ELA - FIFTH GRADE Monday, May 11 – Friday, May 15

PURPOSE

Reading: R.I.5.2 I can determine two or more main ideas of a text and explain how they are supported by key details. Writing: W.5.2 I can write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.

WATCH

Monday: Focus Question: How do I find a main idea in nonfiction text? Watch this video to about finding the main idea. Read the article entitled “Jazz,” to find the main idea.

Tuesday: Focus Question: How do I distinguish between a main idea and a detail? Watch this video to see the difference between main idea and details. Read the article entitled “Healing Paws,” to find the main idea and supporting details. Wednesday: Focus Question: How do I find more than one main idea in a text? Study the Main Idea and Details poster to review main idea and details. Read the article entitled “Traveling Through Tenochtitlan”. Can you find more than one main idea in this article? Hint: Look for the main idea in the subtitles and then the overall main idea for the entire text: Thursday: Focus Question: How do I find more than one main idea in a text? Read the article entitled “Cinco de Mayo” to find two main ideas. The Main Idea in a nonfiction text typically “sums it all up.” Look for the main idea in the subtitles and then the overall main idea for the entire text: Cinco de Mayo.

PRACTICE

Monday: After viewing the video in the “Watch” section, Read: “Jazz” and answer the questions that follow the article. Notice the details in the text and choose the correct main idea from the choices on Monday’s outline activity.

Tuesday: After viewing the video in the “Watch” section, Read: “Healing Paws” and answer the questions that follow the article. Choose a main idea and write a matching detail for this article on Tuesday’s outline activity. Wednesday: Now that you have read “Traveling Through Tenochtitlan” complete the main idea questions for the subtitles and the overall main idea of the text. Use the main idea anchor chart to help with your thinking. Thursday: Now that you have read “Cinco de Mayo” answer the multiple choice questions and text dependent questions. The main idea chart will help with your thinking. Friday: Knowing the main ideas in a text helps to answer questions. After rereading Cinco de Mayo”, use your knowledge of the main ideas to help answer the question under the Product section.

DISCUSS

Monday: What is a main idea? What is a key detail? Tuesday: How does noticing the details in the text help me figure out the main idea? Wednesday: Did you know that a text can have more than one main idea? How do the nonfiction text features like subheadings and pictures help you to understand the main ideas within a text? Thursday: How does a holiday like Cinco de Mayo impact a community? How are community celebrations like Cinco de Mayo important? How does your knowledge of the main ideas help to answer questions?

PRODUCT

Prompt: Prompt: Write an essay to describe how the celebration of “Cinco de Mayo” has developed since the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.

● Use your main ideas and events from Thursday’s practice to help develop your description of how the Mexican American communities now celebrate this day.

. You may use the Main Idea Organizer/Outline to help with your writing.

Check out these Screen-Free Activities for more practice identifying the main idea.

Monday Directions: After viewing the video in the “Watch” section, read “Jazz” and answer the questions that follow the article. Notice the details in the text and choose the correct main idea from the choices on Monday’s outline activity.

Jazz by ReadWorks

Read “Jazz” online

Photograph of Duke Ellington's band (1943) Jazz is a famous and beloved style of music that rose with the Harlem Renaissance. It was a very innovative form of music. It was not quite like any music form that came before it. However, it did rely on earlier music styles. African American musicians mixed elements of European music and African music to create jazz. One of the most famous characteristics of jazz music is improvisation. Improvisation is when musicians make up the music as they play it. Since improvisation is a characteristic of jazz music, jazz musicians often have the freedom to change up the music they are playing. In fact, jazz music is free to be changed in the middle of a performance! A strong jazz musician must, therefore, be able to think and create music quickly.

Photo Credit: Herbert Behrens / Anefo (Nationaal Archief), CC BY-SA 3.0 Photograph of Louis Armstrong

There were many jazz musicians during the 20th century. One of the most popular jazz artists was Louis Armstrong. Have you ever heard of the song "What a Wonderful World"? Well, that was once sung by Louis Armstrong! He is also famous for his ability to improvise on the trumpet. Another famous jazz performer was Billie Holiday. She was a singer who could improvise with her voice. She is remembered for singing with emotion and passion.

Photograph of Billie Holiday singing Answer the Questions: 1. According to the text, what is a famous style of music that rose with the Harlem Renaissance? A. Rock B. Jazz C. Hip-hop D. Salsa

2. What does the text describe? A. improvisation in jazz music B. different instruments used to make jazz music C. the career of Billy Holiday D. the history of the Harlem Renaissance 3. Read the following sentences from the text. "Improvisation is when musicians make up the music as they play it. Since improvisation is a characteristic of jazz music, jazz musicians often have the freedom to change up the music they are playing. In fact, jazz music is free to be changed in the middle of a performance!" Based on this information, what can be concluded about who would make a good jazz musician? A. someone who has a deep, passionate voice B. someone who is shy and loves writing music C. someone who prefers to perform alone D. someone who can think and create music quickly 4. Why does the author describe jazz as "innovative"? A. because jazz music can be made by musicians playing instruments and singing B. because it's not quite like any music form that came before it C. because it was inspired by earlier music styles D. because it can have slow and fast rhythms Monday Outline Activity Directions: Look at the details below then select the correct main idea for the text you just read.

“Jazz” Main Idea Graphic Organizer/Outline

Main Idea (Choose One)

A. Jazz was an innovative music form that rose with the Harlem Renaissance and that features improvisation.

B. African American musicians mixed elements of European music and African music to create jazz. C. Billie Holiday was a singer who could improvise with her voice and sing with emotion and passion.

D. Jazz musicians have the freedom to change up the music they are playing, so they must be able to think and create music quickly.

(Detail) 1. . . . Improvisation is when musicians make up the music as they play it. .. . . . . .

(Detail) 2. . . . Louis Armstrong is famous for his ability to improvise on the trumpet. . . . . .

(Detail) 3. . . . .Jazz was not quite like any music form that came before it. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tuesday Directions: After viewing the video in the “Watch” section, read “Healing Paws” and answer the questions that follow the article. Choose a main idea and write a matching detail for this article on Tuesday’s outline activity.

Healing Paws

Cree Hayuga is at an age when most kids like to play video games or hang out with their friends. Instead, this fifth grader from Santa Fe, N.M., spends three hours each Wednesday afternoon training dogs. She volunteers at Assistance Dogs of the West. It is one of several programs around the country that train dogs to be the eyes, ears, and hands for people with disabilities. Cree joined the program when she was in fourth grade because she loves animals. Dogs in the program learn how to open and shut doors, turn lights on and off, throw away trash, and pick up items for people in wheelchairs. "The hardest command to teach [a dog] is the stand- stay position," Cree told Senior Edition. She is referring to the position in which the dog stands at its owner's side when it is not doing anything else. Cree says that training dogs has taught her patience and responsibility. "It's really fun," she said. "The animals get really attached to you, and it's hard to say good-bye." Although saying good-bye isn't easy, Cree knows that she has helped both the dog and its grateful owner. Cree wants to be a veterinarian when she grows up. Answer these Questions: 1. Cree's personality is shown partly by the fact that she spends more time than the average fifth

grader A. training circus dogs to do tricks. B. studying to become a veterinarian. C. playing video games and hanging out. D. doing volunteer work that helps people. 2. Why do you think the stand/stay position is hardest for a dog to learn?

Tuesday Outline Activity: Complete the outline below by filling in the missing detail and the main idea of the article “Healing Paws.”

Main Idea Graphic Organizer/Outline

Choose the main idea of this passage A. Dogs are hard to train. B. Cree will be a veterinarian one day. C. Cree is a volunteer who trains assistance dogs. D. There is not enough help for people in wheelchairs.

(Detail) 1. . . . . . Cree has been doing volunteer work with dogs for a year. . . .

(Detail) 2. . . . . . Cree joined the program when she was in fourth grade. . . . . . . . . .

Write Another Detail:

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Wednesday Anchor Chart

Wednesday Directions: Read “Traveling Through Tenochtitlan,” complete the main idea questions for the subtitles and the overall main idea of the text. Use the main idea anchor chart to help with your thinking.

“Traveling through Tenochtitlan”

From: Readworks Read "Traveling Through Tenochtitlan" online In 1325, the Aztec people built their capital Tenochtitlán in what is now known as central Mexico. But Tenochtitlán was more than the heart of the great Aztec civilization. It was a feat of construction and a vibrant place filled with life. The city was built on an island in the middle of a lake. Three wide causeways connected the city to the mainland. A network of canals linked different parts of the city. The Aztec traveled around their capital in canoes. Imagine that you have hopped into a canoe to tour a couple of parts of Tenochtitlán as it was in the early 1500s. The Market The first stop on your tour is the central market. Here, people trade cacao (chocolate) beans and cotton blankets for other items. The sound of thousands of Aztec people trading creates a ruckus that can be heard a mile away. In one corner of the market, a man is trading rabbits, deer, and fish that are for food. Across the way a woman displays pottery. You notice all sorts of other goods, including sandals, feathers, seashells, turkeys, wood, corn, bananas, pineapples, honeycombs, and fabrics.

Tenochtitlán had a thriving market where people traded goods from around the empire.

1. Each section with the text feature of a subheading will have a main idea. What is the main idea of the section titled “The Market”?

a. With thousands of people trading, the Aztec market area got very loud. b. The market in Tenochtitlan was a busy place to trade goods. c. At the market, there are goods like clothing, food, and pottery.

The Ceremonial Center In the heart of the city is the ceremonial center. Here you find the largest temple in the city, the Great Temple. This massive pyramid is almost one hundred yards wide at its base. That's roughly 3/4 the length of a football field! It rises almost ninety feet in the air. Surrounding the Great Temple are several smaller temples. Each of these is dedicated to a different god. Not far from these religious buildings stands the palace of the Aztec emperor. You will have to admire the palace from the outside: commoners are not allowed to enter. The palace has hundreds of rooms and more than a thousand servants.

2. What is the main idea of the section titled “Ceremonial Center”? a. A massive pyramid was in the ceremonial center. b. Religious buildings contained the palace of the Aztec emperor. c. Since the ceremonial center has so many complex buildings, it had to be built by skilled

builders. Question Set for “Traveling through Tenochtitlán” 3. Where was Tenochtitlán built? A. in the forest surrounded by trees B. on a hill in the mountains C. on an island in the middle of a lake D. in the middle of a desert 4. What does this text describe?

A. This text describes the incredible engineering and detail that went into building the canals of the great city of Tenochtitlán in the early 1500s.

B. This text describes the kinds of pottery that women made and displayed at the market place in the great city of Tenochtitlán. It also describes the kind of people that traded with these women.

C. This text describes the palace of the Aztec emperor and how it was designed and constructed. It also describes the interior layout of all the rooms and the jobs of each servant.

D. This text describes what you would see if you hopped into a canoe in the early 1500s and toured the market place and ceremonial center of the great city, Tenochtitlán.

5. The Great Temple is a very large pyramid. What evidence from the text supports this statement?

A. The top steps of the Great Temple are stained with the blood of human sacrifices. B. This massive pyramid is almost one hundred yards wide at its base. That's roughly 3/4 the

length of a football field! C. Not far from these religious buildings stands the palace of the Aztec emperor. You will have to

admire the palace from the outside. D. The palace of the Aztec emperor has hundreds of rooms and more than a thousand servants.

6. Read these sentences from the text: Tenochtitlán was more than the heart of the great Aztec civilization. It was a feat of construction and a vibrant place filled with life. The city was built on an island in the middle of a lake. Three wide causeways connected the city to the mainland. A network of canals linked different parts of the city. Based on this information, what can you conclude about the Aztec people?

A. The Aztec people did not live in the city of Tenochtitlán. B. The Aztec people were skilled builders. C. The Aztec people lacked knowledge on how to build canals. D. The Aztec people could only be found in Tenochtitlán.

7. What is the overall main idea of the entire text?

A. In 1325, the skilled Aztec builders had constructed a busy magnificent capital city called Tenochtitlan in central Mexico.

B. The Tenochtitlán capital has a busy market and a large Great Temple. C. The city of Tenochtitlán was built in a very unique way. D. Commoners were not allowed to enter the palace of the Aztec emperor, so if an average

person wanted to see it, they would have to admire the palace from the outside.

Thursday Directions: Read “Cinco de Mayo,” then answer the multiple choice questions and text dependent questions below it. The main idea chart will help with your thinking.

Celebrating Cinco de Mayo https://www.commonlit.org/en/texts/celebrating-cinco-de-mayo

Cinco de Mayo, a well-known Mexican holiday, has become an important cultural celebration for Mexican Americans across the United States. As you read, take notes on why Cinco de Mayo is an important day for Mexicans Americans.

By Sanjana Chetia

2019

Cinco de Mayo is one of the most well-known Mexican holidays in America, but not many Americans know what the day is about. Some people even confuse it with Mexico’s Independence Day.

Cinco de Mayo is only a minor holiday in most of the country. It is celebrated mainly in the Mexican state of Puebla. But for many Mexican Americans, Cinco de Mayo has become an important celebration of cultural pride.

Remembering History: What Happened on May 5th?

In the late 1800s, Mexico was in big trouble. The treasury1 was nearly bankrupt after fifteen years of civil war and two years fighting the United States. The country owed money to many

"twirling cinco de mayo dress" by Gail Williams is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0

European countries. The new President of Mexico — a Zapotec2 man named Benito Juárez — had to halt the debt payments because there was no money to complete them.

1 1. the money a government has to spend and the people in charge of looking after it 2 2. people who lived in the southern part of Mexico

Angry with Juárez’s decision, Britain, Spain, and France sent troops to Veracruz, Mexico. They demanded the money owed to them. Luckily, President Juárez was able to reach an agreement with Britain and Spain. But Emperor Napoleon III of France refused to talk and settle the debts. He saw this as an opportunity to grow his empire. He soon sent troops to claim Mexican land for France. This forced President Juárez into a war that Mexico was not prepared for: the Franco-Mexican War.

President Juárez quickly rounded up a ragtag army of 2,000 men. They were led by Texas-born General Ignacio Zaragoza. The army moved to the small town of Puebla de Los Angeles in the Mexican state of Puebla. The soldiers secured the town and waited for the French to arrive.

From dawn until dusk on May 5, 1862, the battle raged. After three unsuccessful attacks, the French were surrounded by Mexican soldiers. They attacked after the French ran out of ammunition, or bullets. The Mexican army won, and the French retreated from the battlefield with almost 500 of their soldiers killed. On the other side, fewer than 100 of the Mexican soldiers had been lost.

The Battle of Puebla was seen as a great success. It boosted the spirits of the Mexican resistance movement. Despite the challenges they faced, the Mexican troops had achieved a small but inspiring victory against a strong European power. The Franco-Mexican War finally ended in 1867 when President Juárez’s forces drove the French out of Mexico.

1. Part A: Choose which is the main idea and a key detail of “Remembering History: What Happened on May 5th?” from the choices below.

______On May 5, 1862, the Mexican army was victorious over the French in the Battle of Puebla resulting in the end of Franco-Mexican War.

_____Napoleon III wouldn’t settle the debts with Mexico and decided to declare war, so France could claim Mexico.

1. Part B: Now complete the Main Idea Organizer/Outline by writing the main idea statement for “How is Cinco de Mayo Celebrated Today?” and completing the key details to support it. Remember to put key details in the order they happened.

(main idea) ___________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

Take notes below to add in the supporting details detail 1………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… detail 2………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… detail 3……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

What Does Cinco de Mayo Represent?

The Battle of Puebla is still remembered today with Cinco de Mayo. For many Mexicans, May 5th is like any other day in the year. But in the state of Puebla, Cinco de Mayo is celebrated with military parades, speeches, battle reenactments, and festivals. In the United States, Cinco de Mayo acts as a more general celebration of Mexican heritage3 and culture. Cinco de Mayo became a major Mexican American holiday because of Chicano activists in the 1960s. They saw Cinco de Mayo as a way to encourage Mexican Americans to celebrate their heritage. They were inspired by how the Mexican soldiers overcame great odds in the Battle of Puebla. To show their pride, Chicano activists began holding small Cinco de Mayo celebrations. Over time, they grew into the large festivals held today.

2. What is the main idea of “What Does Cinco de Mayo Represent?” Identify the main idea by writing MI on the line and number the supporting details in the order they happened from 1 to 4 on the line.

_____The idea of Cinco de Mayo originated from the battle of the Puebla.

_____Finally, this grew into large celebrations.

_____Mexican Americans began to use this day as a celebration of their heritage.

_____Cinco de Mayo, over time, grew to be a Mexican American holiday as a general celebration of Mexican heritage.

_____In state of Puebla, they started to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.

How is Cinco de Mayo Celebrated Today?

Many Mexican American communities throw parties, parades, and festivals to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Mariachi and other Mexican folk bands play music, and baile folklórico4 dancers often perform. These events highlight parts of Mexican culture that come from Puebla, like the colorful skirt-and- blouse style of clothing called China poblana or the spice-and-chocolate dish called mole poblano.

Some of the largest Cinco de Mayo festivals are held in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Houston.

Over the past fifty years, Cinco de Mayo has spread from Mexican American communities across the United States. The holiday has introduced Mexican culture to a wider audience. Many students learn about the holiday in school and through public festivals. People with and without Mexican heritage look forward to Cinco de Mayo as a day to celebrate Mexican food, music, clothing, and other traditions.

The meaning of Cinco de Mayo has truly evolved over time. It started as a battle in Puebla and later became a holiday about Mexican culture. It has traveled from Puebla to the United States and beyond! No matter where you live, Cinco de Mayo stands as an important day for Mexican people around the world to connect with their communities and celebrate their heritage.

3 3. Heritage (noun): the background from which one comes

4 4. traditional Mexican dances that emphasize local culture

3. Write a main idea statement for “How is Cinco de Mayo Celebrated Today?”

_______________________________________________________________________________.

Take notes below to add in the supporting details. detail 1………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. detail 2…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. detail 3…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Text-Dependent Questions for “Celebrating Cinco De Mayo”

Directions: For the following questions, choose the best answer or respond in complete sentences. 1. PART A: What is the main idea of the entire text, “Celebrating Cinco De Mayo”?

A. The Battle of Puebla successfully ended the Franco-Mexican War. B. Mexico’s debt during the 1800s had a negative impact on the country and its culture. C. President Juárez created Cinco de Mayo and is responsible for the holiday’s traditions. D. Cinco de Mayo has changed over time but continues to be an important celebration of Mexican

culture.

2. PART B: Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

A. “The treasury was nearly bankrupt after fifteen years of civil war and two years fighting the United States.” (Paragraph 3)

B. “Cinco de Mayo stands as an important day for Mexican people around the world.” (Paragraph 8)

C. “Cinco de Mayo became a major Mexican American holiday because of Chicano activists in the 1960s.” (Paragraph 9)

D. “Many students learn about the holiday in school and through public festivals.” (Paragraph 10)

3. Which quotation best describes the relationship between the Battle of Puebla and modern- day celebration of Cinco de Mayo?

A. “The Battle of Puebla is still remembered today with Cinco de Mayo.” (Paragraph 8) B. “They were inspired by how the Mexican soldiers overcame great odds in the Battle of Puebla.”

(Paragraph 9) C. “These events highlight parts of Mexican culture that come from Puebla.” (Paragraph 10) D. “It started as a battle in Puebla and later became a holiday about Mexican culture.”

(Paragraph 12)

4. How does the author support the idea that Cinco de Mayo is growing in popularity across the United States?

A. The author explains that Cinco de Mayo is now celebrated by people who are not from Mexican descent.

B. The author provides examples of how Mexican Americans currently celebrate the holiday. C. The author shares a personal experience from a recent Cinco de Mayo celebration. D. The author describes cultural traditions that are rooted in Puebla history.

Friday Prompt: Write an essay to describe how the celebration of “Cinco de Mayo” has developed since the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.

● Use your main ideas and events from Thursday’s practice to help develop your description of how the Mexican American communities now celebrate this day.

You may use the Main Idea Organizer/Outline to help with your writing. Remember you do not have to write complete sentence just notes to help organize your thinking.

Main Idea Graphic Organizer/Outline

Remembering History: What Happened on May 5th?

Main Idea ___________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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What Does Cinco De Mayo Represent?

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How is Cinco de Mayo Celebrated Today?

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