Day of the Dead Document- Spanish 2 5th period

1. Ansley Cartwright
Where is the day of the dead celebrated? Day of the Dead is celebrated throughout Mexico
and other Hispanic cultures.
http://www.azcentral.com/ent/dead/articles/dead-history.html
1. When is it celebrated? November 1st and 2nd
http://www.azcentral.com/ent/dead/articles/dead-history.html
2. What is pan de muerto? Pan de muerto is a form of sweet roll traditionally baked
around the time of Day of the Dead.
(under the cartoon, click on FOOD)
http://www.azcentral.com/ent/dead/
3. Is the day of the dead considered a sad time or a festive one? It is a festive time because
it is a celebration of life.
http://www.holidays.net/halloween/muertos.htm
4. What is an ofrenda? (give details) Ofrendas are offerings usually in the form of altars.
Why are they set up? They are set up as a sign of respect and honor the memory of
relatives.
Where are they typically set up? They are typically set up on a table that is often
covered in a white table cloth.
http://www.inside-mexico.com/ofrenda.htm
5. What are calacas? Calacas are skeleton figures that represent death.
http://www.azcentral.com/ent/dead/glossary/
View a traditional altar: Under the cartoon click on Altar Documentary.
6. Then, name the seven things that typically can be found on an altar on “Día de los
muertos”?
Do this by clicking on the numbers: http://www.azcentral.com/ent/dead/altar#
1. a picture of the person the altar is made for
2. a feast of foods
3. bar of soap, towel, etc
4. items that represent personality
5. items such as fine wine and silk garments and other luxuries
6. incense or other fragrance
7. table cloth, flowers, or other decorations
7. View a video (2min: 11sec) : Watch this video and any others you would like to see to
get a good idea of what El Día de los Muertos is all
about. http://www.azcentral.com/ent/dead/video/
8. Summarize in 2-3 sentences what you would tell someone who doesn’t know anything
about El Día de los Muertos but wants to know what it is: El Dia de los Muertos is a Mexican
holiday that occurs on November 1st and 2nd to honor all the spirits from the dead. It is an
annual celebration that involves feast, and altars, and gatherings.
Ofrenda/Virtual Altar Project: How would you like your life to be celebrated &
remembered?

2. CONSIDERING WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED ABOUT THE DAY OF THE DEAD “Ofrendas”
(altars), you will create a virtual altar that your loved ones would construct for you if they
were remembering you as you are now. Today, you will plan & write down ideas. Then,
sketch your design below.
*The virtual altar (DDM virtual altar http://latino.si.edu/dayofthedead/) will be due Friday,
Oct 31
*Post to pbworks.com
Rubric: *This sheet must be turned in with your Ofrenda project.
1 Poorly
Done
2
Fair
3 Well Done
photo 1 2 3
candles & 1 2 3
flowers 1 2 3
calaveras 1 2 3
Foods and drinks 1 2 3
Interests 1 2 3
Sentimental items 1 2 3

3. Colorful and creative 2 4 6
posted to
www.sp2linares1415@pbworks.com
0 1 late 3
Nota final /30 possible
points