Learning activity 1

Evidence: Take a break

For this evidence you have to select one of celebrations below and describe it
in an audio recording in Loom. Follow the chart and include images to illustrate
your ideas. You can find and example in Introductory material section 1. Describing
celebrations and special occasions around the world.

Celebrations’ List
Day of the Dead
Tango Festival
Montreal Jazz Festival
Sanfermines Festival
Chinese New Year

For using Loom, check the next tutorial and begin the video saying your name.
Otherwise the evidence must be corrected.
Tutorial Loom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbeEisarRlU&feature=youtu.be

Aspects Description Image

Day of the The Day of the Dead is
dead considered the most
representative tradition
of Mexican culture and it
is from the Aztec culture
that it became popular in
much of Latin America.

Where and It is celebrated in Mexico

when it is on November 2 of each
celebrated. year
 What people they wear costumes of
wear. the dead, although it
sounds creepy they are
beautiful costumes
where they represent the
catrinas and skulls in a
striking way and with
different ornaments
What people It makes people place
do. offerings to receive them.
You also usually visit
cemeteries and place
candles on the graves, to
illuminate the path of the
souls on their return
home. In some places,
even, it is customary to
bring musical groups and
mariachis that interpret
the favorite songs of the
deceased.
Why it is a The popular belief is that
special the souls of loved ones
celebration. who left us return from
the grave during the Day
of the Dead. Therefore,
they are received with an
offering where their
favorite food and drink,
fruit, sweet skulls and, if
necessary, toys for
children are placed

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Note: This evidence is an individual activity. Remember to check the learning
guide in order to know if you have done all the assigned activities, know how to
develop them and deliver them correctly.

Criterios de evaluación

Describe celebraciones con la estructura y el vocabulario requeridos.