Less than $5 6th Grade Latinx Studies Resources (by date, oldest first)

❤️Looking for a fun and creative way to celebrate Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) and Hispanic Heritage in your classroom this October? Your students will love learning about this important holiday and how it is celebrated, while making beautiful alebrije (calavera, sugar skull) writing craft projects!

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✏️Great to use in Spanish classrooms! Writing projects can be written in English or Spanish.

✏️Day of the Dead writing prompts allow your student to choose from a variety of topics and writing types (expository, descriptive, persuasive, narrative, poetry etc.)!

✏️Graphic organizers encourage students to brainstorm their ideas before writing!

✏️Use the cultural guide (included) to teach (social studies / history) about Día de los Muertos and the activities traditionally practiced during the celebration.

✏️Crafts are differentiated! Students can color or decorate their craft, choose from a variety of writing prompts, and writing sheet options (dotted vs. single lines etc.)

✏️Use the arts and craft writing projects (sugar skull, cat, or dog) to meaningfully decorate your bulletin board, classroom, or hallway, while displaying your students' festive creativity!

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⭐️Great for centers (literacy, writing, art), Day of the Dead parties, whole group lessons, independent work, partner work, indoor recess, sub tub, intervention programs and more!

⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print and go!

⭐️Create a writing bulletin board, door, or hallway by displaying craftivities!

⭐️Check out the preview and video preview for a sneak peek!

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✅ Includes: (31 pages)

☑ Teaching materials (1 page)

☑ Craft directions (1 page)

☑ Writing prompts (1 page)

☑ Graphic organizers (6 pages)

☑ Writing sheets - dotted lines (2 pages)

☑ Writing sheets - single lines - thick (2 pages)

☑ Writing sheets - dotted lines - thin (2 pages)

☑ Sugar skull writing craft pieces - (8 pages)

☑ Cat skull writing craft pieces - (4 pages)

☑ Dog skull writing craft pieces - (4 pages)

✅ Bonus: (3 pages)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

☑ Table of contents (2 pages)

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⭐️Looking for more Day of the Dead activities?

Day of the Dead Growing Bundle

⭐️Looking for Hispanic Heritage activities?

Hispanic Heritage Month Growing Bundle

⭐️Looking for more writing crafts?

Writing Craft Growing Bundle

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This is a nonfiction biographical reading passage about Rigoberta Menchú as a Latina Changemaker and a Female Leader. Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or for Hispanic Heritage Month and Women's History Month.

DIFFERENTIATED LEVELS FOR ALL LEARNERS

- Early elementary (1-3)

- Upper elementary (4-6)

- Complex Readers (7-12)

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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)

Engage students with this interactive reading assignment that details the history, culture, and achievements of the Maya civilization! Perfect for virtual learning or independent work! Have students follow along while teaching the material, or assign a copy to each student on Google Classroom as an assignment!

Use this crossword puzzle and word search combo to review key terms relating to Latin American Revolutions! Answer Keys included!

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Use this crossword puzzle and word search combo to review key terms relating to life in the early Americas! Answer Keys included!

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Dive into the World of the Aztec Empire with this Interactive World History Reading Assignment!

This comprehensive Aztec Empire reading assignment provides an in-depth exploration of Aztec society, culture, religion, and achievements, perfect for middle and high school world history students. Crafted to engage students in learning about the fascinating aspects of Aztec life, this resource combines engaging reading material with thought-provoking comprehension questions to deepen historical understanding.

Engage Students in the Fascinating World of the Inca Empire with this Interactive Reading Assignment!

Take your students on a journey through the rich history and culture of the Inca Empire with this ready-to-use interactive reading assignment. Perfect for your middle school and high school world history classes, this resource immerses students in one of the most powerful and advanced civilizations in the Americas, all while reinforcing critical reading comprehension and analytical skills.

What’s Included:

• Informative Reading Passage: A detailed, multi-paragraph passage that covers key aspects of the Inca Empire, including their rise to power, government structure, societal roles, achievements, and the impact of Spanish conquest.
• Comprehension and Analysis Questions: Thought-provoking questions that challenge students to recall key facts and think critically about the Inca civilization’s influence on history.
• Key Terms and Definitions: Important vocabulary words bolded throughout the text with clear definitions to enhance student understanding.
• Interactive Elements: Encourage student engagement with activities like mapping the empire’s geography, exploring the significance of Incan engineering, and analyzing primary sources.

Key Features:

• Aligned with World History Topics: This assignment ties directly into your world history curriculum, making it a seamless addition to lessons on pre-Columbian civilizations or global empires.
• Engages Critical Thinking: Students will go beyond simple fact recall, diving into higher-order thinking with questions that prompt analysis, comparison, and historical perspective.
• No Prep Needed: Simply print or upload to your learning platform, and your students are ready to explore the legacy of the Inca Empire.
• Suitable for Multiple Learning Styles: Visual learners will appreciate the maps and images, while textual learners can dive deep into the reading and analysis.
• Versatile Use: Ideal for classwork, homework, distance learning, or even as a substitute teacher resource.

How It Works:

Students will read through a detailed passage on the Inca Empire, complete comprehension questions, and engage with interactive activities that foster a deeper understanding of this significant historical era.

Bring the history of the Inca Empire to life in your classroom with this engaging, no-prep Interactive World History Reading Assignment!

Celebrate Mexican history and culture with this engaging 90-minute classroom lesson about Cinco de Mayo! Using a short, informative video by History channel, students will learn the true story behind May 5th, exploring key historical events like the Battle of Puebla, the role of General Ignacio Zaragoza, and the resistance against French invasion.

This lesson clears up common misconceptions about the holiday and dives into important vocabulary, critical thinking, and creative writing. A printable student worksheet is included with a variety of activities:

✔️ Vocabulary matching
✔️ Comprehension questions
✔️ Timeline sorting
✔️ Map labeling
✔️ Diary-style creative writing

An answer key is provided for easy grading. This resource is ideal for Grades 4–8, Social Studies, History, or ESL classes, and is perfect for cultural celebration weeks or May-themed lessons.