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Writing activities (in English)

The following activities were created by the University of New Mexico’s Latin American and Iberian Institute. They are very detailed and include recommended grades, estimated time, background, and learning objectives.

  • Expository writing: compare and contrast
  • Descriptive writing: a letter home
  • Creative writing #1: calaveras literarias
  • Creative writing #2: 5 senses poetry
  • Creative writing #3: calaveras and conjuring with words

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