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Día de los Muertos

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This video introduces the Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) to students using high frequency structures such as: "Se celebra", "Lleva...", "La gente decora...", etc. The video encourages teachers to pause at certain parts to ask students questions about the celebration and its traditions. There are also opportunities to ask personalized questions about their own experiences. Additionally, it offers a tutorial on how to create an altar with students.

This video is a great way to introduce Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) to young students in Spanish! Teach your students about "El Día de Muertos" using High Frequency Structures like: "Se celebra" "Lleva..." "La gente decora..." "Para recordar" "Para celebrar" "Fotos" "flores" "velas" "comida" "calaveras".  Make sure to pause the video at certain parts and ask students questions like ¿En qué mes se celebra el Día de Muertos? ¿Dónde se celebra el Día de Muertos? ¿Qué lleva la gente al cementerio? ¿Qué decoran? ¿Con qué decoran los altares? Take the opportunity to ask personalized questions like ¿Tu celebras el Día de Muertos? ¿Has decorado alguna vez un altar? Etc... Make sure to take a look at the tutorial to learn how to create an altar with your students.