Everybody
A unit on Hispanic
celebrations.
Overview
Hispanics are people who speak
Spanish or have Spanish-speaking ancestors. They come from many different
countries. Many are from Mexico and latin America. The United States
has more Hispanic immigrants than any other ethnic group.
Spanish is the third most used
language in the world. Only Mandarin Chinese and English are used
more. Many Hispanics speak both English and Spanish. This is called
being bilingual. Many people study Spanish because they want to
communicate with more people.
Hispanics have a rich
history. Their culture and background are important. They keep many
of the traditions and holidays of their homelands.
Hispanics celebrations are
often called fiestas. This is a Spanish word meaning festival or party.
Fiestas are an important part of Hispanic life. They remind Hispanics of
their culture.
Lesson Plan
#1
Hispanic Heritage Month
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Lesson Plan #2
Cinco de Mayo
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Lesson Plan
#3
Dia de los Muertos
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Lesson Plan
#4
Dia de la Raza
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Lesson Plan
#5
El dia de losTres Reyes Magos
Virgin of Guadalupe
Christmas
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Lesson Plan
#6
Dia de Independencia
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