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Understanding Day of the Dead
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Activity Description
A brief understanding of the Day of the Dead.
Preparation
- Check the website to ensure it is not blocked at your site.
- Read through the lesson plan.
- Print and make copies of powerpoint if needed.
- Use document for questions before and/or after presentation.
How-To
You may have a lesson on holidays in different countrys.
-Ask if anyone name a holiday.
-Does anyone know "Day of the Dead"
-Let's learn about it.
-Show powerpoint.
-Ask questions after.
Teacher Tips
This activity can be used as a group or an individual activity.
More Ways
You may have students :
-Make a class altar
-Draw an altar and discuss in small group for sharing
-Discuss the movie "Coco"
Program Areas
- AwD: Adults with Disabilities
Lesson Plan
Instructor may ask learners, what holidays are celebrated in the Fall.
Instructor may need to give clues for Day of the Dead, comes after Halloween, but not Thanksgiving.
How many have heard about the "Day of the Dead"?
Let's all learn together.
Instructor provides the PPT.
Questions/Discussion
How do people celebrate?
Are there certain rules for making an altar?
Do you need an altar?
Is black the main color?
What can you do to make things different?
For group activity:
Share in group ways to make an altar.
Your learners may want to make a celebration of life in your class.
***This activity can be done individually or as a group.
Students may have an altar at their house or see altars out and about. Some may take pictures and share.
Documents
- Day of Dead questions.docx - Day of the Dead Quick Questions
- Day of the Dead PPT.pptx - Day of the Dead PPT
Subjects
- Basic Communication
- Communicate in interpersonal interactions
- Communicate regarding personal information
- Community Resources
- Understand aspects of society and culture
- Learning and Thinking Skills
- Demonstrate the ability to use information and communication technology
- Demonstrate the ability to view the media critically
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