A look at Dia De Los Muertos

Objectives:

1. Define the term "Syncretism" in the context of the Mexican celebration of "Day of the Dead."
2. Create a PowerPoint Slide that includes your favorite symbols of the "Day of the Dead" holiday.

Today's Lesson:
Hello to all!  Today is the "Day of the Dead" holiday that is celebrated throughout all of Latin America.  We'll be taking a closer look at this holiday and how it came to be.  We'll also be looking at some common symbols, ideas and items that are common in today's celebrations.

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Step 1:  Watch the short animated movie below

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Step 2:  Make a list of some of the symbols and ideas that appear in the short movie.

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Step 3:  Discuss with the class the idea of "syncretism" and religious holidays.

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Step 4:  Pick one of two activities below (extra credit if you turn in both by Friday):

Option 1

Use Google and PowerPoint to show the symbols and ideas related to Day of the Dead that you find the most interesting.  See example to the right:

Option 2

Watch the video below and write a paragraph:

1. Write what your opinion is related to the "Day of the Dead" holiday?
2. Use ONE (1) quote from the video to support your opinion.