In communities, choose one of the cultural traditions depicted in the photographs to make a presentation for your classroom community. Copy in your notebook a table like the one below to list the cultural traditions and to write reasons for and against choosing each tradition.
- Se elige una tradición cultural (por ejemplo, la Danza de los Voladores de Papantla).
- Se completa la tabla con razones a favor y en contra.
- Se usan las frases útiles para debatir: I think / I believe / In my opinion…, We should ask/read/research…, Why don't we…?
Respuesta: Tabla completada (ejemplo):
| Cultural Tradition | Reasons in Favor | Reasons Against |
|---|---|---|
| Danza de los Voladores | Es colorida, ancestral y atrae al público | Requiere mucho ensayo y riesgo físico |
| Día de Muertos | Tradición muy conocida y significativa | Puede ser difícil conseguir materiales |
| Fiesta de la Guelaguetza | Muestra danzas y trajes típicos | Es costosa y requiere viaje |
Here are some phrases that can be useful for your discussion.
Respuesta orientativa:
- I think / I believe / In my opinion… → I think the Danza de los Voladores is the most impressive tradition.
- We should ask/read/research… → We should research the origin of the tradition before presenting.
- Why don't we…? → Why don't we include a short video in our presentation?










