Dia de los Muertos
In Spanish 1 we learned all about the customs and traditions of Dia de los Muertos. Click here to see the website we looked at last year.
http://www.azcentral.com/ent/dead/
Now this year in Spanish 2 we are going to explore further this Mexican tradition of Dia de los Muertos. We will research famous Hispanics in history and create mini-altars/ofrendas.
The Process:
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Choose a famous Hispanic in history who has influenced or changed the world in some way. |
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You may choose to write about a famous athlete, artist, movie star, singer, scientist, poet, etc. |
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There are links below to help you begin your search. |
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When you have found the person you would like to research, sign up with Ms. Dietz. |
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Use the internet to find information about the person and write a 2 page report or biography of the person's life. |
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You may type your report during class time in the language lab. Please use your time wisely. If you don't finish during class, then you'll need to finish up outside of class. |
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You will want to include important information such as when and where they were born, lived and died. Make sure you include why their are famous. |
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A conclusion paragraph- Summarize, conclude your report and tell us why did you choose this person? And what items you will place on your mini altar in remembrance or as an "ofrenda" to this person. |
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A cover page- Name, date, class period, subject, Ms. Dietz + clip art of the person and below put the years they lived. |
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Keep in mind that my quarterly writing assignments are worth a test grade and tests are weighted as 30% of your grade. Your mini altar is worth half of this grade. |
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Be prepared to present your report and share/display your mini-altar to your class. |
Useful Links of Famous Hispanics
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http://ed.fnal.gov/linc/fall95/projects/scavhunt/WELCOME/people.html |
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Mini altars/ofrendas
Create a mini altar using a shoe box. Decorate it. Make it colorful. You will want to include items that are commonly found on altars in Mexico during this time of Dia de los Muertos. Please write your name and class period on the back of your shoe box.
Items commonly found on altars:
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table cloth |
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papel picado- cut paper banner |
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flowers (marigolds) |
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candles or incense |
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fruit |
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favorite food and drinks |
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favorite items |
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a photo of the person |
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a crucifix |
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a statue or photo/painting of Mary (Virgin of Guadalupe) |
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pan de muerto- bread of the dead |
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sugar skulls |
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skeleton figurines |
Here are a few photos of traditional altars:
Feliz Dia de los Muertos!
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