Essential Question How are families around the world the same and different?
Use Graphic Organizer 43 to take notes while you read.
A Festival from India Realistic Fiction
Ana invites Maria to a festival. Ana says, “There are fun things to do. I will dance.” Maria is excited. It is a chance to learn about Indian culture. At the festival, Maria and Ana sit by the river. People row long boats. They sing and row together.
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It is time for the dance. Ana puts on a special outfit. She wears flowers in her hair.
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Ana dances on the grass. The dancers move in a circle. Maria likes the music and the dance. Maria is proud of Ana. Later, there is a big meal under tents. Ana shares the Indian food. Maria likes it very much. Maria says, “I learned new things. Thank you!” Ana smiles. “I’m glad you had fun. I’m happy we came together.”
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Respond to Reading Name______________________________ Share your notes from Graphic Organizer 43 with a partner. Use the sentences below to have a collaborative conversation about the text. Present your ideas to the class. 1. Explain what Ana and Maria do together at the festival. . Later, they eat
They watch people sing and . Ana shares
with Maria.
2. T alk about when Maria is proud of Ana. Maria is proud of Ana when _________________________________. 3. E xplain why Maria says “thank you” to Ana. . Maria likes
Maria learned about
.
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Work with a partner. Discuss the Essential Question: How are families around the world the same and different? Then write your answers below. Cite text evidence. What does Maria learn about a family from India? Maria learns how the family celebrates ____________________. long boats.
Maria watches people Ana
and she shares
____________________________________________________.
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