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Today, your student will complete three reading activities that cover reading literacy, reading informational, and poetry text. Please have your student read the passage and answer the questions in the packet. Vocabulary support is included with the readings. Please discuss the vocabulary words with your son or daughter. An answer key is also provided to help you check his or her answers. We also encourage you to have your child read 20 minutes each day!!

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They Call Them Apaches

They Call Them Apachesby W.M. Akers

The Apaches, one of the most famous Native

American groups, have lived in North America for

more than 600 years.

Apache is pronounced "uh-PAH-chee," and it isn't

the only name for these remarkable people. In fact, it

isn't even from the Apache language! There are

different theories of where the term originated.

According to some, it comes from a word meaning

"enemy" in the language of the Zuni, a neighboring

tribe. The Apache originally called themselves Ndee,

which means "The People." Today, however, most

Apache people refer to themselves as Apaches.

The Apache first came to what is now the

southwestern part of the United States sometime

between 1000 and 1400 AD-which means they had

been living in the region for at least 100 years before

Spanish explorers first reached the area. By the 19th

century, theirs was one of the most interesting

cultures in North America.

What Was It Like To Be An Apache?In the 19th century, the Apache did not spend much time on their feet. They were among the

greatest horse riders in the country, and they rode horses every chance they got. Unlike

European settlers, the Apache did not bother with saddles. Instead, they rode bareback.

Instead of staying in one place and building cities, the Apache were nomadic and liked to

move around. As the seasons changed, the Apache would go with them. They would go one

place to hunt and another to look for fruits and nuts to eat. They would go one place for the

summer and another for the winter. Although they never stayed in one place for very long, the

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They Call Them Apaches

Where Did They Sleep?There were three different kinds of Apache houses: the teepee, the wickiup, and the hogan.

Teepees are cone-shaped tents that could be taken down and moved whenever it was time to

go from one place to another. These were used by Apache living on the plains.

Wickiups and hogans were more permanent than teepees. Wickiups were 8-foot-tall wooden

frames covered in brush. Hogans were made of mud or clay. They were used for shelter

during the winter, when it was cold. The thick earthen walls would keep Apache warm when it

was too cold for life on the plains.

What Is Apache Life Like Today?In the late 1800s, the Apache fought a series of wars against the United States Army. Led by

great warriors like Geronimo and Cochise, they fought for years to protect their way of life. But

the United States Army was too strong for them and gradually forced the Apache onto

reservations in New Mexico and Arizona.

Today, Apache people on those reservations work to maintain their ancient culture. Though

they are proud of their past, they lead modern lives. There are Apache all over the country,

from New York to Los Angeles. After hundreds of years in the United States, Apache culture

remains as exciting as ever.

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ReadWorks Vocabulary - culture

culture cul·ture

Definition

noun

1. the language, ideas, inventions, and art of a particular group of people.

American culture has been influenced by the cultures of people from other

countries.

Advanced Definition

noun

1. the sum of the language, customs, beliefs, and art considered characteristic of a particular group of people.

The Catholic church has played a large role in the development of French culture.

The drive-in movie was a part of American culture that seems lost now.

2. the artistic and intellectual endeavors of a society or social class, as in the areas of music, art, fashion, and literature, or the works that are produced from these endeavors, esp. those considered of good taste and high value.

She feared that her children, growing up on this isolated farm, would never be

exposed to culture.

3. a developed state of refinement through experience or training in the arts and worldly affairs.

She returned from her travels abroad as a woman of culture.

4. improvement of the mind or body through special training.

An international festival for physical culture will be taking place in Moscow this

spring.

5. the raising of plants or animals.

Silkworm culture began in China thousands of years ago.

6. a colony of bacteria or other microscopic living matter, often produced for medical purposes or scientific experimentation.

The scientists will examine the culture for traces of the virus.

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ReadWorks Vocabulary - culture

1. to cultivate.

Pearls grow naturally inside mollusks, but they can be cultured by humans as

well.

2. to grow or produce (microscopic organisms) in a special medium.

Scientists have been attempting to culture this special type of cell for some time.

Spanish cognate

cultura: The Spanish word cultura means culture.

These are some examples of how the word or forms of the word are used:

1. China's art, food, and government influenced all the nearby cultures.

2. Also, the government wanted to break up the strong cultural bond that African communities and former slaves shared.

3. Scientists hoped to unravel the mysteries of an ancient Native American culture that had roamed Utah thousands of years ago.

4. Many ancient people had myths that explained how the world began. These are known as creation myths. Creation myths are very important myths in a culture's mythology.

5. People came from all over Europe seeking freedom or fortune in the colonies. Many people brought their culture with them, and people of similar backgrounds often came together or settled in the same place. Soon, each colony began to take on its own character.

6. Rio de Janeiro grew over the centuries. A hodgepodge of settlers from many backgrounds and cultures came to the New World.

7. Archaeologists determined the graveyard, near the village of Cumwhitton, included the graves of four men and two women. Researchers said it is one of the few Viking burial grounds ever found in Britain and will help explain more about the culture of the ancient people.

8. [Confucius'] philosophy was the official philosophy of China for over 2,000 years. It is still a major part of Chinese culture.

9. The middle class also wanted to separate themselves from the poorer people who had no time or money to be interested in culture. Before long, the middle class became wealthier and even began to support the arts as patrons.

10. During the summer and other school vacations, the family travels around the United States and Canada. They perform their songs and share their culture.

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ReadWorks Vocabulary - reservation

reservation res·er·va·tion

Definition

noun

1. a request to save something for a particular person, such as a seat on an airplane, a hotel room, or a table in a restaurant.

That restaurant is always busy so we need to make a reservation.

2. an area of land given to Native Americans by the U.S. government as payment for taking the land of their original homes. The government forced Native Americans to move to and live on reservations.

Advanced Definition

noun

1. an exception, limitation, or qualification, or the act of limiting or qualifying one's acceptance, belief, or the like.

I have reservations about taking this job since I'll be required to travel a lot.

I agree to the terms of the contract with one reservation: the work must be

completed within a year.

2. the act of setting aside or withholding.

The reservation of this part of the woods as a park was a fortunate thing for the

townspeople.

3. (often pl.) arrangements made in advance, usu. to secure travel, overnight lodging, or a table in a restaurant.

I made reservations for our flights and our hotel.

Does the restaurant take reservations?

4. an area of land set aside by the U.S. Government for the use of American Indians.

Ten thousand members of the tribe live on the reservation.

Spanish cognate

reservación: The Spanish word reservación means reservation.


ReadWorks Vocabulary - reservation


1. Penobscot Indians, like Indians all over the United States, suffered a great deal when European settlers arrived. Disease killed thousands of people, and settlers stole much of the Indians' land. Now, many Indians live on reservations dedicated specifically to their population. For the Penobscot, maintaining the art of basketry is an act that helps to bring the community together.

2. About 4.5 million people in the United States are Native American. They live in cities and towns across the country. Some Native Americans live on reservations. A reservation is land set aside for Native Americans by the U.S. government.


They Call Them Apaches - Comprehension Questions

Name: ___________________________________ Date: _______________

1. Who are the Apaches?

A. a Native American group that has lived in North America for more than 600 years

B. a Native American group that has lived in the Northeast United States for fewer than 500 years

C. the descendants of a group of German people who moved to the United States in the 1800s

D. the descendants of a group of English people who moved to the United States between 1650 and 1750

2. What does this passage describe?

A. This passage describes the Zuni tribe and its history.

B. This passage describes Apache life in the past and present.

C. This passage describes life in New York and Los Angeles during the 19th century.

D. This passage describes the journey of a European settler coming to the United States.

3. Read these sentences: "Teepees are cone-shaped tents that could be taken down

and moved whenever it was time to go from one place to another. These were used by

Apache living on the plains."

What conclusion do these sentences support?

A. The Apache were great horse riders.

B. The Apache were defeated by the United States Army.

C. The Apache spent their whole lives in the same place.

D. The Apache moved around a lot.

4. Based on the passage, what was the relationship like between the Apache and the

United States in the 1800s?

A. kind and friendly

B. violent and unfriendly

C. respectful and admiring

D. quiet and peaceful



5. What is this passage mostly about?

A. the lives of Geronimo and Cochise

B. plants found in the southwest United States

C. the Apache people and their past

D. European settlers in the United States

6. Read this sentence: "Instead of staying in one place and building cities, the Apache

were nomadic and liked to move around."

What does the word "nomadic" mean?

A. moving from place to place

B. living in one place for a long time

C. eating only meat and fish

D. raising plants and animals for food

7. Choose the answer that best completes the sentence below.

The Apaches lived in three different kinds of houses, ________ the teepee, the wickiup,

and the hogan.

A. before

B. after

C. namely

D. instead

8. What did the Apache do as the seasons changed?



9. Where do Apaches live today?

10. How is Apache life today similar to Apache life of the past? Support your answer

with evidence from the passage.


They Call Them Apaches - Comprehension Questions Answer Key

1. Who are the Apaches?

A. a Native American group that has lived in North America for more than 600 years

B. a Native American group that has lived in the Northeast United States for fewer than 500 years

C. the descendants of a group of German people who moved to the United States in the 1800s

D. the descendants of a group of English people who moved to the United States between 1650 and 1750

2. What does this passage describe?

A. This passage describes the Zuni tribe and its history.

B. This passage describes Apache life in the past and present.

C. This passage describes life in New York and Los Angeles during the 19th century.

D. This passage describes the journey of a European settler coming to the United States.

3. Read these sentences: "Teepees are cone-shaped tents that could be taken down

and moved whenever it was time to go from one place to another. These were used by

Apache living on the plains."

What conclusion do these sentences support?

A. The Apache were great horse riders.

B. The Apache were defeated by the United States Army.

C. The Apache spent their whole lives in the same place.

D. The Apache moved around a lot.

4. Based on the passage, what was the relationship like between the Apache and the

United States in the 1800s?

A. kind and friendly

B. violent and unfriendly

C. respectful and admiring

D. quiet and peaceful



5. What is this passage mostly about?

A. the lives of Geronimo and Cochise

B. plants found in the southwest United States

C. the Apache people and their past

D. European settlers in the United States

6. Read this sentence: "Instead of staying in one place and building cities, the Apache

were nomadic and liked to move around."

What does the word "nomadic" mean?

A. moving from place to place

B. living in one place for a long time

C. eating only meat and fish

D. raising plants and animals for food

7. Choose the answer that best completes the sentence below.

The Apaches lived in three different kinds of houses, ________ the teepee, the wickiup,

and the hogan.

A. before

B. after

C. namely

D. instead

8. What did the Apache do as the seasons changed?

The Apache moved from one place to another as the seasons changed.

9. Where do Apaches live today?

Today Apaches live all over the United States. Students may mention the

southwest United States, New York, and Los Angeles in particular.



10. How is Apache life today similar to Apache life of the past? Support your answer

with evidence from the passage.

Answers may vary, as long as they are supported by evidence from the

passage. For example, students may respond that Apaches past and

present have never lived in just one place. Today they inhabit all parts of

the United States, and in the past they would move from one place to

another as the seasons changed.


The Secret Language

The Secret Languageby ReadWorks

Jeffrey and Jeremy were identical twins: they had always been very tall for their age, and had

curly blonde hair that their mother used to call "the hair of angels." Their mother, an ardent

church-goer, always told them that they were her gift from God; she knew this, she explained,

because they looked exactly like the little images of Baby Jesus that were printed in the

illustrated Bibles that were available at her church.

But the twins' cherubic faces were not the most interesting thing about Jeffrey and Jeremy:

the most amazing thing about the twins was a secret that they had never told anyone. Jeremy

and Jeffrey had their own mysterious ways of communicating.

When the twins were five years old, they realized that they did not need to speak English in

order to understand each other. One day, as they were playing with plastic building blocks,

Jeremy started speaking a strange language. Some of the words were English, but many of

them seemed to be entirely made up. Luckily, their parents were watching TV in the living

room; otherwise, they would probably have been very concerned. The most amazing thing

about this was that Jeffrey completely understood his brother, and even started speaking in

the exact same language, almost immediately, in response.

As they grew up, they spoke in their secret language only when they were by themselves.

They went to the library and did research on twins, to see if maybe other people had

experienced a similar thing: apparently, throughout history, twins were seen as kind of

magical, inhabited by otherworldly powers and able to communicate in mysterious ways,

distinct from other people. Something told Jeffrey and Jeremy that they were special.

When the twins were around twelve years old, they began the difficult task of translating their

secret language into English. They closed and locked their bedroom door so their little sister

Carrie wouldn't come in while they were working, and then sat on the lower bunk bed with a

notebook between them. They had spent weeks and weeks writing down all of their secret


The Secret Language

words in the notebook, spelling them out phonetically.

"Okay," Jeremy said, pulling the notebook over to look at it and pointing to the first word. "How

would you describe this word?"

Jeffrey narrowed his eyes in concentration. "Probably something like: "I don't get it" or "why is

this specific person doing that-it's out of character."

Jeremy nodded his head and wrote the two meanings down in erasable pen on the line next

to the word. "Yeah, totally. When did we last use this word?"

"I think to talk about that time Carrie brought us each a glass of water before bed," Jeffrey

said, laughing. "That was, like, too nice of her."

Jeremy chuckled. "You're right," he said. "Okay, I feel like the second word on our list actually

does have a direct translation to English. Wouldn't you say it means something like

'gorgeous'?"

Jeffrey thought for a second. "Yeah. It's definitely in the 'pretty' category and means more

than just 'beautiful.'" He nodded as Jeremy wrote that down.

The twins worked on their translation dictionary for weeks, and tried to keep it hidden from

their family. They didn't know what their sister and parents would think about the job they had

given themselves, much less about the new language they had basically founded. When they

were finished, they typed it up and printed it: in total, it came out to over sixty pages long.

"Do you think we should show this to Mom and Dad?" Jeffrey said, holding the huge stack of

paper in both hands and looking down at it doubtfully. "Or do you think it would freak them

out?"

Jeremy swung around in the wheeled office chair in their dad's study. "They know we've been

working on something," he said. "Maybe they would think it's cool? It's a totally new way to

communicate. It's also way more efficient than English."

They ultimately decided to keep their language to themselves, at least for the time being.

Maybe in the future they would share it, but for now, it was their own special secret.


ReadWorks Vocabulary - communicate

communicate com·mu·ni·cate

Definition

verb

1. to exchange ideas or information.

I communicate with my best friend by telephone.

Advanced Definition

transitive verb

1. to impart.

The letter is short, but it communicates the message.

2. to transmit to another, esp. a disease.

The disease is communicated from one person to another through the air.

intransitive verb

1. to exchange thoughts, ideas, or information.

We didn't speak each other's language well, so we sometimes had trouble

communicating.

My colleagues and I communicate most often by e-mail.

2. to express one's thoughts and feelings.

When she's upset, she needs to communicate.

Some people are more able to communicate with a stranger than with people

they are close to.


1. Printing quickly replaced hand copying and became a vital new way to communicate.

2. Today, we take for granted that we can communicate in real time with people around the corner and around the globe.

3. What Viers hears are complicated series of clicks, eerie howls, and cries like cats' meows. Orca whales make some of these noises to communicate with each other.


ReadWorks Vocabulary - communicate

4. The two are often linked together. The computers can communicate directly with each other, with the design leading to a physical product, in this case, a test car.

5. Captain Barbier had invented something called "night writing," a code of 12 raised dots and dashes that allowed soldiers to communicate with one another at night without using lights that would alert the enemy to their location.

6. The bugle is a brass instrument. The military uses brass instruments, especially the bugle, for many reasons. Bugle songs are often described as "calls" because the music calls soldiers to duty or communicates something that needs to be done.

7. Jerrold had a good reason for wanting to add a new letter to the alphabet. He thought that if English got a new letter, then people might be able to make new words. He reasoned that if people made new words, they might be able to communicate better.


ReadWorks Vocabulary - translate

translate trans·late

Definition

verb

1. to change into the words of another language.

My mother translated the story into English for me.

Advanced Definition

transitive verb

1. to convert (written or spoken words) into another language.

How do you translate this sentence?

Please translate this French poem into English.

2. to explain simply; interpret.

The instructions were so badly written that we needed an engineer to translate

them.

3. to alter the form of; convert.

Our work will translate theory into reality.

intransitive verb

1. to make translations; be a translator.

He doesn't speak English, so his daughter translates for him.

She has an extraordinary command of French and translates at the United

Nations.

2. to be capable of or allow translation.

His writing translates easily into English.

3. to change form; convert.

How do all these efforts translate into a better life for the people?


ReadWorks Vocabulary - translate


1. None of those things will translate into genetic material to be passed down to the next generation.

2. She just had to learn a series of commands, or elements, that translate themselves into what people see on a webpage.

3. It takes less than a second for the brain to translate that information, telling you that what you taste is sour.

4. "I think I need a translator!" Claire said to Edwina. "I'll teach you to speak English, and you can teach me to speak American," Edwina promised.

5. You can't use it in the same ways you would use white sugar, simply replace the sugar with the syrup, just as you can't translate French words directly into English.


The Secret Language - Comprehension Questions

Name: ___________________________________ Date: _______________

1. Jeremy and Jeffrey have their own mysterious way of doing what?

2. What important event happened when the twins were five years old?

3. Jeffrey and Jeremy are closer to each other than they are to other members of their

family. What evidence in the text supports this conclusion?

4. Why might the twins' parents be concerned if they heard their children speaking a

made-up language?



5. What is the main idea of this story?

6. Read the sentences and answer the question.

"They went to the library and did research on twins, to see if maybe other people had


magical, inhabited by otherworldly powers and able to communicate in mysterious

ways, distinct from other people."

What does the word "distinct" mean as used in the text?

7. What word or phrase best completes the sentence? Jeffrey thinks that their secret

language might scare their parents. _______, Jeremy thinks they might think the

language is cool.



8. What difficult task do Jeremy and Jeffrey begin when they are twelve?

9. Why do the twins keep their translation dictionary hidden from their family while they

work on it?

10. Explain why the twins ultimately decide to keep their secret language to themselves

at the end of the story. Support your answer using evidence from the text.


The Secret Language - Comprehension Questions Answer Key

1. Jeremy and Jeffrey have their own mysterious way of doing what?

Jeremy and Jeffrey have their own mysterious way of communicating.

2. What important event happened when the twins were five years old?

The twins realized they did not need to speak English in order to

understand each other. They could both understand each other by

speaking a strange language.

3. Jeffrey and Jeremy are closer to each other than they are to other members of their

family. What evidence in the text supports this conclusion?

Jeffrey and Jeremy do not tell their family members about the secret

language they use to communicate.

4. Why might the twins' parents be concerned if they heard their children speaking a

made-up language?

They might be concerned because they would not be able to understand

their sons.

5. What is the main idea of this story?

Twins Jeffrey and Jeremy can communicate with their own secret

language.

6. Read the sentences and answer the question.

"They went to the library and did research on twins, to see if maybe other people had


magical, inhabited by otherworldly powers and able to communicate in mysterious

ways, distinct from other people."

What does the word "distinct" mean as used in the text?

different


The Secret Language - Comprehension Questions Answer Key

7. What word or phrase best completes the sentence? Jeffrey thinks that their secret

language might scare their parents. _______, Jeremy thinks they might think the

language is cool.

On the other hand (Please note that there may be more than one

acceptable response.)

8. What difficult task do Jeremy and Jeffrey begin when they are twelve?

Answers will vary.

9. Why do the twins keep their translation dictionary hidden from their family while they

work on it?

Answers will vary.

10. Explain why the twins ultimately decide to keep their secret language to themselves

at the end of the story. Support your answer using evidence from the text.

Answers will vary.


The New Colossus

The New Colossusby Emma Lazarus

Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame,

With conquering limbs astride from land to land;

Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand

A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame

5Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name

Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand

Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command

The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame.

"Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!" cries she

10With silent lips. "Give me your tired, your poor,

Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,

The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.

Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me,

I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"

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ReadWorks Vocabulary - exile

exile ex·ile

Advanced Definition

noun

1. prolonged separation from one's country, home, or loved ones.

The need to find a better job drove him into exile.

2. one who is separated from his country, home, or loved ones.

Because of her anger she became an exile.

3. a decree of expulsion; banishment.

His horrible crime resulted in exile.

4. the state of being expelled or the term of expulsion; ten years in exile.

transitive verb

1. to remove from one's home, country, or loved ones.

2. to banish by decree, as for punishment of a crime.

Spanish cognate

exilio: The Spanish word exilio means exile.


1. Bachelet and her mother were released and exiled to Australia and Germany. In 1979, Bachelet returned to Chile and graduated from medical school.

2. "He did not believe he would ever fight again," Ali's wife at the time, Belinda Ali, said of her husband's "exile" from boxing. "He wanted to, but he truly believed that he would never fight again."


ReadWorks Vocabulary - refuse

refuse re·fuse

Advanced Definition

noun

1. material considered to be waste or otherwise worthless; garbage; rubbish.

The vacant lot was filled with refuse.

adjective

1. regarded as worthless or discardable.


1. He would refuse to eat for five or six days. Gandhi's fasts drew public attention to his cause.

2. Once you were invited, it was next to impossible to refuse the invitation. The system was very complex.

3. Our trainers entered every hour and had us perform tricks in exchange for chunks of cookie dough, which, of course, none of us could refuse. My tricks usually had to do with dancing.


The New Colossus - Comprehension Questions

Name: ___________________________________ Date: _______________

1. Who or what shall stand "at our sea-washed, sunset gates"?

A. a mighty woman with a torch

B. a huddled mass yearning to breathe free

C. a homeless, tempest-tost person

D. an air-bridged harbor

2. What structural elements can be found in the poem?

A. stanzas and rhythm

B. rhyme and rhythm

C. rhyme and stanzas

D. rhyme and parentheses

3. The Mother of Exiles stands near an entrance.

What lines from the poem support this conclusion?

A. lines 1 and 2

B. lines 3 and 14

C. lines 5 and 8

D. lines 9 and 12

4. What is the attitude of the Mother of Exiles toward poor people around the world?

A. silly and childish

B. kind and welcoming

C. strict and businesslike

D. impatient and unfriendly

5. What is the theme of the poem?

A. There is a place in the world where people who need shelter can find it.

B. Homelessness is a serious problem in Greece, and more should be done to address it.

C. Ancient lands are full of people who enjoy visiting different countries around the world.

D. Greek giants are more powerful than mighty women with torches of lightning.



6. Read these lines from the poem:

. . . From her beacon-hand



What words here show that the Mother of Exiles is both gentle and powerful?

A. "mild" and "command"

B. "air" and "bridged"

C. "harbor" and "cities"

D. "twin" and "frame"



With silent lips. "Give me your tired, your poor,





Whom or what is the Mother of Exiles addressing in these lines?

A. "ancient lands" (line 9)

B. "storied pomp" (line 9)

C. "huddled masses" (line 11)

D. "wretched refuse" (line 12)



8. What does the Mother of Exiles ask be sent to her?

9. What information in the poem supports the description of the Mother of Exiles as

"mighty"?

10. One meaning of "colossus" is "a statue of great size." Whom or what in this poem

does the title refer to? Support your answer with evidence from the text.


The New Colossus - Comprehension Questions Answer Key

1. Who or what shall stand "at our sea-washed, sunset gates"?

A. a mighty woman with a torch

B. a huddled mass yearning to breathe free

C. a homeless, tempest-tost person

D. an air-bridged harbor

2. What structural elements can be found in the poem?

A. stanzas and rhythm

B. rhyme and rhythm

C. rhyme and stanzas

D. rhyme and parentheses

3. The Mother of Exiles stands near an entrance.

What lines from the poem support this conclusion?

A. lines 1 and 2

B. lines 3 and 14

C. lines 5 and 8

D. lines 9 and 12

4. What is the attitude of the Mother of Exiles toward poor people around the world?

A. silly and childish

B. kind and welcoming

C. strict and businesslike

D. impatient and unfriendly

5. What is the theme of the poem?

A. There is a place in the world where people who need shelter can find it.

B. Homelessness is a serious problem in Greece, and more should be done to address it.

C. Ancient lands are full of people who enjoy visiting different countries around the world.

D. Greek giants are more powerful than mighty women with torches of lightning.




. . . From her beacon-hand



What words here show that the Mother of Exiles is both gentle and powerful?

A. "mild" and "command"

B. "air" and "bridged"

C. "harbor" and "cities"

D. "twin" and "frame"



With silent lips. "Give me your tired, your poor,





Whom or what is the Mother of Exiles addressing in these lines?

A. "ancient lands" (line 9)

B. "storied pomp" (line 9)

C. "huddled masses" (line 11)

D. "wretched refuse" (line 12)

8. What does the Mother of Exiles ask be sent to her?

The Mother of Exiles asks that poor, tired, homeless people around the

world be sent to her.



9. What information in the poem supports the description of the Mother of Exiles as

"mighty"?

Answers may vary, as long as they are supported by the text. The fact that

the Mother of Exiles holds a torch of "imprisoned lightning" (line 5)

suggests a measure of power. So does the word "command" in line 7; the

Mother of Exiles seems to preside over a harbor. Moreover, her open

invitation to the "huddled masses" (line 11) suggests that she is prepared

to handle an influx of all the poor, homeless, suffering people in the world.

10. One meaning of "colossus" is "a statue of great size." Whom or what in this poem

does the title refer to? Support your answer with evidence from the text.

Students should be able to identify the Mother of Exiles as the new

colossus. The word "mighty" (line 4) is a clue, as is her "command" (line

7) over a harbor. So is the cry she makes with "silent lips" (line 10); her

lips are silent because they cannot move. Identifying "the brazen giant of

Greek fame" as the old colossus may also lead students to recognize the

new colossus as another giant figure, the Mother of Exiles.


Math At Home Activity: Area OR Perimeter War

The materials you will need to play this game: A deck of polygon cards (some quadrilaterals shown on grids, others simply have dimensions listed)

The math skills your child will use when playing this game: Fluency in determining the area and perimeter of regular and irregular polygons

Rules & Directions for this Activity: • Before you begin play, determine whether you will be playing Perimeter War (your card

value is the perimeter of the shape you turn over) or Area War (your card value is the area of the shape you turn over)

• Evenly divide a deck of cards between two to players • Turn over the top card of your deck and compare your card with the other player • The player with the largest area or perimeter wins all the cards played. • If two or more players have the same card value, you must turn over an additional three

cards and another card combination. The player with the largest card value from this comparison takes all the cards.

• Play ends when one player has collected all of the cards or when a predetermined number of cards has been collected.

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Activity:Activity:Activity:Activity: Geominoes

The materials you will need to play this gameThe materials you will need to play this gameThe materials you will need to play this gameThe materials you will need to play this game:::: Set of geominoes and a sheet of paper for each player.

The math skills your child will use when playing this gameThe math skills your child will use when playing this gameThe math skills your child will use when playing this gameThe math skills your child will use when playing this game:::: Identifying geometric shapes Rules & Directions for thisRules & Directions for thisRules & Directions for thisRules & Directions for this ActivityActivityActivityActivity::::

• Find the geomino with the star. Place it face-up in the middle of the playing surface. • Turn all the remaining geominoes facedown on the playing surface and shuffle them. • Each player folds a sheet of paper in half lengthwise. The player stands the paper on its edges

to form a barrier between his/her geominoes and the other players. • Each player draws five to seven tiles from the geomino pile and lays them face-up behind

his/her folded paper. (In a two-player game, draw seven tiles each; in a three-player game, draw six tiles each; and in a four-player game, draw five tiles each).

• Players must match a picture of a geometric figure to the figure’s written description. Player 1 chooses a geomino from his/her hand that matches one end of the started geomino. Then place the geomino end-to-end with the starred geomino. If Player 1 does not have a geomino that matches, the player must draw one from the pile of extra tiles. If that geomino cannot be played, the player’s turn is over.

• The player sitting to the left of Player 1 goes next. This player must match the end of one geomino to either end of the geominoes already played.

• If Player 2 cannot match a geomino, he/she must draw one from the pile of extra tiles. If that geomino cannot be played, Player 2’s turn is over. (If all the geominoes have been draw and a player cannot play, his/her turn is forfeited).

• Play continues until one player plays all of his/her tiles. This player is the winner!

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Point Point Point Point CCCC

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Acute Acute Acute Acute AngleAngleAngleAngle ABCABCABCABC

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Regular Regular Regular Regular PentagonPentagonPentagonPentagon

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Daily Lesson Plan - acsd1.org€¦ · English Language Arts Directions: Today, your student will complete three reading activities that cover reading literacy, reading informational,