Day of the Dead Activities and Texts – Día de los Muertos Writing Activity

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Here are some ways teachers have used this resource:
✔ Read about the traditions and history of Dia de Los Muertos
✔ Discuss where the Day of the Dead traditions originated from
✔ Explore how Aztec and Spanish history affect modern Mexico
✔ Practice writing a draft and final opinion paragraph (W.1.A-d)

These Day of the Dead Writing Activities are perfect for any elementary teacher no matter what curriculum you use.

Product Details
✦ Comprehensive Lesson Plan
✦ Engaging informational text on the Day of the Dead or Dia de Los Muertos
✦ Roots of Day of the Dead Activities (3)
– Students will learn how traditions from the Aztec and Spanish Empires fused to create the Day of the Dead
✦ Writing Pages
✦ CCSS-Aligned Opinion Writing Rubric
✦ Sample Answer

Students will practice key skills such as:
✅ Describe ways in which traditions serve as an expression of culture and influence the behavior of people living in a particular culture. (National Social Studies Standard)
✅ Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons (W.1)
✅ Introduce the topic or text they are writing about, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure that lists reasons. (W.1.A)

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Total Pages 14 pages
Answer Key Yes
Teaching Duration 1 hour