La Llorona Story & Activities | Middle School Halloween | Hispanic Heritage

Description

FAST FACTS ABOUT THIS LA LLORONA STORY & ACTIVITIES

• Recommended for: Grades 6–9
• Languages: all components include English & Spanish
• Editable: Yes; all text is editable in PowerPoint and Google Slides
• Student devices required? No – all student materials are printable.
• Formats: PowerPoint, Google Slides & PDF
• Includes: Presentation, printable story, teacher materials & student activities
• Best for: middle school Halloween, Hispanic Heritage Month, folklore & legends, oral tradition

MORE THAN A SCARY STORY

The La Llorona story is one of Mexico’s best-known legends, but this lesson goes beyond simply telling a spooky story. Students explore legends, oral tradition, cautionary tales, folklore, and storytelling while considering why stories like La Llorona continue to be passed from one generation to the next.

Use this resource with your entire class, in the school library, or as part of middle school English, Spanish, folklore, or cultural studies lessons.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL GET:

All parts of this resource are included in both English and Spanish. Everything has also been optimized for screen reader accessibility.

• Illustrated La Llorona presentation
• Printable La Llorona story and background information
• Background on legends and oral tradition
• Variations of the La Llorona legend
• Four small-group discussion cards
• Graphic organizer
• Teacher guide and additional discussion ideas
• PowerPoint version
• Google Slides version
• PDF files for easy printing

EDITABLE & EASY TO USE

Choose the format that works best for you! Present directly from PowerPoint or Google Slides, customize editable text for your students, and print student materials as needed. The lesson can be used all at once or spread across multiple class periods. PDF files are also included for easy printing.

PERFECT FOR HALLOWEEN, BUT NOT JUST FOR HALLOWEEN!

This La Llorona lesson is a spooky, school-appropriate middle school Halloween alternative, but it can be used throughout the year. It’s also a natural fit for:

• Hispanic Heritage Month
• Folklore and legends
• Oral tradition
• Mexican culture
• Scary story units
• Cultural storytelling
• Middle school Spanish classes

The legend is presented in a school-appropriate way while still preserving the spooky atmosphere that makes La Llorona so memorable.

NO STUDENT DEVICES REQUIRED

Although Google Slides are included, students do not need individual devices. Student activities can be printed for easy use in classrooms and libraries.

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