Break the monotony and ignite enthusiasm with this fun and interesting reading about the history of piñatas! This ready-to-use reading activity in English about the history of piñatas will fuel your students' curiosity about piñatas and get them thinking about similar traditions in their own culture.
This resource includes:
✅ 3 versions of the four-page reading passage, all written in English
✅ a pre-reading anticipation guide
✅ 2 post-reading comprehension activities
✅ 2 post-reading writing activities
✅ answer keys for the anticipation guide and comprehension activities
✅ teacher tips and suggestions for extension activities
This super low-prep activity makes for a great sub plan, filler lesson between units, or a fun addition to a unit on family and celebrations.
The best part? Your students will make connections between their own culture and the target culture, all while practicing analytical thinking, reading, and writing! Because the passages and activities are all in English, students can focus on comprehension without a language barrier. This resource is perfect for a Spanish 1 class, world cultures class, or exploratory language program.
The reading passage is included in this resource at three different grade levels: 9th-10th, 7th-8th, and 4th-5th.
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