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Cinco de Mayo Vocabulary Puzzle #1 — myVocabulary.com

  • The Interactive Lesson Plan puzzle is 1 of 8 vocabulary activities and word puzzles.
  • Use the Greek and Latin word root word list to select the correct answer. Email your answers to friends, family and teachers.
  • The AUDIO word story is available in all Root Words Lesson Plans #1 through #6.
  • Common Core alignment to a Interactive Puzzle is to 4 key phrases: "Grade Level", "Greek and Latin Roots", "Precise Meaning" and "Context". CCSS Alignment Strand numbers for Specific Grades: Grade Level: "CCSS.ELA-Literacy." precedes these numbers: 2.4, 3.4, 4.4, 5.4, 6.4, 7.4, 8.4, 9-10.4, 11-12.4 Greek & Latin Roots: "CCSS.ELA-Literacy." precedes these numbers: 2.4b+c, 3.4b+c, 4.4b, 5.b, 6.4b, 7.4b, 8.4b, 9-10.4b, 11-12.4b Precise Meaning: "CCSS.ELA-Literacy." precedes these numbers: 2.4e, 3.4d, 4.4c, 5.4c, 6.4c, 7.4c, 8.4c, 9-10.4c, 11-12.4c Context: "CCSS.ELA-Literacy." precedes these numbers: 2.4a, 3.4a, 4.4a, 5.4a, 6.4a, 7.4a, 8.4a, 9-10.4a, 11-12.4a
Directions:

To solve the Cinco de Mayo Vocabulary puzzle use the Latin root or word parts, the vocabulary definition, part of speech and the word Cinco de Mayo word list to help you answer the word puzzle. Put your answers INSIDE the boxes and move down to the next puzzle. When you hit Submit, you will get back the correct answers, use of the word in a sentence and percentage score for correct answers.
Clue:

In addition to this Cinco de Mayo vocabulary word puzzle, myvocabulary.objectsdev.com also has a Fill-in-the-Blanks, Word Search, Crossword, Definition Match, True or False and Synonym or Antonym activity. A Cinco de Mayo vocabulary list of 140 words is available from the pull down menu called Word List in the header above.
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The History of Cinco de Mayo (May 5th):

  • Mexican and Chicano communities, especially from Texas to California, celebrate Cinco de Mayo, May 5. On that date in 1862 the Mexican army of 4,000 soldiers conquered French troops that numbered 8,000 in the Battle of Puebla.
  • The victory, even though the army was later defeated, showed Mexican citizens that they could fight successfully against stronger nations. The success generated and increased national pride, patriotism, as well as celebrated a respect for the self-determination of people.
  • Today, some of the historical significance has dimmed as many people in the United States choose to celebrate the commercial aspects of the holiday with folklore dancing, parades, mariachi music and festive activities. These parties celebrate liberty and freedom.
  • It is incorrect to assume that Cinco de Mayo, May 5, is the same holiday as Mexican Independence Day, September 16, 1810.

    You have permission to make a paper copy of the Cinco de Mayo Vocabulary word list for further vocabulary study at home or in the classroom.
Vocabulary Word List:

Cinco de Mayo Vocabulary List:
Amigo, Authentic, Cantina, Conquistador, Culture, Customs, Festivities, Fiesta, Mariachi, Joyful, Jubilant, Palomino, Plaza, Poncho, Sombrero, Tornado, Tortilla

1) A Spanish conqueror in North and South America, esp. in Mexico and Peru in the 1500’s (noun) Root QUIS = seek, ask

2) Any merry, joyful celebration of a religious holiday (noun) Root FEST = festive

3) A small room or place for general use; a bar or saloon (noun) Root CANT = sing

4) A broad-brimmed, tall-crowned hat of straw or felt worn especially in Mexico and the southwestern USA (noun) Root UMBRA = shade

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