Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a joyous celebration of loved ones who have passed away. For this project, students create a collage ofrenda, or altar, to honor a famous person who has died. In the process, they learn about the traditional items included in an ofrenda, as well as the ways that these beautiful displays are personalized to reflect the things that the deceased person enjoyed. I have used this assignment in my classroom, and it has provided an opportunity for students to