Less than $5 Middle School Spanish Cultural Activities (by price, high to low)

Going Varsity in Mariachi Movie Guide

As always I take a Deep Dive into the Cultural Aspects of the movie.

With profound love and enduring connection with mariachi music

Includes a cultural sheet, a movie guide in English/Spanish with an answer key.

Bonus deep dive question and 2 more surprises!

⭐️Students read a passage and answer comprehension questions. Based on the answers they are able to decode a secret message!

This also includes two different readings about Las Posadas.

Students will then be asked questions that help them compare two readings on the same topic.

➡️In Spanish

Challenge and Engage your students.

Students Read the text.

· Then they answer reading questions.

· If answers to questions are correct the Puzzle shows up in the correct format.

· Then students must decipher the secret word or message.

Are you looking for an easy and low-prep way to review Día de los Muertos vocabulary with your Spanish students? Then look no further! These fun word puzzles (in pdf form) are a great way to practice or review Day of the Dead vocab with your students. There are 25 Día de los Muertos-related terms included in the five puzzles.

This file includes:

• one crossword (with clues in English)
• one word search (with clues in English)
• one mystery word puzzle, also known as "crack the code" (with pictures, no English)
• one word jumble puzzle (without clues)
• one vocab matching (match Spanish to English)
• answer keys for each puzzle
• a table of contents
• teacher tips page

Make sure to check out the preview for a complete list of included terms in Spanish!

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South America Collaborative Poster

A fun way to bring students together.

A Collaborative Poster.

This bundle Includes 2 posters.

➡️1. Poster of a Map of South America with Icons.

➡️2. Poster of a landscape of South America

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Looking for ways to introduce the different Spanish-speaking countries to your students? Easily incorporate the culture and history of this not-quite a country Puerto Rico into any level of your Spanish classroom with 'All About Puerto Rico'!

In the story 'Todo sobre Puerto Rico', your students will learn about the geography of the territory, population, special holidays, common food from the country, and MORE! This reading is a great way to introduce students to Puerto Rico while also practicing reading skills. You can reinforce important words and concepts with the included word search, then find out your students' understanding with a 10 question assessment!

This product contains:

• Printable story (with lines for students to write information)
• PDF version of the story -- great for projecting on the screen
• 10 question multiple choice assessment (with answer key)
• Activity ideas for speaking, writing, and drawing
• Word Search with key vocabulary from the story

These stories work well for ...

• partner or small group activities
• an integrated performance assessment (IPA)
• no-prep sub plans
• large group read-aloud

Find more stories about all Spanish-speaking countries here!

Are you looking for an easy and low-prep way to review Thanksgiving vocabulary with your Spanish students? Then look no further! These fun word puzzles (in pdf form) are a great way to practice or review holiday vocab with your students. There are 25 Thanksgiving-related words included in the five puzzles.

This file includes:

• one crossword (with clues in English)
• one word search (with clues in English)
• one mystery word puzzle, also known as "crack the code" (with pictures, no English)
• one word jumble puzzle (without clues)
• one vocab matching (match Spanish to English)
• answer keys for each puzzle
• a table of contents
• teacher tips page

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Bring student travel to life virtually with this Google Slides presentation about Youth Hostels in the Spanish-speaking world! Show Spanish students a different way to travel by talking about what youth hostels are like! The Google Slides feature beautiful pictures as you provide basic information in Spanish about them. Let students watch a brief video taken at a youth hostel in Spain. Finally, have them read an article of advice for students who want to stay in a youth hostel. Comprehension questions follow!

All parts of this product can be edited to be sure everything is just right for your students!

Who can use this product?

• Students who are Intermediate Low and up

How can I use this product?

• Teachers present the Google Slides, and offer background knowledge and personal experience anecdotes (if you have them)
• Students are able to see pictures and a video to get a good idea about youth hostels
• Students practice reading comprehension by learning more about youth hostels via the reading and comprehension questions
• Ask students to compare and contrast their travel experiences and places they've stayed with what staying in a youth hostel would be like
• Ask student to debate the pros and cons of staying in a youth hostel

What's included in this product?

• 12-page Google Slide Show
• Embedded video
• 4 page reading assignment (in Spanish)
• embedded comprehension questions (in English)

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Looking for ways to introduce the different Spanish-speaking countries to your students? Easily incorporate the culture and history of Guatemala into any level of your Spanish classroom with 'All About Guatemala'!

In the story 'Todo sobre Guatemala', your students will learn about the geography of the country, population, special holidays, common food from the country, and MORE! This reading is a great way to introduce students to Guatemala while also practicing reading skills. You can reinforce important words and concepts with the included word search, then find out your students' understanding with a 10 question assessment!

This product contains:

• Printable story (with lines for students to write information)
• PDF version of the story -- great for projecting on the screen
• 10 question multiple choice assessment (with answer key)
• Activity ideas for speaking, writing, and drawing
• Word Search with key vocabulary from the story

These stories work well for ...

• partner or small group activities
• an integrated performance assessment (IPA)
• no-prep sub plans
• large group read-aloud

Find more stories about all Spanish-speaking countries here!

El día de San Patricio en México

Learn about Irish Influence in Mexico with this amazing read.

Ideal for any level of Spanish.

After reading students have to crack the secret code!

⭐Answer Key Included

⭐No Prep Needed

⭐Substitute Friendly

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Looking for ways to introduce the different Spanish-speaking countries to your students? Easily incorporate the culture and history of Nicaragua into any level of your Spanish classroom with 'All About Nicaragua'!

In the story 'Todo sobre Nicaragua', your students will learn about the geography of the country, population, special holidays, common food from the country, and MORE! This reading is a great way to introduce students to Nicaragua while also practicing reading skills. You can reinforce important words and concepts with the included word search, then find out your students' understanding with a 10 question assessment!

This product contains:

• Printable story (with lines for students to write information)
• PDF version of the story -- great for projecting on the screen
• 10 question multiple choice assessment (with answer key)
• Activity ideas for speaking, writing, and drawing
• Word Search with key vocabulary from the story

These stories work well for ...

• partner or small group activities
• an integrated performance assessment (IPA)
• no-prep sub plans
• large group read-aloud

Find more stories about all Spanish-speaking countries here!

Looking for ways to introduce the different Spanish-speaking countries to your students? Easily incorporate the culture and history of Ecuador into any level of your Spanish classroom with 'All About Ecuador'!

In the story 'Todo sobre Ecuador', your students will learn about the geography of the country, population, special holidays, common food from the country, and MORE! This reading is a great way to introduce students to Ecuador while also practicing reading skills. You can reinforce important words and concepts with the included word search, then find out your students' understanding with a 10 question assessment!

This product contains:

• Printable story (with lines for students to write information)
• PDF version of the story -- great for projecting on the screen
• 10 question multiple choice assessment (with answer key)
• Activity ideas for speaking, writing, and drawing
• Word Search with key vocabulary from the story

These stories work well for ...

• partner or small group activities
• an integrated performance assessment (IPA)
• no-prep sub plans
• large group read-aloud

Find more stories about all Spanish-speaking countries here!

Looking for ways to introduce the different Spanish-speaking countries to your students? Easily incorporate the culture and history of El Salvador into any level of your Spanish classroom with 'All About El Salvador'!

In the story 'Todo sobre El Salvador', your students will learn about the geography of the country, population, special holidays, common food from the country, and MORE! This reading is a great way to introduce students to El Salvador while also practicing reading skills. You can reinforce important words and concepts with the included word search, then find out your students' understanding with a 10 question assessment!

This product contains:

• Printable story (with lines for students to write information)
• PDF version of the story -- great for projecting on the screen
• 10 question multiple choice assessment (with answer key)
• Activity ideas for speaking, writing, and drawing
• Word Search with key vocabulary from the story

These stories work well for ...

• partner or small group activities
• an integrated performance assessment (IPA)
• no-prep sub plans
• large group read-aloud

Find more stories about all Spanish-speaking countries here!

Are you looking for a fun way to introduce or review Earth Day vocabulary in Spanish with your students? Look no further! Included in this PowerPoint are 26 terms represented on 28 slides (with a title page, a teacher tips page, and terms of use).

The terms represented include:

• el calentamiento global
• prevenir
• plantar árboles
• el compostaje
• el plástico
• and more!

Each slide is animated so that the picture appears first, followed by the Spanish term, and finally the English term.

**Please note that the pictures are covered by white boxes that are animated to disappear when in presentation mode. When viewing the presentation in any mode other than “presentation mode”, it looks like there aren’t any pictures.**

My students really enjoy when we use this as a review with whiteboards. Make sure to check out the preview for a complete list of terms. Please note that the terms in the presentation are NOT editable, although slides may be deleted or rearranged. I have also included a blank slide at the end so that you can add your own terms and images.

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Coloring with a Purpose Cultura

Contains Authentic images that represent my Mexican culture.

includes:

el chavo, el corazon from la lotería, mexican icons, purepecha women, pottery, pottery with flowers and many more suprises!!!

Contiene imágenes auténticas que representan mi cultura mexicana.

⭐Includes:

El Chavo, el corazón de la lotería, íconos mexicanos, mujeres purépechas, alfarería, alfarería con flores ¡y muchas sorpresas más!

Contiene imágenes auténticas que representan mi cultura mexicana.

⭐Incluye:

El Chavo, el corazón de la lotería, íconos mexicanos, mujeres purépechas, alfarería, alfarería con flores ¡y muchas sorpresas más!

Use these coloring sheets as:

Use coloring sheets as prompts for creative writing exercises. Students can color the sheet and then write a story, dialogue, or descriptive paragraph based on the image.

• Extra Credit
• Subplans
• Early Finishers

✏️SUB-FRIENDLY

⭐NO PREP NEEDED

These Spanish Winter Writing Prompts solve a number of your challenges! Provide student choice and differentiation with the variety of prompts! Your students can work together in groups to write about Christmas and/or Winter Vacation, and it turns into a fun competition where everyone learns!  AND- you only correct ONE paper per group!! 

Students help each other improve their writing as they try to increase creativity, detail, sophistication and accuracy, all while having fun!  These writing prompts can also be used individually.   Embed culture and traditions into your writing practice!  There are 3 prompts for Novice High level students and 3 for Intermediate Low students.  Scaffolds such as vocab lists, sophistication word charts and a graphic organizer are all included! 

Your planning for all the levels you teach is done! Just print, let students choose, and let them write!

Who can use this product?

• Students in grades 7-12
• Novice High through Intermediate Low learners

How can I use this product?

• Let students choose their prompt to increase engagement
• Allow students to use the scaffolds they need to be successful
• Consider making this a group challenge (Teacher instructions included!)
• Correct one paper per group and give helpful feedback (but save TONS of time!)
• Enter a grade or just let them practice
• Assign these prompts individually
• Save one prompt to use as an assessment!
• Edit any part of the prompts/rubrics/vocab lists to suit your students’ needs

What’s included in this product?

• 1 Christmas-themed prompt for Novice high (geared at demonstrating knowledge of traditions in the Spanish-speaking world) (color and black and white versions)
• 1 Christmas-themed prompt for Novice High (geared at talking about their country’s Christmas traditions)  (color and black and white versions)
• 1 Winter-themed prompt for Novice High
• 1 Christmas-themed prompt for Intermediate Low (geared at demonstrating knowledge of traditions in the Spanish-speaking world) (color and black and white versions)
• 1 Christmas-themed prompt for Intermediate Low (geared at talking about their country’s Christmas traditions) (color and black and white versions)
• 1 Winter-themed prompt for Intermediate Low (color and black and white versions)
• 1 Vocab list for Christmas vocabulary
• 1 Vocab list for Winter vocabulary
• Teacher instructions for how to use these prompts as a fun group challenge that involves EVERY student
• Suggested rubric for each prompt
• Writing sheet for each prompt
• Graphic organizer
• Complete list of Sophistication Words (sequencing, key words and transition words)

Other resources you may like:

Christmas in Spain Digital Escape Room!

Spanish Writing Growing Bundle: Prompts, Peer Edits & Scaffolds

Spanish Peer Edit and Writing Paper

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Looking for ways to introduce the different Spanish-speaking countries to your students? Easily incorporate the culture and history of Cuba into any level of your Spanish classroom with 'All About Cuba'!

In the story 'Todo sobre Cuba', your students will learn about the geography of the country, population, special holidays, common food from the country, and MORE! This reading is a great way to introduce students to Cuba while also practicing reading skills. You can reinforce important words and concepts with the included word search, then find out your students' understanding with a 10 question assessment!

This product contains:

• Printable story (with lines for students to write information)
• PDF version of the story -- great for projecting on the screen
• 10 question multiple choice assessment (with answer key)
• Activity ideas for speaking, writing, and drawing
• Word Search with key vocabulary from the story

These stories work well for ...

• partner or small group activities
• an integrated performance assessment (IPA)
• no-prep sub plans
• large group read-aloud

Find more stories about all Spanish-speaking countries here!

Are you looking for a fun way to introduce or review Thanksgiving vocabulary in Spanish with your students? Look no further! Included in this PowerPoint are 30 terms represented on 32 slides (plus a title page, a teacher tips page, and terms of use).

The terms represented include:

• Thanksgiving foods (such as stuffing, turkey, and corn on the cob)
• People (Native American, Pilgrim, family)
• other related vocabulary (such as to give thanks, delicious, and traditions)

Each slide is animated so that the picture appears first, followed by the Spanish term, and finally the English term.

**Please note that the pictures are covered by white boxes that are animated to disappear when in presentation mode. When viewing the presentation in any mode other than “presentation mode”, it looks like there aren’t any pictures.**

My students really enjoy when we use this as a review with whiteboards. Make sure to check out the preview for a complete list of terms. Please note that the terms in the presentation are NOT editable, although slides may be deleted or rearranged. I have also included a blank slide at the end so that you can add your own terms and images.

© 2014-2019 Rachel Bailey (La Señorita Creativa®) All Rights Reserved

☀️La Noche Buena

La Noche buena history, and modernization readings.

2 DIFFERENT types templates to create Noche Buenas in the classroom.

☀️Historia de La Noche Buena y lecturas sobre su modernización.
2 TIPOS DIFERENTES de plantillas para crear Noche Buenas en el aula.

☀️Project-Based Learning

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Looking for ways to introduce the different Spanish-speaking countries to your students? Easily incorporate the culture and history of Peru into any level of your Spanish classroom with 'All About Paraguay'!

In the story 'Todo sobre Paraguay', your students will learn about the geography of the country, population, special holidays, common food from the country, and MORE! This reading is a great way to introduce students to Paraguay while also practicing reading skills. You can reinforce important words and concepts with the included word search, then find out your students' understanding with a 10 question assessment!

This product contains:

• Printable story (with lines for students to write information)
• PDF version of the story -- great for projecting on the screen
• 10 question multiple choice assessment (with answer key)
• Activity ideas for speaking, writing, and drawing
• Word Search with key vocabulary from the story

These stories work well for ...

• partner or small group activities
• an integrated performance assessment (IPA)
• no-prep sub plans
• large group read-aloud

Find more stories about all Spanish-speaking countries here!

Are you looking for a fun and highly engaging game for your Spanish students? Play vocab bingo! All you need is one bingo sheet per student and items to mark their board (such as pieces of paper or beans). You call out terms from the Call List included with the game and your students race to be the first to get a bingo. The Call List includes all terms from the bingo boards in English. The Call List includes all terms from the bingo boards in Spanish.

This special winter-themed Bingo game includes:

• 30 terms for describing winter activities and related terms
• 40 different game boards with Spanish terms only (both color and black-and-white versions are included for a total of 80 boards)
• 40 different game boards with pictures only (color version only is included with two boards per page for a total of 40 boards on 20 total pages)
• two Call Lists
• Teacher Tips
• Table of Contents

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