A Teaching Close Reading Packet to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
Especially around May 5th, this instructive close reading packet is ideal for social studies and cultural awareness students as it delves into the history and cultural significance of Cinco de Mayo. The packet has sections on the history and significance of Cinco de Mayo (Cinco Mayo), May 5th events (May 5th), Mexican heritage celebrations (Mexican Celebration), Fiesta Time festivities and customs, and Cinco de Mayo-related events and festivities (Cinco Fest). This packet is a useful resource for both in-class and at-home learning since it includes thought-provoking questions and captivating readings in each part that help students better understand and appreciate this colorful event.
These close reading comprehension passages are the perfect no-prep, standards-based, and high interest way to strengthen your students’ close reading skills!
Short on time to teach? This print and go packet truly is for you! It has everything you need for a complete, successful informational text reading unit.
This Close reading set features:
Cinco de Mayo
Cinco Mayo
May 5th
Mexican Celebration
Fiesta Time
Cinco Fest
As they complete the close reading process, students will build comprehension by answering text-dependent questions.
Skills align with both the RI (Reading Informational Texts) and RL (Reading Literature) Common Core Standards
These passages can be used in the morning, at centers, as part of homework, with small groups, for extra learning with smart students, to help struggling students, or to get ready for tests.
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