Components of an Altar for Day of the Dead Notes & Test in English & Spanish

Components of an Altar Bundle includes two days of lessons (English and Spanish versions) to learn about what items are traditionally included on an altar for Day of the Dead.

Learning objectives for students:

• Take notes on the components of an altar.
• Identify the symbolism of the elements included on an altar.
• Label the items on a Day of the Dead altar in Spanish.
• Demonstrate understanding of the symbolism of each of the items included on a Day of the Dead altar.

Inquiry Questions:

• What do items on a Day of the Dead altar symbolize?
• What are the four elements of nature?
• Why do they make altars for Day of the Dead?

INCLUDED:

• Student notes packet- 6 pages
• Teacher slideshow PDF format and Google Slides format (20 slides)
• Test
• Answer key for test
• Daily teacher lesson plans (two days)
  

LANGUAGE:
ENGLISH & SPANISH VERSIONS

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