2GC1 Legends - Printable Materials - 2023-2024

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Synopsis of famous legends Date: _____________________ Synopsis of famous legends Date: _____________________
Fill in the blanks using the following words: Fill in the blanks using the following words:

travelers - red - her – serpent - and – travelers - red - her – serpent - and –
night – places - a – sacrifice – blood night – places - a – sacrifice – blood

La Llorona La Llorona
The legend of La Llorona, the weeping woman, tells the story of a woman who The legend of La Llorona, the weeping woman, tells the story of a woman who
drowned 1) ___________ children in a fit of rage and now wanders the streets drowned 1) ___________ children in a fit of rage and now wanders the streets
at 2) ___________, crying and looking for her lost children. at 2) ___________, crying and looking for her lost children.
El Chupacabras El Chupacabras
The Chupacabra is a legendary creature said to attack and kill livestock, draining The Chupacabra is a legendary creature said to attack and kill livestock, draining
their 3) ___________. It is described as a reptile-like creature with spikes on its back their 3) ___________. It is described as a reptile-like creature with spikes on its back
and glowing 4) ___________ eyes. and glowing 4) ___________ eyes.
El Charro Negro El Charro Negro

El Charro Negro is 5) ___________ ghostly figure dressed in black charro attire, El Charro Negro is 5) ___________ ghostly figure dressed in black charro attire,
similar to a Mexican cowboy. He is said to haunt the countryside, often appearing to similar to a Mexican cowboy. He is said to haunt the countryside, often appearing to
6) _________________ at night. 6) _________________ at night.
Quetzalcoatl and the Moon Quetzalcoatl and the Moon

The Legend of Quetzalcoatl tells of the feathered 7) _________________ deity who The Legend of Quetzalcoatl tells of the feathered 7) _________________ deity who
descended to Earth as a man. One day, he went on a long journey and got hungry descended to Earth as a man. One day, he went on a long journey and got hungry
and tired. Seeing no food or water, he felt he might perish. A kind rabbit nearby and tired. Seeing no food or water, he felt he might perish. A kind rabbit nearby
offered herself as food to save him. Touched by her 8) _________________, offered herself as food to save him. Touched by her 8) _________________,
Quetzalcoatl raised her to the moon. Quetzalcoatl raised her to the moon.
Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl

These are two legendary volcanoes near Mexico City. According to the legend, These are two legendary volcanoes near Mexico City. According to the legend,
Popocatepetl 9) ___________ Iztaccihuatl were lovers who died tragically, and the Popocatepetl 9) ___________ Iztaccihuatl were lovers who died tragically, and the
volcanoes are said to be their eternal resting 10) ___________. volcanoes are said to be their eternal resting 10) ___________.
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Extracts from well-known legends Date: ____________ Extracts from well-known legends Date: ____________
Match the name of the legends with the extracts. Match the name of the legends with the extracts.
El charro negro – Popocatépetl and Iztaccihuatl – El chupacabras – El charro negro – Popocatépetl and Iztaccihuatl – El chupacabras –
La Llorona – Quetzalcóatl and the Moon La Llorona – Quetzalcóatl and the Moon
1. ______________________________________ 1. ______________________________________
Not long after a love rival of him, jealous of the love they professed to each other, Not long after a love rival of him, jealous of the love they professed to each other,
told the princess that her beloved had died in combat. Crushed and overwhelmed by told the princess that her beloved had died in combat. Crushed and overwhelmed by
sadness, the princess died without even knowing that it was a lie. sadness, the princess died without even knowing that it was a lie.
2. ______________________________________ 2. ______________________________________
One night when the moon shone brightly, a sad cry filled the air, making hearts cold One night when the moon shone brightly, a sad cry filled the air, making hearts cold
and causing fear. The sound of a grieving mother's pain never left the riverside, and causing fear. The sound of a grieving mother's pain never left the riverside,
reminding everyone of her terrible loss. reminding everyone of her terrible loss.
3. ______________________________________ 3. ______________________________________
In the depths of the Mexican countryside, terror gripped the villagers. Cattle were In the depths of the Mexican countryside, terror gripped the villagers. Cattle were
found lifeless, drained of blood, leaving behind only an unsettling mystery that found lifeless, drained of blood, leaving behind only an unsettling mystery that
haunted their dreams. haunted their dreams.
4. ______________________________________ 4. ______________________________________
In the mystical lands of Mexico, whispers of a ghostly mariachi echo through the In the mystical lands of Mexico, whispers of a ghostly mariachi echo through the
mountains, carrying tales of lost love, haunting melodies, and the eternal search for mountains, carrying tales of lost love, haunting melodies, and the eternal search for
redemption. redemption.
5. ______________________________________ 5. ______________________________________
He lifted the rabbit up to the nighttime sky, where it transformed into a shining lunar He lifted the rabbit up to the nighttime sky, where it transformed into a shining lunar
figure, illuminating the nights with its radiance. figure, illuminating the nights with its radiance.
Characteristics of legends Date: ______________________ Characteristics of legends Date: ______________________
culture - generation – and – place – teach - of culture - generation – and – place – teach - of
narrative – magical – readers - who narrative – magical – readers - who
1. A legend is a ___________________ account of a historical figure or place. 1. A legend is a ___________________ account of a historical figure or place.
2. It’s a popular narration of fantastic events, which are generally transmitted by 2. It’s a popular narration of fantastic events, which are generally transmitted by
tradition from generation to ___________________. tradition from generation to ___________________.
3. They often feature heroic characters _________ overcome challenges and exhibit 3. They often feature heroic characters _________ overcome challenges and exhibit
courage. courage.
4. Legends reflect the values, beliefs, and traditions of a particular ______________ 4. Legends reflect the values, beliefs, and traditions of a particular ______________
or community. or community.
5. They often involve supernatural elements like mythical creatures or 5. They often involve supernatural elements like mythical creatures or
______________ powers. ______________ powers.
6. Legends tend to have exaggerated events or characters, making them captivating 6. Legends tend to have exaggerated events or characters, making them captivating
_________ extraordinary. _________ extraordinary.
7. They are part _________ folklore and are woven into the oral traditions of a 7. They are part _________ folklore and are woven into the oral traditions of a
society. society.
8. Legends can transcend time and ______________, capturing the imaginations 8. Legends can transcend time and ______________, capturing the imaginations
of people from different eras and locations. of people from different eras and locations.
9. They leave a lasting impression on listeners or ______________ due to 9. They leave a lasting impression on listeners or ______________ due to
their remarkable nature. their remarkable nature.
10. Legends often convey moral lessons or ______________ important values 10. Legends often convey moral lessons or ______________ important values
through their narratives. through their narratives.
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Characteristics of legends 2 Date: _________________________________________
Complete the table.
Supernatural elements,
Moral lesson or
Legends Main character(s) magical powers or
important values
exaggerated events
1. La Llorona
2. El chupacabras
3. El charro negro
4. Quetzalcoatl
and the moon
5. Popocatepetl
and Iztaccihuatl
Characteristics of legends 2 Date: _________________________________________

Complete the table.
Supernatural elements,
Moral lesson or
Legends Main character(s) magical powers or
important values
exaggerated events
1. La Llorona
2. El chupacabras
3. El charro negro
4. Quetzalcoatl
and the moon
5. Popocatepetl
and Iztaccihuatl
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Legends – Quiz Date: __________________________ Legends – Quiz Date: __________________________
Choose the correct answer. Choose the correct answer.
1. Which legendary figure is known for wandering the streets at night, crying and 1. Which legendary figure is known for wandering the streets at night, crying and
looking for her lost children? looking for her lost children?
a) La Llorona b) El chupacabras c) El charro negro a) La Llorona b) El chupacabras c) El charro negro
2. Which legendary creature is described as a reptile-like creature with spikes on its 2. Which legendary creature is described as a reptile-like creature with spikes on its
back and draining livestock's blood? back and draining livestock's blood?
3. Whose sacrifice led to their transformation into a shining lunar figure that 3. Whose sacrifice led to their transformation into a shining lunar figure that
illuminates the nights? illuminates the nights?
a) Popocatepetl b) Quetzalcoatl c) El charro negro a) Popocatepetl b) Quetzalcoatl c) El charro negro
4. Which legendary figure appears to travelers at night in the Mexican countryside? 4. Which legendary figure appears to travelers at night in the Mexican countryside?
5. Which legendary figure is known for haunting melodies and the eternal search for r 5. Which legendary figure is known for haunting melodies and the eternal search for r
redemption? redemption?
6. Which legendary figure drowned her children in a fit of rage? 6. Which legendary figure drowned her children in a fit of rage?
7. What is the Chupacabra known for draining the blood of? 7. What is the Chupacabra known for draining the blood of?
a) Humans b) Cattle c) Birds a) Humans b) Cattle c) Birds
8. Which legendary deity raised a rabbit to the moon after it sacrificed itself to save 8. Which legendary deity raised a rabbit to the moon after it sacrificed itself to save
him? him?
a) Popocatepetl b) Quetzalcoatl c) El charro negro a) Popocatepetl b) Quetzalcoatl c) El charro negro
9. How did Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl's tragic story end? 9. How did Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl's tragic story end?
a) They lived happily b) They both perished in c) They transformed into a) They lived happily b) They both perished in c) They transformed into
ever after. combat. mythical creatures. ever after. combat. mythical creatures.
10. In which country do the legends of La Llorona, El Chupacabras, El Charro Negro, 10. In which country do the legends of La Llorona, El Chupacabras, El Charro Negro,
and Quetzalcoatl originate? and Quetzalcoatl originate?
a) Mexico b) Spain c) Brazil a) Mexico b) Spain c) Brazil
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Elements of legends Elements of legends Elements of legends Elements of legends
Match the elements with the Match the elements with the Match the elements with the Match the elements with the
descriptions. descriptions. descriptions. descriptions.
Historical context – Historical context – Historical context – Historical context –
Supernatural elements – Supernatural elements – Supernatural elements – Supernatural elements –
Cultural Context – Cultural Context – Cultural Context – Cultural Context –
Geographical Context – Geographical Context – Geographical Context – Geographical Context –
Theme Theme Theme Theme
1. ____________________________ 1. ____________________________ 1. ____________________________ 1. ____________________________

The legend of Popocatepetl and The legend of Popocatepetl and The legend of Popocatepetl and The legend of Popocatepetl and
Iztaccihuatl tells the story of two Iztaccihuatl tells the story of two Iztaccihuatl tells the story of two Iztaccihuatl tells the story of two
lovers, Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl, lovers, Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl, lovers, Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl, lovers, Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl,
and their tragic fate. The story focuses and their tragic fate. The story focuses and their tragic fate. The story focuses and their tragic fate. The story focuses
on the concepts of love and sacrifice. on the concepts of love and sacrifice. on the concepts of love and sacrifice. on the concepts of love and sacrifice.
2. ____________________________ 2. ____________________________ 2. ____________________________ 2. ____________________________

The legend takes place during the time The legend takes place during the time The legend takes place during the time The legend takes place during the time
of the Aztec Empire in the XIV century. of the Aztec Empire in the XIV century. of the Aztec Empire in the XIV century. of the Aztec Empire in the XIV century.
It reflects the time when the Aztecs It reflects the time when the Aztecs It reflects the time when the Aztecs It reflects the time when the Aztecs
were dominant in the Valley of Mexico. were dominant in the Valley of Mexico. were dominant in the Valley of Mexico. were dominant in the Valley of Mexico.
3. ____________________________ 3. ____________________________ 3. ____________________________ 3. ____________________________

The legend is set in the Valley of The legend is set in the Valley of The legend is set in the Valley of The legend is set in the Valley of
Mexico, where the Aztec Empire was Mexico, where the Aztec Empire was Mexico, where the Aztec Empire was Mexico, where the Aztec Empire was
located. The region is characterized by located. The region is characterized by located. The region is characterized by located. The region is characterized by
mountains and volcanoes. mountains and volcanoes. mountains and volcanoes. mountains and volcanoes.
4. ____________________________ 4. ____________________________ 4. ____________________________ 4. ____________________________

The legend is deeply rooted in Aztec The legend is deeply rooted in Aztec The legend is deeply rooted in Aztec The legend is deeply rooted in Aztec
culture and civilization. It portrays the culture and civilization. It portrays the culture and civilization. It portrays the culture and civilization. It portrays the
customs, beliefs, and practices of the customs, beliefs, and practices of the customs, beliefs, and practices of the customs, beliefs, and practices of the
Aztecs during that time, such as the Aztecs during that time, such as the Aztecs during that time, such as the Aztecs during that time, such as the
practice of subjecting neighboring practice of subjecting neighboring practice of subjecting neighboring practice of subjecting neighboring
towns to mandatory taxes. towns to mandatory taxes. towns to mandatory taxes. towns to mandatory taxes.
5. ____________________________ 5. ____________________________ 5. ____________________________ 5. ____________________________

The transformation of Popocatepetl The transformation of Popocatepetl The transformation of Popocatepetl The transformation of Popocatepetl
and Iztaccihuatl into volcanoes. The and Iztaccihuatl into volcanoes. The and Iztaccihuatl into volcanoes. The and Iztaccihuatl into volcanoes. The
legend also mentions how the heart of legend also mentions how the heart of legend also mentions how the heart of legend also mentions how the heart of
Popocatepetl, filled with eternal Popocatepetl, filled with eternal Popocatepetl, filled with eternal Popocatepetl, filled with eternal
passion, shakes, and causes the passion, shakes, and causes the passion, shakes, and causes the passion, shakes, and causes the
volcano to emit fumaroles (smoking volcano to emit fumaroles (smoking volcano to emit fumaroles (smoking volcano to emit fumaroles (smoking
torches). torches). torches). torches).
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Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl: A love story Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl: A love story
beautiful - years –- promise – big – died - fight – beautiful - years –- promise – big – died - fight –
volcanoes - handsome – death - body volcanoes - handsome – death - body
Thousands of 1) ____________ ago, when the Aztec Empire dominated the Valley of Thousands of 1) ____________ ago, when the Aztec Empire dominated the Valley of
Mexico in the XIV century, it was common practice to subject neighboring towns and Mexico in the XIV century, it was common practice to subject neighboring towns and
to require a mandatory tax. It was then that the chief of the Tlaxcaltecas, bitter to require a mandatory tax. It was then that the chief of the Tlaxcaltecas, bitter
enemies of the Aztecs, weary of this terrible oppression, decided to 2) __________ enemies of the Aztecs, weary of this terrible oppression, decided to 2) __________
for his people’s freedom. for his people’s freedom.
The chief had a daughter named Iztaccihuatl: the most 3) _________________ of all The chief had a daughter named Iztaccihuatl: the most 3) _________________ of all
the princesses, who had professed her love for young Popocatepetl, one of her the princesses, who had professed her love for young Popocatepetl, one of her
father’s people and the most 4) _________________ warrior. Both professed a deep father’s people and the most 4) _________________ warrior. Both professed a deep
love for each other, so before leaving for war, Popocatepetl asked the chief for the love for each other, so before leaving for war, Popocatepetl asked the chief for the
hand of Princess Iztaccihuatl. hand of Princess Iztaccihuatl.
The father gladly agreed and promised to welcome him back with a 5) ___________ The father gladly agreed and promised to welcome him back with a 5) ___________
celebration to give him his daughter’s hand if he returned victorious from the battle. celebration to give him his daughter’s hand if he returned victorious from the battle.
The brave warrior accepted, prepared everything, and departed keeping in his heart The brave warrior accepted, prepared everything, and departed keeping in his heart
the 6) ______________ that the princess would be waiting for him to consummate the 6) ______________ that the princess would be waiting for him to consummate
their love. their love.
Soon afterward a love rival of Popocatepetl, jealous of the love they professed to Soon afterward a love rival of Popocatepetl, jealous of the love they professed to
each other, told Princess Iztaccihuatl that her beloved had 7) ____________ in each other, told Princess Iztaccihuatl that her beloved had 7) ____________ in
combat. Crushed and overwhelmed by sadness, the princess died without even combat. Crushed and overwhelmed by sadness, the princess died without even
knowing that it was a lie. knowing that it was a lie.
Popocatepetl returned victorious to his people, hoping to find his beloved princess. Popocatepetl returned victorious to his people, hoping to find his beloved princess.
Upon arrival, he received the terrible news of the 8) __________ of Iztaccihuatl. Upon arrival, he received the terrible news of the 8) __________ of Iztaccihuatl.
Devastated by the news, he wandered about the streets for several days and nights, Devastated by the news, he wandered about the streets for several days and nights,
until he decided he had to do something to honor her love and to assure the princess until he decided he had to do something to honor her love and to assure the princess
would not ever be forgotten. would not ever be forgotten.
He ordered a great tomb to be built under the sun, piling ten hills together to form a He ordered a great tomb to be built under the sun, piling ten hills together to form a
huge mountain. He carried the 9) __________ of his Princess in his arms, took her to huge mountain. He carried the 9) __________ of his Princess in his arms, took her to
the summit and laid her on the great mountain. The young warrior lovingly kissed her the summit and laid her on the great mountain. The young warrior lovingly kissed her
cold lips, took a smoking torch, and knelt in front of his beloved to watch over her cold lips, took a smoking torch, and knelt in front of his beloved to watch over her
eternal sleep. From then on, they remain together, facing each other. Over time, eternal sleep. From then on, they remain together, facing each other. Over time,
snow covered their bodies forming two enormous 10) ____________that would snow covered their bodies forming two enormous 10) ____________that would
remain together until the end of time. remain together until the end of time.
Protagonist and antagonist Date: ______________________ Protagonist and antagonist Date: ______________________
princess - empire – mountain – between - his – princess - empire – mountain – between - his –
conflict - devastated - love - battle – sabotage conflict - devastated - love - battle – sabotage
Princess Iztaccihuatl (Protagonist): Princess Iztaccihuatl (Protagonist):

Princess Iztaccihuatl is depicted as the most beautiful of all the princesses in the Princess Iztaccihuatl is depicted as the most beautiful of all the princesses in the
Aztec 1) _____________. She is the daughter of the chief of the Tlaxcaltecas, bitter Aztec 1) _____________. She is the daughter of the chief of the Tlaxcaltecas, bitter
enemies of the Aztecs. Despite the ongoing conflict between their peoples, enemies of the Aztecs. Despite the ongoing conflict between their peoples,
Iztaccihuatl falls deeply in 2) _____________ with Popocatepetl, a young warrior Iztaccihuatl falls deeply in 2) _____________ with Popocatepetl, a young warrior
from her father's tribe. Her love for Popocatepetl is profound, and she eagerly awaits from her father's tribe. Her love for Popocatepetl is profound, and she eagerly awaits
his return from 3) _____________ to consummate their love. However, she tragically his return from 3) _____________ to consummate their love. However, she tragically
dies after being falsely informed of his death, succumbing to overwhelming sadness. dies after being falsely informed of his death, succumbing to overwhelming sadness.
Iztaccihuatl represents love, beauty, and the innocent victim of deception. Iztaccihuatl represents love, beauty, and the innocent victim of deception.
Popocatepetl (Protagonist): Popocatepetl (Protagonist):

Popocatepetl is portrayed as the most handsome warrior among the Tlaxcaltecas Popocatepetl is portrayed as the most handsome warrior among the Tlaxcaltecas
and deeply in love with 4) _____________ Iztaccihuatl. He requests her hand in and deeply in love with 4) _____________ Iztaccihuatl. He requests her hand in
marriage from her father before departing for war, promising to return victorious. marriage from her father before departing for war, promising to return victorious.
Popocatepetl embodies bravery, loyalty, and devotion. When he finds out of Popocatepetl embodies bravery, loyalty, and devotion. When he finds out of
Iztaccihuatl's death upon his return, he is 5) ________________ and roams the Iztaccihuatl's death upon his return, he is 5) ________________ and roams the
streets in grief. In order to honor their love and ensure she is never forgotten; he streets in grief. In order to honor their love and ensure she is never forgotten; he
creates a grand tomb by piling ten hills together to form a huge creates a grand tomb by piling ten hills together to form a huge
6) ________________. He lovingly places Iztaccihuatl's body on the summit and 6) ________________. He lovingly places Iztaccihuatl's body on the summit and
kneels before her, guarding her eternal sleep. Popocatepetl's actions showcase his kneels before her, guarding her eternal sleep. Popocatepetl's actions showcase his
unwavering love, resilience, and commitment to 7) _____________ beloved. unwavering love, resilience, and commitment to 7) _____________ beloved.
Love Rival (Antagonist): Love Rival (Antagonist):

The legend briefly introduces a love rival of Popocatepetl who becomes the The legend briefly introduces a love rival of Popocatepetl who becomes the
antagonist in the story. This jealous rival, envious of the love 8) _____________ antagonist in the story. This jealous rival, envious of the love 8) _____________
Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl, deceives the princess by falsely informing her of Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl, deceives the princess by falsely informing her of
Popocatepetl's death in combat. The antagonist's motive for spreading this lie is Popocatepetl's death in combat. The antagonist's motive for spreading this lie is
rooted in his envy and desire to 9) ________________ their relationship. While the rooted in his envy and desire to 9) ________________ their relationship. While the
legend does not provide further details about this character, their actions create a legend does not provide further details about this character, their actions create a
10) ________________ and contribute to the tragic outcome of the story. 10) ________________ and contribute to the tragic outcome of the story.
Conflicts Date: ___________ Conflicts Date: ___________ Conflicts Date: ___________ Conflicts Date: ___________
Read the descriptions of conflicts Read the descriptions of conflicts Read the descriptions of conflicts Read the descriptions of conflicts
provided and determine which provided and determine which provided and determine which provided and determine which
legend each conflict belongs to. legend each conflict belongs to. legend each conflict belongs to. legend each conflict belongs to.
Write “L” for La Llorona or “C” for Write “L” for La Llorona or “C” for Write “L” for La Llorona or “C” for Write “L” for La Llorona or “C” for
Charro negro. Charro negro. Charro negro. Charro negro.
1. ______ was cursed and had to 1. ______ was cursed and had to 1. ______ was cursed and had to 1. ______ was cursed and had to
wander in search of her lost children. wander in search of her lost children. wander in search of her lost children. wander in search of her lost children.
2. ______ encountered a mysterious 2. ______ encountered a mysterious 2. ______ encountered a mysterious 2. ______ encountered a mysterious
figure while riding his horse at night. figure while riding his horse at night. figure while riding his horse at night. figure while riding his horse at night.
3. ______ drowned her children in a fit 3. ______ drowned her children in a fit 3. ______ drowned her children in a fit 3. ______ drowned her children in a fit
of rage and regretted it later. of rage and regretted it later. of rage and regretted it later. of rage and regretted it later.
4. ______ offered to help a man fix his 4. ______ offered to help a man fix his 4. ______ offered to help a man fix his 4. ______ offered to help a man fix his
broken horse, only to discover he was broken horse, only to discover he was broken horse, only to discover he was broken horse, only to discover he was
the devil in disguise. the devil in disguise. the devil in disguise. the devil in disguise.
5. ______ Her husband leaves her for 5. ______ Her husband leaves her for 5. ______ Her husband leaves her for 5. ______ Her husband leaves her for
another woman, leading to intense another woman, leading to intense another woman, leading to intense another woman, leading to intense
jealousy and resentment. jealousy and resentment. jealousy and resentment. jealousy and resentment.
6. ______ kidnaps a loved one or 6. ______ kidnaps a loved one or 6. ______ kidnaps a loved one or 6. ______ kidnaps a loved one or
steals something of great value, steals something of great value, steals something of great value, steals something of great value,
causing anguish and desperation. causing anguish and desperation. causing anguish and desperation. causing anguish and desperation.
7. ______ People hear the chilling 7. ______ People hear the chilling 7. ______ People hear the chilling 7. ______ People hear the chilling
cries. cries. cries. cries.
8. ______ disguised himself as a 8. ______ disguised himself as a 8. ______ disguised himself as a 8. ______ disguised himself as a
trusted friend or family member to trusted friend or family member to trusted friend or family member to trusted friend or family member to
deceive and harm others. deceive and harm others. deceive and harm others. deceive and harm others.
9. ______ The townspeople fear the 9. ______ The townspeople fear the 9. ______ The townspeople fear the 9. ______ The townspeople fear the
ghostly presence of a weeping woman ghostly presence of a weeping woman ghostly presence of a weeping woman ghostly presence of a weeping woman
dressed in white. dressed in white. dressed in white. dressed in white.
10. _____ is unable to find peace and 10. _____ is unable to find peace and 10. _____ is unable to find peace and 10. _____ is unable to find peace and
rest until she reunites with her rest until she reunites with her rest until she reunites with her rest until she reunites with her
children. children. children. children.

Resolutions Date: ________ Resolutions Date: ________ Resolutions Date: ________ Resolutions Date: ________
Read the descriptions of Read the descriptions of Read the descriptions of Read the descriptions of
resolutions provided and determine resolutions provided and determine resolutions provided and determine resolutions provided and determine
which legend each conflict belongs which legend each conflict belongs which legend each conflict belongs which legend each conflict belongs
to. Write “L” for La Llorona or “C” to. Write “L” for La Llorona or “C” to. Write “L” for La Llorona or “C” to. Write “L” for La Llorona or “C”
for Charro negro. for Charro negro. for Charro negro. for Charro negro.
1. ______ turns out to be a guardian 1. ______ turns out to be a guardian 1. ______ turns out to be a guardian 1. ______ turns out to be a guardian
spirit warning him about dangers. spirit warning him about dangers. spirit warning him about dangers. spirit warning him about dangers.
2. ______ found solace and 2. ______ found solace and 2. ______ found solace and 2. ______ found solace and
redemption when her spirit joined her redemption when her spirit joined her redemption when her spirit joined her redemption when her spirit joined her
children in the afterlife. children in the afterlife. children in the afterlife. children in the afterlife.
3. ______ The devil disappears when 3. ______ The devil disappears when 3. ______ The devil disappears when 3. ______ The devil disappears when
the man refuses to sell his soul in the man refuses to sell his soul in the man refuses to sell his soul in the man refuses to sell his soul in
exchange for the horse's repair. exchange for the horse's repair. exchange for the horse's repair. exchange for the horse's repair.
4. ______ shares his story with others, 4. ______ shares his story with others, 4. ______ shares his story with others, 4. ______ shares his story with others,
warning them about the dangers of warning them about the dangers of warning them about the dangers of warning them about the dangers of
making deals with evil entities. making deals with evil entities. making deals with evil entities. making deals with evil entities.
5. ______ resolved to protect and 5. ______ resolved to protect and 5. ______ resolved to protect and 5. ______ resolved to protect and
watch over children. watch over children. watch over children. watch over children.
6. ______ learns the importance of 6. ______ learns the importance of 6. ______ learns the importance of 6. ______ learns the importance of
honesty and integrity. honesty and integrity. honesty and integrity. honesty and integrity.
7. ______ her spirit reunited with her 7. ______ her spirit reunited with her 7. ______ her spirit reunited with her 7. ______ her spirit reunited with her
children in the afterlife. children in the afterlife. children in the afterlife. children in the afterlife.
8. ______ realizes the error of his 8. ______ realizes the error of his 8. ______ realizes the error of his 8. ______ realizes the error of his
ways and vows to change his ways and vows to change his ways and vows to change his ways and vows to change his
behavior. behavior. behavior. behavior.
9. ______ her spirit was released from 9. ______ her spirit was released from 9. ______ her spirit was released from 9. ______ her spirit was released from
her eternal wandering after seeking her eternal wandering after seeking her eternal wandering after seeking her eternal wandering after seeking
forgiveness from her children. forgiveness from her children. forgiveness from her children. forgiveness from her children.
10. _____ embraced forgiveness and 10. _____ embraced forgiveness and 10. _____ embraced forgiveness and 10. _____ embraced forgiveness and
let go of her pain, finding peace in the let go of her pain, finding peace in the let go of her pain, finding peace in the let go of her pain, finding peace in the
afterlife. afterlife. afterlife. afterlife.

The rabbit in the moon Date: ________________________ The rabbit in the moon Date: ________________________
I. Fill in the blanks using the following words: I. Fill in the blanks using the following words:
don’t - and - small - time – moon – don’t - and - small - time – moon –
exhausted – hydrate - with - nothing - back exhausted – hydrate - with - nothing - back
Once upon a 1) __________ the Mexican god Quetzalcoatl decided to explore the
world. He turned himself into a mortal man and started his journey. He was amazed Once upon a 1) __________ the Mexican god Quetzalcoatl decided to explore the
about how big and beautiful earth was. He was so excited that he forgot to feed and world. He turned himself into a mortal man and started his journey. He was amazed
about how big and beautiful earth was. He was so excited that he forgot to feed and
2) ____________ his mortal form. By the end of the trip, he was 3) ______________
2) ____________ his mortal form. By the end of the trip, he was 3) ______________
and about to faint so he decided to rest on the side of the road. and about to faint so he decided to rest on the side of the road.
Suddenly a 4) ___________ rabbit appeared and approached him. Suddenly a 4) ___________ rabbit appeared and approached him.
“Are you ok?” The rabbit asked. “Are you ok?” The rabbit asked.
“No, I’m tired 5) ___________ hungry” The god replied. “No, I’m tired 5) ___________ hungry” The god replied.
Without knowing that he was talking to a deity the rabbit rapidly offered to share his Without knowing that he was talking to a deity the rabbit rapidly offered to share his
food 6) ___________ Quetzalcoatl. food 6) ___________ Quetzalcoatl.
“Thank you, but I 7) ___________ eat plants,” the god told the rabbit. “Thank you, but I 7) ___________ eat plants,” the god told the rabbit.
The small furry animal wanted to help the traveler so after further consideration he The small furry animal wanted to help the traveler so after further consideration he
said: said:
“I have 8) _______________ else to offer, I am an insignificant creature, and you “I have 8) _______________ else to offer, I am an insignificant creature, and you
need to recover your strength so please eat me and resume your travels.”
need to recover your strength so please eat me and resume your travels.”
The god moved by the creatures’ noble gesture returned to his original godly form
The god moved by the creatures’ noble gesture returned to his original godly form and held the rabbit so high that his shape was forever embedded into the moon.
and held the rabbit so high that his shape was forever embedded into the moon. He then gently put the rabbit 9) __________ on the road and told him:
He then gently put the rabbit 9) __________ on the road and told him: “You might be a tiny creature but from this day on everyone in the world will
“You might be a tiny creature but from this day on everyone in the world will remember you as the mighty rabbit in the 10) __________.”
remember you as the mighty rabbit in the 10) __________.” II. Now, read again and identify the conflict and resolution of the legend.
II. Now, read again and identify the conflict and resolution of the legend.
Conflict: ____________________________________________________________
Conflict: ____________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
Resolution: __________________________________________________________ Resolution: __________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
The virtues Date: _________ The virtues Date: _________ The virtues Date: _________ The virtues Date: _________
Match each vocabulary word with Match each vocabulary word with Match each vocabulary word with Match each vocabulary word with
its corresponding definition (1-7). its corresponding definition (1-7). its corresponding definition (1-7). its corresponding definition (1-7).
1. Honesty 2. Kindness 3. Respect 1. Honesty 2. Kindness 3. Respect 1. Honesty 2. Kindness 3. Respect 1. Honesty 2. Kindness 3. Respect
4. Responsibility 5. Forgiveness 4. Responsibility 5. Forgiveness 4. Responsibility 5. Forgiveness 4. Responsibility 5. Forgiveness
6. Gratitude 7. Empathy 6. Gratitude 7. Empathy 6. Gratitude 7. Empathy 6. Gratitude 7. Empathy
a. Showing appreciation for someone's a. Showing appreciation for someone's a. Showing appreciation for someone's a. Showing appreciation for someone's
help or kindness. ____ help or kindness. ____ help or kindness. ____ help or kindness. ____
b. Being truthful and not lying or b. Being truthful and not lying or b. Being truthful and not lying or b. Being truthful and not lying or
cheating. ____ cheating. ____ cheating. ____ cheating. ____
c. Treating others the way you want to c. Treating others the way you want to c. Treating others the way you want to c. Treating others the way you want to
be treated. ____ be treated. ____ be treated. ____ be treated. ____
d. Understanding and sharing the d. Understanding and sharing the d. Understanding and sharing the d. Understanding and sharing the
feelings of others. ____ feelings of others. ____ feelings of others. ____ feelings of others. ____
e. Taking ownership of your actions e. Taking ownership of your actions e. Taking ownership of your actions e. Taking ownership of your actions
and doing what is expected of you. __ and doing what is expected of you. __ and doing what is expected of you. __ and doing what is expected of you. __
f. Letting go of anger or resentment f. Letting go of anger or resentment f. Letting go of anger or resentment f. Letting go of anger or resentment
towards others. ____ towards others. ____ towards others. ____ towards others. ____
g. Being friendly, helpful, and g. Being friendly, helpful, and g. Being friendly, helpful, and g. Being friendly, helpful, and
considerate towards others. ____ considerate towards others. ____ considerate towards others. ____ considerate towards others. ____
The virtues Date: _________ The virtues Date: _________ The virtues Date: _________ The virtues Date: _________
Match each vocabulary word with Match each vocabulary word with Match each vocabulary word with Match each vocabulary word with
its corresponding definition (1-7). its corresponding definition (1-7). its corresponding definition (1-7). its corresponding definition (1-7).
1. Honesty 2. Kindness 3. Respect 1. Honesty 2. Kindness 3. Respect 1. Honesty 2. Kindness 3. Respect 1. Honesty 2. Kindness 3. Respect
4. Responsibility 5. Forgiveness 4. Responsibility 5. Forgiveness 4. Responsibility 5. Forgiveness 4. Responsibility 5. Forgiveness
6. Gratitude 7. Empathy 6. Gratitude 7. Empathy 6. Gratitude 7. Empathy 6. Gratitude 7. Empathy
a. Showing appreciation for someone's a. Showing appreciation for someone's a. Showing appreciation for someone's a. Showing appreciation for someone's
help or kindness. ____ help or kindness. ____ help or kindness. ____ help or kindness. ____
b. Being truthful and not lying or b. Being truthful and not lying or b. Being truthful and not lying or b. Being truthful and not lying or
cheating. ____ cheating. ____ cheating. ____ cheating. ____
c. Treating others the way you want to c. Treating others the way you want to c. Treating others the way you want to c. Treating others the way you want to
be treated. ____ be treated. ____ be treated. ____ be treated. ____
d. Understanding and sharing the d. Understanding and sharing the d. Understanding and sharing the d. Understanding and sharing the
feelings of others. ____ feelings of others. ____ feelings of others. ____ feelings of others. ____
e. Taking ownership of your actions e. Taking ownership of your actions e. Taking ownership of your actions e. Taking ownership of your actions
and doing what is expected of you. __ and doing what is expected of you. __ and doing what is expected of you. __ and doing what is expected of you. __
f. Letting go of anger or resentment f. Letting go of anger or resentment f. Letting go of anger or resentment f. Letting go of anger or resentment
towards others. ____ towards others. ____ towards others. ____ towards others. ____
g. Being friendly, helpful, and g. Being friendly, helpful, and g. Being friendly, helpful, and g. Being friendly, helpful, and
considerate towards others. ____ considerate towards others. ____ considerate towards others. ____ considerate towards others. ____
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Match the legends and moral lessons (A-F).
La Llorona
A woman drowns her children in a fit of True love cannot be won through
A 1. ( )
anger and jealousy, then wanders, manipulation and superficial charm.
searching for them.
El charro negro
Actions have consequences and the
A man makes a pact with a mysterious
B 2. ( ) importance of seeking forgiveness and
figure in exchange for wealth and learns
redemption.
the value of true happiness.
El Sombrerón The pursuit of material wealth does not

C A mischievous creature with a big hat 3. ( ) guarantee happiness, and making ethical
captures the hearts of young women. choices is essential for true fulfillment.
El Cucuy Behaving well and showing respect for

D A mythical creature that scares 4. ( ) others is important to avoid negative
misbehaving children. consequences.
La Mulata de Córdoba
The endurance of love, the pain of loss, and
E A woman with dark skin and extraordinary 5. ( )
the power of undying devotion.
beauty faces discrimination and tragedy.
La Llorona from Mazatlán The injustice and harm caused by

F The endurance of love, the pain of loss, 6. ( ) discrimination and the importance of treating
and the power of undying devotion. all individuals with respect and equality.
Moral lessons and legends Date: _________________________________________

Match the legends and moral lessons (A-F).
La Llorona
A woman drowns her children in a fit of True love cannot be won through
A 1. ( )
anger and jealousy, then wanders, manipulation and superficial charm.
searching for them.
El charro negro
Actions have consequences and the
A man makes a pact with a mysterious
B 2. ( ) importance of seeking forgiveness and
figure in exchange for wealth and learns
redemption.
the value of true happiness.
El Sombrerón The pursuit of material wealth does not

C A mischievous creature with a big hat 3. ( ) guarantee happiness, and making ethical
captures the hearts of young women. choices is essential for true fulfillment.
El Cucuy Behaving well and showing respect for

D A mythical creature that scares 4. ( ) others is important to avoid negative
misbehaving children. consequences.
La Mulata de Córdoba
The endurance of love, the pain of loss, and
E A woman with dark skin and extraordinary 5. ( )
the power of undying devotion.
beauty faces discrimination and tragedy.
La Llorona from Mazatlán The injustice and harm caused by

F The endurance of love, the pain of loss, 6. ( ) discrimination and the importance of treating
and the power of undying devotion. all individuals with respect and equality.
Similarities and differences – Moral lessons Similarities and differences – Moral lessons
I. Fill in the blanks using the following words: I. Fill in the blanks using the following words:
ber - black – his – race – choices - regretted – betrayed – to – true - discrimination ber - black – his – race – choices - regretted – betrayed – to – true - discrimination
Legend of "Charro Negro": Legend of "Charro Negro":

In a small village, there lived a charming and mischievous man named Juan. One In a small village, there lived a charming and mischievous man named Juan. One
day, Juan met a mysterious man dressed in 1) ___________, known as Charro day, Juan met a mysterious man dressed in 1) ___________, known as Charro
Negro. Charro Negro offered Juan a chance to have anything he desired, but in Negro. Charro Negro offered Juan a chance to have anything he desired, but in
return, he had to give up 2) __________ soul. Juan agreed and became rich and return, he had to give up 2) __________ soul. Juan agreed and became rich and
powerful. However, as time passed, Juan realized the emptiness of his wealth and powerful. However, as time passed, Juan realized the emptiness of his wealth and
the suffering it caused others. He 3) ________________ his decision and pleaded the suffering it caused others. He 3) ________________ his decision and pleaded
for forgiveness. In a final act of redemption, Juan sacrificed his riches and broke the for forgiveness. In a final act of redemption, Juan sacrificed his riches and broke the
pact with Charro Negro, learning the value of 4) __________ happiness and the pact with Charro Negro, learning the value of 4) __________ happiness and the
importance of making ethical 5) ________________. importance of making ethical 5) ________________.
Legend of "La Mulata de Córdoba": Legend of "La Mulata de Córdoba":

In colonial Mexico, a woman named La Mulata de Córdoba possessed extraordinary In colonial Mexico, a woman named La Mulata de Córdoba possessed extraordinary
beauty despite 6) __________ dark skin. Many men desired her, but she faced beauty despite 6) __________ dark skin. Many men desired her, but she faced
discrimination and hatred from others due to her 7) __________. Eventually, she fell discrimination and hatred from others due to her 7) __________. Eventually, she fell
in love with a man who promised to marry her, but he 8) _______________ her. in love with a man who promised to marry her, but he 8) _______________ her.
Heartbroken and filled with anger, La Mulata de Córdoba sought revenge and used Heartbroken and filled with anger, La Mulata de Córdoba sought revenge and used
her beauty 9) __________ manipulate men. In the end, her actions led to tragedy, her beauty 9) __________ manipulate men. In the end, her actions led to tragedy,
teaching a lesson about the consequences of her choices and the harm caused by teaching a lesson about the consequences of her choices and the harm caused by
10) ____________________. 10) ____________________.
II. Now, read again and answer the following questions. II. Now, read again and answer the following questions.
1. Who is “La Mulata de Córdoba”? _______________________________________ 1. Who is “La Mulata de Córdoba”? _______________________________________
___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
2. Who is Juan? ______________________________________________________ 2. Who is Juan? ______________________________________________________
3. What are the similarities between the moral lessons of "La Mulata de Córdoba" 3. What are the similarities between the moral lessons of "La Mulata de Córdoba"
and "Charro Negro"? __________________________________________________ and "Charro Negro"? __________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
4. What are the differences between the moral lessons of the two legends? 4. What are the differences between the moral lessons of the two legends?
___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
5. How do these moral lessons relate to modern life and our choices? 5. How do these moral lessons relate to modern life and our choices?
___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
The moral dilemma – The beauty obsession The moral dilemma – The beauty obsession
Read the scenario for a moral dilemma and answer the questions. Read the scenario for a moral dilemma and answer the questions.
Marie is a young woman who has always been praised for her physical appearance. Marie is a young woman who has always been praised for her physical appearance.
She is constantly receiving compliments and attention because of her beauty. She is constantly receiving compliments and attention because of her beauty.
However, Marie starts to notice that people tend to value her solely based on her However, Marie starts to notice that people tend to value her solely based on her
looks, overlooking her intelligence and other qualities. She faces a dilemma: should looks, overlooking her intelligence and other qualities. She faces a dilemma: should
she continue to rely on her beauty to gain advantages and attention, or should she she continue to rely on her beauty to gain advantages and attention, or should she
strive to be appreciated for her inner qualities and talents? strive to be appreciated for her inner qualities and talents?
1. How does Marie feel about the attention she receives based on her beauty? 1. How does Marie feel about the attention she receives based on her beauty?
_______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________
2. What are the advantages of relying on beauty as a source of attention and 2. What are the advantages of relying on beauty as a source of attention and
validation? _______________________________________________________ validation? _______________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________
3. What are the potential consequences of relying solely on physical appearance for 3. What are the potential consequences of relying solely on physical appearance for
validation? _______________________________________________________ validation? _______________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________
4. How might Marie's self-esteem be affected by being valued primarily for her looks? 4. How might Marie's self-esteem be affected by being valued primarily for her looks?
________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________
5. What are some ways Marie can showcase her inner qualities and talents instead 5. What are some ways Marie can showcase her inner qualities and talents instead
of relying on her beauty? ____________________________________________ of relying on her beauty? ____________________________________________
________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________
6. Can you think of any real-life examples or stories where individuals faced a similar 6. Can you think of any real-life examples or stories where individuals faced a similar
dilemma regarding beauty and validation? ______________________________ dilemma regarding beauty and validation? ______________________________
________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________
Landmarks & Legends Landmarks & Legends Landmarks & Legends Landmarks & Legends
Match the places with the legends. Match the places with the legends. Match the places with the legends. Match the places with the legends.
Cathedral of Durango – Cathedral of Durango – Cathedral of Durango – Cathedral of Durango –
Hierve el agua in Oaxaca – Hierve el agua in Oaxaca – Hierve el agua in Oaxaca – Hierve el agua in Oaxaca –
Alley of the Kiss in Guanajuato – Alley of the Kiss in Guanajuato – Alley of the Kiss in Guanajuato – Alley of the Kiss in Guanajuato –
Lake Xochimilco - Lake Xochimilco - Lake Xochimilco - Lake Xochimilco -
The Belem cemetery in Guadalajara The Belem cemetery in Guadalajara The Belem cemetery in Guadalajara The Belem cemetery in Guadalajara
1. ____________________________ 1. ____________________________ 1. ____________________________ 1. ____________________________

The Weeping Woman is a famous The Weeping Woman is a famous The Weeping Woman is a famous The Weeping Woman is a famous
legend of a woman in white who legend of a woman in white who legend of a woman in white who legend of a woman in white who
wanders the canals, searching for her wanders the canals, searching for her wanders the canals, searching for her wanders the canals, searching for her
lost children and crying inconsolably. lost children and crying inconsolably. lost children and crying inconsolably. lost children and crying inconsolably.
2. ____________________________ 2. ____________________________ 2. ____________________________ 2. ____________________________
During the French intervention in During the French intervention in During the French intervention in During the French intervention in
Mexico, a nun who's name Beatriz Mexico, a nun who's name Beatriz Mexico, a nun who's name Beatriz Mexico, a nun who's name Beatriz
secretly fell in love with a soldier called secretly fell in love with a soldier called secretly fell in love with a soldier called secretly fell in love with a soldier called
Fernando. When he had to leave, he Fernando. When he had to leave, he Fernando. When he had to leave, he Fernando. When he had to leave, he
promised he would return so they promised he would return so they promised he would return so they promised he would return so they
could escape and get married, but the could escape and get married, but the could escape and get married, but the could escape and get married, but the
years passed, and he never returned. years passed, and he never returned. years passed, and he never returned. years passed, and he never returned.
3. ____________________________ 3. ____________________________ 3. ____________________________ 3. ____________________________
According to the legend, many years According to the legend, many years According to the legend, many years According to the legend, many years
ago, the citizens of Guadalajara were ago, the citizens of Guadalajara were ago, the citizens of Guadalajara were ago, the citizens of Guadalajara were
being stalked by a bloodthirsty being stalked by a bloodthirsty being stalked by a bloodthirsty being stalked by a bloodthirsty
vampire. They killed and buried him. vampire. They killed and buried him. vampire. They killed and buried him. vampire. They killed and buried him.
Months later, they returned to find the Months later, they returned to find the Months later, they returned to find the Months later, they returned to find the
concrete slabs were split and broken concrete slabs were split and broken concrete slabs were split and broken concrete slabs were split and broken
by a small tree. by a small tree. by a small tree. by a small tree.
4. ____________________________ 4. ____________________________ 4. ____________________________ 4. ____________________________
The current inhabitants tell the legend The current inhabitants tell the legend The current inhabitants tell the legend The current inhabitants tell the legend
that every December 24 the big that every December 24 the big that every December 24 the big that every December 24 the big
waterfall opens, and beautiful music is waterfall opens, and beautiful music is waterfall opens, and beautiful music is waterfall opens, and beautiful music is
heard. However, it can only be heard heard. However, it can only be heard heard. However, it can only be heard heard. However, it can only be heard
by those who are suffering from the by those who are suffering from the by those who are suffering from the by those who are suffering from the
loss of a father or one of their children, loss of a father or one of their children, loss of a father or one of their children, loss of a father or one of their children,
which brings them peace and comfort. which brings them peace and comfort. which brings them peace and comfort. which brings them peace and comfort.
5. ____________________________ 5. ____________________________ 5. ____________________________ 5. ____________________________
This legend is about two people in love This legend is about two people in love This legend is about two people in love This legend is about two people in love
called Carlos and Ana. Ana was a rich called Carlos and Ana. Ana was a rich called Carlos and Ana. Ana was a rich called Carlos and Ana. Ana was a rich
Spaniard who lived on the left side of Spaniard who lived on the left side of Spaniard who lived on the left side of Spaniard who lived on the left side of
the street, and Carlos, a poor miner the street, and Carlos, a poor miner the street, and Carlos, a poor miner the street, and Carlos, a poor miner
who would rent the house on the right who would rent the house on the right who would rent the house on the right who would rent the house on the right
side for a few gold and silver coins. side for a few gold and silver coins. side for a few gold and silver coins. side for a few gold and silver coins.

Alley of the kiss - Legend Date: ________________________ Alley of the kiss - Legend Date: ________________________
balcony - met – from – her - secret – balcony - met – from – her - secret –
rented – together – kiss – his - suicide rented – together – kiss – his - suicide
Ana was the daughter of a controlling Spaniard who was determined she marry a Ana was the daughter of a controlling Spaniard who was determined she marry a
wealthy man. However, one day, as she strolled through the streets of Guanajuato, wealthy man. However, one day, as she strolled through the streets of Guanajuato,
she 1) __________ a handsome but humble miner named Carlos, and the pair she 1) __________ a handsome but humble miner named Carlos, and the pair
instantly fell in love. Against her father’s wishes, Ana met with Carlos in instantly fell in love. Against her father’s wishes, Ana met with Carlos in
2) __________. 2) __________.
However, after hearing rumors of the pair’s dates, Ana’s father followed her and However, after hearing rumors of the pair’s dates, Ana’s father followed her and
caught the pair 3) ________________. Furious, the father threw Ana into her caught the pair 3) ________________. Furious, the father threw Ana into her
bedroom and locked the door, vowing to marry her to an old, rich nobleman bedroom and locked the door, vowing to marry her to an old, rich nobleman
4) ___________ Spain. 4) ___________ Spain.
Separated from his love, heartbroken Carlos went to visit Ana’s house. When he got Separated from his love, heartbroken Carlos went to visit Ana’s house. When he got
there, he noticed Ana’s bedroom sat in a very narrow alleyway and, within touching there, he noticed Ana’s bedroom sat in a very narrow alleyway and, within touching
distance, there was another home with a 5) ________________ facing her bedroom. distance, there was another home with a 5) ________________ facing her bedroom.
So, he 6) ___________ the house to see his love. So, he 6) ___________ the house to see his love.
But one night, as the lovers were lost in a passionate 7) __________, Ana’s father But one night, as the lovers were lost in a passionate 7) __________, Ana’s father
entered her bedroom. Seeing his daughter in the arms of the humble miner, the entered her bedroom. Seeing his daughter in the arms of the humble miner, the
father went into a violent frenzy, picking up a dagger and plunging it into his father went into a violent frenzy, picking up a dagger and plunging it into his
daughter’s chest, killing 8) ___________. daughter’s chest, killing 8) ___________.
Some say that, in his desperation to protect his love, Carlos attempted to jump from Some say that, in his desperation to protect his love, Carlos attempted to jump from
his window into Ana’s bedroom, but crashed to the floor, hitting the third step and his window into Ana’s bedroom, but crashed to the floor, hitting the third step and
breaking 9) ___________ neck. Others say that, overcome with grief after seeing breaking 9) ___________ neck. Others say that, overcome with grief after seeing
Ana’s lifeless body, he committed 10) _______________ in his place of work, La Ana’s lifeless body, he committed 10) _______________ in his place of work, La
Valenciana Mine. Valenciana Mine.
Qs – Alley of the kiss Qs – Alley of the kiss Qs – Alley of the kiss Qs – Alley of the kiss
After reading the legend, answer the After reading the legend, answer After reading the legend, answer After reading the legend, answer
following questions: the following questions: the following questions: the following questions:
1. Who was determined to find a 1. Who was determined to find a 1. Who was determined to find a 1. Who was determined to find a
wealthy husband for Ana? wealthy husband for Ana? wealthy husband for Ana? wealthy husband for Ana?
______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________
2. What happened when Ana met 2. What happened when Ana met 2. What happened when Ana met 2. What happened when Ana met
Carlos in secret? Carlos in secret? Carlos in secret? Carlos in secret?
______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________
3. How did Ana's father react when he 3. How did Ana's father react when he 3. How did Ana's father react when he 3. How did Ana's father react when he
discovered Ana and Carlos together? discovered Ana and Carlos together? discovered Ana and Carlos together? discovered Ana and Carlos together?
______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________
______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________
4. What did Carlos notice about Ana's 4. What did Carlos notice about Ana's 4. What did Carlos notice about Ana's 4. What did Carlos notice about Ana's
bedroom? bedroom? bedroom? bedroom?
______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________
______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________
5. What did Carlos do to try to reach 5. What did Carlos do to try to reach 5. What did Carlos do to try to reach 5. What did Carlos do to try to reach
Ana's bedroom? Ana's bedroom? Ana's bedroom? Ana's bedroom?
______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________
6. How did Ana's father react when he 6. How did Ana's father react when he 6. How did Ana's father react when he 6. How did Ana's father react when he
found Ana and Carlos together again? found Ana and Carlos together again? found Ana and Carlos together again? found Ana and Carlos together again?
______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________
______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________
______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________
______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________
7. How did Carlos meet his end after 7. How did Carlos meet his end after 7. How did Carlos meet his end after 7. How did Carlos meet his end after
seeing Ana's lifeless body? seeing Ana's lifeless body? seeing Ana's lifeless body? seeing Ana's lifeless body?
______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________
______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________
______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________

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Local landmarks Date: _________________________________________
Complete the table with your local landmarks related to famous local legends.
Landmark and its drawing Name of the legend Synopsis (Summarize the main events).
Local landmarks Date: _________________________________________

Complete the table with your local landmarks related to famous local legends.
Landmark and its drawing Name of the legend Synopsis (Summarize the main events).
Blood-sucking creatures Date: __________________________ Blood-sucking creatures Date: __________________________ Bloody
America - blood – children - and - night America - blood – children - and - night
– creature – grave – Russian – a - them – creature – grave – Russian – a - them
Dracula Dracula
The iconic vampire of Gothic literature is a seductive and immortal creature known The iconic vampire of Gothic literature is a seductive and immortal creature known
for his thirst for 1) ___________. Bram Stoker's creation, Count Dracula, possesses for his thirst for 1) ___________. Bram Stoker's creation, Count Dracula, possesses
supernatural powers, haunting Transylvania and captivating readers with his supernatural powers, haunting Transylvania and captivating readers with his
enigmatic charm, dark allure, and chilling presence in the 2) ___________. enigmatic charm, dark allure, and chilling presence in the 2) ___________.
El Chupacabras El Chupacabras
The Chupacabra is a legendary creature found in Latin 3) ______________ folklore. The Chupacabra is a legendary creature found in Latin 3) ______________ folklore.
It is often described as a mysterious 4) ________________ resembling a reptile or a It is often described as a mysterious 4) ________________ resembling a reptile or a
small, hairless dog with fangs. It is believed to attack and feed on livestock, draining small, hairless dog with fangs. It is believed to attack and feed on livestock, draining
their blood and leaving behind carcasses. their blood and leaving behind carcasses.
Upyr Upyr
It’s a vampire-like creature found in Russian folklore. It is believed to be an undead It’s a vampire-like creature found in Russian folklore. It is believed to be an undead
being that rises from the 5) ___________, preying on the living to sustain its being that rises from the 5) ___________, preying on the living to sustain its
existence. The Upyr is depicted as a corpse-like figure with fangs, often described as existence. The Upyr is depicted as a corpse-like figure with fangs, often described as
draining the life force or blood of its victims. It embodies the fearsome and draining the life force or blood of its victims. It embodies the fearsome and
supernatural elements associated with vampire legends in 6) __________ culture. supernatural elements associated with vampire legends in 6) __________ culture.
Nure-Onna Nure-Onna
Nure-Onna, from Japanese folklore, is 7) ___________ creature often depicted as a Nure-Onna, from Japanese folklore, is 7) ___________ creature often depicted as a
combination of a woman 8) ___________ a snake. With a beautiful upper body and a combination of a woman 8) ___________ a snake. With a beautiful upper body and a
snake-like lower body. Nure-Onna lures unsuspecting victims, especially snake-like lower body. Nure-Onna lures unsuspecting victims, especially
9) _________________, by pretending to be in distress. Once approached, she 9) _________________, by pretending to be in distress. Once approached, she
captures her prey using her long, powerful arms, before wrapping her serpentine tail captures her prey using her long, powerful arms, before wrapping her serpentine tail
around 10) ___________. around 10) ___________.
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Comparing blood-sucking creatures Date: __________________________________
Read the information about the blood-sucking creatures and make a Venn-diagram to compare them.
Undead Creatures: Both Dracula and Upyr are depicted as undead creatures in their respective legends. They rise from the
grave and sustain their existence by preying on the living.
Supernatural Powers: Dracula and Upyr possess supernatural powers that set them apart from humans. They exhibit
abilities such as superhuman strength, shape-shifting, and the power to control or manipulate others.
Thirst for Blood: Both creatures have an insatiable thirst for blood. They feed on the blood of their victims to sustain
themselves, often leaving a trail of drained carcasses in their wake.
Vampiric Traits: Dracula and Upyr embody many traditional vampire traits. They have fangs for biting and extracting blood,
and their victims often become weakened or transformed after being bitten.
Enigmatic and Seductive: Dracula and Upyr are often portrayed as enigmatic and seductive beings. They possess a
charismatic charm that lures victims, making it easier for them to capture and feed upon unsuspecting prey.
Legends in European Folklore: Both Dracula and Upyr are rooted in European folklore. Dracula is associated with
Transylvania and the vampire legends of Eastern Europe, while Upyr is a prominent figure in Russian vampire folklore.
Cultural Impact: Dracula has had a significant impact on popular culture, with numerous adaptations in literature, film, and
other media. Upyr, while less known outside of Russian folklore, also represents a distinct cultural interpretation of the
vampire mythos.
Literary Origins: Dracula's origin can be traced back to Bram Stoker's 1897 novel, "Dracula," which helped popularize the
vampire legend. Upyr, on the other hand, predates Dracula in Russian folklore and is part of a rich tradition of vampire lore in
the region.
Symbolism and Fear: Both Dracula and Upyr embody fears and anxieties associated with the supernatural and the
unknown. They symbolize danger, darkness, and the allure of forbidden desires.
Legends of Power and Control: Dracula and Upyr are often depicted as figures of power and control. They exert dominance
over their victims, using their supernatural abilities to manipulate and exploit those around them.

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El Charro Negro El Charro Negro

Quetzalcoatl and the Moon Quetzalcoatl and the Moon

Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl

tradition from generation to ___________________. tradition from generation to ___________________.

______________ powers. ______________ powers.

_________ extraordinary. _________ extraordinary.

their remarkable nature. their remarkable nature.

through their narratives. through their narratives.

Characteristics of legends 2 Date: _________________________________________

1. ____________________________ 1. ____________________________ 1. ____________________________ 1. ____________________________

2. ____________________________ 2. ____________________________ 2. ____________________________ 2. ____________________________

3. ____________________________ 3. ____________________________ 3. ____________________________ 3. ____________________________

4. ____________________________ 4. ____________________________ 4. ____________________________ 4. ____________________________

5. ____________________________ 5. ____________________________ 5. ____________________________ 5. ____________________________

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Princess Iztaccihuatl (Protagonist): Princess Iztaccihuatl (Protagonist):

Popocatepetl (Protagonist): Popocatepetl (Protagonist):

Love Rival (Antagonist): Love Rival (Antagonist):

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El Sombrerón The pursuit of material wealth does not

El Cucuy Behaving well and showing respect for

La Llorona from Mazatlán The injustice and harm caused by

Moral lessons and legends Date: _________________________________________

El Sombrerón The pursuit of material wealth does not

El Cucuy Behaving well and showing respect for

La Llorona from Mazatlán The injustice and harm caused by

Legend of "Charro Negro": Legend of "Charro Negro":

Legend of "La Mulata de Córdoba": Legend of "La Mulata de Córdoba":

1. ____________________________ 1. ____________________________ 1. ____________________________ 1. ____________________________

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