Quinceanera Teacher Resources

Eighth graders study the Hispanic celebration known as the quinceanera. They research the quinceanera of two Hispanic cultures using print and digital resources. They compare the two celebrations and create a Power Point slide show to present to the rest of the class.

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Feliz cumpleaños! You're 15, and you're planning your very own quinceañera! Learners spend two weeks learning about the tradition, seeing videos and/or pictures illustrating a typical celebration, and planning their very own party! Websites are included, but you will have to create the assignment sheet and rubric. 

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In this Quinceanera and The Scarlet Letter comparative analysis worksheet, students compare key similarities and differences between the two books. Students use this worksheet as a basis for a comparative analysis paper.

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Students examine ceremonies in cultures around the world that celebrate young peoples' entry into adulthood.

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Learners share opinions about importance of milestone events they might host or attend. They then prepare estimated budgets for parties based on established budget totals, and compare their estimates against the real costs.

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Students examine what teenagers value most, and discuss the trend of decadent sixteenth birthday parties. They read an article, analyze forms of teen-focused media, and create a visual presentation on their media analysis.

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