Less than $5 11th Grade Holidays/Seasonal Worksheets (by date, oldest first)

Dive into the captivating history of Halloween with this comprehensive, FREE resource designed for middle and high school students.  This freebie includes a detailed reading passage on the origins, symbols, and global celebrations of Halloween, complete with engaging questions and guided note-taking sheets to reinforce learning.  Whether you’re exploring the cultural significance or dispelling common misconceptions, this resource is perfect for helping students develop a deeper understanding of Halloween.  Ideal for use in history, social studies, or language arts classrooms, this set is fully ready to use, with no preparation required.

Ignite your students’ creativity this Halloween season with 20 engaging writing prompts and 20 note-taking sheets.  Perfect for middle and high school students, these prompts cover a wide range of Halloween topics, from spooky storytelling to exploring the history and symbolism behind the holiday. The accompanying note-taking sheets are designed to help students organize their thoughts, enhancing their critical thinking and writing skills.  Whether for creative writing assignments, classroom discussions, or independent projects, this resource is ideal for incorporating Halloween into your lessons in a fun and meaningful way.

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This freebie includes 10 fun St. Patrick's Day theme Would You Rather questions on Google Slides & PDF. You can use it digitally or print them for your class!

These questions can be used as ice breakers, to begin classroom discussions, create classroom polls and graphs or a writing prompts!

AVID End of Year | Summer Early Finisher Activity Packet-With WICOR Skills: This engaging resource is great for June and July months! Use for early finishers, sub plans, or even as printable worksheets used in study hall. It combines fun activities with academic enrichment, offering a blend of end of year-themed fun and educational content. Students will enjoy exciting challenges, goal-setting exercises, planning for next year, and an inspiring reading passage accompanied by thought-provoking questions, and more!

Get this packet for FREE by purchasing the AVID Early Finisher Bundle HERE! :)

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✨AVID End of Year Activities Bundle✨

Directions:

1. option 1- print and hole punch, students keep the pack in the AVID section of their binders and complete when they finish tutorials or class work early
2. option 2- use for sub plans in the month of April
3. option 3- students complete pieces of the packet each Friday through the month of April

21 Pages Included in This Packet:

• A cover page
• Podcast script outline for grade level survival guide
• Costa leveled interview questions for future AVID students
• Metacognition journal over skills gained during AVID
• Reflection questions about the school year
• SAT vocabulary chart
• Summer volunteering reading passage with summery writing
• Summer volunteering questions
• Summer volunteering writing Costa questions
• Passive, assertive, aggressive worksheet
• Non-academic summer SMART goal
• Summer planner
• Finish the story prompt with writing page
• Create your own summer word search
• Summer bucket list
• AVID acrostic poem
• Maze challenge
• Zentangle
• Would you rather with writing page
• Research and design a vacation brochure
• Sudoku with answer key
• Maze with answer key

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*Note all products may be used in virtual systems like Outschool without the purchase of extra licenses

This is the perfect grab and go activity to do before Thanksgiving break! Students can draw or write what they’re grateful for, then proudly display their work on a bulletin board. Perfect for promoting gratitude and social-emotional learning in a colorful and interactive way. This is also the perfect classroom or hallway decor for the month of November!

What's Included

• 8 different colored cell phone photo albums with the title " I am thankful for"
• includes a black and white version

Directions

• Either choose a color cell phone or let students choose a color they prefer

• Students can either draw or write to fill up their “photo album” with things they are thankful for

• Display on a hallway bulletin board or in your classroom!

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Dolch Roll & Read Bundle

Roll a Story Bundle

Students roll the dice to unravel a magical and exciting tapestry of settings, protagonists, antagonists, conflicts, and Cinco De Mayo-themed elements, igniting creativity and narrative fluency! Perfect for narrative writing units, centers, daily writing, public speaking practice, Fun Friday, and more!

✨Seasons & Holidays Roll a Story Bundle✨

✨Holidays Roll a Story Bundle✨

What's Included

• A PowerPoint with 1 unique board
• 1 editable Roll a Story Board
• A QR code on the story board that leads to digital dice (so no dice needed, just devices!)
• Vocabulary page
• Writing page

Story Elements

• Setting (examples: inside a soap opera show, a blind taste-test challenge, salsa dancing competition)

• Protagonists (examples: serenader who only talks through song, persistent hot sauce salesman, soldier back from war)

• Conflict (examples: is challenged by, is captured by, is bribed by)

• Antagonists (examples: wrestling enthusiast, soap opera actor with a big ego, wealthy tycoon)

• Cinco De Mayo Elements (examples: piñata with a winning lottery ticket inside, ghost pepper, mechanical bull time machine)

Spring Roll a Story

Summer Roll a Story

ELA Resources

Writing Resources

*AVID Nerds resources are available for use in virtual systems like Outschool without the need to purchase extra licenses

AVID students can use this back to school scavenger hunt to get to know their school and the AVID support team! This printable worksheet is perfect for a first week of school team building icebreaker activity and works for both middle and high school AVID students.

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✨AVID Team Building Bundle✨

✨AVID Public Speaking Bundle✨

✨AVID Writing Bundle✨

What's Included

1 PDF partner selfie scavenger hunt in color

1 PDF partner selfie scavenger hunt in black and white

More AVID back to school resources...

WICOR Choice Board

Drawing Challenge

30 Second Speeches

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Super Bowl Word Searches: 49ers vs. Chiefs Edition

Stir up excitement for the Super Bowl with these captivating word searches! This bundle features two dynamic puzzles centered around the star players and iconic elements of the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs, the contenders for football supremacy.
Challenge your students to locate names like "Mahomes," "Kittle," "Kelce," and other key players as they delve into the rich football vocabulary associated with these powerhouse teams. Whether in the classroom, as homework assignments, or for recreational enjoyment, these word searches offer an entertaining avenue to reinforce vocabulary and spelling skills while fostering excitement for the Super Bowl. Suitable for all ages, these puzzles are a winning addition to any lesson plan. Download now and experience the thrill of the game with your students!

Includes 13 words for each team, separate word searches. PDF form with 2 pages. Players last name.

Do you struggle to incorporate real-world, authentic reading in your Spanish classroom? This amazing interpretive reading activity about altares and the significance of the items found on an altar will get your kids reading and analyzing an authentic resource from the Spanish-speaking world.

In this activity, your students will:

• identify key elements of an altar
• determine the main idea
• identify supporting details
• guess the meaning of words based on the context
• answer comprehension questions
• compare and contrast traditions
• write a personal reaction to the infographic

This reading and writing activity makes a great addition to any Día de los Muertos or holidays unit, from Spanish 2 through AP (as an introduction to the unit). It also makes a great pre-reading activity for an article about Día de los Muertos (there are two suggested articles in the product and one suggested photo slideshow). There are two versions of the handout: version 1 has all directions and questions in English, while version 2 has all directions and questions in Spanish.

PLEASE NOTE: the infographic is NOT included with this product due to copyright laws and you must access it at the following link: infographic. I would recommend printing and laminating the infographic, projecting it on your board, or posting it to Google Classroom, Edmodo, or Schoology for students to access it. Each handout includes the link to the image at the top as well as a QR code to the image at the bottom.

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Have you been searching for a way to engage your students in authentic readings in Spanish? This ready-to-use interpretive reading activity about New Year's resolutions will get your students reading and analyzing an authentic resource from the Spanish-speaking world. 

In this activity, your students will:

  ✅ identify key terms related to New Year's resolutions

  ✅ determine the main idea of the infographic

  ✅ identify supporting details

  ✅ make inferences

  ✅ guess the meaning of selected words based on the context

  ✅ answer comprehension questions

  ✅ compare cultural perspectives

  ✅ write a personal reaction to the infographic

This reading and writing activity makes a great addition to any holiday or healthy habits unit, from Spanish 2 through AP (as an introduction to the unit). It is also a great activity to use before a class or small-group discussion about healthy habits or New Year's resolutions, a pre-reading activity for an article about resolutions (there are links to suggested articles in the product), or a no-prep substitute lesson.

The best part? Your students will make connections between their own culture and the target culture, all while practicing analytical thinking, reading, and writing!

There are two versions of the handout included in this resource: version 1 has all directions and questions in English, while version 2 has all directions and questions in Spanish.

PLEASE NOTE: the infographic is NOT included with this product due to copyright laws and you must access it at the following link: infographic. I would recommend printing and laminating the infographic, projecting it on your board, or posting it to your learning management system for students to access it. Each handout includes the link to the image at the top as well as a QR code to the image at the bottom.

Copyright © Rachel Bailey (La Señorita Creativa®) All Rights Reserved

Permission to copy for single classroom use only.

Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.

Do you struggle to incorporate real-world, authentic reading in your Spanish classroom? This ready-to-use interpretive reading activity about the origins of the Día de los Muertos celebration will get your students reading and analyzing an authentic resource from the Spanish-speaking world.

In this activity, your students will:

  ✅ identify key terms related to el Día de los Muertos

  ✅ determine the main idea of the infographic

  ✅ identify supporting details

  ✅ guess the meaning of selected words based on the context

  ✅ answer comprehension questions

  ✅ compare and contrast traditions

  ✅ write follow-up questions based on the infographic

This reading and writing activity makes a great addition to any Día de los Muertos or holidays unit, from Spanish 2 through AP (as an introduction to the unit). It also makes a great pre-reading activity for an article about Día de los Muertos (there are links to suggested articles in the product) or no-prep substitute lesson.

The best part? Your students will make connections between their own culture and the target culture, all while practicing analytical thinking, reading, and writing!

There are two versions of the handout included in this resource: version 1 has all directions and questions in English, while version 2 has all directions and questions in Spanish.

PLEASE NOTE: the infographic is NOT included with this product due to copyright laws and you must access it at the following link: infographic. I would recommend printing and laminating the infographic, projecting it on your board, or posting it to your learning management system for students to access it. Each handout includes the link to the image at the top as well as a QR code to the image at the bottom.

Copyright © Rachel Bailey (La Señorita Creativa®) All Rights Reserved

Permission to copy for single classroom use only.

Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.

Have you been searching for a way to engage your students in authentic readings in Spanish? This ready-to-use interpretive reading activity about la Rosca de Reyes will get your students reading and analyzing an authentic resource from the Spanish-speaking world. 

In this activity, your students will:

  ✅ identify key terms related to la Rosca de Reyes

  ✅ determine the main idea of the infographic

  ✅ identify supporting details

  ✅ make inferences

  ✅ guess the meaning of selected words based on the context

  ✅ answer comprehension questions

  ✅ compare cultural perspectives

  ✅ write a personal reaction to the infographic

This reading and writing activity makes a great addition to any holiday or food unit, from Spanish 2 through AP (as an introduction to the unit). It is also a great activity to use before a class or small-group discussion about holiday traditions, a pre-reading activity for an article about la Rosca de Reyes (there are links to suggested articles in the product), or a no-prep substitute lesson.

The best part? Your students will make connections between their own culture and the target culture, all while practicing analytical thinking, reading, and writing!

There are two versions of the handout included in this resource: version 1 has all directions and questions in English, while version 2 has all directions and questions in Spanish.

PLEASE NOTE: the infographic is NOT included with this product due to copyright laws and you must access it at the following link: infographic. I would recommend printing and laminating the infographic, projecting it on your board, or posting it to your learning management system for students to access it. Each handout includes the link to the image at the top as well as a QR code to the image at the bottom.

Copyright © Rachel Bailey (La Señorita Creativa®) All Rights Reserved

Permission to copy for single classroom use only.

Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.

Most American students are very familiar with Halloween, but have they ever heard of Día de los Muertos? Chances are they are already amped up at this time of year, so why not capitalize on this excitement by squeezing in a little extra cultural enrichment?

This resource includes a Day of the Dead reading comprehension (in English), a list of Spanish vocabulary words that cover key elements of both Day of the Dead and Halloween, and 8 different fun practice worksheets. These also make great bell-ringers, homework or work for early finishers!

Includes:

1. English Reading Comprehension: Kickstart the lesson with a 2 page illustrated reading passage that covers the basics of Día de los Muertos including origins and new holiday-related vocabulary.
2. Short Answer: Provides an opportunity for students to apply knowledge and check comprehension of reading passage
3. Vocabulary List: From la ofrenda to la bruja, continue lesson with a curated list of 25 Day of the Dead and Halloween words in Spanish
4. Venn Diagram: Engage your students in critical thinking as they categorize their new vocabulary by grouping it according to the appropriate holiday.
5. Repetition-Based Learning: Utilize the power of repetition to solidify vocabulary retention. Students will practice writing seasonal words multiple times, enhancing their memory and fluency..
6. Word Jumble: Challenge your students' word recognition skills with an exciting word jumble activity. They'll create their own jumbles to reveal names of Halloween and Day of the Dead vocabulary.
7. Drawing and Labeling: Tap into your students' artistic side as they sketch and label their new words. This activity promotes creativity while reinforcing vocabulary and spelling.
8. Word Search: This activity enhances spelling, vocabulary recognition, and problem-solving skills.
9. Matching: Learners to make connections between words and their translations. By actively associating and pairing words together, learners establish meaningful connections that enhance their understanding and retention of vocabulary.
10. Creative Writing: Students draw from previous language knowledge to create complete sentences relevant to the new vocabulary. This is a slightly more advanced activity that allows students to use higher-level thinking and creativity to form sentences using verb tenses and additional they are familiar with.

The constant buzz and excitement always makes late October one of the most challenging seasons to teach. Give YOURSELF a treat this Halloween/Día de los Muertos - Busy, Happy, and Quiet Students!

*Answer key is included only for Short Answer and Wordsearch activities. Answers will vary for other activities.

If the vocabulary here doesn't quite fit what you are looking for, try my Fall Emergency Sub Lesson Plan.

Check out my other Emergency Spanish Sub Plans for lots of other themed vocabulary sets that can be used for a sub or when you just need an in-person mental health day! :)

Laissez le bon temps rouler! There is nothing like Mardi Gras to get your students excited about French!
This resource includes a list of 25 Mardi Gras themed vocabulary words in French with 7 different fun practice sheets. You can use all these versatile activities in a single instructional day, parcel them out as bell-ringers/morning work, or as a complete sub pan!

Files include:

1. Vocabulary List: Kickstart the lesson with a curated list of 25 Mardi Gras words in French. From "Gâteau des Rois " to "Déguisement", this list hits all the highlights of the season.
2. Repetition-Based Learning: Utilize the power of repetition to solidify vocabulary retention. Students will practice writing Mardi Gras words multiple times, enhancing their memory and fluency.
3. Drawing and Labeling: Tap into your students' artistic side as they sketch and label their new words. This activity promotes creativity while reinforcing vocabulary and spelling.
4. Word Search: This activity enhances spelling, vocabulary recognition, and problem-solving skills.
5. Alphabetizing: Alphabetizing vocabulary requires active cognitive processing. Students must analyze the words, compare their initial letters, and determine their correct placement in the alphabetical sequence. This cognitive engagement deepens understanding and promotes stronger memory connections with the vocabulary terms.
6. Crossword Puzzle: When students create a crossword puzzle, they actively engage with the vocabulary words. They must think about the meanings of the words, consider their spelling, and create clues that correspond to each word. This active involvement promotes deeper processing and understanding of the vocabulary.
7. Short Answer: Provide an opportunity for students to apply the vocabulary in meaningful ways. By constructing responses, students connect the vocabulary to specific contexts, demonstrating their understanding of how the words are used. This application helps with recall and enhances their ability to use it effectively. French and English question options
8. Article Practice: Reinforce grammar basics through organizing nouns by gender.

These are so easy they make great emergency sub plans even if your substitute has ZERO French skills. These easy print-and-go resources will keep your students quietly learning whether you are there or not!

Don't have time for all of these activities? Just download the French Mardi Gras Wordsearch by itself!

*Answer key is included only for Wordsearch, Short Answer, and Articles Activities. Answers will vary for other activities.

If you are looking for more seasonal vocabulary Enrichment, try my Winter Vocabulary Emergency Sub Lesson Plan.

Not feeling well or just looking for a quiet day to reinforce vocabulary? Check out my French Vocabulary Practice and Emergency Sub Plans for lots of other themed vocabulary sets that can be used for a sub or when you just need an in-person mental health day! :)

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Halloween? Noche de Brujas? Whatever you call it has some super fun vocabulary for the foreign language classroom! This dynamic, fully customizable resource is designed to help students master 15 bonus Halloween vocabulary words through interactive and engaging activities.

This resource has 4 different activities plus an illustrated chart to ensure comprehensive vocabulary coverage. It's perfect for reinforcing holiday enrichment vocabulary and promoting creative learning. Whether used in classroom activities, homework assignments, or left with a substitute, this versatile tool is an excellent addition to in any Spanish teacher's toolkit.

What’s included:

1. Illustrated Vocabulary Chart: Labeled with 15 different Halloween-based symbols in Spanish.
2. Blank Vocabulary Chart: An illustrated chart without labels for students to complete.
3. Illustration Activity: A labeled vocabulary chart for students to illustrate.
4. Illustrated Vocabulary Maze: A fun and challenging way to reinforce vocabulary.
5. Blank Vocabulary Maze: Allows students to create their own maze, encouraging creativity and deeper learning.

This resource not only builds Spanish language skills but also fosters critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving. Mix and match these sheets to find the best fit for your class. Download now and watch your students’ vocabulary knowledge grow!

Want even more Halloween vocabulary practice? Grab the Day of the Dead/Día de los Muertos & Halloween Reading Vocabulary Practice! or the Spanish Halloween/Día de los Muertos Word Search/Buscapalabras w Bonus!

Check out my other Spanish Mazes for more fun classroom games!

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It's the most wonderful time of the year! Help students master Spanish Christmas/Navidad vocabulary through interactive and maze engaging activities.

This resource has 4 different worksheets plus an illustrated chart to ensure comprehensive vocabulary coverage. It's perfect for holiday enrichment, promoting creative learning, and offering a thorough review. Whether used in classroom activities, homework assignments, or left with a substitute, these versatile cultural worksheets are perfect for every Spanish teacher's toolkit.

What’s included:

1. Illustrated Vocabulary Chart: 15 holiday words with Spanish translations.
2. Blank Vocabulary Chart: An illustrated chart without labels for students to complete.
3. Illustration Activity: A labeled vocabulary chart for students to illustrate.
4. Illustrated Vocabulary Maze: A fun and challenging way to reinforce vocabulary.
5. Blank Vocabulary Maze: Allows students to create their own maze, encouraging creativity and deeper learning.

This resource not only builds Spanish language skills but also fosters critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving. Mix and match these sheets to find the best fit for your class. Download now and watch your students’ vocabulary knowledge grow. Great for ELL too!

Want more Christmas fun? Check out Spanish Navidad/Christmas Vocabulary Games, Worksheets, Activity MEGA Bundle!! You can also find lots more vocabulary sets at Spanish Vocabulary/Sub Plans!

Can't get enough mazes? View all my Spanish Vocabulary Mazes.

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It's the most wonderful time of the year. Help students master French Christmas/Noël vocabulary through interactive and engaging maze activities!

This resource has 4 different worksheets plus an illustrated chart to ensure comprehensive vocabulary coverage. It's perfect for holiday enrichment, promoting creative learning, and offering a thorough review. Whether used in classroom activities, homework assignments, or left with a substitute, these versatile cultural worksheets are perfect for every French teacher's toolkit.

What’s included:

1. Illustrated Vocabulary Chart: 15 holiday words with French translations.
2. Blank Vocabulary Chart: An illustrated chart without labels for students to complete.
3. Illustration Activity: A labeled vocabulary chart for students to illustrate.
4. Illustrated Vocabulary Maze: A fun and challenging way to reinforce vocabulary.
5. Blank Vocabulary Maze: Allows students to create their own maze, encouraging creativity and deeper learning.

This resource not only builds French language skills but also fosters critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving. Mix and match these sheets to find the best fit for your class. Download now and watch your students’ vocabulary knowledge grow. Great for ELL too!

Want more Christmas fun? Check out French Noël/Christmas Vocabulary Games, Worksheets, Activity MEGA Bundle!! You can also find lots more vocabulary sets at French Vocabulary/Sub Plans!

Can't get enough mazes? View all my French Vocabulary Mazes.

Earn TeachShare credits for your next purchase by leaving a review! Reviews play a crucial role in helping me improve and create better resources. They also provide valuable insights for other educators who are considering this product. Thank you so much for your support! vocabulary through interactive and engaging activities.

Halloween? La Fête d'Halloween? Whatever you call it has some super fun vocabulary for the foreign language classroom! This dynamic, fully customizable resource is designed to help students master 15 bonus Halloween vocabulary words like "witch" and "zombie" through interactive and engaging activities.

This resource has 4 different activities plus an illustrated chart to ensure comprehensive vocabulary coverage. It's perfect for reinforcing holiday enrichment vocabulary and promoting creative learning. Whether used in classroom activities, homework assignments, or left with a substitute, this versatile tool is an excellent addition to in any French teacher's toolkit.

What’s included:

1. Illustrated Vocabulary Chart: Labeled with 15 different Halloween-based symbols in French.
2. Blank Vocabulary Chart: An illustrated chart without labels for students to complete.
3. Illustration Activity: A labeled vocabulary chart for students to illustrate.
4. Illustrated Vocabulary Maze: A fun and challenging way to reinforce vocabulary.
5. Blank Vocabulary Maze: Allows students to create their own maze, encouraging creativity and deeper learning.

This resource not only builds French language skills but also fosters critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving. Mix and match these sheets to find the best fit for your class. Download now and watch your students’ vocabulary knowledge grow!

Want even more Halloween vocabulary practice? Grab the French Halloween Vocabulary Activities/Practice/Worksheets/Emergency Sub Lesson! or the French Halloween Wordsearch/Recherche de Mots!

Check out my other French Mazes for more fun classroom games!

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Be prepared for emergency absences with this hassle-free, print-and-go seasonally themed lesson plan that will keep your students engaged and quietly focused on independent learning.
This emergency sub lesson plan is packed with fun and interactive activities that will enrich your students' Spanish Spring/Easter vocabulary.
Here's what's included in this ready-to-use resource:

1. Vocabulary List: Kickstart the lesson with a curated list of 25 Spanish Spring/Easter-based words. Includes foods, weather, clothing, traditional symbols of the season and more. This lesson has some
2. Repetition-Based Learning: Utilize the power of repetition to solidify vocabulary retention. Students will practice writing Spring words multiple times, enhancing their memory and fluency.
3. Alphabetizing: Alphabetizing vocabulary requires active cognitive processing. Students must analyze the words, compare their initial letters, and determine their correct placement in the alphabetical sequence. This cognitive engagement deepens understanding and promotes stronger memory connections with the vocabulary terms.
4. Categorizing: Engage your students in critical thinking as they categorize their new vocabulary This activity encourages them to analyze and sort words according to different genres.
5. Short Answer: Provide an opportunity for students to apply the vocabulary in meaningful ways. By constructing responses, students connect the vocabulary to specific contexts, demonstrating their understanding of how the words are used. This application helps with recall and enhances their ability to use it effectively.
6. Crossword Puzzle: When students create a crossword puzzle, they actively engage with the vocabulary words. They must think about the meanings of the words, consider their spelling, and create clues that correspond to each word. This active involvement promotes deeper processing and understanding of the vocabulary.
7. Code Breaker: Decoding the vocabulary is like solving a puzzle. It encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills as learners work to match the symbols to the correct letters to form vocabulary while providing ongoing review and reinforcement.
8. Creative Writing: Students draw from previous language knowledge to create complete sentences relevant to the new vocabulary. This is a slightly more advanced activity that allows students to use higher-level thinking and creativity to form sentences using verb tenses and additional they are familiar with.

Keep your students engaged and quietly learning even if your substitute has ZERO Spanish skills!

*Answer key is included only for Categorizing, Short Answer, and Codebreaker activities. Answers will vary for other activities.

Check out my other Emergency Spanish Vocabulary/Sub Plans!

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Spring is here and with it brings Cinco de Mayo! School is drawing to a close. Students are antsy. So, why not take a break from the regular curriculum and cover a little cultural enrichment?

This resource includes a Cinco de Mayo reading comprehension (English and Spanish versions), a list of Spanish vocabulary words that cover key elements of Cinco de Mayo, and 8 different fun practice sheets. These also make great bell-ringers or work for early finishers!

Includes:

1. Reading Comprehension: Simple, short reading comprehension about Cinco de Mayo in both English and Spanish. Spanish versions using entry-level Spanish. Includes 7 reading comprehension questions.
2. Vocabulary List: From el soldado to la herencia, continue lesson with a curated list of 25 Cinco de Mayo words in Spanish.
3. Venn Diagram: Engage your students in critical thinking as they categorize their new vocabulary by grouping it according to the appropriate holiday.
4. Repetition-Based Learning: Utilize the power of repetition to solidify vocabulary retention. Students will practice writing seasonal words multiple times, enhancing their memory and fluency.
5. Word Search: This activity enhances spelling, vocabulary recognition, and problem-solving skills.
6. Matching: Learners to make connections between words and their translations. By actively associating and pairing words together, learners establish meaningful connections that enhance their understanding and retention of vocabulary.
7. Creative Writing: Students draw from previous language knowledge to create complete sentences relevant to the new vocabulary. This is a slightly more advanced activity that allows students to use higher-level thinking and creativity to form sentences using verb tenses and additional they are familiar with.
8. Crossword Puzzle: When students create a crossword puzzle, they actively engage with the vocabulary words. They must think about the meanings of the words, consider their spelling, and create clues that correspond to each word. This active involvement promotes deeper processing and understanding of the vocabulary.
9. Word Jumble: Challenge your students' word recognition skills with an exciting word jumble activity. They'll create their own jumbles to reveal names of Spanish Cinco de Mayo vocabulary.

The constant buzz and excitement always makes late Spring one of the most challenging seasons to teach. Give yourself a break from the routine all while keeping your students quiet, busy, and happy!

This packet can also be used by a substitute with no Spanish knowledge at all - it's great for emergencies!

*Answer key is included only for Wordsearch, Reading Comprehension, and Venn Diagram activities. Answers will vary for other activities.

Check out my other Emergency Spanish Sub Plans for lots of other themed vocabulary sets that can be used for a sub or when you just need an in-person mental health day! :)

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