Do you want to teach about La Semana Santa in your Spanish class? I’ve got some amazing Spanish class activities for La Semana Santa in the target language that will engage your Spanish students while deepening their understanding of this important religious celebration in the Spanish-speaking world.
Semana Santa Bundle: Great Resources for Spanish Teachers
My Semana Santa bundle provides you with great resources that include various activities to teach the traditions of Semana Santa in an engaging way. Each activity requires students to read and interpret in the target language, strengthening their Spanish vocabulary and cultural knowledge. These activities are perfect for high school and middle school students, whether you’re teaching in a public school or a private institution.
La Semana Santa Pasaporte Cultural Reading Passage
Want a 1-2 day lesson plan for La Semana Santa? This comprehensible reading passage introduces students to the origins, religious traditions, and cultural traditions of Semana Santa celebrations across Spanish-speaking countries.
Students will:
- Read a basic introductory reading in Spanish or English
- Answer comprehension questions
- Participate in a quiz quiz trade style activity (prueba y pasa) for review
- Compare La Semana Santa to a holiday or religious beliefs from their own culture using a Venn diagram
They will learn about:
- How Latin American countries and Spain celebrate La Semana Santa Easter
- The Catholic Church and its influence on Semana Santa celebrations
- Good Friday, Palm Sunday, and Easter Sunday traditions
- Traditional foods, decorations, and processions
La Semana Santa Comayagua Street Carpets Color By Number
Already covered Qué es la Semana Santa? This activity provides a great way for students to explore one of the most stunning cultural traditions: the intricate designs of the Comayagua street carpets in Honduras.
Students will:
- Read about the tradition in a comprehensible reading passage
- Answer comprehension activities in Spanish or English
- Use their answers to complete a color by number image of the famous carpets
This activity is perfect for Spanish teachers looking for independent work, sub plans, or engaging lessons for the end of Holy Week.
La Semana Santa Pasaporte Cultural Research Activity
Need an activity for independent or project-based learning? This Spanish culture activities webquest bundle allows students to research and explore Semana Santa celebrations across the Spanish-speaking world.
Students will:
- Investigate the religious traditions and customs of La Semana Santa
- Compare countries’ celebrations and highlight similarities and differences
- Use interactive maps and Google Slides webquest for a virtual learning experience
- Learn about Easter activities, such as Easter games, colorful eggs, and cascarones reading
This activity works well as a virtual field trip, a sub plan, or an interactive cultural lesson for world languages classes.
Have you tried these activities for Semana Santa? Do you teach your students about Semana Santa? Drop a comment below.
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