Nombre_________________

Espaol 1

Fecha______________

Anticipation Guide: Las Quinceaeras

Before we discuss the Quinceaera, can you tell or do you remember what the following words
mean?
1. ______________________________- quince
2. ______________________________- cumpleaos
3. ______________________________-fiesta
4. ______________________________- celebracin religiosa
5. Do you know what birthday is celebrated during a Quinceaera?
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6. Do you know who celebrates a Quinceaera?

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While reading the passage La Quiceaera on pgs. 180-181 of the textbook answer
Cierto/Falso for the following statements:
CIERTO

FALSO

________ ________ 1. The Quinceaera celebration is often compared to the

Sweet 16 tradition in the United States.
________ _________ 2. The Quinceaera usually has 14-15 damas de honor to
represent each year of her life.
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_________3. Quinceaeras usually have a very special food menu and nontraditional music and dancing.

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_________4. Quinceaeras are usually had at 16 years old in Puerto Rico.

________ __________5. It is common for 15 year old males to have Quinceaeras in

Peru.
After reading, answer the following according to YOUR opinion:
Y t? Te gustan las fiestas de cumpleaos? Qu haces?
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