8 th Grade 9/23
Tuesday's class homework : Log on to Senora's class page and leave a message on the blog section & share with parents. Due tonight.
7th Grade 9/23
homework : Log on to Senora's class page and leave a message on the blog section & share with parents. Due tonight.
6th Grade 9/29
homework : Log on to Senora's class page and leave a message on the blog section & share with parents. Due tonight.
8th Grade HW Due by Thursday 9/25
Bring in a shoebox or other sturdy box to make an ofrenda. Bring in a picture of a loved one who has past to heaven, clay if you want to make mini sculptures of skeletons, sugar skulls , candles, food, ect. fake flowers, tissue paper ect. Pictures of the different items are ok too.
7th Grade HW Due by Thursday 9/25
Bring in items to decorate your sugar skulls. fake flowers, stickers, gems, glitter glue, etc.
Homework Due Next Week Middle School Due 10/5 -10/7
6th Grade Questions for Video Due 10/5/15 Monday
Day of the Dead Celebration:
1. What are calaveras? 6. How is the altar (ofrenda) decorated?
2. Can you describe them? 7. Why do they light candles?
3. What do they symbolize? 8. What is papel picado?
4. What are the children celebrating on the Day of the Day? 9. What is death a part of?
5. What are the traditions for this holiday?
10. Research why water is put in a ofreda during the day of the dead holiday.
Day of the Dead Celebration:
1. What are calaveras? 6. How is the altar (ofrenda) decorated?
2. Can you describe them? 7. Why do they light candles?
3. What do they symbolize? 8. What is papel picado?
4. What are the children celebrating on the Day of the Day? 9. What is death a part of?
5. What are the traditions for this holiday?
10. Research why water is put in a ofreda during the day of the dead holiday.
7th Grade Questions for Video Due 10/6/15 Tuesday
Dia De Los Muertos: A Brief Overview
1. What is the identity of Mexican culture fused with in celebration of Dia De Los Muertos?
2. How long did the original celebration last?
3. What month did the original holiday start?
4. How many years did Meso American cultures share the same traditions of celebration of their ancestors?
5.What is the final resting place for souls called?
6. Name 3 traditional items used on an altar or ofrenda?
7. Who made a mark on the cultures of Meso America?
8. Name places where celebrations are held besides a cemetary.
9. Research what the bread is called that is placed on the altar/ ofrenda.
10. Tell me what your favorite part of this video was and why?
Dia De Los Muertos: A Brief Overview
1. What is the identity of Mexican culture fused with in celebration of Dia De Los Muertos?
2. How long did the original celebration last?
3. What month did the original holiday start?
4. How many years did Meso American cultures share the same traditions of celebration of their ancestors?
5.What is the final resting place for souls called?
6. Name 3 traditional items used on an altar or ofrenda?
7. Who made a mark on the cultures of Meso America?
8. Name places where celebrations are held besides a cemetary.
9. Research what the bread is called that is placed on the altar/ ofrenda.
10. Tell me what your favorite part of this video was and why?
8th Grade Questions for Video Due 10/7/15 Wednesday
Dia De Los Muertos : Young People's Ofrendas
1. What is a Ofrenda?
2. Why did the Colegio Students make these ofrendas?
3. Name a few things you noticed when looking at the different ofrendas.
4. Who were some of the people the ofrendas were made for?
5. What are the special color flowers called?
6. What are these special flowers used for?
7. What are the offerings for?
8. Name 5 traditional items used for an ofrenda?
9. Research what the special bread that is used on Dias De Los Muertos called.
10. Research what papel picado is.
Dia De Los Muertos : Young People's Ofrendas
1. What is a Ofrenda?
2. Why did the Colegio Students make these ofrendas?
3. Name a few things you noticed when looking at the different ofrendas.
4. Who were some of the people the ofrendas were made for?
5. What are the special color flowers called?
6. What are these special flowers used for?
7. What are the offerings for?
8. Name 5 traditional items used for an ofrenda?
9. Research what the special bread that is used on Dias De Los Muertos called.
10. Research what papel picado is.