Section outline

  • Mi calavera literaria

    Learning Intention:

    We are writing a poem inspired by the Mexican tradition of literary calaveras shared around Day of the Dead

    Success Criteria:

    Explore some of the symbolic elements of Day of the Dead by focusing on cultural practices and a specific type of poem. 

    Focus on content and structure elements of a calavera poem and its symbolism. 

    Develop communicative abilities by planning and writing your own calavera poem for another person. 

    Learn and reflect about cultural diversity and multiculturalism in a positive, creative way



    Activities:

    1. Listening to account of someone living in Mexico 

    2. Interacting and interviewing. 

    2. Reading along a calavera dedicated to the teacher

    3. Using a writing frame to explore creating our own calaveras.