“El día de los muertos” altar 1. Work in groups of up to 7 people 2. Make an altar to a someone who is well-known. 3. Altars must celebrate that person’s life. 4. Must include all items on the list 5. Your grade will be based on completeness and creativity 6. Altars will be set up on Tuesday, November 2 nd 7. Turn in your group’s plan by the end of the period

1. El cempasúchil (marigold flower) 2. El papel picado (cut paper) 3. La vela (candle- white or yellow) 4. La calaca (skeleton figurine) 5. La calavera de azúcar (sugar skull) 6. El agua ( water for thirsty souls) 7. La foto (picture of the “deceased) 8. La comida (food- for hungry souls) 9. Los tamales 10. El pan de muertos (bread of the dead)