B3 L4 Comprehension

Where does the Day of the Dead take place?

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What's WRONG about the concept of the Day of the Dead?

• It's the day when people share happiness with their dead families.

• It's a way for Mexicans to escape from the sorrow of death.

• It's an occasion where the souls of the dead visit their living family.

• It's the tradition that sees death as a natural part of life.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

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What are 2 CORRECT answers about the origin of the Day of the Dead and how it's held nowadays?

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CCSS.RL.8.5

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Which is NOT what Mexicans prepare for the Day of the Dead?

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What's the order of preparations for the dead's arrival?

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

In paragraph 4, what's the transitional word used after a negative (否定) sentence to make clear what was just said？

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Turn to page 85 and choose the correct answer.

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Check out the 2nd paragrpah on p81 and decorate the altar (ofrenda) in the right way.

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b

c

skeleton toy

skull mask

food and drinks

family photos

candles, water, towel

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

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If we comparee the Day of the Dead and Tom Sweeping Day, which is NOT what they both share?

• They use candles or incense (香) for praying.

• Food and drinks that the dead prefer are offered.

• They write the names of departed families on their foreheads.

• Graves are cleaned and restored.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

If you can choose, what do you want your family to deal with your death?

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL. 11-12.9