Written and Illustrated by Phillip Martin

Anybody who knows even a little bit of Spanish knows that Cinco de Mayo is Spanish for May fifth. But, what is so special about that day? What’s the story behind the celebration? You’re going to find out.

Many people, who don’t know their history at all, guess that Cinco de Mayo is Mexico’s version of the Fourth of July. No, that would be wrong. The people of Mexico won their independence from Spain on September 16, 1810.

Cinco de Mayo traces its origins back to the “Batalla de Puebla” which took place nearly fifty years after their … independence. Instead of saying the name of the battle, in the USA, the celebration is called Cinco de Mayo.

In 1862, Emperor Napoleon lll had his eyes and plans set on Mexico. He wanted to claim it for France. The Mexicans shouldn’t have won this battle. They were out-manned by the French, exhausted, and had limited resources. However, Ignacio Zaragoza and his Mexican army forced the French to retreat at the “Batalla de Puebla” on May 5, 1862.

Cinco de Mayo is celebrated on a larger scale in the United States than in Mexico. The states bordering Mexico (California, New Mexico, Arizona and Texas) celebrate with parades, dancing and mariachi music.

The largest celebration in Mexico takes place in the town of Puebla. In addition to a lot of singing, dancing and very delicious food, they also reenact the Batalla de Puebla.

VAMOS A CREAR UN POEMA ACRÓSTICO

1.Escribe una palabra CINCO DE MAYO verticalmente. 3 Future verbs in 1st person (_____,______ y_______) increibles + noun in plural Negative sentence with NO, NUNCA, NADIE Repeat First line Ojo con……plural noun with LOS or LAS De dia y de noche (in the day and at night) ES + adjective masculine singular Me gusta…..……or a different OPINION Ahora (now) + First line again Future verb in 1st person (_____) +sin parar (non stopping) Oh Qué (+ adjective)

1.Escribe una palabra CINCO DE MAYO verticalmente. 3 verbos en Futuro en 1ª persona (_____,______ y_______) increibles + nombre en plural Frase negativa con NO, NUNCA, NADIE Repite la 1ª linea Ojo con……nombre plural con LOS or LAS De dia y de noche ES + adjetivo masculino singular Me gusta…..……o diferente OPINION Ahora (now) + Repite 1ª linea 1 verbo en Futuro en 1ª persona +sin parar (non stopping) Oh Qué (+ adjectivo)

VAMOS A DECORAR EL POEMA ACRÓSTICO

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