Mexican's Independence Day

¡Feliz día de Independencia México!

Check out these two videos to learn about Mexico's Independence Day

Did you think that Cinco de Mayo was Mexico's Independence Day? 

You're not alone, clear up your misunderstanding by watching this video.

Hot Tamale Activities

Create a new blog post in your Spanish Blog Portfolio
and complete one of the following tasks.

• Write a basic summary about Mexican's Independence Day including 
• Who was involved, including which country rule Mexico before it won independence and who started the revolution?
• What started the fight for Independence and what is the "Grito"?
• Where did the "Grito" first take place?
• When did the "Grito" happen and when did Mexico finally gain independence?
• Why did Mexicos want to be independent?
• How is it celebrated today?
• Compare how México celebrates their Independence to how the United States celebrates our Independence

Hispanic Heritage Month Infographic

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from el 15 de septiembre - 15 de octubre. Last year I posted some videos, this year I'll post an infographic!

source: H & R Block blog

Hot Tamale Activities

Create a new blog post in your Spanish Blog Portfolio
and complete one of the following tasks.

• Summarize 3-5 facts that are provided in the infographic in your own words in complete sentences in English. Explain why this information stood out to you.
• Find 2-3 events to go to in Pittsburgh to expose yourself to Hispanic culture. (Click here to see events happening during Hispanic Heritage Month 2016 in Pittsburgh  or check out Latinoburgh for information). Explain where and when the event is, and what will happen at the event. Explain which event are you most likely to attend.

Pokémon Go en español

Pokémon Go was the thing to do this summer, all around the world. 

Look at the following infographics and see what you can understand

Hot Tamale Activities

Create a new blog post in your Spanish Blog Portfolio
and complete one of the following tasks.

• Select one of the infographics and translate 3-5 lines using translate.google.com, then re-write it in your own words.
• Between the two infographics identify 5-10 cognates - words that look and sound the same in Spanish and English (Pokémon Go is a proper noun so it doesn't count)
• Would you want to play Pokémon Go in a Spanish speaking country? Explain why or why not. 

And then there is this... that cannot be described, only viewed.