Project Descriptions: Choose One Las Calaveritas Las Ofrendas Los Alebrijes Las Personas La Música

Las Calaveritas porque me gusta escribir: Project Ideas Las Calaveritas porque me gusta escribir: Calaveras literally means "skulls." Calaveras are poems recited for the Day of the Dead (All Souls’ Day) in México. They’re satirical poems that poke fun at people in a way that suggests they’re dead, even though they’re alive. GOAL: READ ALOUD YOUR POEM FOR THE CLASS >Write an original, funny 8-line poem with ABBA rhyme scheme >Choose a person in this room as your subject >English can be used >The topic is the humorous way your subject died

Las Ofrendas porque me gusta preparar la comida: Project Ideas Las Ofrendas porque me gusta preparar la comida: At the center of the Día de Muertos celebrations are ofrendas or altars, which are the physical manifestation of the link between living and dead. Favorite foods are placed here. GOAL: BRING A TRADITIONAL DAY OF THE DEAD DISH TO SHARE >Research Día de los Muertos recipes >Choose a recipe item that sounds delicious to you >Prepare this food at home and bring it to school along with eating utensils >Examples include Pan Dulce, Enchiladas de Maíz Azúl, Horchata

Los Alebrijes porque soy artístico o artística: Project Ideas Los Alebrijes porque soy artístico o artística: Presented in Coco as spirit animals, Alebrijes are fantastical creatures made out of paper maché or carved from wood. They can also be depicted in many other art forms. GOAL: BRING YOUR ARTISTIC ALEBRIJE TO SHARE WITH THE CLASS >Research various forms of alebrijes >Design and name your own spirit animal and assign special powers to your animal >Be sure that your creation is highly colorful >Examples will be seen in our movie this week

Las Personas Famosas porque soy dramática/o: Project Ideas Las Personas Famosas porque soy dramática/o: Presented in Coco in cameo appearances, these Mexican icons are famous all over the world. GOAL: COME TO CLASS DRESSED AS YOUR CHOSEN CHARACTER >Research the life of your subject >Be able to speak in 1st person and remain in character >Be able to answer our questions about your life when it’s your turn to present >Be dramatic, energetic, and creative Jorge Negrete 2) Frida Kahlo 3) Cantinflas 4) María Félix 5) El Santo 6) Pedro Infante

La Música porque soy muy musicál: Project Ideas La Música porque soy muy musicál: Presented all throughout Coco, Mexican music comes in many forms and establishes the mood for celebrations GOAL: PERFORM TRADITIONAL MEXICAN MUSIC WITH YOUR BAND >Research simple Mexican songs >Create either instrumental or vocal renditions of your chosen pieces >Practice together to insure great performances >Perform 3 musical pieces during our Day of the Dead Celebration Examples: “México Lindo y Querido” “Cielito Lindo” “La Llorona”

Let’s Discuss Project Resources: Las Calaveritas Las Ofrendas Los Alebrijes Las Personas La Música