Exploring Intercultural Perspectives with Día de los Muertos

Join Auténtico author Rich Sayers for an exclusive, on-demand webinar demonstrating how to use authentic resources to investigate Día de los Muertos, a rich cultural celebration popular across the Spanish-speaking world.

You will discover practical ways to build your students’ language skills and confidence using carefully selected authentic resources, targeted lesson plans, and scaffolded student activities.

In this Dia de los Muertos on-demand webinar, you will learn how to:

• Use authentic media: Analyze video reports, like those on calaveras de azúcar, to help students observe and process information.
• Foster cultural comparisons: Help students connect Día de los Muertos celebrations with their own cultural backgrounds.
• Apply viewing strategies: Use pre-, during-, and post-viewing techniques to guide students in questioning and understanding authentic videos.
• Support diverse learners: Utilize collaborative summaries and heritage-speaker prompts to differentiate instruction effectively.
• Align with AP® Themes: Link lessons to AP curriculum goals regarding cultural and linguistic traditions.

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