Unidad Preliminar: Hola, ¿qué tal?
- Vocabulary List
- Quizlet - vocabulary practice
- Unit questions
- Quizlet - unit questions
Unidad 1, Lección 1:
- Vocabulary List
- Quizlet - vocabulary practice
- Unit questions
Unidad 1, Lección 2:
- Vocabulary List
- Quizlet - vocabulary practice
- Unit Questions
Unidad 2, Lección 1: Somos estudiantes
- Vocabulary List
- Quizlet - vocabulary practice
- Questions_for_unidad_2_lección_1.docx
- Quizlet for practice with questions.
- Time Notes
- Homework 10/25 - Vocabulario A
- Homework 10/25 - Vocabulario C
- In-class work 10/26 - ¿Qué hora es? I
- In-class work 10/26 - ¿Qué hora es? II
Study Guide for Assessment on Nov. 4
Día de los Muertos
lección - lunes, el 31 de octubre
Important vocabulary for Día de los Muertos
The “Día de los Muertos” tradition focuses on celebrating and remembering friends and family who have passed on to a better life. One of the most important elements during this celebration is “El Altar de Muertos,” which is a shrine containing items that are considered offerings from loved ones to their “muertitos” such as, their favorite food, drinks, desserts, or anything that meant something to them while they were alive.
In some places in México, like Oaxaca, “El Día de los Muertos” is seen as way more than just a holiday. On this day, family members remember the people they have lost and celebrate their death as if they were still alive, with music, food, parades, fireworks, and an array of colors that make everyone feel as if they never left.
It is important to remember that the “Day of the Dead” holiday is divided in two days: "Angelitos/Todos los Santos" (November 1st) and "Fieles Difuntos" (November 2nd). Like we implied before, this Mexican holiday focuses in honoring the dead and in order to have a better understanding of everything that goes on in these two days, here are some words you need to be familiar with:
Use the websites below to identify and to help you create a picture dictionary of terms associated with Día de los Muertos. You may also choose to do a search yourself for any of the terms listed below. Remember to pick up the blank picture dictionary from the front table.
http://www.vallartadaily.com/living/entertainment/twelve-symbols-of-dia-de-los-muertos-you-should-know-this-week/
1) Altar
https://www.inside-mexico.com/the-day-of-the-dead-ofrenda-2/
2) Ofrenda
3) Calavera
4) Pan de muerto
http://yes-moreplease.com/2013/10/day-of-the-dead-mexican-tradition/
5) Cempasúchil
http://lajollamom.com/the-role-marigolds-play-in-dia-de-los-muertos/
6) Copal
7) Papel picado
8) Tapete de arena
http://farstrider.net/Mexico/Muertos/Decorations2.htm
9) Angelitos
http://hispanic-culture-online.com/el-dia-de-los-angelitos-in-mexico.html
10) Calaca
http://traditionscustoms.com/death-rites/day-of-dead-mexico
11) La Catrina:
12) Comparsa: A carnival-like celebration in which people dress up in costumes and dance. Comparsas play an important part in Oaxaca's Day of the Dead celebrations, where costumes are incredibly creative and surprising.
https://youtu.be/z_dJ4sUquyo
12 Important symbolisms for Día de los Muertos
http://www.latintimes.com/dia-de-los-muertos-2016-vocabulary-12-symbolisms-you-must-know-understand-day-dead-402699