Dia de los muertos

1. What is the main purpose of Día de Muertos?
   A) To celebrate the arrival of spring
   B) To honor and remember deceased loved ones
   C) To celebrate the independence of Mexico
   D) To prepare traditional Mexican food
   
   

2. When is Día de Muertos celebrated?
   A) October 31st
   B) November 1st and 2nd
   C) December 25th
   D) January 6th
   
   

3. Which of the following items are typically found on an ofrenda?
   A) Gifts and candy
   B) Flowers, candles, food, and photographs
   C) Fireworks and lanterns
   D) Toys and letters
   
   

4. What is the overall mood of Día de Muertos according to the text?
   A) Sad and quiet
   B) Festive and colorful, but also reflective and respectful
   C) Fearful and mysterious
   D) Serious and solemn only
   
   

Mask-Making Instructions (Easy and fun)

Materials

• Mask template (printed on cardstock)

• Scissors

• Pencil and eraser

• Glue or tape

• Elastic band or ribbon (to wear the mask)

• Paints, markers, or colored pencils

• Tissue paper flowers, sequins, glitter, buttons, lace (optional)

Steps

Print the mask template on cardstock or glue it onto thicker paper.

Cut out the shape of the mask and the eye holes. Ask for help if needed.

Paint or color the base (white, black, or light color).

Add traditional Day of the Dead designs — flowers, hearts, dots, swirls, and symmetrical patterns.

Glue on decorations like paper flowers, sequins, or lace around the eyes.

Punch a hole on each side and attach elastic or ribbon to fit your head.

Try it on and take a photo for the class display!

Design Ideas

• Traditional skull: white base, flower eyes, heart-shaped nose, teeth details.

• La Catrina style: elegant design with large flowers and bright colors.

• Animal mask: combine Day of the Dead patterns with an animal shape (bat, cat, etc.).

🌸☀️🍁❄️Proyecto: "Mis 4 estaciones."

Ana Fernandez

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Aug 11 (Edited Dec 10)

100 points

Due Dec 12

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Spanish @ DREWFernández - Tarea súper fácil: “Mis 4 estaciones.” 

Create a traditional poster or digital poster with these 4 parts:

❄️ INVIERNO

Meses: diciembre ☃️ enero ⛄ febrero ❄️

Yo llevo: gorro 🧶 bufanda 🧣 abrigo 🥶

Me gusta: tomar chocolate caliente ☕ y patinar ⛸️

Foto de mí: (selfie o avatar con gorro)

🌸 PRIMAVERA

Meses: marzo 🌧️ abril 🌼 mayo 🌈

Yo llevo: sudadera 😊 jeans 👖 zapatillas 👟

Me gusta: montar en bici 🚴 y volar cometa 🎏

Foto de mí: (selfie o avatar con sudadera y sonrisa)

☀️ VERANO

Meses: junio 🌞 julio 🏖️ agosto 🔥

Yo llevo: camiseta 👕 shorts 🩳 chanclas 🩴

Me gusta: ir a la playa 🏊 y comer helado 🍦

Foto de mí: ( selfie or avatar con gafas de sol 😎)

🍂 OTOÑO

Meses: septiembre 🍁 octubre 🎃 noviembre 🌬️

Yo llevo: jersey 🧡 chaqueta 🥾 botas 🥾

Me gusta: saltar en hojas 🍂 y comer castañas 🌰

Foto de mí: (selfie o avatar rodeado de hojas)

Put your name at the top and add 4 photos or drawings of yourself!

Done! It looks amazing and it’s super easy!

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Poster Competition: “Mis 4 Estaciones.”

When voting for the 3 best posters, give 1–5 points in each category:

1. Content (1–5): All required items are included.2. Creativity (1–5): Poster shows originality and artistic effort.3. Neatness (1–5): Work is clean, organized, and easy to read.4. Design (1–5): Good use of the elements and principles of design

(Posters with the elements and principles of design are displayed in each DREW classroom for reference: balance, color, space, etc.).5. Overall Impact (1–5): Poster is eye-catching and effectively represents you during each season.

Maximum Score: 25 points

Select the 3 Best Posters

Name the students below: