“El día de los muertos” altar

1.Work in groups of up to 7 people2.Make an altar to a someone who

is well-known.3.Altars must celebrate that

person’s life. 4.Must include all items on the list5.Your grade will be based on

completeness and creativity6.Altars will be set up on Friday,

November 2nd 7.Turn in a list of who is bringing

what by the end of the period.

1. El cempasúchil (marigold flower)

2. El papel picado (cut paper)

3. La vela (candle- white or yellow)

4. La calaca (skeleton figurine)

5. La calavera de azúcar (sugar skull)

6. El agua ( water for thirsty souls)

7. La foto (picture of the “deceased)

8. La comida (food- for hungry souls)

9. Los tamales

10.El pan de muertos (bread of the dead)

No PARA EMPEZAR!Set up your altarsI will be around to grade them at 1:55

Clean up will begin at 2:20.