Día de los Muertos Bundle Activities: Complete Lesson: Readings, Projects, More

Everything you need to teach The Day of the Dead in your classroom!

-100 paged powerpoint Introduction to the Day of the Dead explaining all of the symbolism in the altars/ofrendas.

-Coco Listening comprehension activity on how the film tried to be faithful to day of the dead and the hidden messages in the film

-Day of the Dead Altar Project for in person / sketch to be turned in with detailed requirements that should be included in an ofrenda.

-BBC Día de los Muertos documentary with link to the film and comprehension questions in English and Spanish. (In English with a little bit of Spanish and subtitles)

-Día de los Muertos Listening Comprehension Activity on how it is celebrated in Spain, Guatemala, Ecuador and México. (Día de todos los santos)

-Best documentary video fully in Spanish about Día de los Muertos in Oaxaca where it is originated in.

-Reading about the origin of Día de los Muertos in with comprehension questions in Spanish and English.

-Coco Movie Guide in English and Spanish

-Advanced reading about Coco's success around the world, but in particular in China where Day of the Dead is also celebrated and the similarities in family values.

-Book of Life or El libro de la vida movie guide questions with Diego Luna, the first Day of the Dead animated film before Coco.

These resources can be used for any of the 6 AP Spanish Language and Culture Units which are:

Las seis unidades son:

• Las familias y las comunidades
• La ciencia y la tecnología
• La belleza y estética
• Las identidades personales y públicas
• Los desafíos mundiales
• La vida contemporánea

• Families and communities
• Science and technology
• Beauty and aesthetics
• Personal and public identities
• Global challenges
• Contemporary Life

Or newly named units:

Unit 1: Families in Different Societies

Unit 2: The Influence of Language and Culture on Identity

Unit 3: Influences of Beauty and Art

Unit 4: How Science and Technology Affect Our Lives

Unit 5: Factors That Impact the Quality of Life

Unit 6: Environmental, Political, and Societal Changes