*Hispanic Heritage* Bundle: Background & Vocab *plus 3 short story Intros
By Kiwious About Vocab
This POWERPOINT Hispanic Heritage bundle includes 4 digital lessons: an introduction to Hispanic Heritage, *plus* 3 introductory vocabulary lessons to short stories written by prestigious HISPANIC authors. The short stories are semi-autobiographical in nature, reflecting the author's life influence.
Each prereading POWERPOINT provides digital pre-reading information for author, genre, and setting; hi-lighting the UNIQUE CULTURE of the author. Each story lesson also includes vivid vocabulary slides, printable grammar and vocab practice with assessments.
--PDF Links to stories included--
The digital MINI-LESSON contains :
10 colorful slides introducing elements of Hispanic culture such as language, music, geographic location, food, religion, Hispanic-American contributors and authors. Each slide is filled with photos, maps, as well as, music and video links. This is the perfect prelude to the following short story lessons .
EACH of the 3 SHORT STORY POWERPOINT LESSON contains:
1. **Author Bio:** To connect vocabulary with real-world context, we provide author biographies related to each short story. This adds depth to the lesson, allowing students to appreciate the words in the context of the author's life experience.
2. **Setting**: highly informative slides include maps, historical images and intriguing video links to prepare students to have a deeper understanding of the location and time period in which the story takes place. This is a crucial element when preparing students to read outside their own worldview.
3. **Vocab with Concise Definitions :** Our PowerPoint lesson provides clear and concise definitions for challenging vocabulary words, ensuring that students understand the meaning of each word in context as it appears in the text.(Look at individual lessons for vocabulary words.)
4.**Bold Photos:** Visual learners will thrive with our visually appealing slides, featuring bold and relevant images that help reinforce vocabulary concepts and make learning more engaging.
5.**Parts of Speech:** Understanding the parts of speech is crucial for effective language comprehension. Our lesson includes sections dedicated to identifying the part of speech for each vocabulary word.
6. **Grammar Review & Sort** Strengthen language skills with integrated grammar review sections, ensuring students can apply the vocabulary words correctly in their own writing and communication.
7. **Connotation Review & Sort** Dive deeper into vocabulary nuances by exploring the connotations of words, helping students grasp the subtle shades of meaning and usage.
8.**Context Clues Sentences:** Our lesson includes carefully curated sentences that employ context clues, enabling students to decipher word meanings from surrounding text. This fosters independent comprehension skills. These worksheets can be used for practice or assessment.
9.**Quizlet Practice:** Reinforce learning and encourage self-assessment with Quizlet practice sets tailored to the vocabulary words covered in the lesson. This interactive tool allows students to review and quiz themselves.
10**PDF file** 9 organizers, activities, and quizzes
11 **Fun Fact** photos and video links are inserted throughout to bring important elements of the story into context and aid comprehension
DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM:
· Introduce new story
· Provide backstory to text
· Stimulate group discussion/prediction
· Create predictions about text
· Use as distance learning resource
· Post on webpage for review
· Add to electronic notebooks
· Provide test review
· Prompt Writing or Research assignments
· Grammar study / parts of speech
· Discuss Word Connotation
PRINTABLE USES: word walls and interactive notebooks
Our goal is to prepare each student to read rigorous literature by front-loading story elements critical to comprehension aligned to standards This resource can be used whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual classroomsThis bundle is also available in Google Slides
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Hispanic Heritage Month Biographical Reading Passages & Research Growing Bundle
By Veronica Reyes
Hispanic Heritage and Latino/a Changemaker: Are you looking for a way to ⭐️TEACH and INSPIRE⭐️ during Hispanic Heritage Month?
These resources are a great resource to the vibrant world of Latino/a Changemakers and their profound contributions to the world. Perfect for a project to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!
Designed and differentiated for all students, this kid-friendly research newsletter brings you fun and informative snapshots, engaging stories, and interesting facts about Latino/a changemakers and their creative brilliance. All newsletters are biographical.
This is a reading passage newsletter GROWING BUNDLE with-
- Sonia Sotomayor
- Frida Kahlo
- Dolores Huerta
- Roberto Clemente
- Ellen Ochoa
- César Chávez
- Lionel Messi
- Rigoberta Menchú
- Pelé
-Celia Cruz
...and many more to come!
Digital Background Information Introduction To 4 Novels-Google
By Kiwious About Vocab
The following has been created as preparation for read aloud, guided reading, literature circles, book clubs, whole group instruction, etc. of historical fiction text.
PURPOSE: This NONFICTION Google Slide BUNDLE provides digital pre-reading resources & factual historical background information for the following classic UPPER ELEMENTARY GRADE novels:
Fever 1793, Where the Red Fern Grows, Esperanza Rising, Number the Stars
GOAL: to prepare each student to read rigorous historical fiction literature by front-loading historical facts to aid comprehension & align to standards
**EACH HISTORICAL Google Slide Lesson:**Please be aware that YOUTUBE LINKS open to a standard warning page which must be clicked to access video.
• Opening slides -
genre, author photo and short bio.
•Setting slides
-Location facts, photos, maps
-Time period facts, photos and links
-Link to period music
-Links to historical video clips
DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM:
· Introduce new story
· Provide factual backstory to historical fiction text
· Stimulate group discussion
· Create predictions about text
· Use as distance learning resource
· Post on webpage for review
· Prep for read aloud, lit. circles, etc.
· Prompt Writing or Research assignments
These lessons are also available in PowerPoint.
Enjoy,
-from Kiwious About Vocab!
Enjoy -from Kiwious About Vocab!
Printable Cinco de Mayo & Hispanic Heritage Month Puzzles With Solutions
By The Students Palace
Puzzles are the best activities for brain teasing labyrinths, these exercises support learning through play by developing concentration and problem solving skills.
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WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
( PDF + PNG Files )
Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper
High-resolution images
Unlimited prints
Great for kids, boys and girls
JUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTED
This item comes as a high-resolution PDF + PNG files that you can download straight after purchasing.
You can print as many copies as you want.
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No physical product or printed material will be shipped.
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Printable Cinco de Mayo & Hispanic Heritage Brain Games & Activities - BUNDLE
By The Students Palace
Dive into the vibrant world of Cinco de Mayo and Hispanic Heritage Month with our exciting bundle of games! Packed with entertainment and educational value, this bundle includes a diverse range of activities to celebrate these cultural festivities.
Challenge your mind with stimulating puzzles like word searches, number searches, sudoku, and mazes, featuring themes inspired by Mexican and Hispanic traditions. Test your linguistic skills with our engaging word scramble game, unraveling words related to the rich heritage of Mexico and Latin America. And don't forget the classic fun of our Cinco de Mayo BINGO game, perfect for family gatherings, parties, or classroom activities.
Whether you're celebrating Cinco de Mayo or honoring Hispanic heritage, this bundle has something for everyone to enjoy!
Feel free to let us know how we're doing in the Ratings & Comments section.
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
( PDF + PNG Files )
Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper
High-resolution images
Unlimited prints
Great for kids, boys and girls
JUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTED
This item comes as a high-resolution PDF + PNG files that you can download straight after purchasing.
You can print as many copies as you want.
NOTE
This is a digital item.
No physical product or printed material will be shipped.
No refunds as this is a digital product.
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Bundle Hispanic Heritage Month Activities and Bulletin Board Set - Middle School
By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot
Do you want to engage and motivate your students to learn about Hispanic history and culture? Do you want an inclusive classroom that celebrates diversity? Then download this Bundle Hispanic Heritage Month Activities and Bulletin Board Set. This is all you need to celebrate this heritage month!
Choice Board
Students will deepen their understanding of the achievements of Hispanic people in this activity that supports student voice and choice! Perfect for use in a Spanish classroom or when celebrating Hispanic culture, students can choose between 8 unique activities. Students can write poems, create a mini-mural or cartoon, or select from various other creative projects to demonstrate their learning. Great for differentiating instruction and various learning styles, there is something for everyone with this choice board.
Trivia Games
These three engaging trivia games are perfect as an individual or team-building activity. Use it as an engaging opener, attention-getter, a brain break, or build right into your lesson plans!
This no-prep resource comes with 35+ multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played while moving around the classroom or sitting in seats or on the floor.
Bulletin Board
These 10 inspirational quotes and proverbs posters are perfect for Hispanic Heritage Month! Use for classroom décor, bulletin boards, or door decorations. Proverbs are from Mexico, Cuba, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and other countries. These sayings will surely resonate with your students. No prep! Just print and hang!
➟ Quotes included in this set:
Flags - Bulletin Board
Flags in this resource: Andorra*, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Ecuador, Gibraltar*, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, Peru, Spain, the Philippines*, Uruguay, Venezuela
*Andorra, Gibraltar, and the Philippines do not have Spanish as an official language but it is widely spoken.
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Bundle Hispanic Heritage Month Activity and Bulletin Board Set for History
By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot
Do you want to engage and motivate your students in learning? Do you want to create a more inclusive classroom that celebrates diversity? Then download this Bundle Hispanic Heritage Month Activity and Bulletin Board Set. This is all you need to celebrate this month!
Biography Research Activity
Students will deepen their understanding of the achievements of Hispanic people in this biography research activity. Students select from various topics including athletes, poets, politics, activists, and more. Then, students select from one of three short research projects. Activities include writing paragraphs, creating a poster, or sharing why they would like to spend a day with one of the individuals.
Trivia Games
These three engaging trivia games are perfect as an individual or team-building activity. Use it as an engaging opener, attention-getter, a brain break, or build right into your lesson plans!
This no-prep resource comes with 50+ multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played while moving around the classroom or sitting in seats or on the floor.
Bulletin Board
These 10 inspirational quotes and proverbs posters are perfect for Hispanic Heritage Month! Use for classroom décor, bulletin boards, or door decorations. Proverbs are from Mexico, Cuba, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and other countries. These sayings will surely resonate with your students. No prep! Just print and hang!
➟ Quotes included in this set:
Flags - Bulletin Board
Flags in this resource: Andorra*, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Ecuador, Gibraltar*, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, Peru, Spain, the Philippines*, Uruguay, Venezuela
*Andorra, Gibraltar, and the Philippines do not have Spanish as an official language but it is widely spoken.
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READ ALOUD Introduction BUNDLE- 4 novel BACKGROUND INFO lessons POWERPOINT
By Kiwious About Vocab
Engage your students with these Pre-Reading Historical Introductions to 4 superb novels; perfect for read-aloud! These Digital POWERPOINT lessons seamlessly present background information for each novel's setting and the critical world events of the time-period. These resources greatly improve comprehension while aligning to standards, ensuring a richer literary experience for all learning styles.
Number the Stars by Lois Lowry
Bud Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis -*audiobook link included
Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan
The Watsons Go To Birmingham by Christopher Paul Curtis-*audiobook link included
For use with whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual/homeschool classrooms
Each POWERPOINT presentation includes:
1. **Author Photo and Short Biography** Providing students with a personal connection to the author, enhancing their engagement and understanding of the writer’s influence behind the story.
2. **Historical Fiction Genre** Preparing students to critically analyze how real-world events of the time-period are portrayed through creative storytelling.
3. **Audio Link to Book**Providing an additional resource to support diverse learning styles and ensuring all students can access and engage with the text.
4. **Location Facts, Photos, and Maps** Providing students with a concrete understanding of the setting, enriching their grasp of the historical and geographical context of the story.
5. **Time-period Facts, Photos and Links** Helping students visualize and comprehend the novel’s historical context, deepening their understanding of the events and culture depicted in the story.
6. **Link to Time-period Music** Immersing students in the cultural atmosphere of the era, promoting an emotional connection.
7. **Links to Historical Video Clips** Bringing history to life, providing visual imagery and helping students better understand the events and people of the time-period.
8. **List of Books Written by each Author** Reading other books by the same author is important because it allows students to explore similar themes and styles, fostering a greater interest in literature and a deeper connection with the author's body of work.
9. **Pre- and Post- Printable Assessments with Answer Keys** Crucial for the digital introduction lesson helping to gauge students' initial knowledge and track their progress, ensuring their understanding of the novel.
DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM:
· Introduce new story
· Provide factual backstory to historical fiction text
· Stimulate group discussion
· Create predictions about text
· Use as distance learning resource
· Post on webpage
· Add to electronic notebooks
Please be sure to view the preview and watch the video for detailed images and descriptions of the lesson.
This lesson is also available in Google Slides!
Enjoy!
-From Kiwious About Vocab
Printable Hispanic Heritage Month Día De Los Muertos Coloring Pages Sheets
By The Students Palace
Fun National Hispanic Heritage Month Coloring Pages For Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten, Girls, Boys Kids. This paint dauber coloring Pages is perfect for younger to practice pre-writing skills and have fun at the same time. Makes a fun gift!
Feel free to let us know how we're doing in the Ratings & Comments section.
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
( PDF + PNG )
Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper
High-resolution images
Unlimited prints
Great for kids, boys and girls
JUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTED
This item comes as a high-resolution PDF + PNG files that you can download straight after purchasing.
You can print as many copies as you want.
NOTE
This is a digital item.
No physical product or printed material will be shipped.
No refunds as this is a digital product.
READ ALOUD Introduction BUNDLE- 4 novel BACKGROUND INFO lessons Google Slides
By Kiwious About Vocab
Engage your students with these Pre-Reading Historical Introductions to 4 superb novels; perfect for read-aloud! These Digital GOOGLE SLIDE lessons seamlessly present background information for each novel's setting and the critical world events of the time-period. These resources greatly improve comprehension while aligning to standards, ensuring a richer literary experience for all learning styles.
Number the Stars by Lois Lowry
Bud Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis -*audiobook link included
Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan
The Watsons Go To Birmingham by Christopher Paul Curtis-*audiobook link included
For use with whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual/homeschool classrooms
Each GOOGLE SLIDE presentation includes:
1. **Author Photo and Short Biography** Providing students with a personal connection to the author, enhancing their engagement and understanding of the writer’s influence behind the story.
2. **Historical Fiction Genre** Preparing students to critically analyze how real-world events of the time-period are portrayed through creative storytelling.
3. **Audio Link to Book**Providing an additional resource to support diverse learning styles and ensuring all students can access and engage with the text.
4. **Location Facts, Photos, and Maps** Providing students with a concrete understanding of the setting, enriching their grasp of the historical and geographical context of the story.
5. **Time-period Facts, Photos and Links** Helping students visualize and comprehend the novel’s historical context, deepening their understanding of the events and culture depicted in the story.
6. **Link to Time-period Music** Immersing students in the cultural atmosphere of the era, promoting an emotional connection.
7. **Links to Historical Video Clips** Bringing history to life, providing visual imagery and helping students better understand the events and people of the time-period.
8. **List of Books Written by each Author** Reading other books by the same author is important because it allows students to explore similar themes and styles, fostering a greater interest in literature and a deeper connection with the author's body of work.
9. **Pre- and Post- Printable Assessments with Answer Keys** Crucial for the digital introduction lesson helping to gauge students' initial knowledge and track their progress, ensuring their understanding of the novel.
DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM:
· Introduce new story
· Provide factual backstory to historical fiction text
· Stimulate group discussion
· Create predictions about text
· Use as distance learning resource
· Post on webpage
· Add to electronic notebooks
Please be sure to view the preview and watch the video for detailed images and descriptions of the lesson.
This lesson is also available in Google Slides!
Enjoy!
-From Kiwious About Vocab
Spanish Culture Activities Bundle Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening
By Specialty Spanish
Looking for some creative ways to add more culture into your Spanish lessons? Want to have comprehensible input and keep students engaged in the Target Language? Spark a love of learning and an interest in traveling to Spanish-speaking countries with this bundle of culture-themed activities! Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening are all included in these activities! Save money by getting all 4 no-prep culture activities together!
The Youth Hostels activity is a great one to use during a travel unit! It contains a Google Slides presentation to explain what youth hostels are and what they look like. It has a short video embedded so students can really see what youth hostels can offer. There is a reading activity linked in (with an answer key) as well! This activity is geared for students in Years 2, 3 and 4. Read more HERE.
Vacaciones en España focuses on a trip to the beach town of Benidorm, on the West Coast of Spain. This Google Slides presentation contains vibrant photos of real people, which makes it engaging for students. Each slide comes with text to explain what they’re seeing. Within the presentation are links to reading, writing, speaking and listening activities. This activity is great for a travel theme and when students are starting to learn the past tense! Read more HERE.
Avila is a similar format to Vacaciones en España. The Google Slides™ presentation contains original photographs from Ávila, Spain, a beautiful and medieval city to the north of Madrid. Each slide contains text taking students through Ávila’s past (its incredible walls, towers and cathedral) and present-day life with some views of the city! The text is mainly written in both present and past (preterite and imperfect) and therefore is great for Years 2, 3 and 4. Read more HERE.
The Escape Room is a student favorite! It comes in a Spanish and English version, and students must follow the clues to help solve a crime. The clues take them all around Spain where they will learn about various aspects of the culture. Each clue they solve reveals the next clue! This is so much fun for students! This activity is already differentiated and therefore appropriate for all levels of Spanish! Read more HERE.
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Hispanic Heritage Month Bundle: Engaging Projects & Activities for Students!
By Churros and Croissants
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this comprehensive bundle designed to immerse students in the rich contributions of Spanish speakers and save 20%!
This resource pack includes:
Perfect for teachers looking to enhance cultural awareness and language skills in the classroom! Download now and engage your students with meaningful content that celebrates diversity for Hispanic Heritage month and beyond.
Bundle Hispanic Heritage Month Activities, Research Project, Bulletin Board Set
By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot
Do you want to engage and motivate your students to learn about Hispanic culture and famous Hispanics? Do you want to celebrate diversity and have students practice their research skills? Then download this Bundle Hispanic Heritage Month Activities, Research Project, and Bulletin Board Set. This is all you need to celebrate this month!
WebQuest
This comprehensive research project allows students to explore the history, culture, people, and more of Hispanics living in our country. This research activity is perfect for Hispanic Heritage Month, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more!
You'll receive the activity in print and digital formats when you purchase this scavenger hunt resource. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about winter holidays with this high-quality, no-prep resource!
***Updated in 2024 with new links***
Choice Board
Students will deepen their understanding of the achievements of Hispanic people in this activity that supports student voice and choice! Perfect for use in a Spanish classroom or when celebrating Hispanic culture, students can choose between 8 unique activities. Students can write poems, create a mini-mural or cartoon, or select from various other creative projects to demonstrate their learning. Great for differentiating instruction and various learning styles, there is something for everyone with this choice board.
Trivia Games
These three engaging trivia games are perfect as an individual or team-building activity. Use it as an engaging opener, attention-getter, a brain break, or build right into your lesson plans!
This no-prep resource comes with 35+ multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played while moving around the classroom or sitting in seats or on the floor.
Bulletin Board
These 10 inspirational quotes and proverbs posters are perfect for Hispanic Heritage Month! Use for classroom décor, bulletin boards, or door decorations. Proverbs are from Mexico, Cuba, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and other countries. These sayings will surely resonate with your students. No prep! Just print and hang!
➟ Quotes included in this set:
Flags - Bulletin Board
Flags in this resource: Andorra*, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Ecuador, Gibraltar*, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, Peru, Spain, the Philippines*, Uruguay, Venezuela
*Andorra, Gibraltar, and the Philippines do not have Spanish as an official language but it is widely spoken.
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Bundle Emergency Sub Plans Activities for English or History Substitute Teacher
By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot
Do you need engaging last-minute activities for your History or ELA students? Do you want to support diversity and foster an inclusive classroom community? Then download this Bundle Emergency Sub Plans for English or History Activities for Heritage Months resource! These 5 no-prep WebQuests are perfect for that last-minute lesson!
You'll receive the activities in print and digital formats when you purchase this scavenger hunt resource. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about the diversity in our country with this high-quality, no-prep resource!
➟Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15 - Oct 15) - With this Hispanic Heritage WebQuest students will learn about the history, culture, people, and more of Hispanics living in our country.
➟Native American Heritage Month (November) - Students will learn about Native American and Indigenous People's history and culture as well as contemporary and local topics in this engaging Webquest scavenger hunt!
➟Women's History Month (March) - Students will learn about women's achievements, civil rights activism, and involvement in a wide variety of activities.
➟Black History Month (February) - Students will learn about achievements in politics, medicine, STEM, the arts, sports, business, and more.
➟Asian American and Pacific Islander History Month (May) - This activity will have students researching and learning about Asian American and Pacific Islander history, people, events, facts, and more!
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