Adult education latino and hispanic studies resources for Microsoft Word

Latinx Studies, Music, Spanish

Canción de la Semana

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Aprender Auténticamente

I have found Canción de la Semana to be a great way for students to appreciate music from other countries and be exposed to new sounds. These songs and videos are mostly for grades 9-12, but can also work for middle school. Canción de la Semana: Each week I choose a song to play at the beginning of class. I usually wait for the 3-minute bell to ring and begin playing the song; my students really enjoy walking into the classroom and listening to music in the background. I play the same song thro

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Grades:

7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Songs

U.S.-Cuba relations before the Cuban Missile Crisis

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Social Studies Critical Thinking

This brief handout helps students understand the U.S. and Cuba relationship starting from the Spanish-American War up to the Cuban Revolution. There are three analysis questions and a map of U.S. military involvement in the Caribbean and Central America to help check students' understanding.

Subjects:

Latinx Studies, U.S. History, World History

Grades:

7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Worksheets, Handouts

Also included in: U.S. Foreign Policy Bundle

Boom Cards: Sor. Juana Inés de la Cruz: Biografía: Reading Comprehension

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This is a biography reading practice activity about writer and poet, Sor. Juana Inés de la Cruz. Practice reading skills with STAAR -like questions! This is a WARM UP, but can also be used as homework or in stations. This activity is in SPANISH and is beneficial not only for students testing for the STAAR, but also can be used for upper grades to practice comprehension skills.

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Homeschool Curricula, Activities

Grades:

2nd - 12th, Adult Education

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Also included in: Growing Bundle: Mexican Cultures, Geography, and History

La Carnada - Cortometraje/Short Film Activity Guide

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Pretty Birds

This study guide for the moving short film "La Carnada"by Josh Soskin contains a links to the film and worksheets with a vocabulary section, fact-based and reflection questions, extension activities, and an answer key. All questions are in English. The film does contain some swearing.

Subjects:

Film, Latinx Studies, Spanish

Grades:

9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

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Worksheets, Activities, Movie Guides

Daddy Yankee Biography on Reggaeton Artist (English Version)

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Language Resources by Nina

A biography on the famous reggaeton singer Daddy Yankee. It discusses his background, early influences, famous songs and albums, family life and upcoming retirement. ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions in Spanish.~Answer key. NOTE: This reading is an English, I also offer this reading in Spanish in my store. Editable word file

Subjects:

Hispanic Heritage Month, Latinx Studies, Music

Grades:

8th - 10th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Guided Reading Books, Cultural Activities

Also included in: Hispanic People Biographies MEGA Bundle: 84+ Bios @55% off! (ENGLISH) GROWING

Boom Cards: Elizabeth Acevedo

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This is a biography reading practice activity about writer Elizabeth Acevedo. Practice reading skills with STAAR -like questions! This is a WARM UP, but can also be used as homework or in stations. This activity is in SPANISH and is beneficial not only for students testing for the STAAR, but also can be used for upper grades to practice comprehension skills.

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Homeschool Curricula, Activities

Grades:

2nd - 12th, Adult Education

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Also included in: Growing Bundle: African diaspora in the Americas and the Caribbean

Inca Society and Modern Problems

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Social Studies Critical Thinking

This handout has students brainstorm 5 modern day problems and then read primary and secondary sources, including maps and images, about Incan infrastructure, agriculture, communication, and government in order to find Incan ideas or polices that could help to solve at least 2 of the modern problems the students brainstormed initially. It's a great way for students to try to find modern relevance in historical facts.

Subjects:

Latinx Studies, Native Americans, World History

Grades:

5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Handouts, Independent Work Packet

Also included in: World History: Paleolithic/Prehistoric to the end of the Middle Ages

Ojala que Llueva Cafe - Interpretive Reading, Food and Subjunctive Practice

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Amy Castro

This classic authentic song allows students to practice the subjunctive while they learn about the different foods and landscapes in the Dominican Republic. They will get some interpretive reading and listening practice as they interpret the lyrics of the song. Last they will watch the music video if there's time (it's very boring, and you may want to preview it first).

Subjects:

Hispanic Heritage Month, Latinx Studies, Spanish

Grades:

7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Activities, Songs

Aztec and Inca Review (Distance Learning)

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Social Studies Critical Thinking

This is a brief handout that shows a map of where the Aztecs and Inca lived in the Americans (also showing the difference between South America, North America, Central America, and Mesoamerica) and then summarizes the political and economic systems of the Aztecs and Incas with analysis questions for students to answer.

Subjects:

Latinx Studies, Native Americans, World History

Grades:

6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Worksheets, Handouts

Also included in: World History: Paleolithic/Prehistoric to the end of the Middle Ages

Boom Cards: Los Mascogos

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This is a reading practice activity about Los Mascogos. Practice writing skills with STAAR -like questions while learning about Latin American and Caribbean history, figures, and geography! This is a WARM UP, but can also be used as homework or in stations. This activity is in SPANISH and is beneficial not only for students testing for the STAAR, but also can be used for upper grades to practice writing skills.

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Activities, Cultural Activities

Grades:

2nd - 12th, Adult Education

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Also included in: Growing Bundle: Mexican Cultures, Geography, and History

Boom Cards: Jerry Rivera

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This is a biography reading practice activity about Jerry Rivera. Practice reading skills while learning about Latin American and Caribbean history, figures, and geography! This is a WARM UP, but can also be used as homework or in stations. This activity is in SPANISH and is beneficial for upper grades to practice comprehension skills.

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Grades:

2nd - 11th, Adult Education

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Boom Cards: Chayanne

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This is a biography reading practice activity about award-winning singer, Chayanne. Practice reading skills with STAAR -like questions! This is a WARM UP, but can also be used as homework or in stations. This activity is in SPANISH and is beneficial not only for students testing for the STAAR, but also can be used for upper grades to practice comprehension skills.

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Grades:

2nd - 12th, Adult Education

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Boom Cards: Gustavo Cerati

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Latinx Studies, Spanish, Writing

Practice writing skills with this WARM UP about Gustavo Cerati. This can also be used as homework or in stations. This activity is in SPANISH and is beneficial for upper grades to practice writing (editing and revising) skills.

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2nd - 12th, Adult Education

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Boom Cards: Sylvia Del Villard: Biografía: Reading Comprehension

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This is a biography reading practice activity about actress and activist, Sylvia Del Villard. Practice reading skills with STAAR -like questions! This is a WARM UP, but can also be used as homework or in stations. This activity is in SPANISH and is beneficial not only for students testing for the STAAR, but also can be used for upper grades to practice comprehension skills.

Subjects:

Homeschool Curricula, Activities

Grades:

1st - 12th, Adult Education

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Also included in: Growing Bundle: African diaspora in the Americas and the Caribbean

Boom Cards: Los Toltecas

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This is a reading practice activity about Los Toltecas. Practice reading skills with STAAR -like questions while learning about Latin American and Caribbean history, figures, and geography! This is a WARM UP, but can also be used as homework or in stations. This activity is in SPANISH and is beneficial not only for students testing for the STAAR, but also can be used for upper grades to practice writing skills.

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