Festivals Reading

This worksheet supports students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 as they explore Spanish culture through an informational reading passage about three major festivals: La Tomatina, Las Fallas, and the Running of the Bulls. Students read closely to understand traditions, materials, events, and cultural significance, then answer detailed questions using complete sentences, strengthening reading comprehension, cultural interpretation, and written expression.

Learning Goals

• Cultural Traditions (Grades 4-6): Learn about major Spanish festivals and the unique customs associated with each celebration.
• Reading for Detail: Identify specific information about events, materials, locations, and purposes within an informational text.
• Cultural Interpretation: Analyze how festivals reflect Spanish identity, creativity, history, and community values.
• Written Responses: Practice answering comprehension questions clearly using accurate details from the passage.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource: Designed to align with upper elementary social studies and ELA standards.
• Engaging Cultural Content: Real-world celebrations increase student interest and global awareness.
• Structured Comprehension Questions: Guide students toward thoughtful, evidence-based responses.
• Flexible Use: Ideal for culture units, reading lessons, homework, assessments, or enrichment activities.

This printable worksheet helps students deepen their understanding of Spanish culture by examining how festivals bring communities together and preserve traditions. By reading closely and responding in complete sentences, learners strengthen comprehension, cultural literacy, and critical thinking skills. It’s a meaningful, no-prep resource that works well in both classroom instruction and homeschool learning, supporting global awareness through engaging cultural study.

This worksheet is part of our Spain Worksheets collection.