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Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Wednesday and Thursday In-Class Activities

Esential Questions:
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:
  1. Crossword and Matching if unfinished
  2. 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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