1. La calaca: Una persona famosa Present a historically famous person
La calaca: Una persona famosa Present a historically famous person. Write the following on an index card.
Name
Se llama …
Le dicen … (They call him/her)
2. Where from
Él/Ella es de …
3. Age (at time of death or “prime”)
Tiene # años.
4. What does he/she do… Two things
Sings, dances, invents, travels, helps people, creates, talks to people, practice sports, etc.
*You speak of them as if still alive (in the present)*

2. Vocabulario útil Ayudar a la gente Hablar a la gente Cantar Inventar
Crear (cuentos- stories) (música)
Investigar
Tocar (la guitarra ) (el piano) (el violín)
Bailar (jazz) (tap) (ballet)
Pintar
Trabajar (con- with) (en- in, at)
Escuchar (a - to)
Viajar

3. La calaca de día de los muertos
Do not write the name of your persona famosa on the front.
Your title:
La calaca de día de los muertos
Your person must …
Be deceased.
Be historically/
scientifically/artistically/famous or important to a field of study.
Be a recognizable “icon” of some sort.
Use at least 3 “props” to represent the character.
Cut out the shape and glue to construction paper.
You can decorate the figure and around the figure if needed.
Be creative.
Be appropriate.
Be respectful.
Remember, you are trying to remember or honor this figure for their famous acts/deeds/talents.