Coming back from Winter Break without lesson plans?  Want to start a new year with some New Year’s fun in the target language?  This nonfiction reading about New Year’s traditions in the Spanish-speaking world is your solution!  Your students in Year 2, 3, 4 or 5 will enjoy reading about some interesting traditions and superstitions surrounding New Year’s and will be able to put their own resolutions and wishes into the world!

First, students can read about 5 different traditions from Spain and Latin America.  Teachers can check comprehension with a quick and easy True/False activity.  While you’re correcting the super-fast check-in, students can create some New Year’s wishes and resolutions to decorate the classroom!  Almost no prep!  All that’s required from the teacher is a quick print and copy (or post).  Your plans are done!  (For the first day back, for a sub day, for a day when you need a break!)

Who can use this product?

• Students in Spanish 2 or up

How can I use this product?

• Students can read alone or in pairs
• Use the True/False to check for understanding
• Use the follow-up activities to help students express what’s important to them
• Decorate your classroom with their artwork!

What’s included in this product?

• A reading in Spanish that covers 5 New Year’s traditions in the Spanish-speaking world (1.5 pages)
• 10 True/False statements (In both Spanish and English)
• Answer sheet for True/False statements if you want students to read them
• Answer sheet for students if you want them to listen to you read them (3 per page)
• Teacher answer key to both versions for easy correcting
• Teacher instruction sheet
• Student follow-up activity instruction sheet
• 2 images for students to choose from to write New Year’s wishes and to color

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Spanish New Year's Writing Prompt for Groups

Spanish Future Situation Task Cards

Spanish Valentine's Day Lesson Plan

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