CERCA SLIDES

Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo, a holiday widely celebrated in parts of Mexico and the US. With this week’s set of CERCA Slides, you and your students can explore the origins and evolution of this tradition.

Questions —“When did Cinco de Mayo start, and why do people celebrate it?” and “How has the holiday been affected by commercialization?”— will get your students thinking about the meaning of commemorations and celebrations in all of the communities to which we belong.

CERCA Slides by Grade

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Grade 3–5: Benito Juarez

Why do people celebrate Cinco de Mayo? (CCSS.RI.3.1-5.7; CCSS.W.3.2-5.2)

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Grade 6–8: A Short History of Cinco de Mayo

What are the origins of Cinco de Mayo, and how has the holiday changed over time? (CCSS.RI.6-8.6; CCSS.W.6.2-8.2)

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Grade 9–10: The Americanization of Cinco de Mayo

How have companies influenced Cinco de Mayo celebrations in the US? (CCSS.RH.9-10.6, CCSS.W.9-10.1)

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Grade 11–12: Is There A Proper Way to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo?

How do Cinco de Mayo celebrations in Corona, California, honor the significance of the day, and how can others celebrate this holiday appropriately as lawmakers urge? (CCSS.RH.11-12.8; CCSS.W.11-12.1)