La Llorona y Día de los Muertos

Eighth graders finished reading the book, La Llorona de Mazatlán and embarked on a cultural study of the legend of La Llorona. Students researched more about the legend and its meaning to the Mexican culture and created projects to demonstrate their learning. Students created movies, drawings, face paintings and mannequins. In addition, to the study of La Llorona, students celebrated the traditional Mexican holiday of Día de los Muertos.