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Halloween & Día de los Muertos
Comparison Paper Outline/Rubric (paper to be written in English):
1) Introduction 2) What is Halloween? 3) What is Day of the Dead? 4) Compare/Contrast the two Holidays 5) Conclusion
Example of the structure of your paper (how it looks)
1st Paragraph Intro: (Asks a question) Many people (feel, think, etc.) that [general info/common knowledge]. In my paper I will {be talking about/ discuss} [2 things]. What are those two things you will talk about?
2nd , 3rd, & 4th Paragraph Body of the paper: What is Halloween? What is Day of the Dead? Similarities and differences (compare and contrast).
5th Paragraph Conclusion: (Answers the Question from the intro) Restate the intro then include facts from the info learned in your paper.
Day 1: What is Halloween?
Articles
Halloween: Where did it come from?
Halloween Origins Article (Albany University)
Halloween Article (Encyclopedia Britannica)
What is Halloween & Why Do We Celebrate It? (Country Living)
Videos
Halloween Goes Commercial- History
Halloween History- Bet You Didn't Know (Youtube video)
The History of Halloween for Kids
Folklore & History Behind Halloween- Halloween Traditions Explained
Day 2: What is Day of the Dead?
Articles
National Geographic Day of the Dead Info
Videos
Origin of the Day of the Dead Video (for 15 question worksheet)
Feasts BBC Day of the Dead Documentary 2 of 3
Feasts BBC Day of the Dead Documentary 3 of 3
Day of the Dead -- National Geographic
Pixar's Coco Comparison to Día de los Muertos Elements
Dia de los Muertos Animated Short Video
Coco Proud Corazón (Clip showing Elements of Día de los Muertos)
Day 3-5 (Optional/Additional Resources)
A Celebration of Life: El Día de los Muertos Video (in Spanish)
Significance of the Ofrenda & Origin of Día de los Muertos (in Spanish)
Coco Memorable Moments (14 min)
How to Make Sugar Skulls History & Informative Video
Hosting a Sugar Skull Decorating Party
Other Resources to Explore
El Día de los Muertos Virtual Resources
Día de los Muertos Recoursos para la Enseñaza
Planes y Actividades para Día de los Muertos
Day of the Dead Printables (Mommy Maestra)
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