Danza! a story about the Mexican Folklorica

Looking for a literacy connection for Cinco de Mayo? Want to connect your history lesson to literacy and dance? This is a great resource that allows you to do just that. You will start by exploring images of Amalia Hernandez and how she created a national sensation with her dance company in Mexico. Perfect for middle grades and library or music classes!

Why you need it:

• Engage your students with real photographs of the 1930s
• It connects the world of dance to the folklore of Mexico
• It is easy to implement - print and go!
• It is of high interest - especially to Latino students
• It connects thinking strategies with art, photography, and videos of the dance company
• It is perfect for Cinco De Mayo

IDEAS for use:

• Leave it for a substitute to use
• Combine literacy and history
• Whole Group Literacy lesson
• Use the Graphic Organizers as a group activity, partner, or jigsaw
• Find the stories read aloud online and give students the opportunity to listen independently and complete the graphic organizers
• Library lesson

Check out my other resources:

American Revolutionary War - reading comprehension for grades 4-6

Black History Month - Portraits of Strength by Gordon Parks

Jazz - Arts Integrated Black History Unit

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