La Batalla de Puebla

Second GradeAmber Marrs

EDU 394-MWF

Second Grade TEKS

Social Studies:History:

113.4.b.1.A113.4.b.4.C

Geography:113.4.b.6.A

Social Studies Skills:

113.4.b.18.A&B

Language Arts:Listening/

Speaking/Purposes110.4.b.1.C

Listening/Speaking/Audience/Oral Grammar

110.4.b.3.C

Fine Arts:Art: Creative

Expression/ Performance117.8.b.1.AHistorical/ Cultural Heritage117.8.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)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

FiestaRojoBlancoHistoriaVerdeBatallaBanderaMayo

PartyRedWhiteHistoryGreenBattleFlagMay

Thursday

Discuss the importance of the symbols in the Mexican flag. Green stands for Hope; white for purity and red for unionred for union.Assessment: Have the students color and label the Mexican flag. (Coloring sheet 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!