Dia De Los Muertos

Writing Prompt:
Write everything that comes to mind when you think of October 31st.

What is Dia De Los Muertos (Click Here)

For the following questions, use information from the video & information From this link
What are the origins?
Where is it celebrated (name at least 3 countries)?
What are key figures used in Dia De Los Muertos.

Watch The Following Video (CLICK HERE)
Write down three images that stood out to you.
BE PREPARED TO DISCUSS WHY

Assignment:

Dia De Los Muertos honors people in our lives who have passed away. Once a year, their spirits return to this earth to visit the loved ones they have left. People create alters and place the favtorite food and drink of those who have gone. It is way for those still living to heal and those who have left to know they are remembered.

Pick a person in your life who has left this earth. Write their name:
Create one of the following that incorporates some of the images we saw today, the person you choose, and an image or language that honors their life
A Poem or Song
A Drawing:

If you need colored pencils, markers, paper, or materials, ask.
1st draft due by end of class