This reading is about a birthday celebration! Much of the reading is in the present progressive tense (estar + gerund). It talks about what everyone in the family is doing during the celebration. Also discussed is the significance of the piñata in Mexican celebrations.
There is a full glossary of new words and the story is followed by six true/false questions in Spanish for reading comprehension.
Activity idea: bring in some party pictures and have students explain what is happening using the present progressive tense.
Vocab includes:
fiesta
el cumpleaños
la parrilla
el jardín
los globos
los juguetes
la estrella
el palo
los regalos
Level: Spanish Upper Beginner
Includes Answer key
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