixar movie 'Coco' tells the compelling story of Miguel's journey into the Land of the Dead during Día de los Muertos (Day of The Dead) . Presenting complex themes about family bonds across generations, this educational resource offers an effective method to explore these topics in-depth with your class. Components: The movie guide: Comprising 26 detailed questions about key plot points, character developments, and thematic elements. It also includes two short-answer reflection questions that boost critical thinking skills. This guide assures an engaging learning experience if used for group discussions or individual assignments. Puzzles: Included are two color-by-number puzzles that encourage creative thinking while making lessons enjoyable. The outcomes reveal a picture or phrase related to 'Coco', subtly reinforcing key concepts through exciting activities. Día de Los Muertos infographic: An illustrative infographic provides fascinating insights into Día de Los Muertos, aligning perfectly with this product's cultural education goal. This standalone tool requires no additional preparation before use! Suitable for various teaching scenarios—including whole-group learning or small group collaboration—this resource can equally serve as homework material ensuring consistent reinforcement after classroom hours leading to a deep understanding of traditions, intergenerational bonds, and the role of music as a vital communicative bridge.
Author Dr. Will Pulgarin
Tags Coco, Movie Guide, Dia De Los Muertos, Cultural Education, Critical Thinking
Multi-digit Whole Number Place Value for Hispanic Heritage Month
Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Hispanic Heritage Month, Math, Numbers, Place Value, Grade 4, Teacher Tools, Presentations, Activities
Math is so much more than just numbers! Provide your fourth-grade students with MEANINGFUL chances to apply standard form, expanded form and word form as well as to compare multi-digit numbers. Increase their engagement and enhance their understanding of whole number place value using real life problems that acknowledge and commemorate the history and impact of Hispanic Americans. With these standards-based task cards and Google + Powerpoint slides connected to Latino/Latina culture , your students will look forward to reading, writing and comparing numbers! ⭐️ Resource Highlights: Honors Hispanic Heritage Month and promotes diversity, equity & inclusion at any time of year Supports Common Core and Florida B.E.S.T. Standards Features realistic and captivating applications for 4th grade math skills Includes Recording Sheets for students to document their thinking and an Answer Key to check their understanding Multiple Uses - Display slides to solve together during whole group lessons and/or use task cards for centers, small groups, independent practice, enrichment and more! ✅ What's Included: PDF file with 24 printable math task cards Each card features a notable individual of Hispanic or Latine heritage and a related place value problem Coordinating Google Slides™ & PPT file to project one problem at a time or use on individual student devices Student Recording Sheets in 4 different formats Answer Key with the exact answer or possible correct responses for each problem PLUS two options to choose from for printing - full color and black & white ✏️ Supported Florida B.E.S.T. Standard & Benchmarks: 4th Grade Number Sense and Operations: Standard 1 - Understand place value for multi-digit numbers. MA.4.NSO.1.2 Read and write multi-digit whole numbers from 0 to 1,000,000 using standard form, expanded form and word form. MA.4.NSO.1.3 Plot, order and compare multi-digit whole numbers up to 1,000,000. ✏️ Supported Common Core State Standards: 4th Grade Number and Operations in Base Ten: Generalize place value understanding for multi-digit whole numbers. 4.NBT.A.2 Read and write multi-digit whole numbers using base-ten numerals, number names, and expanded form. Compare two multi-digit numbers based on meanings of the digits in each place, using >, =, and < symbols to record the results of comparisons.
Author The End of the Alphabet
Tags Place Value, Standard Form, Expanded Form, Word Form, Compare Whole Numbers, Multi-digit Whole Numbers, Hispanic Heritage Month, 4th Grade, Number Sense, Compare Multi-digit Numbers