Day of the Dead
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Day of the Dead
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5th - 8th Grade
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Diane Kelley
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This quiz focuses on Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a traditional Mexican holiday that honors deceased family members and ancestors. Designed for middle elementary students in grades 4-6, the assessment covers essential cultural knowledge including the holiday's timing (November 1-2), its relationship to Catholic observances like All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day, and the distinction between this celebration and Halloween. Students need to understand key vocabulary terms such as "ofrenda" (altar), "angelitos" (little angels referring to deceased children), "calaveras" (decorated sugar skulls), and "pan de muerto" (bread of the dead). The questions require knowledge of traditional elements like marigold flowers, sugar skulls, cemetery visits, and the cultural significance of remembering ancestors through food, photographs, and decorative altars. Students must also grasp the historical origins stemming from Aztec, Mayan, and Spanish cultural influences, as well as comprehend the celebratory rather than mournful nature of this important cultural tradition. Created by Diane Kelley, a History teacher in the US who teaches grades 5-8. This comprehensive assessment serves multiple instructional purposes, from introducing students to Mexican cultural traditions to reinforcing cross-curricular connections between history and world cultures. Teachers can effectively use this quiz as a pre-assessment to gauge prior knowledge before a cultural unit, as guided practice during instruction about Latino heritage, or as a summative evaluation following lessons on Mexican traditions and customs. The format works well for homework assignments, review sessions before cultural celebrations in October and November, or as formative assessment to identify which concepts need additional instruction. This quiz aligns with NCSS standards for culture and cultural diversity, particularly Thematic Standard I: Culture, which emphasizes understanding how culture influences behavior and helps students appreciate cultural similarities and differences across various groups and societies.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The day of the dead coincides with ...
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CCSS.RL.1.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.K.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The type of flower frequently placed on altars or used for decorations is the...
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The kids return first, they are called the ...
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CCSS.RL.1.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.K.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Halloween and The Day of the Dead are the same thing.
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CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What are the skulls made of?
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CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
At the cemetery, what do families do?
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CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The elaborate altar created in honor of deceased relatives is called:
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CCSS.RL.1.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.K.5
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