About This Lesson
Bring the vibrant traditions of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) to life in your middle school classroom with this engaging, cross-curricular collection of lessons and activities! Students will explore the rich history, symbolism, and meaning behind this cultural celebration while practicing essential literacy and critical thinking skills.
📽️ Día de los Muertos Slides Presentation 🎨
Get ready to spark curiosity with this Día de los Muertos PowerPoint! Students will love exploring the origins, traditions, and symbolism of the holiday through colorful visuals and engaging explanations. Perfect for social studies, world cultures, or ELA lessons, this presentation helps learners make meaningful cultural connections while building background knowledge.
👩🏫 Use it for class discussions, note-taking, or to introduce your Day of the Dead unit in a fun, accessible way.
🕯️ Create Your Own Ofrenda Activity 💐
Encourage creativity and reflection with this Ofrenda Altar Project! Students will design a personal ofrenda (altar) to honor a loved one, using guided prompts and illustrated templates.
This hands-on activity promotes cultural understanding and empathy while introducing key symbols—like marigolds, candles, and photos—that define the celebration.
🎨 A great fit for art integration, cultural awareness projects, or classroom displays during the Día de los Muertos season.
🔠 Día de los Muertos Word Search ✏️
Add a little festive fun to your lesson with this Day of the Dead Word Search! Featuring 18 themed vocabulary words (like calavera, ofrenda, ancestors, and altar), this printable is a great warm-up or early finisher activity.
Students will expand their vocabulary, spelling, and cultural awareness while enjoying a stress-free learning moment.
📖 Reading Comprehension Worksheets (Grades 6–8) 📚
Build literacy skills and cultural understanding with three Day of the Dead Reading Passage Comprehension Worksheets, each leveled for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade learners.
Each passage includes a short informational text, themed illustrations, and three comprehension questions to reinforce understanding.
💬 Students will explore key themes such as remembrance, tradition, and the celebration of life—all while practicing reading fluency and critical thinking.
- 🧡 6th Grade: Learn about the origins and purpose of Día de los Muertos.
- 💙 7th Grade: Explore the evolution of traditions and symbols.
- 💛 8th Grade: Analyze how Día de los Muertos reflects cultural identity and community values.
🎉 Perfect For:
- Social Studies or World Cultures Units 🌍
- Middle School ELA Reading Lessons 📘
- Art or Cultural Heritage Projects 🎨
- Día de los Muertos and Hispanic Heritage Month Activities 💀🌺
Celebrate the beauty and meaning of Día de los Muertos in your classroom with this resource set that’s educational, reflective, and fun!
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