La Catrina: Cultural Reading on Famous Mexican Skeleton (English Version)

This 3-page file includes:

~A 1.5 page cultural reading is on the history of La Catrina, the famous Mexican image of a female skeleton often associated with Day of the Dead celebrated on November 1 and 2 every year. This reading discusses the history behind this image including its Aztec origins, as well as its popular incarnations by the artists José Guadalupe Posada (1910) and Diego Rivera (1947).
~6 reading comprehension questions based on the reading.
~Answer key.

Ideal for Hispanic heritage or beginner Spanish students for a cultural component to class!

NOTE: This reading is in English, I also offer a similar reading in Spanish in my store.