What is el día de los muertos?
How is it celebrated?
How does the Mexican view of death compare and contrast to the American view of death?
@Bell:
- Turn in rough draft (Gold) / final draft (Purple)
- Escriban (write) your responses on papél
- In Mexico, people are preparing to celebrate el día de los muertos, Day of the Dead.
- Do you think this will be like our Halloween?
- List at least THREE ways you think will celebrate this holiday.
No talking or discussing with each other! I want to know what you think!
Group Activity
- Get in groups of THREE.
- Get a packet for Webquest (1/group)
- Go to the following links to find answers for your webquest:
- If you have a question, please raise hand.
- When done, group a word search and matching sheet (front and back) from chair, 1/person. Use the word quest and websites to help you complete the matching section.
- Turn in the Webquest sheet (with all group members names) once the matching side is completed.
- Finish the crossword.
- Anything left incomplete will be homework.
La Tarea:
- Crossword and Matching if unfinished
- Write a paragraph in English using your Venn Diagram and Notes answering the following question.
- Explain how Mexicans celebrate the lives of their loved ones during Dia de los Muertos.
- Include at least 2 ways they honor them.
- Briefly explain how the Mexican attitude toward death is different from the American and how this can be seen during dia de los muertos (2 ways).
- You must include all of these components in your open response to receive full credit.
- It should be logical, coherent, with correct spelling and grammar.
- You may type or hand write your response...however, I need a HARD copy.
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