Electronic AND printable versions available!
Looking for a culturally rich, standards-aligned lesson that promotes interpretive and presentational communication? This in-depth lesson focuses on Cuban culture through the lens of la Santería and is designed to help your students build background knowledge, deepen reading comprehension, and develop critical thinking through writing.
Ideal for Spanish Level 2 and above, this resource includes a structured sequence of listening, vocabulary-building, close reading, and analytical writing—all designed to support your students with scaffolds while also encouraging independent thought and language production.
How This Resource Supports You:
✅ Builds cultural awareness through authentic content
✅ Encourages layered interaction with complex texts
✅ Provides vocabulary and sentence structure support
✅ Includes both print and digital formats
✅ Requires zero prep—just print or share the files!
Instructional Sequence:
1. Activating Prior Knowledge & Video Discussion
2. Vocabulary Exploration
3. Text Analysis: Santería in Cuba
✍️ 4. Comprehension Check
5. Organizing Ideas: Graphic Organizer
6. Formal Written Response
What’s Included:
Pre-reading discussion prompts and video activity
Vocabulary list + definition activity
Audio-supported reading passage
Comprehension questions with sentence starter options
Printable and digital graphic organizer
Formal writing prompt + student writing space
Teacher instructions and scaffolding suggestions
Perfect For:
Units on Afro-Caribbean religion and culture
Intermediate interpretive and presentational skill-building
IB or AP Spanish Cultural Comparisons prep
Heritage learners or culturally inclusive lessons