Día for María
Día para María
Día for María
Día for María
Día for María
Día for María
Día for María
Realistic (fiction), 678 words, Spanish Level N (Grade 2), Lexile 650L
Multilevel Book also available in level P
As Día de los Muertos is approaching, María and her family prepare to celebrate loved ones who have passed away, including one very special family member. Día for María is an engaging and entertaining story that provides readers with insight into this Mexican holiday, while giving students an opportunity to analyze characters and retell to understand text. The book and lesson are also available for levels J and P.
Lesson Resources
Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Retell to understand text
Comprehension
Analyze Character : Analyze character
Grammar and Mechanics
Quotation Marks : Recognize and use quotation marks
Word Work
Verb Tense : Identify past tense verbs
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
