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Cinco de May is a fun-filled holiday that celebrates an important day in Mexico’s history. On May 5, 1862, at the Battle of Puebla, a smaller Mexican army bravely defeated a much larger French army to defend Mexico’s independence from foreign control. People celebrate with colorful papel picado banners, traditional dishes, lively mariachi music, and piñatas stuffed with candy and toys, while learning about Mexican culture. This issue invites students everywhere to join the fiesta and learn the traditions and history that make this lively holiday a treat for all. ¡Vamos a celebrar!
In this issue students will:
- read informational text about the origin and traditional of Cinco de Mayo
- calculate sums & differences to learn Spanish words
- follow written directions to construct a simple papel picado banner
- look through the newspaper to locate items to fit your fiesta budget
- find hidden surprises in a festive piñata
- write descriptively above activities and food at your imaginary Cinco de Mayo party
- locate adjectives in the newspaper that describe this special holiday; use words in creative sentences
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