Title: Happy Independence Day, Mexico! Viva Mexico!
This educational close reading packet about Mexican freedom Day (September 16) is meant to teach students about the country’s past, importance, and national celebrations of freedom. It can be used in the classroom all through September, but especially before and on September 16th to honor this important national holiday. The packet’s main part is historical stories, cultural customs, and original sources that describe the events that led to Mexico’s freedom from Spain in 1810. Students will learn about the bravery of Mexican leaders like José María Morelos and Miguel Hidalgo. They will also look at what the national flag and song mean and how they are used in modern events like parades, music, dances, and traditional foods. This resource is great for lessons on Latin American history, cultural heritage, national identity, and movements for independence. It gives a lot of information about Mexico’s journey to freedom and its strong cultural pride.
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:
Mexican Independence Day(September 16th)
Mexican Independence
September 16th
Viva Mexico!
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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