Cinco De Mayo Worksheets

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Cinco De Mayo (the fifth of May) is a celebration that widely observed by the Mexican people and those with a Mexican ancestry. The holiday reflects and honors the Battle of Pubela (1862). This was a Mexican military victory over the French forces of Napoleon II. Americans go a little overboard with the avocados on this day. It is thought that Americans purchase and consume more than eighty-million pounds of avocados on this holiday. These worksheets will help students understand more about the traditions and events for this holiday.

Grammar Worksheets:

Mad Libs - See if you can dream up the part of speech you are directed for. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate type of word such as noun, verb or adjective. Read your story aloud to your friends and family for lots of laughs.

Homophones - Homophones are words that sound the same, but mean different things. Many times they are spelled differently. They are words like here and hear or steel and steal. For each sentence below fill in the blank with the correct homophone. Choices for each sentence are to the right of each sentence.

Nouns, Verbs, and Adjectives - For each sentence underline the nouns, circle the verbs and cross out adjectives. Nouns are a person, place or thing.

Reading Comprehension Worksheets:

Learn a little Spanish - It is time to see what some Spanish words sound like. Learn some simple Spanish words and phrases and answer the questions that follow.

What is Cinco de Mayo? - How did this whole thing become a holiday? Read about the meaning behind Cinco de Mayo and why it was important and answer the questions that follow.

In America... - Cinco de Mayo is often thought to be Independence Day in Mexico.

Pinatas - Pinatas are made out of paper mache and come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. They are filled with candy and prizes.

Are Mexican Jumping Beans Real? - They most certainly are. They are not actually beans though and they roll around a bit more than they jump.

Where Did It Come From? - I'm not 100% sure we have a through answer for that. This reading activity looks back at the history and why it is still celebrated today.

Puzzle Worksheets:

Cryptogram - This is one of the longer messages that we have seen. Use the code to decode the special Cinco de Mayo message below.

Double Puzzle - Unscramble each word using the given clues. The letter in the numbered box can be placed in the same numbered box at the bottom to reveal a special message.

Word Search - Can you find all of the words that are hidden in the puzzle below? Buena suerte! That means good luck in Spanish!

Word Maker - See how many words you can make from Cinco de Mayo. Give yourself 10 points for words that are 5 letters or more. Words with 4 letters are worth 5 points. No points given for 3 letters and less. If you get 100 points you win all the prizes in the pinata.

Writing Worksheets:

The Magical Pin'ata - Aren't they all full of magic or is that just candy? Write your own story about a magical piñata that grants you three wishes. Describe the piñata and your wishes and how they turn out. Write at least 8 sentences.

Traditions - If your family does not celebrate this day, write about other family traditions that your family takes part in for any special occasion or holidays.

Jack and the Magical Mexican Jumping Beans - Write your own story about a boy named Jack that is sold magical Mexican jumping beans. Use Jack and the Beanstalk as your inspiration.

What is Cinco De Mayo?


Cinco De Mayo is a huge celebration all around the United States. It is celebrated on the 5th of May. The festival is meant to honor the Mexican culture and heritage. Many people believe that it is the Mexican independence day just like the independence of the United States. However, that is a complete misconception regarding this day. The Cinco De Mayo is not the Mexican independence day. It is the day that celebrates the victory of the army of Mexico. It is the day when the French were defeated by the Mexican army in the year 1862 during the battle of Puebla.


The Battle of Puebla

The battle of Puebla was one of the consequences due to the war between France and Mexico. This battle holds immense significance because it marked the victory of Mexico. France was a powerful nation at that time. Its army was huge in number. France also had a lot more weaponry and men than the Mexicans. But still, Mexicans were able to defeat the French. However, the victory in this battle did not make the Mexicans win the war against the French. France was still in power and Mexico remained in its power for the next five years.


How It Became A Holiday?

Although the victory of the battle did not let the Mexicans win the war, it still holds huge significance. This is because the day of the battle of Puebla was turned into a public holiday by the President of Mexico, Benito Juarez, on the 9th of May, 1862. However, it is no longer a public holiday in Mexico in the current times.


How Cinco De Mayo Came To the United States?

The festival of Cinco De Mayo was celebrated by the Mexicans. But it made its way to the United States as well. This happened because of President Franklin Roosevelt. He made a good neighbor policy that helped the US gain good relations with the Latin American countries. This policy led the festival of Cinco De Mayo into the US and became an immensely popular eventually.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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