Description
Bring El Día de Muertos to life in your classroom with this Spanish gallery walk activity! Students will walk, read, and engage with 30 short, comprehensible passages written with cognates and high-frequency verbs—perfect for novice learners discovering the meaning and traditions behind the Day of the Dead.
Each description introduces cultural facts about altars, ofrendas, symbols, food, and traditions through accessible language and beautiful visuals that make the learning experience memorable.
What’s Included:
- 30 novice-friendly readings about El Día de Muertos
- Built-in visuals to support comprehension
- 1 activity form
- Vocabulary support with cognates and high-frequency verbs
How It Works:
- 🏵 Hang the 30 short, illustrated Spanish readings around your classroom.
- 🏵 Students move around, reading and answering questions about Día de Muertos traditions.
- 🏵 Reinforce comprehension, cultural knowledge, and language patterns through input and movement.
Why You’ll Love It:
- Low-prep and classroom-ready—just print and post!
- Promotes movement, reading, and comprehension in Spanish.
- Perfect for comprehensible input teachers who value culture and engagement.
- Includes built-in visuals and supports for novice learners.
- Great for sub plans, stations, or cultural celebrations around November 1st and 2nd.
Perfect For:
- Spanish 1 and Spanish 2 classes
- World Language teachers using comprehensible input
- Día de los Muertos units, cultural days, or Hispanic Heritage Month
- Whole-class activities, small groups, or fast finishers
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Jocelyn C. –
This is a beautiful resource. That is what first caught my eye. My students enjoyed walking around and reading the descriptions of el día de los muertos and they stayed engaged the entire time. Thank you for creating this and sharing it with us.