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Teach This Poem: "November 2: Día De Los Muertos" By Alberto Ríos Lesson PlanTeach This Poem: "November 2: Día De Los Muertos" By Alberto Ríos Lesson Plan
Publisher
Academy of American Poets
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K - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Duration
1 hr
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Collaborative Learning
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Technology
Video
Year
2021
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Teach This Poem: "November 2: Día De Los Muertos" By Alberto Ríos

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Scholars examine a colorful and detailed picture, then view an engaging video in preparation for reading the poem "November 2: Día De Los Muertos" by Alberto Ríos. Learners discuss their observations, feelings conveyed, and the importance of the holiday. Middle and High schoolers go on to research and write about Día De Los Muertos.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

poetry, poetry analysis, reading poetry, reading, reading comprehension, reading comprehension strategies, dia de los muertos, hispanic culture, Holidays

Instructional Ideas

  • Conduct the lesson during Día De Los Muertos—November 1-2—or Hispanic Heritage Month—September 15-October 15
  • For remote participants or homework, assign questions on a classroom blog post that pupils can respond

Classroom Considerations

  • The second of 21 lessons that spotlight a variety of poems
  • Requires projection, internet access, and audio

Pros

  • The video will hook learners' attention
  • Provides a link to give background information about the holiday

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RL.1.10 RL.2.4 RL.2.10 RL.3.5 RL.3.10 RF.3.4.b RL.4.2 RL.4.5 RL.4.10 RF.4.4.b RL.5.2 RL.5.5 RL.5.10 RF.5.4.b RL.6.10 RL.7.4 RL.7.5 RL.7.10 RL.8.10 RL.9-10.10a RL.9-10.10b RL.11-12.10a RL.11-12.10b

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