Día de los Muertos Video Bundle

Bring the experience of Día de los Muertos to your students with this bundle of four videos by Spanish Playground, each featuring comprehensible conversations in Spanish between native Spanish speakers from Mexico.

Students learn about altares that honor deceased loved ones with offerings and decorations. Students see how a tapete and papel picado are constructed and learn the significance of the colors and other elements featured in these important products of Día de los Muertos. In the "Las mariposas monarca" video, students learn about the significance of the monarch butterfly migration.

These videos build language proficiency and cultural competence by focusing on rich and engaging scenes and conversations, ensuring that students remain interested and invested in the lesson. Turn these wonderful videos into a multi-day lesson with the activity sets, which include vocabulary lists, comprehension activities, and project ideas! 

Overview:
Four videos, all in conversational Spanish by native speakers
- El altar (4:26)
- El tapete (4:40)
- El papel picado (4:59)
- Las mariposas monarca (3:26)

Activity sets for each video, featuring: 
- vocabulary lists
- pre- and post-viewing activities
- interactive video activities
- comprehension checks to use during the video 
- creative project ideas
- answer keys 
- novice- and intermediate-level options
- teacher resources including ACTFL standards, Essential Questions, and Can-Do Statements

SKU: 8V9000