The song Patria y Vida is causing quite a sensation throughout the Spanish-speaking world. It is a fantastic resource to accompany the book Casa Dividida and a deeper dive into Cuba, especially with upper level students. Here are some resources to help teachers dive in to the topic:
A bit of background information for teachers:
Activities for students–aimed at students in upper level courses (approximately intermediate mid):
Interpretive reading–pre-listening: background before the song
Song activity pack–including running dictation pre-listening
Lyrics translation/matching (Formative activity)