Thematic Units

The NFLRC has published numerous thematic units in Spanish and French written by NFLRC Institute participants. We hope that these thematic units will provide inspiration for PreK-12 teachers who wish to explore the concept of thematic teaching for the first time. We also hope that they will provide rich content for those already committed to thematic teaching and wish to extend their understanding, skills, and thematic repertoire. This month we are pleased to offer you selections from two units that you may download.

A Standards-Based Thematic Unit: Fiestas de Yucatán

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Teaching Level: preschool and early elementary school beginning Spanish
Cultural Topics: cultural celebrations
Content: in Yucatán, México, the celebration of birthdays and the Mexican Christmas celebration Las Posadas
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A Thematic Unit: La peineta colorada

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Teaching Level: middle school beginning to intermediate Spanish.
Cultural Topics: African influence in Latin America through slavery, family, community solidarity, friendship, social traditions, oral tradition, and women's role in society.
Content: in Puerto Rico a young girl and an older woman work together to save a runaway slave.

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