Description
These editable Going Varsity in Mariachi movie activities are designed for Spanish students while watching the Netflix documentary Going Varsity in Mariachi in class. These Going Varsity in Mariachi movie worksheets would be the perfect complement to Hispanic Heritage Month or the study of mariachi music, the Mexican-American experience, or a school unit. A Mexican-American mariachi team in a new 2023 documentary rated TV-PG.
By request, these movie activities are different than my typical movie comprehension questions. It is a mix of more open-ended graphic organizers & writing activities.
What’s Included in Editable Going Varsity in Mariachi Movie Activities
Going Varsity in Mariachi Worksheets – 6 pages all Google Editable
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✅ Vocab Graphic Organizer – If you want to focus on Spanish vocab
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✅ List the Events – can do in English or Spanish
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✅ Graphic Organizer – ENGLISH version – Organize overall details. Instructions are in English, but you could have students complete them in English or Spanish.
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✅ Graphic Organizer – SPANISH version – Most advanced
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✅ Free Write – ENGLISH version – A focus on culture for students to reflect in English after the film
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✅ Free Write – SPANISH version – Includes a rubric to give feedback on written language performance level.
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✅ 3 Pages of Answer Keys – Vocab KEY, Events KEY & Graphic Organizer KEY
- ✅ Teacher instructions with 4 optional extension ideas
Pick a few activities that fit your goals to help students stay focused while watching! Free writes could be used as an assessment if you need one.
⭐ Where to find Going Varsity in Mariachi?
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You can find the 2023 documentary movie Going Varsity in Mariachi on Netflix
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It has a run time of 1 hour & 45 minutes – great for a Spanish sub plan for 2-3 typical class periods with the film & guide.
⭐ What is Going Varsity in Mariachi rated & what ages is it appropriate for?
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The movie Going Varsity in Mariachi is rated TV-PG. It has some more mature themes, such as a high school LGBTQ relationship, but is very appropriate.
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Going Varsity in Mariachi would be perfect for Heritage Spanish, Spanish 1, Spanish 2, exploratory Spanish, ELL, music, or a Latin American culture class. The differentiated options mean you could use variations of this one Going Varsity in Mariachi activity packet with all levels you teach.
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Middle school or high school Heritage Spanish classes would enjoy using Going Varsity in Mariachi for a positive representation of the Mexican-American experience.
⭐ What audio and subtitles should I use for Going Varsity in Mariachi?
Netflix currently has only English audio. There are English & Spanish subtitle options. The film was originally made in English. If you are looking for Spanish audio, I would pick one of my other movie guides.
This is an editable Google Drive resource! You will find the Google links on the instructions page of the download.
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What other teachers say about similar Mis Clases Locas movie guides
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great resource for an interesting movie. It kept my kids engaged and accountable. Gracias! – Peggy B – used with Spanish in 9th-10th grades
ACTFL World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages
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✅ Interpretive Communication
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✅ Presentational Communication
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✅ Relating Cultural Practices to Perspectives
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✅ Relating Cultural Products to Perspectives
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✅ Acquiring Information and Diverse Perspectives
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✅ Cultural Comparisons
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Want other appropriate real-people movies for Spanish class
- Pelotero Movie Guide – another great documentary
- McFarland USA – based on a true story
- Selena Movie Guide – based on a true story
- A Million Miles Away Movie Guide – based on a true story
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