YO SE EL ALPHABETO

Kassie Steffens y Kayla Travillian

Aa es para Aliconte

Aliconte lies between the mountains and the beach. This city has mild temperatures year-round.

Bb es para Barcelona

Barcelona lies between beaches. It has a lot of historical architecture.

Cc es para Cinco de MayoCinco de Mayo happens on the 5th of

May, it is also known as the Day of the Dead. On this day, Mexicans praise those who have died by dance, food, theatre, dress-up, games, and music.

CHches para ChiliesChilies are hot and spicy. They are used in and on food.

Ddes para diciembreDiceiembre is December. Dieciembre is the last month of the year.

Ee es para elfanteElfante means elephant. An elephant is a large mammal that lives in Africa.

Ff es para FiestaA fiesta is a feast. The whole family gathers around a table and eats lots of food.

Gg es para Garcilaso de Vega             

Garcilaso de Vega was a soldier in the Order of Santiago. After his military career he dedicated his life to poetry.

Hhes para Hernan CortesHernan Cortes was a Spanish conquistador. He came to North America and overthrew the Aztec Empire.

Ii es para Issac AlbenizIsaac Albeniz is a well known pianist and composer. He is most known for his piano based on folk music.

Jj es para Joaquin TurinaJoaquin Turina was a composer, a teacher, and a critic. He best works were in operas and orchestras.

Kkes para K-paz de la SierraK-paz de la Sierra is a musical group. They are well known all throughout Mexico.

Ll es para La Semana SantaThe La Semana Santa is the Holy Week in Spain. In America this is also known as Easter. This includes solemn processions, prayer, masses, and preparations for Jesus Christ’s rebirth.

LLlles para lleviosoLlevioso means that it’s rainy. When it’s rainy the sun is blocked by the clouds and water drops fall from the clouds.

Mm

es para Mexico Mexico is a country in North America. Mexico is south of Texas.

Nn

es para NatividadNatividad is Christmas in America. In Mexico they have a big celebration where the family gathers and splits into 2 groups.

Nn es para nanduThe nandu is a rhea. A rhea is a flightless bird, it has long legs and neck, brown feathers, and 3 toes.

Oo es para ogroOgro means ogre. An ogre is a big, green monster.

Ppes para Pablo Picasso.Pablo Picasso is a famous Spanish painter.The painting below is called “The Three Musicians”, it was painted in 1921.

Ques para quesidilla.A quesidilla is a Mexican wrap. It has spicy chicken, pepper, Cheddar Jack cheese, and other types of vegetables and sauces wrapped up in a tortilla in a triangular shape.

Rr es para Rosca.The Rosca is a celebration of the 3 wise men bringing gifts to baby Jesus. Babies are hidden in the bread representing that Jesus was hidden from the kind that wanted to kill him.

Sses para Siesta.Siesta means nap. In Spain, they shut everything down in the middle of the day so that everyone can take a nap.

Ttes para Tortilla.The tortilla is part of the Mexican diet. They are mostly made up of corn. They are eaten at ever meal.

Uues para Uva.Uva means grape. Grapes are small, round, and juicy fruits.

Vves para Virgen de Guadalupe.Virgen de Guadelupe is the Virgin Mary. She is worshipped all throughout Mexico and very important to the Catholic religion.

Wwes para water. The word water in Spanish means toilet. The toilet is where you go and do your business at.

Xx es para Xilofon.

Xilofon means xylophone. The xylophone is a instrument that you hit with a mallet.

Yy es para Yelmo.Yelmo means helmet. A helmet is used for protection on your head just in case you fall of your bicycle.

HELMET

KNEE PADS

Zz es para Zapato.Zapato means shoes. Shoes are worn on your feet. There are many different types of shoes.

GYM SHOES

FLIP FLOPS

HIGH HEELS

YO SE EL ALPHABETO!

OLE!