High School Hispanic Heritage Month Resources

Bundle the Famous Spanish Speaker Project: Research, Video Promo, and Classroom Competition with the Famous Spanish-Speaking Historical Figures and Spanish-Speaking Artist Wordsearch Activities and save 20%!

Explore Hispanic culture with this comprehensive educational bundle designed for middle and high school students. This set combines a dynamic video project and interactive wordsearch activites, perfect for bringing famous Spanish-speaking figures to life in your classroom!

Famous Spanish Speaker Project: Research, Video Promo, and Classroom Competition: Encourage creativity and critical thinking as students create captivating videos showcasing influential Hispanics. Ideal for enhancing research skills and multimedia presentations, this project encourages deeper understanding and appreciation of diverse Hispanic contributions. This can be completed in English or Spanish.

Famous Spanish-Speaking Historical Figures & Spanish-Speaking Artist Wordsearch : Reinforce historical knowledge with these engaging wordsearch puzzles. Each offers 15 different Spanish speakers to search for along with an optional research sheet to discover a fun fact about each. This activity is a great way for students to test their learning and connect with the rich heritage of Latino culture. Perfect for early finishers!

Perfect for Spanish levels 1, 2, 3, and 4. This bundle supports diverse learning styles and adds an exciting dimension to your curriculum. Equip your students with the tools to explore and celebrate global Spanish-speaking figures while honing their language skills.

Perfect for Hispanic Heritage Month!

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• ( 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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• 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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Calentamientos para hispanohablentes y AP

Incluye más de 80 calentamientos.

Los calentamientos vienen en Google Slides para que los estudiantes fácilmente puedaN abrir su libro digital y comenzar a contestar las preguntas.

¡Captura la atención de tus estudiantes y prepara el terreno para el aprendizaje con más de 80 diapositivas de timbres de inicio únicos e interesantes en español!

Las diapositivas motivan a los estudiantes:

• • Preguntas abiertas y cerradas interesantes:
  • Imágenes cautivadoras:
  • Actividades creativas

This is a Informational Reading Passage AND Collaborative Art Project about Roberto Clemente as an Latino Leader and a Black Changemaker. Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or as an activity for Black History Month or Hispanic Heritage Month.

INCLUDED- Reading Comprehension Questions! Differentiated and can be used with any reading passage about an influential female leader. Perfect for close reading!

• Colored and black-line version
• Reading comprehension questions for early elementary (1-3) and separate worksheet for upper elementary (4-6)

Information on...

- Early Life

- Career

- Interesting Facts

- Artistic Contributions/Influences

• Inclusive Learning: Foster an inclusive classroom environment by exploring diverse narratives and celebrating the achievements of underrepresented voices.
• Ready-to-Use Content: Save time on lesson planning with our pre-packaged materials, allowing you to focus on what you do best – inspiring the next generation.

***Plus****

Roberto Clemente Collaborative Mural Poster! Engage students as artists, inviting them to contribute to a larger masterpiece that pays tribute to the wisdom and resilience of Roberto Clemente. This unique product transforms any space into a vibrant tapestry of collective expression, capturing the spirit of Roberto Clemente's impactful words and life.

***Pro-Tip*** To make a smaller puzzle- use your printer or copiers "combine" feature and print 2 pages on one paper!

2 sizes- 25 pieces or 36 pieces! (Bordered, Colored or B&W)

This Hispanic Heritage Bundle includes: an informational mini-lesson on Hispanic Heritage, *plus* an introductory historical background and vocabulary lesson to novel, Esperanza Rising, written by the HISPANIC author, Pam Munoz Ryan.

For use with whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual/homeschool classrooms.

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 .

PowerPoint Prereading Lesson:

1. **Author Biography** We provide author biographies for each short story. This adds depth to the lesson, allowing students to appreciate the story in the context of the author's life experience.

2. **Setting**Highly informative slides include maps, historical images and intriguing video links allowing 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.**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.

4. **Vocab with Concise Definitions and Part of Speech: ** Our lesson provides clear and concise definitions for challenging vocabulary words, ensuring that students understand the meaning of each word in context. 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.

5.**Quizlet Practice Link ** Reinforce learning and encourage self-assessment with Quizlet practice tailored to the vocabulary words covered in the lesson. This interactive tool allows students to review and quiz themselves.

6. **Fun Fact Images and Videos** These features highlight unique elements of the text to aid comprehension

PDF FILE.

Plus, each ZIP file comes with a PDF folder containing printable worksheets to be used with the lesson!

**Grammar Sort**

Strengthen language skills with integrated grammar review sections, ensuring students can apply the vocabulary words correctly in their own writing and communication.

**Connotation Sort**

Dive deeper into vocabulary nuances by exploring the connotations of words, helping students grasp the subtle shades of meaning and usage.

**Context Clues Sentences, Word Bank and Key: **

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.

**Vocabulary Organizer**

This worksheet allows the students to infer the meaning from the animated vocabulary slide. After students complete the organizer, it is a great reference sheet.

**Synonym and Antonym Word Study**

The graphic organizer allows the students to explore the variations in meaning of the new vocabulary word.

DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM:

· Introduce new story

· Provide backstory to text

· Stimulate group discussion

· 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: Worksheets, word walls, interactive notebooks

This bundle is also available in Google Slides.

Enjoy!

-From Kiwious About Vocab!

Click the link below to view Esperanza Rising Vocabulary included in this lesson!

Esperanza Rising Vocabulary

Want your Spanish students to learn about Hispanic Heritage Month , but  reading comprehension is getting boring in your Spanish class?  Turn it into a game!  This mystery-solving reading about famous Hispanics goes from dull to exciting as students work together and move around the room to solve a mystery!  This is a simple “print and go” with no work for the teacher!  

   Students play the role of journalists, all trying to “scoop” each other by getting a story first!  There is to be a big Lifetime Achievement Award given to someone of Hispanic heritage, and the journalists want to find out who is winning the award first!  They will read about the 10 candidates.  While they read the parts, they are also looking for “code words”.  Students record the code words on a special answer sheet that will eventually lead them to solving the mystery of who the award winner is, and whoever figures it out first gets the scoop!  It’s so much fun! 

    After, you can decide which of the 4 follow-up activities you want to do with your students.  There are 4; a True or False Activity to check for basic comprehension, a graphic organizer for students to organize notes about famous hispanos, a “tell me in your own words” activity,  and a writing follow up where students use their reading comprehension and critical thinking to invent an explanation for why the voting board chose this person as the winner.  Answer key to the True/False is also included.  Best of all?  If there’s something you’d like to change for your students, you are free to edit!

The reading cards are written in Spanish for Novice High/Intermediate Low.  The questions are written in English, and answers will be in English as well.  The instructions and mission are written in English.

Who can use this product?

• Students in Year 2 and up
• Students ready to reach to a Novice High/Intermediate Low + reading level

How can I use this product?

• Print out the reading cards (10)
• Hang them up around your room
• Print and copy the answer sheet
• Let students loose to solve the crime! 
• Assign follow-up activities if you wish

What’s included in this product?

• Everything!  No prep beyond print and photocopy!
• Teacher instructions and hints
• 10 reading cards (Spanish)
• Student instructions (English)
• Student answer sheet (Questions and Answers are in English)
• Answer Key for the code word questions and answer trail
• True/False Comprehension Activity
• Answer Key to True/False
• Summarize/Tell me in your own words activity
• Graphic Organizer for students
• Writing Follow-up: Explain why the award winner was chosen!

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Spanish Escape Room ~Catch Soccer Thieves as They Flee in Spain! Eng/Span

Afro Latinos Reading Comprehension Scavenger Hunt Mystery Black History Month

Spanish 3 Reading Comprehension Passages for Games

Spanish Fall Otoño Activities for Writing, Speaking & Listening

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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 Hispanic Heritage Month Bundle with Activities and Bulletin Board Set. This is all you need to celebrate this month!

➟ 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.

• A handout is included for quiet seatwork, homework, or emergency sub plans!

➟ 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:

• “At the end of the day, we can endure much more than we think we can.” ~Frida Kahlo, artist
• “I know who I am and who I may be, if I choose.” ~Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, writer
• "There is nothing harder than the softness of indifference." ~Juan Montalvo, author
• And many more!

➟ 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.

• Country Names are in both Spanish and English

This product contains:

• Instructions for 3 trivia games
• 65 trivia questions
• 15 quotes on bordered paper
• Flags of all the Spanish-speaking countries/territories of the world
• Terms of Use

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Are you searching for an engaging resource for your secondary students to teach them about Hispanic Heritage Month_?_ This resource was created with ALL types of learners in mind. 

A full week of lessons!

Your Students Will:

• Develop vocabulary
• Analyze text
• Apply knowledge
• Practice speaking and listening skills while completing the activities
• Work on developing writing skills
• Have the opportunity to expand grammar skills.

This resource is READY-TO-USE with plenty of activities to engage your secondary students. You will have everything you need to have an AMAZING resource.

What’s Included:

• ONE WEEK of lessons!
• 86 Google/Pear Deck Teacher Slides to present to students
• Topics including: Notable hispanic leaders, why we celebrate, hispanic authors, singers, traditions, important dates (Mexican Independence Day, etc) and more!
• Google Earth Research assignment on a country that celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month (Google Doc)
• Printable countries to assign students for their research projects (PDF)
• Notable person note catcher (Google Doc) 
• TONS of Speaking and Writing practice embedded in the Google Slides
• Virtual Field Trip: Frida Kahlo's House (museum)
• Engaging videos to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
• Step by step instructions on how to use Google Earth and do the research project and note catcher
• Secondary themes and images to keep students engaged
• Language frames BUILT IN to support ELL ESL Multilingual learners, SPED students, and ALL LEVELS of students
• SO MUCH MORE!!!

Look what other educators are saying:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sarah A. wrote, “This was a great way to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month for my students. I loved the design and people highlighted throughout the presentation. My students loved the Google Earth search, videos, and guessing the different icons of famous Latinos. Thanks for making this!”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Tracey Z. wrote, “Thank you for this resource! What a great interactive way for students to learn about Hispanic Heritage Month and all of the notable figures.”

This lesson will bring some fun and engagement to your classroom! You don’t want to miss out on the INFORMATIVE unit. Make sure to add this resource to your cart.

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WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• 90 Pages

• ( 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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Need some fun and exciting projects for your Spanish class?

Can be used in any level since they are mostly templates.

Students can use their imagination to create the pieces that

best represent them!

10 Templates plus Bonus Projects!

✏️Easy-to-use

❤Sub-days

❤Homework

❤Extra Practice

❤Extra Credit

❤Cultural Enhancement in the classroom

❤Enhance student writing

❤Art Component

❤Advanced students that need a more hands-on activity

and so many other ways!

This is a Informational Reading Passage AND Collaborative Art Project about Frida Kahlo as an Latina Leader and a Female Changemaker. Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or as an activity for Women's History Month or Hispanic Heritage Month.

INCLUDED- Reading Comprehension Questions! Differentiated and can be used with any reading passage about an influential female leader. Perfect for close reading!

• Colored and black-line version
• Reading comprehension questions for early elementary (1-3) and separate worksheet for upper elementary (4-6)

Information on...

- Early Life

- Career

- Interesting Facts

- Artistic Contributions/Influences

• Inclusive Learning: Foster an inclusive classroom environment by exploring diverse narratives and celebrating the achievements of underrepresented voices.
• Ready-to-Use Content: Save time on lesson planning with our pre-packaged materials, allowing you to focus on what you do best – inspiring the next generation.

***Plus****

Frida Kahlo Collaborative Mural Poster! Engage students as artists, inviting them to contribute to a larger masterpiece that pays tribute to the wisdom and resilience of Frida Kahlo. This unique product transforms any space into a vibrant tapestry of collective expression, capturing the spirit of Frida Kahlo's impactful words and life.

***Pro-Tip*** To make a smaller puzzle- use your printer or copiers "combine" feature and print 2 pages on one paper!

2 sizes- 25 pieces or 36 pieces! (Bordered, Colored or B&W)

Engage your students with a comprehensive Pre-Reading Historical Introduction to Riding Freedom and Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan. . These Digital Google Lessons seamlessly present the novel’s significant setting with critical world events of the time. These resources greatly improve comprehension while aligning to standards, ensuring a richer literary experience for all learning styles.

For use with whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual/homeschool classrooms

Google Slides:

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 this 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 Key** 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 bundle is also available in PowerPoint.

Enjoy!

-From Kiwious About Vocab

Is reading comprehension getting boring in your Spanish class?  Turn it into a game!  This reading about famous Afro-Latinos goes from dull to exciting as students work together and move around the room to solve a mystery!  This is a simple “print and go” with no work for the teacher!  

   There’s been a robbery at  a famous museum for Afro-Latinos!  The students play the role of the investigator of the museum robbery.  They have to read all 10 parts of the story to get the full picture of what was taken and why the objects are important.  While they read the parts, they are also looking for “code words”.  Students record the code words on a special answer sheet that will eventually lead them to solving the mystery of who stole the important artifacts.  It’s so much fun! 

    After, you can decide which of the 3 follow-up activities you want to do with your students.  There are 3; a True or False Activity to check for basic comprehension, a graphic organizer for students to organize notes about 4 Afro-Latinos, and a writing follow up where students use their reading comprehension and critical thinking to invent an explanation for why the thief stole the items.  Answer key to the True/False is also included.  Best of all?  If there’s something you’d like to change for your students, you are free to edit!

Who can use this product?

• Students in Year 3 and up
• Students ready to reach to an Intermediate Low + reading level

How can I use this product?

• Print out the reading cards (10)
• Hang them up around your room
• Print and copy the answer sheet
• Let students loose to solve the crime! 
• Assign follow-up activities if you wish

What’s included in this product?

• Everything!  No prep beyond print and photocopy!
• Teacher instructions and hints
• 10 reading cards
• Student instructions (available in Spanish and English)
• Student answer sheet
• Answer Key for the code word questions and answer trail
• True/False Comprehension Activity
• Answer Key to True/False
• Graphic Organizer for students
• Writing Follow-up: Explain why the thief did it! 

Other resources you may like:

Spanish Escape Room ~Catch Soccer Thieves as They Flee in Spain! Eng/Span

Spanish Reading Comprehension Scavenger Hunt Game Accident Theme

Pre-AP Spanish Bachata Reading & Comprehension Questions

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Do you want to engage your students in learning? Do you want to create a more inclusive classroom that celebrates diversity? Then download this Hispanic Heritage Month Bulletin Board FLAGS of SPANISH Countries! This resource includes colorful posters of ALL the flags of Spanish-speaking countries and territories.

These no-prep, 8.5 X 11 posters are perfect for Spanish class or for celebrating Hispanic culture. Each poster comes with the name of the country and a picture of the flag. There is both an English version and a Spanish version included in this resource.

➟ How does this make your life easier?

• Print and go! With no prep, this is an easy and beautiful bulletin board
• Visual way to appreciate Hispanic Heritage Month
• Perfect for the Spanish classroom

➟ 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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Puzzles are the best activities for brain teasing labyrinths, these exercises support learning through play by developing concentration and problem solving skills.

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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ABOUT THIS PRODUCT:  Includes 4 fast and easy projects to create and share in class.

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⭐⭐2nd project: If your life was a TV show or Social Media post what would it look like in one picture. Have students explain why they chose to include what they did.

3rd project: Students design a Book Cover which I titled "El Libro de mi vida." What does your life's cover look like? I have provided two student examples.

Rubric is included.

4th project: Student create a Luchador.

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❤These projects are student favorites because they really want their teachers and pears to know who they are. Some students are shy but when it comes to these projects they really express who they are. It is beautiful to see their creations!

More projects have been added for students to compile a list of words that are only said in their families and much more...

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This is a Informational Reading Passage AND Collaborative Art Project about Ellen Ochoa as an Latina Leader and a Female Changemaker. Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or as an activity for Women's History Month or Hispanic Heritage Month.

INCLUDED- Reading Comprehension Questions! Differentiated and can be used with any reading passage about an influential female leader. Perfect for close reading!

• Colored and black-line version
• Reading comprehension questions for early elementary (1-3) and separate worksheet for upper elementary (4-6)

Information on...

- Early Life

- Career

- Interesting Facts

- Artistic Contributions/Influences

• Inclusive Learning: Foster an inclusive classroom environment by exploring diverse narratives and celebrating the achievements of underrepresented voices.
• Ready-to-Use Content: Save time on lesson planning with our pre-packaged materials, allowing you to focus on what you do best – inspiring the next generation.

***Plus****

Ellen Ochoa Collaborative Mural Poster! Engage students as artists, inviting them to contribute to a larger masterpiece that pays tribute to the wisdom and resilience of Ellen Ochoa. This unique product transforms any space into a vibrant tapestry of collective expression, capturing the spirit of Ellen Ochoa's impactful words and life.

***Pro-Tip*** To make a smaller puzzle- use your printer or copiers "combine" feature and print 2 pages on one paper!

2 sizes- 25 pieces or 36 pieces! (Bordered, Colored or B&W)

Purpose: "Seventh Grade," and "The Jacket" by Gary Soto: these introductory Google Slide lessons provide digital pre-reading information for the author, genre, and setting. The lessons also include vocabulary study, practice, and assessments. -PDF text Links included

GOAL: to prepare each student to read rigorous literature by front-loading story elements critical to comprehension aligned to standards

AUDIENCE: whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual classrooms

EACH Google Slide Lesson:

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.

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

This bundle is also available in PowerPoint.

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Need to motivate your Spanish students?  Want to incorporate more REAL culture into your classes? Need them to work together?  This digital escape room is a FUN way to do both!  Students must watch and read the Google slides and also do some research of their own to help solve a crime. Students can complete this challenge in school or digitally from home! No-prep fun activity for ALL of your classes!

Some important objects have been stolen from the Soccer Museum at Camp Nou in Barcelona.  Help the police chase down the thieves as you travel around Spain!  To find the next clue, students must answer cultural questions about Spain.  From those answers, they must figure out codes that will open digital locks (in a google form).  Students get the next set of pictures and clues after each lock is opened! 

This Escape Room is suitable for all middle and high school students.  It focuses on famous places and interesting cultural details, not on grammar.  This resource comes in a Spanish version appropriate for students in Year 3 and up, and also an English version for Novice Spanish students or any student interested in Spanish culture!  It’s a great way to get students talking to each other at the beginning of the year, or a fun way to wrap up a school year too! Need a brain break from the normal curriculum? This should do the trick!

Who can use this product?

• Spanish students in Year 3 and above for the Spanish version
• Any student interested in Spanish culture for the English version (I recommend high school level- there are puzzles to figure out the require some out-of-the-box thinking!)

How can I use this product?

• This activity is a great way to either start or end the year!
• Students must work in teams to find answers and figure out codes
• Assign this activity digitally via google classroom or other learning platform
• Give students a time limit to increase motivation!
• This activity can be graded or just for fun
• The focus is on culture-not on grammar
• Plan for 60-90 minutes to complete this activity

What’s included in this product?

• A Spanish version Escape Room Challenge including

• 29 slides

• Important vocabulary (lock, clue, code, thief, to steal)

• Authentic photos from many places in Spain

• Links to 24 multiple choice questions in Spanish

• A google form with digital locks

• Link to a video showing flamenco music and dancing

• Link to a video showing how to make paella

• An English version with all of the the aforementioned parts

• Teacher instructions for use for both Spanish and English version (instructions are in English)

• An answer key for teachers for both Spanish and English versions

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Do you want to help your students learn about Hispanic heritage? Do you want to create an inclusive classroom environment and support diversity? Then download this editable and no prep Hispanic Heritage Month Activity a Virtual Field Trip Webquest! This comprehensive research project allows students to explore the history, culture, people, and more about Hispanics living in our country.

This is all you need to celebrate this month! No background knowledge needed by you or the students!

This research activity is perfect for Hispanic Heritage Month, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more! When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in both print and digital formats. 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. Also included is a website evaluation checklist to help students answer the few questions that do not contain direct links. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about Hispanic Heritage Month with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

***Updated September 2024 with new links***

➟A website evaluation form is now included! If any of the links provided are blocked by your school, students can use this form to help them determine if the website they are using is appropriate.

➟How this resource helps you:

• Students will learn a lot about Hispanic heritage
• Students will be engaged (especially if you choose the more competitive variation of the game with points!)
• NO PREP and very few resources needed (just a computer!)

➟This resource includes:

• WebQuest/scavenger hunt with relevant questions
• Answer Key with live links
• Instructions with several variations
• A website evaluation form
• Terms of Use

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