La calaca: Una persona famosa Present a historically famous person La calaca: Una persona famosa Present a historically famous person. Write the following on an index card. Name Ella/él se llama … Le dicen … (They call him/her) 2. Where from Él/Ella es de … 3. Age (at time of death or “prime”) Ella/él tiene # (write in Spanish) años. 4. What does he/she do… Two things (verbs) Sings, dances, invents, travels, helps people, creates, talks to people, practice sports, etc. *You speak of them as if still alive (in the present)*
Vocabulario útil Ayudar a la gente actuar Hablar a la gente Cantar Drop –ar, add “a” Inventar Ex: Ella canta = She sings Crear (cuentos- stories) (música) Investigar Tocar (la guitarra ) (el piano) (el violín) Bailar (jazz) (tap) (ballet) Pintar Trabajar (con- with) (en- in, at) Escuchar (a - to) Viajar
La calaca de día de los muertos Do not write the name of your persona famosa on the front. Your title: La calaca de día de los muertos Your person must … Be deceased. Be historically/ scientifically/artistically/famous or important to a field of study. Be a recognizable “icon” of some sort. Use at least 3 “props” to represent the character. Cut out the shape and glue to construction paper. You can decorate the figure and around the figure if needed. Be creative. Be appropriate. Be respectful. Remember, you are trying to remember or honor this figure for their famous acts/deeds/talents.