Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo, which translates to “Fifth of May,” is a holiday that commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. 

Despite being a relatively minor holiday in Mexico, it has evolved into a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage, especially in areas with large Mexican-American populations in the United States.

Here are some key points about Cinco de Mayo:

• Date: Cinco de Mayo is observed annually on May 5.
• Historical Context: It does not mark Mexican Independence Day (a common misconception). Instead, it commemorates the single battle where Mexican forces, led by General Ignacio Zaragoza, successfully defended against a well-armed French fleet in Puebla de Los Angeles.
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• Symbolic Victory: Although not a major strategic win in the overall war against the French, the Battle of Puebla represented a symbolic victory for Mexico and bolstered the resistance movement.
• Celebration: In the United States, Cinco de Mayo is a day of Mexican pride and heritage, celebrated particularly in regions with Mexican origins.

In 2024, Cinco de Mayo falls on Sunday, May 5. It’s a time to appreciate Mexican culture, enjoy festive food, music, and perhaps even raise a glass of agua fresca or margarita!

El Horario

 El horario escolar es un documento donde se describe la programación de tus clases y actividades curriculares en orden cronológico

Look at the following timetable and explain to your partner what classes you have on what days.

Ahora, este horario. Lee y responde a las preguntas. 

1. ¿Qué clase tiene los martes, a la una y media?    

     Tengo -----------------

2. ¿Qué clase tiene los lunes, a las nueve?

     Tengo ----------------

3. ¿Qué clase tiene los viernes, a las doce y media?

     Tengo -----------------

4. ¿Qué clase tiene los jueves, a las diez?

     Tengo -----------------

5. ¿Qué clase tiene los miércoles, a las once y media?

     Tengo ----------------
6. ¿Cuántos veces tiene lengua cada semana? 

     Tengo lengua _________  veces. 

7. ¿Cuántos veces tiene conocimiento cada semana?

     Tengo conocimiento _________ veces. 

(¿Cómo se llama 'conocimiento' en ingles?)

Bienvenidos a 2023

 

Cinco de Mayo

 

Click on this link for Cinco de Mayo information

Draw a sombrero

Mexican Hat Dance music

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo by making tacos!

                                  Video on making Tacos
Recipe:

Beef Tacos

1 lb (1/2 kilo) ground beef
1 cup water
1 package taco seasoning mix  (approx 2-3 tbsp)
12 hard or soft taco shells
Toppings like:  shredded cheese, chopped tomato, shredded lettuce, chopped onion, salsa, chopped green onions

Brown ground beef in a non-stick skillet.  Drain.  Stir in water and seasoning mix.  Simmer uncovered for 5 -10 minutes, until slightly thickened.  Serve with warmed soft or hard taco shells.

If you want to be really clever, you could make your own taco seasoning:

Mix all the ingredients together and hey presto!

1 TSP  CHILE POWDER

1 TSP ONION POWDER

1 TSP PAPRIKA

1 TSP SALT

1/2 TSP CUMIN GROUND

1/2 TSP GARLIC POWDER

1/2 TSP OREGANO 

1/2 TSP CORIANDER GROUND

1/4 TSP BLACK PEPPER 

Feliz Pascua

Semana Santa Click on the link to learn about Easter week in Spain.

Bienvenidos a 2022

Click on the link below para ver unos de los celebraciones del mundo, incluido Nueva Zelanda (4:12). Can you count backwards in Spanish with the people of Mexico?

Bienvienidos 2022

 fireworks - fuegos artificiales

new year - año nuevo   

Feliz Navidad

 Click on the link to watch the slide presentation and then answer the questions 

Preguntas de Navidad

1.    What marks the official opening of the Christmas season in Spain?

2. What do people do on December 21 Las Hogueras en Granada?

3. What is the name of the National lottery in Spain drawn on 22^nd December?

4. What does La NocheVieja mean, and what happens?

5. What do children do on the night of 5^th January?

6. 3 kings visit hospitals all over Spain delivering gifts to children on which date?

Navidad de Mickey Mouse y Pluto

Listen for these words as you watch Mickey and Pluto find a Christmas tree. 

Árbol    tree

¡Carrumba!    Wow!

¡Muy bien, andar, vámonos    Very good, walk, let's go!

¿Qué te parece?    What do you think?

¡Mira Pluto, ya está!    Look Pluto, that's it!

Ardillas     Squirrels 

Son muy graciosos.    They are very funny