Cinco De Matching

Worksheet Description

The “Cinco de Mayo” worksheet is a vocabulary matching activity designed to help students learn Spanish words and phrases related to the Cinco de Mayo celebration. The worksheet presents a list of twelve Spanish terms on the left, each corresponding to a definition or description on the right. Students are instructed to match each word to its definition, connecting aspects of Mexican culture and the Spanish language to their English meanings.

Words such as “pueblo,” “piñata,” “castanets,” and “mariachi” are featured, along with terms like “amigo” and “fiesta,” which are more commonly known. The definitions range from “a male friend” to “a celebration or party,” including specific items like “a percussion instrument made of two pieces of wood that you clap together” and cultural references such as “a traditional Mexican home built with adobe.” This exercise not only enhances students’ Spanish vocabulary but also educates them about Mexican traditions and Cinco de Mayo festivities. It serves as a valuable resource for language and social studies classes, offering an interactive way for students to engage with and celebrate Mexican culture.