Nombre:__________________  Apellido:______________________  Clase:__

DIN:  Read:  Death is a symbol that has been engraved in Mexican culture since the first tribes of Mexico.  Death is a colorful, delicious and joyous passage of life; death is not feared since it is the next step of one’s life. As part of their beliefs, they have a yearly celebration to welcome home the spirits of their friends and family who have died and are expected to come back for a visit.

Reflection:  What does death mean to you? Please write in complete sentences?

Vocabulary review:  Deceased-               edible-           Remembrance-

Task:  Today, you are going to go on a 'virtual' fieldtrip to Mexico to see and learn about some of the customs associated with this special holiday.  (Wait for further instructions)

Directions:  Please answer all the questions on your worksheet from the sites that you will be going to during the course of this virtual fieldtrip. Make sure restate your question in your answer. 

Now log-into firefox, and go to site www.portaportal.com (Wait for further instructions.)

1.    What does the day of the el Dia de los muertos mean in English?

2.    When is el día de los muertos celebrated?

3.    Who celebrates el día de los muertos?

4.    How does one celebrate the dead?

5.    From mid-October until the first week in November, what are some of the items that markets stock up on?

6.    What are five edible goodies enjoyed on el dia de los muertos?

7.    What are some things that are used to create an altar?

8.    What are some foods that are made during the Day of the Dead?

9.    What are the different types of Pan de Muertos?

10.                  What do children love to eat?

11.                  What is the purpose of having a glass of water at the altar?

12.                  In your own words, describe the cemeteries in Mexico?  What do you like or dislike about the cemetery decorations?

13.                  Look at one recipe used in celebration el dia de los muertos?  Would you like to eat or make the recipe?

14.                  Translate the following words into English:

Ofrenda-________________

Pan de muertos-________________

Calacas-_______________________

Papel picado-_______________________

Calaveras-__________________________

15.                   What day is set aside for the remembrance of deceased infants and children?

16.                  What do they call the souls of the deceased children?

17.                  Why are candles and incense burned?

Day 2 Day of the dead: write a postcard to a deceased member of your family about yourself in Spanish?  Decorate the postcard with how you would honor their altar.