La Batalla de Puebla Second Grade Amber Marrs EDU 394-MWF

Second Grade TEKS Social Studies: History: b.1.A b.4.C Geography: b.6.A Social Studies Skills: b.18.A&B Language Arts: Listening/Speaking/ Purposes b.1.C Listening/Speaking/ Audience/Oral Grammar b.3.C Fine Arts: Art: Creative Expression/ Performance b.1.A Historical/ Cultural Heritage b.3.A

Monday/Tuesday Introduce the students to the holiday by discussing with the class what they think Cinco de Mayo really is about. Assessment: Have the students create a drawing/story of what the class thinks the holiday is. Differentiation: For the students who are ELL or have a documented disability, have them pictorially draw what they think it is about or color the map of Mexico. (Click here for the map)here Materials: Construction paper, pencils, markers, crayons, and scissors

Wednesday Educate the student’s about the true meaning behind Cinco de Mayo; how it was a battle that took place 41 years after the Mexicans had already gained their independence from France. Assessment: Have the students create a story using the vocabulary words on the following slide. Differentiation: Have the students cut out and paste the words on construction paper in the correct ABC order. Materials: Lined paper, pencils, coloring sheets, crayons

Fiesta Rojo Blanco Historia Verde Batalla Bandera Mayo Party Red White History Green Battle Flag May

Thursday red for union Discuss the importance of the symbols in the Mexican flag. Green stands for Hope; white for purity and red for union. Assessment: Have the students color and label the Mexican flag. (Coloring sheet here)here Differentiation: Allow the students to color the flag and cut it out to hang in the classroom. Materials: Coloring sheets, crayons, scissors, pencils, straws, and glue.

Friday Ask the students to plan a modern day Cinco de Mayo celebration, complete with food and games. After they turn in their assignments, have a party for the class. Assessment: Have the students work in pairs to plan their party and create a piñata for their theme. Differentiation: Create Piñatas with the class, showing step by step instructions. Materials: Lined paper, pencils, tissue paper, balloon, small bowls, glue, and string

Fiesta!