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! :)

Get ready for some spooky fun! From "Spider" and "Pumpkin" to "Cemetery" and "Skulls", give your students a sweet treat this season with this Spanish Halloween wordsearch worksheet.

Resource includes:

• A No-Prep, Print-And-Go Wordsearch with 15 Spooky Spanish words covering cultural aspects of both Halloween and Día de los Muer.
• Optional Translation Worksheet (perfect for teaching dictionary proficiency!)
• Corresponding Answer Keys

Wordsearches are excellent for bell ringers, early finishers, homework assignments, or for when you just need a minute to catch up!

Want more Spanish Halloween and Día de los Muertos activities? Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos & Halloween Reading Vocabulary Practice! has more easy to use printables!

Love wordsearches? Check out more Spanish Wordsearches for more wordsearch options.

Check out my Spanish Vocabulary 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!

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