march reading passages for close reading with lesson …...address prior to reading the passage....

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This is your one stop March shop! It has everything you need and

more! Each question relies completely on text evidence. I have seen

teachers in dozens of classrooms implement procedures and techniques

to help their students get closer to the author of text. Each teacher

has their own style. We are all unique and interpret our professional

learning experiences differently. From the ways we read with a pen to

annotating in the margins. Teachers everywhere implement different

procedures--- all of which have the same result--- creating students

who are reading closely and are text dependent.

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All About March

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Daylight Saving Time

35-46

Women's History Month 47-58

Irish Immigrants 59-70

Shamrocks & Clovers 71-82

Close Reading Notes Pages 4-11

Weekly Homework Student Sheets Pages 12-21

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Notes About Close Reading: The Common Core Standards naturally lend to close reading. The goal is to have students read closely without adult scaffolding. This goal can only be

achieved through practice and application. Do allow for challenge, but please minimize frustration by going over any extremely difficult vocabulary. Consider teaching structural elements of any difficult vocabulary. Look at the root

words, prefixes, and suffixes. These are elements you may or may not want to address prior to reading the passage. Note: Take care when addressing vocabulary. It only takes ONE word to give away the hidden message.

The question pages included with each passage are useful, but not essential for

Close Reading. The same goes for the text coding chart. It is helpful, but not a requirement.

To save ink, I simply write RI in front of the standard being addressed. You can

consider these questions acceptable for each grade level: Second, Third, and Fourth.

For standards that are not similar across the board, I provide the grade level and the standard.

Grade Level Standard


Notes About the Question Pages: You will see standards next to each question.

Many standards are similar in grades second, third, and fourth.

Informational Text Three Day Guide

These are ideas to use. Teachers implement close reading procedures in many different ways. Some like to focus on one standard each reading.

This is why I have included the graphic organizers. However, most stick with how the Common Core Standards are structured to lend to Close Reading.

Each day you will focus on one category of the Common Core Standards.

Day One: Key Ideas and Details Day Two: Craft and Structure

Day Three: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas

Optional Day Four and/or Five: Writing Response or CCSS Practice using graphic organizers.

Use the text coding chart to complement with annotations.



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Students will understand the key ideas and details of the text. Students determine what the text says!

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RI.1 Ask and answer questions using information from the text that is right there/explicitly stated and inferred/logically implied. RI.2 Have students identify main ideas and details of paragraphs and the whole text. Ask questions to determine their understanding of key ideas and how they relate to main ideas. Use the sheets provided or your own to have students summarize the text. RI.3 Have students identify and describe the relationships and connections. This can happen through person to person: event: territory, or cause & effect, sequence, or a comparison.

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Before Reading: - “Hook” students with an anticipatory set. Give them something to make a connection to. Grab their

attention or motivation to read. The hook can happen through asking questions about prior experiences.You can even use an object or picture.

- Quick preview of the text without too much front-loading. The term front-loading is referring to theauthor’s purpose, points, or main idea. These must be discovered through reading.

- If necessary, some phonics or structural analysis would be beneficial for success. This can be a quick mini-lesson you can fit it into guided reading. Limit student frustration by reading aloud difficult words.However, do allow for challenge and perseverance. We want to help students develop a love of reading.

Engagement Tips: - Use the text coding chart on the next page to implement a structure into your reading routines.

- Have students complete the paragraph focus sheet. It gives them extra practice of going back into

the text and helps them get the gist of what the text says.

- Also consider having students complete the Key Ideas and Details page after their first reading.

You can also use the questions for discussion.

Key Ideas and Details

Write questions in the right margin.

Write inferences in the left margin.

Underline the Main Idea

Box Key Details

Circle connections and relationships between people, ideas, concepts,

events and steps.

Label ST = Scientific Terms HT = Historical Terms R = Rational Support IR = Rational Support


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RI.4 Examine vocabulary and phrases of the author’s craft and structure of the text.

RI.5 Have students use the text features and search tools to locate information. Also compare the text structure and word choice across paragraphs.

RI.6 Students can identify the purpose, their point of view from the point of view of the author.

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Students will determine how the text works! Students examine and form connections to

the author’s craft and structure of the text!

Engagement Tips: - Use the text coding chart on the next page to implement a structure into your reading routines.

- This is the ideal time to implement text coding for vocabulary or text structure.

- Teacher tip: Pre-read to find other vocabulary words to focus on. Many times, there just is not enough

room for questions on one page. With that said, you will find there are an additional one to three

words per text that you can use for vocabulary.

- Have students complete the craft and structure sheet. J


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Put a check mark on difficult words.

When you find a text structure write the code below.

Sequence Events

C = Cause E = Effect

P = Problem S = Solution

CP=Compare CN=Contrast

D = Describe O = Opinion

PO = Point of View


RI.7 Use, interpret, and explain how the graphics contribute to the text.

RI.8 Discuss how points, reasons, and evidence are connected. This can happen through careful examination of sentence by sentence and paragraph by paragraph relationships. Find the logical connections (comparison, cause & effect, sequence.) Tip: Treat informational texts as arguments. Focus on the interpretation and quality of the author.

RI.9 Look at how the text relates to other stories, movies and other experiences.

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Students will have the opportunity to evaluate the quality and value of the text.

Students can connect to their personal experiences.

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Engagement Tips: -  Use the text coding chart on the next page to implement a structure into your

reading routines. -  This is the ideal time to implement text coding for vocabulary or text structure. -  Teacher tip: Pre-read to find other vocabulary words to focus on. Many times,

there just is not enough room for questions on one page. With that said, you will find there are an additional one to three words per text that you can use for vocabulary.

-  After the third reading have students complete the Integration of Knowledge and Ideas page. J

-  Choose a writing connection. Each passage has two sheets. -  Use the supplements at the end of this unit to compare across texts.


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PO = Point

RE = Reason

E = Evidence

R = Rational Support

IR = Irrational Support

EX = Explanation

C = Conclusion Label anything you can compare and contrast to information in a similar text on the same topic.

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Student Homework Idea Sheets

The following pages are for weekly homework assignments. You have several pages to choose from.

There is enough in this unit to use during your reading block, social

studies, and homework.

13-15 No Parent Signature 16-18 Parent Signature 19-21 Blank Templates


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Day One Read the passage.

In one or two sentences, write about

each paragraph.

Day Three Reread the passage.

Answer the Craft and Structure

question page.

Day FourReread the passage.

Answer the Integration of Knowledge and Ideas

question page.

Day Two Reread the passage.

Answer the Key Ideas and Details

question page.


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Complete the graphic organizer.



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Complete the writing page.



question page.

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In one or two sentences, write about

each paragraph.



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Adult initials in the box to the right to support the

completion of the weekly homework.


Complete the graphic organizer.



question page.



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Complete the writing page.



question page.

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Adult initials in the box to the right. to support the


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Name

March is the third month. Did you know March was

the first month of the year? Years ago, many calendars

started with March. March has changed places. March

still marks a new beginning.

Our ancestors picked March to start each year. What

better month to begin with? Places begin to see the return

of life. Plants will grow again. Animals will come out.

Birds will return.

Authorities changed March to the third month. People in

charge put two months before March. It had to happen. If

not, the seasons would be off. They would

come at different months every year.

Today, March signals the end of

winter. The spring equinox begins. The

north receives more sun. Plants, animals,

and insects will come to life. Crops will be

planted. March is still a beginning of change.


March is the third month of the year. Did you know that

March used to be the first month of the year? Years ago,

many calendars started with March. March has changed

places, but it still marks a new beginning.

Long ago, our ancestors picked March to start each year.

What better month to begin with? Many places begin to see

the return of life. Plants and animals come back to life.

Authorities changed March to the third month. People in

charge placed two months before March. Scientifically, it had

to happen. If not, the seasons would be off balance. They

would come at different months every year.

Today, March signals the end of winter.

The spring equinox begins. The

Northern Hemisphere receives more sun.

Plants, animals, and insects will come to life.

Crops will be planted. March is still a

beginning of change.


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Name

March is the third month of the year. Did you know that March

used to be the first month of the year? Years ago, many calendars

started with March. March has changed position, but it still

represents a new beginning.

First of all, March was chosen to start the year because of the

season. Our ancestors chose to start the year with the beginning

of spring. What better month to begin with? March is when many

places begin to see the return of trees, animals, and plants after the

dormancy of winter.

Although March was the start of the year, authorities changed

it. The people in charge added January and February and placed

March third. Scientifically, March had to be moved to the third

month of the year to balance the calendar. Times, seasons, and

calendars would not match if it was not moved.

Today, March serves as a signal for the end of

winter. It is the beginning of the spring equinox.

The northern part of the Earth begins to receive

more sun. This warms the soil for things to grow.

Plants, animals, and insects will come to life. Crops

will be planted. March is the beginning of change.


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Name

March is the third month of the year on the Gregorian

calendar. But, did you know that March used to be the first month

of the year? Years ago, many calendars marked March as the first

month. March has changed positions on the calendar, but it still

remains a month for the beginning of change.

To begin with, our ancestors chose a great month to start

the beginning of change. People from long ago used March

because life seemed to spring into action with the return of trees,

plants, and animals from dormancy.

Although March was a beautiful month to start the year, it

was changed by authorities. The people in charge added January

and February. Scientifically, March had to be moved to the third

month to balance the calendar or times would not match from year

to year.

Today, people continue to use the beauty

of March to serve as a signal for the end of winter.

March is the beginning of the spring equinox. Many

plants, animals, and insects will come to life. People

will do spring cleaning and start planting crops.

March is a month of change even after being

bumped to third place on the calendar.


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What is the third paragraph about?

What is the second paragraph about?

What is the fourth paragraph about?

What is the first paragraph about?

Directions: In one or two sentences, write about each paragraph.

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Directions: Complete each section.

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March is the rd month of the year.

March has days!

Long ago, March was the

month of the year.

March has days!

Interesting Fact #1

Interesting Fact #2

Interesting Fact #3


RI.3

3. What causes the seasonal changes during the month of March?

RI.2

2. What is the main idea of the passage?

RI.3

4. Why did March change to third month of the year?

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Answer in a complete sentence. Restate the question. Prove with evidence!

All About March Key Ideas and Details

Directions: Answer each question using complete sentences. If possible, restate the question.

1. Who changed March to the third month of the year?

RI.3

5. In the month of March, why do birds return and plants grow?


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RI.4


RI.4

All About March Craft and Structure

Directions: Answer in complete sentences.

RI.2.10, RL3.8, RI.4.5

4. What is the text structure of the third paragraph? Explain.

RI.6

5. What is the author’s point of view about March?

1. Cite evidence from the text to tell the meaning of the word ancestors.

RI.4

2. How does the author help the reader understand the word authorities?

3. Circle the word with the base word, mark. Use the text to explain themeaning.


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All About March Integration of Knowledge and Ideas Directions: Answer in complete sentences.

RI.7

1. What do the pictures help you understand about the month ofMarch?

RI. 2.8, 3.10, 4.8

2. Cite two pieces of evidence or reasons the author uses to supportthe point made in the last sentence of the second passage.

RI. 2.8, 3.10, 4.8

3. Look at the first sentence of the third paragraph. What reasonsor evidence does the author give to support this point?

RI. 2.8, 3.10, 4.8

4. What evidence or reasons does the author give to support the pointmade in the first sentence of the last paragraph?


March is a month of change. Cite evidence in the passage that signal March is a time for new beginnings.

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Write a story about your favorite thing to do in March. Include details such as: who you are

with, where you are at, and what you are doing. Be creative!


Answer Key For Questions Per Common Core Category Key Ideas and Details

1 The month of March was changed to the third month of the year by our authorities. 2 . The main idea of the passage is how March changed from the first month to the third month of the year. 3 . The seasonal changes during March happen because of the spring equinox beginning where the north gets more sun. 4 The month of March changed to the third month of the year because the seasons would be off and they would come at

different months every year. 5 In the month of March, birds return and plants grow because of the spring equinox in which the north receives more sun.

Teacher note: Students can indirectly infer that birds return because insects come to life which birds eat to survive. Craft and Structure

Teacher Note: Each level has a variety of vocabulary words that reflect the respective level. 1 The meaning of the word ancestors is people of the past. Students will infer this as the author did not include evidence to

directly imply the meaning. The inference will incur after the third paragraph is read by the student. The author states how March changed when two months were put before it.

2 The author helps the reader understand the meaning of the word authorities by directly stating in the following sentence how people in charge put two months before March.

3 As used in the text, the word marks is signals. The meaning is made clear to the reader in the first paragraph where the author helps the reader understand how March used to be the first month of the year.

4 The text structure of the third paragraph is cause and effect. The author helps the reader understand this by telling about how it was changed for scientific or seasonal reasons.

5 The authors point of view about March is it signals the end of winter and a time for change with the planet and seasons.

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas 1 The pictures help the reader understand the connections about the birds, insects, and rebirth of life. 2 The pieces of evidence or reasons used to support the point made in the last sentence of the second paragraph include all

information about the rebirth of plant, animal, and insect life. 3 . The first sentence of the third paragraph is supported with reasons or evidence which include all information about the

month of March changing to the third month of the year. 4 The evidence or reasons the author gives to support the point made in the first sentence of the last paragraph include all

the information about the arrival of spring and the spring equinox.

All About March Questions Grouped by Common Core Category

Use the list for discussion during small or whole group lessons. The questions are on the student worksheets. Answer key included below.


RI.1

RI.2

1. Who changed March to the third month of the year?


RI.3 3. What causes the seasonal changes during the month of March?

RI.3 4. Why did March change to third month of the year?

RI.3 5. In the month of March, why do birds return and plants grow?

Craft and Structure RI.4 1. Cite evidence from the text to tell the meaning of the word ancestors.

RI.4 2. How does the author help the reader understand the word authorities?

RI.4 3. Circle the word with the base word, mark. Use the text to explain the meaning.RI. 2.10, 3.8, 4.5 4. What is the text structure of the third paragraph? Explain.

RI.6 5. What is the author’s point of view about March?

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas RI.7 1. What do the pictures help you understand about the month of March?RI.2.8

3.10, 4.8 2. Cite two pieces of evidence or reasons the author uses to support the point made in the last sentence of the second passage.RI.2.8,

3.10, 4.8 3. Look at the first sentence of the third paragraph. What reasons or evidence does the author give to support this point?RI2.8,

3.10, 4.8 4. What evidence or reasons does the author give to support the point made in the first sentence of the last paragraph?


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DDaayyll iigghhtt SSaavviinngg TTiimmeeDid you know that the time changes in March? That’s

right! It is called Daylight Saving Time. It is also called

D.S.T. This is the short name for it. The letters D.S.T. is

an abbreviation. Daylight Saving Time is literal. It means

what it says. D.S.T. has been created for many reasons.

The daylight changes within the year. Days are long in

the summer. They are short in the winter. D.S.T. is a

way to fix this. It takes away an hour of time in

summer. It adds an hour of time in winter.

Daylight Saving Time helps people. It gives additional

light. People have more time to be outside. It is safer to

play outside when there is daylight.

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Daylight Saving Time is

also called, Spring Forward.

It helps people to conserve

energy. Electricity is saved

with extra daylight. People

turn on their lights later. On a Sunday morning in March,

clocks are moved forward one hour at 2:00AM.

Also Known As “Spring Forward” Often referred to as Daylight Savings Time.

The correct way of saying it is Daylight Saving Time.

Remember this rhyme: "Spring Forward, Fall Back"

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HHooww ddooeess tthhee ttiimmee cchhaannggee hheellpp ppeeooppllee??

How does this help the world?

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DDaayyll iigghhtt SSaavviinngg TTiimmeeDo you know the time changes in March? This change is

called Daylight Saving Time. It is also called D.S.T. This is the

short way of saying it. The letters D.S.T. is an abbreviation.

Daylight Saving Time is literal. It means what it says. Daylight

Saving Time has been created for many reasons.

The tilt of the planet changes daylight in the year. Days are

longer in the summer and shorter in the winter. D.S.T. tries to

balance this. It takes away an hour of time in summer. It adds

an hour of time in winter.

Daylight Saving Time was created to help people. Its literal

purpose has given extra time of day. People have additional time

to play sports. Children have daylight to play outside. When they

go home, they avoid a walk in the darkness.


Daylight Saving Time began in

the early 1900's to conserve energy.

Tons of electricity is saved with the

extra time of day before having to

use lights. What do you think about

changing the time with D.S.T.?

On a Sunday morning in March, clocks are moved forward one hour

at 2:00AM.







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DDaayyll iigghhtt SSaavviinngg TTiimmeeAre you aware that time changes during the month of March?

This change is called Daylight Saving Time. The shorter way of saying

it is D.S.T. The letters D.S.T. is an abbreviation. Daylight Saving Time

is basically literal. It means what it says. Daylight Saving Time has been

created for many different reasons.

The tilt of the planet changes daylight throughout the year.

Daylight is longer in the summer and shorter in the winter. Daylight

Saving Time is an attempt to balance this. It takes away an hour of

time in the summer. It adds an hour of time in the winter.

Daylight Saving Time was created to help society. Its literal

purpose has granted extra time of day. People have additional time to

go to sporting events. Children have daylight to play outside with

friends or family. In addition, the daylight gives people extra time to get

home before it gets dark.

Daylight Saving Time was

practiced, in the early 1900's, to

conserve energy. Tons of

electricity is saved with extra time

before having to use lights. What

do you think about changing the

time with D.S.T.? On a Sunday morning in March,









Name___________________________

DDaayyll iigghhtt SSaavviinngg TTiimmeeAre you aware that time changes for spring during the month of

March? This time change is called Daylight Saving Time and basically has a

literal meaning. It means what it says. D.S.T. is a shorter way of saying it.

The letters D.S.T. are simply an abbreviation. Daylight Saving Time has

been created for many different reasons.

The natural tilt of the planet changes daylight throughout the year.

Daylight is longer in the summer months and shorter in the winter. Daylight

Saving Time is an attempt to balance this. It takes away an hour of time in

the summer and adds an hour of time in the winter.

Daylight Saving Time was created to help people and society. Its literal

purpose has granted an extra hour of daytime to complete tasks. People

have additional hours of day to go to sporting events. Children have extra

hours of daylight to play outside with family or friends. In addition, the

daylight also gives people an opportunity to get home before it gets dark.

Daylight Saving Time was first

practiced, in the early 1900's, to

conserve energy. If people had extra

hours of daylight, then tons of electricity

would be saved before people have to

turn on the lights. Daylight Saving Time

also helps people to save money because

they are saving electricity. Do you like

the extra hours of sunlight during the

winter and summer months? On a Sunday morning in March,








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Name ______________________________




What season comes before Daylight Saving Time?

Write the missing letters:

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T___

Interesting Fact #1

Interesting Fact #2

Interesting Fact #3


Name ______________________________

On a Sunday morning in March, clocks are moved forward one hour

at 2:00AM.


What season is it when Daylight Saving Time begins?

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________________________________________________________!________________________________________________________!________________________________________________________!

RI.1

RI.3

RI.3


Daylight Saving Time Key Ideas and Details


Name __________________________________!

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________________________________________________________!________________________________________________________!________________________________________________________!


1. Cite evidence to explain what Daylight Savings Time is.

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RI.3

2. What is the main idea of the text?

4. What is relationship or connection between Daylight Saving Timeand electricity?

3. Why is there Daylight Savings Time?

5. What the difference between the amount of daylight hours duringwinter and summer?

RI.2

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________________________________________________________!________________________________________________________!________________________________________________________!


Daylight Saving Time Craft and Structure


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________________________________________________________!________________________________________________________!________________________________________________________!________________________________________________________!________________________________________________________!!

RI.4

Name _________________________________________

RI.4

RI.2.5, 3.5, 4.10

RI.4

RI.6

1. What is the meaning of the word abbreviation as used in the text?

3. How does the author help the reader understand the wordconserve?

4. What is the author’s point of view about what Daylight Savingsdoes for people?

2. Cite evidence to explain the meaning of the word literal.

5. The author uses a font feature called italics.How does this help the reader?


Daylight Saving Time Integration of Knowledge and Details


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________________________________________________________!________________________________________________________!________________________________________________________!________________________________________________________!________________________________________________________!!

Name ____________________________________ RI.7

RI. 2.8, 3.10, 4.8

RI. 2.8, 3.10, 4.8

RI. 2.8, 3.10, 4.8

1. What does the picture help the reader understand?

2. Read the first sentence of the second paragraph.What reasons or evidence does the author give for making this point?

3. Read the last sentence of the second paragraph.How does the author support this point?

4. What evidence does the author give for the point made in the lastparagraph about D.S.T. conserving energy?

________________________________________________________!________________________________________________________!________________________________________________________!________________________________________________________!________________________________________________________!!

________________________________________________________!________________________________________________________!________________________________________________________!________________________________________________________!________________________________________________________!

Write about all things you like to do during the daytime.

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Think about how the author explained why we have Daylight Saving Time. How do you think people came up with the idea? Combine your

thinking with evidence from the test.

Name _________________________________




KKeeyy IIddeeaass aanndd DDeettaaiillss RI.1 1. Cite evidence to explain what Daylight Savings Time is.

RI.2 2. What is the main idea of the text?

RI.3 3. Why is there Daylight Savings Time?

RI.3 4. What is relationship or connection between Daylight Saving Time and electricity?

RI.3 5. What the difference between the amount of daylight hours during winter and summer?

CCrraafftt aanndd SSttrruuccttuurree RI.4 1. What is the meaning of the word abbreviation as used in the text?

RI.4 2. Cite evidence to explain the meaning of the word literal.

RI.4 3. How does the author help the reader understand the word conserve?

RI 6 4. What is the author’s point of view about what Daylight Savings does for people?RI. 2.5, 3.5, 4.10 5. The author uses a font feature called italics. How does this help the reader?

IInntteeggrraattiioonn ooff KKnnoowwlleeddggee aanndd IIddeeaass RI.7 1. What does the picture help the reader understand?

RI. 2.8, 3.10, 4.8 2. Read the first sentence of the second paragraph. What reasons or evidence does the author give for making this point?RI. 2.8, 3.10, 4.8 3. Read the last sentence of the second paragraph. How does the author support this point?RI. 2.8, 3.10, 4.8 4. What evidence does the author give for the point made in the last paragraph about D.S.T. conserving energy?

Answer Key For Questions Per Common Core Category

Daylight Savings Time Questions Grouped by Common Core Category

Use the list for discussion during small or whole group lessons. The questions are on the student worksheets. Answer key is included below.

Key Ideas and Details 1. According to the text, Daylight Savings Time is when time changes in March so there are more daylight hours. It is also called D.S.T. and

literally means what it says.2. The main idea of the text is that Daylight Savings Time was created for many reasons like equaling out the times of daylight for the

seasons of winter and summer, giving people more daylight, and conserving energy.3. Daylight Savings Time was created to fix the times with daylight between summer and winter. It helps people with giving them more time

outside and conserves energy.4. The connection or relationship between Daylight Savings Time and electricity is how it conserves energy by giving people more time during

the day to get things done and turn the lights on later when it gets dark.5. The connection or relationship between the planet and Daylight Savings Time is how the planet’s tilt or changes in seasons creates different

times for daylight so D.S.T was created to fix this and make daylight time more equal.6. The difference between the amount of daylight hours of the winter and summer is daylight is shorter in winter and longer during summer.

Craft and Structure 1. The meaning of the word abbreviation is to give a name another meaning by using the letters to shorten the word in the way Daylight

Savings is abbreviated D.S.T.2. The word literal is when something means what is says in the way Daylight Savings Time means to save time for daylight.3. The author’s point of view about Daylight Savings Time is that it helps people by giving them more light to play outside and get things done

before it gets dark.4. The author uses underlines and italics to help the reader recognize and identify key words throughout the text.

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas 1. The picture helps the reader understand the text by giving visual representations of time and how it changes. It also explains in the captions

exactly when the times change for the month of March with Spring Forward.2. The author provides evidence to support the first sentence of the second paragraph by explaining how the daylight of the planet changes

with the seasons of summer and winter.3. The last sentence of the second paragraph is supported by the author’s point about how D.S.T. gives people an extra hour of daylight in

winter. This gives people more time to go outside and have more daylight to get things done and conserve electricity.4. The author supports the point made in the last paragraph by explaining how D.S.T. was started in the 1900’s when electricity started being

used by many people and D.S.T gave people an extra hour of daylight to turn the lights on later and save energy.


Name

March is Women's National History Month. It is also called

WNHM. It recognizes women like astronaut Sally Ride. WNHM

is practiced in America. Other countries will also have it.

Women's National History Month recognizes history.

WNHM helps educate. In March, schools teach more about

women. They teach about women like Susan B. Anthony. They

also teach about women like Harriet Tubman.

The president will give a speech for Women's National History

Month. It is on how women contribute to the world. Women give

and help a lot in the world.

WNHM is not just to remember women like Amelia Earhart. It

is also for equal rights. In some places, women are treated

unfairly. WNHM has themes. In 2015, it is "Weaving the Stories

of Women’s Lives."

Susan B. Anthony helped women get

equal rights.

Harriet Tubman led many slaves

to freedom.

Betsy Ross sewed the first American

flag.

Amelia Earhart: first woman to fly across the Atlantic.

Sally Ride: first American woman to fly in space.


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Name ___________________________

March is Women's National History Month or WNHM. It

recognizes women like astronaut Sally Ride. It is practiced in the

United States. The United Kingdom and Australia will also have it.

Women's National History Month is making history.

Women's National History Month was only a week. A group

called the National Women's History Project pushed to have it for all

of March. Schools started educating more about women. They

taught about women like Susan B. Anthony.

Women's National History Month is a time to teach about women

like Harriet Tubman. The president will give a speech for Women's

National History Month. It will be on how women contribute to

society. Women give to the whole world.

WNHM is not just to remember women like Amelia Earhart. It

also promotes women's rights. In some places, women are treated

unfairly. Women's National History Month has themes. For the year

of 2015, it is "Weaving the Stories of Women’s Lives."


equal rights.


to freedom.


flag.





Name ___________________________

March is Women's National History Month. It recognizes

women like astronaut Sally Ride. It is practiced in the United States.

It is also practiced in the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia.

Women's National History Month is a time to celebrate women of the past and today.

Women's National History Month was only a week. A group

called the National Women's History Project pushed to have it for all

of March. They worked for better education. States like Maryland,

started educating about women like Susan B. Anthony. Schools also started educating about women like Elizabeth Cady Stanton.

Women's National History Month is well established to honor

women like Harriet Tubman. The president will start Women's

National History Month with a speech. It will be on how women contribute to society. Women have given much to the world.

Women's National History Month is not just to remember women

like Amelia Earhart. It promotes equal rights. In some places,

women are treated unfairly. Each year, Women's National History

Month is themed. "Weaving the Stories of Women’s Lives," is the central theme for 2015.


equal rights.


to freedom.


flag.





Name __________________________

March is Women's National History Month. It is a time to recognize women like astronaut Sally Ride. Women's National History Month is

practiced in the United States. It is also practiced in the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada. Women's National History Month is a time to

celebrate and recognize women’s achievements of today and the past.

In the United States, Women's National History Month began with

only a week. In the 1990's, a group called the National Women's History Project launched it into the whole month of March. States,

such as Maryland, started honoring women like Susan B. Anthony. Schools started more education on women like Amelia Earhart.

Today, Women's National History Month is established to honor

women like Harriet Tubman. The President of the United States will start Women's National History Month with a speech. It includes how women

contribute to society. Women have given physically and spiritually to the whole world.

Women's National History Month is not just for honoring historic women like Betsy Ross. It promotes equal treatment of women for

places where women are treated unfairly. Every year, Women's National History Month has a different theme. The overall theme for

2015 is "Weaving the Stories of Women’s Lives."


equal rights.


to freedom.


flag.




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Name: ___________________

Directions: In one or two sentences, write the key points of each paragraph.


equal rights.


to freedom.


flag.




Name _______________________________ !Directions: Complete each section.

When is Women’s History Month?


Favorite Fact #1

Favorite Fact #2

Favorite Fact #3

What is the theme for 2015?

Who gives a speech

for WNHM?

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2. Where is Women’s History Month celebrated?

4. Why do people celebrate Women’s History Month?

RI.1

RI.3

RI.1


Women’s History Month Key Ideas and Details

Directions: Answer each question using complete sentences. If possible, restate the question. Name __________________________________!

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1. What are some things or ideas recognized during Women’sHistory Month?

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5. What is a connection or relationship between the women in thepictures at the bottom of the passage?

RI.3

3. What is the main idea of the passage?RI.2


RI.4

Name _________________________________________


RI.2.5, 3.5, 4.1


Women’s History Month Craft and Structure

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4. What is the text structure of the first paragraph? Explain.

RI.6

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1. Cite evidence from the text to tell the meaning of the word contribute.

2. How does the author help the reader understand the word unfairly?RI.4

___________________________________________________!___________________________________________________!___________________________________________________!___________________________________________________!3. The author uses a ffoonntt text feature in the last paragraph.

5. What is the author’s point of view about the purpose of Women’sHistory Month?

RI.2.10, RI.3.8, RI.4.5

Text Feature: What does it help you understand?

Name ____________________________________



Women’s History Month Integration of Knowledge and Ideas


RI.7

1. Which paragraph do the pictures at the bottom most closelyconnect with? Explain.

RI. 2.8, 3.10, 4.8

4. Explain how the author supports the first sentence of the fourthparagraph.

RI. 2.8, 3.10, 4.8

RI. 2.8, 3.10, 4.8

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2. How does the author support the last sentence of the firstparagraph?

3. Cite two pieces of evidence or reasons the author uses to supportthe point made in the first sentence of the second paragraph.

Name _________________________________


Every year one woman is chosen to be the key figure for Women’s History Month, who would you choose? Why? Think about someone

who may have some sort of impact on your life today.

Name ______________________________


Question One:

Answer One:

Question Two:

Answer Two:

Question Three:

Answer Three:

Pretend that you had a chance to interview a notable woman of the past or today. What would you say? Who would it be? How do you think she would

respond? Write your questions and her answers below.

NNaammee ooff WWoommaann:: ________________________________________

KKeeyy IIddeeaass aanndd DDeettaaiillss RI.1 1. What are some things or ideas recognized during Women’s History Month?

RI.1 2. Where is Women’s History Month celebrated?

RI.2 3. What is the main idea of the passage?

RI.3 4. Why do people celebrate Women’s History Month?

RI.3 5. What is a connection or relationship between the women in the pictures at the bottom of the passage?

CCrraafftt aanndd SSttrruuccttuurree RI.4 1. Cite evidence from the text to tell the meaning of the word contribute.

RI.4 2. How does the author help the reader understand the word unfairly?RI.2.5, 3.5, 4.1 3. The author uses a font text feature in the last paragraph. What is it? What does it help you understand?

RI. 2.10, 3.8, 4.5 4. What is the text structure of the first paragraph? Explain.

RI.6 5. What is the author’s point of view about the purpose of Women’s History Month?

IInntteeggrraattiioonn ooff KKnnoowwlleeddggee aanndd IIddeeaass RI.7 1. Which paragraph do the pictures at the bottom most closely connect with? Explain.RI.2.8

3.10, 4.8 2. How does the author support the last sentence of the first paragraph?RI2.8,

3.10, 4.8 3. Cite two pieces of evidence or reasons the author uses to support the point made in the first sentence of the second paragraph.RI2.8,

3.10, 4.8 4. Explain how the author supports the first sentence of the fourth paragraph.


Women’s History Month Questions Grouped by Common Core Category

Use the list for discussion during small or whole group lessons. The questions are on the student worksheets. Answer key included below. Encourage your students to restate the question, answer in a complete sentence, and prove or support their answer with evidence.



1. Some things or ideas recognized during Women’s History Month includes details about how women contribute and help inthe world.

2. Women’s History Month is celebrated around the world.3. The main idea of the passage is how Women’s National History Month recognizes women of the past and today.4. People celebrate Women’s History Month to honor women’s achievements or contributions to the world.5. A connection or relationship between the women in the pictures at the bottom of the passage is how they all are

significant women of the past whose contributions are notable.

Craft and Structure Teacher Note: Each level has a variety of vocabulary words that reflect the respective level.

1. The meaning of the word contribute is help or give. The author directly uses these words in the following sentence(s).2. The author indirectly helps the reader understand the meaning of the word unfairly. The meaning is inferred where the

author references equality and the past treatment of women.3. The font feature in the last paragraph is quotation marks. The quotation marks are used to emphasize the theme for

WNHM.4. The first paragraph has a descriptive text structure. This is shown to the reader by how the author lists facts about

Women’s History Month.5. The author’s point of view about the purpose for Women’s History Month can be seen throughout the text. The author

focuses on honoring women’s contributions to the world.

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas 1. The pictures at the bottom most closely connect with the second paragraph. In this paragraph the author begins with

telling the reader how WNHM helps educate.2. The author supports the last sentence of the first paragraph by explaining how women’s history is celebrated or

recognized.3. Evidence or reasons the author uses to support the point made in the first sentence of the second paragraph includes

the information about schools and the women remembered.4. The author supports the first sentence of the fourth paragraph with the reasons and evidence about equality.


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Irish Immigrants Did you know there are more Irish in America than in

Ireland? Irish are the largest group of immigrants. Irish

became settlers for many reasons.

Irish came to America for work. For years, life in Ireland was

tough. Jobs were scarce. Limited work made Irish people leave.

Many families immigrated for jobs. They started businesses. They

worked for America.

Irish also came for political reasons. For years, Ireland was

governed poorly. It was also ruled by other countries. People left for

freedom. They left for a good government.

Irish immigration helped the United States. Many Irish fought in the

American Revolution. They helped build cities like Boston. They built

schools like Notre Dame. President Barak Obama and Danica Patrick

are part Irish.

Ireland is an island off the coast of Europe.

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Irish Immigrants Did you know there are more Irish in America than in

Ireland? Irish are one of the largest groups of immigrants in

the U.S. Irish became settlers for many reasons.

Irish came to America for work. For years, life in Ireland

was tough. Jobs were scarce. Limited work made Irish people

leave. Large Irish families would immigrate for jobs. They

would start businesses and serve the country.

Irish also came to America for political reasons. For

centuries, Ireland was governed poorly. It was also ruled by

other countries. People left for freedom of religion. They left

for a government created by free people.

Irish immigration has helped the United States. Many Irish

people fought in the American Revolution. They helped build

cities like New York. They built schools like Notre Dame.


Name

Irish Immigrants Did you know there are more Irish in America than in Ireland?

Irish are one of the largest groups of immigrants in America. Irish

became settlers for many reasons.

Numerous Irish people came to the U.S. for work. For years, life in

Ireland was tough. Jobs were scarce. Limited work made Irish people

take the trip to the United States. Plenty of workers were needed. Large

Irish families would immigrate for jobs, to start businesses, and serve the

country.

Irish also came to America for political reasons. For centuries,

Ireland was governed poorly and ruled by other countries. Many left for

freedom of religion. They left for a government created by free people.

Irish immigration has helped build the United States. Many Irish

people fought in the American Revolution. They helped build cities like

New York and schools like Notre Dame. Writer Edgar Allen Poe, race car

driver Danica Patrick, and President Barak Obama are part Irish.






Name

Irish Immigrants Did you know there are more Irish in America than in the actual

country of Ireland? Irish are one of the largest groups of immigrants in

the United States. Irish became settlers in America for many reasons.

First, numerous Irish people came to the U.S. to find work. For centuries,

life in Ireland was tough and jobs were scarce. Limited work made Irish

people take the trip to the United States. Plenty of workers were needed, so

large Irish families would come by the millions to get jobs, start businesses, and

serve the country.

Irish also came to America for political reasons. For centuries, Ireland

was governed poorly and was ruled by strict countries. Many left for freedom

of religion and a government created by free people.

The Irish immigration has helped create the United States. Irish people

even fought in the American Revolution. They helped build cities like New York

and colleges like Notre Dame. Edgar Allen Poe, Danica Patrick, and President

Barak Obama are part Irish American.

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Irish Immigrants Directions: Write a quick summary about

the key points in each paragraph.Name: _______________________________

Irish Immigrants Name _______________________________ !


Name the people from the passage who have Irish

ancestry:


Where is Ireland?

Interesting Fact #2

Interesting Fact #3

Interesting Fact #1

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__________________________________________________________!__________________________________________________________!__________________________________________________________!__________________________________________________________!

3. According to the text, what is a connection or relationship betweenIrish people and America?


4. What is the connection or relationship between Barack Obama andDanica Patrick?

RI.1

RI.3

RI.3

RI.2


Irish Immigrants Key Ideas and Details


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__________________________________________________________!__________________________________________________________!__________________________________________________________!__________________________________________________________!__________________________________________________________!


1. What made life in Ireland tough for many years?

1. Find the word immigrants. What is the meaning of this word?RI.4

Name ___________________________________


2. How does the author help you understand the word scarce?RI.4

RI.4

RI.6

RI.2.10, RI.3.8, RI.4.5


Irish Immigrants Craft and Structure

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3. How does the author help the reader understand the word governed?

4. What is the text structure of the last paragraph?

5. What is the author's purpose for writing the passage?

RI.7

Name _________________________


2. Read the point made in the first sentence of the second paragraph. How doesthe author support this statement?

RI.2.8, RI.3.10, RI.4.8

5. Write about the similarities and differences between Irish immigrants andimmigrants from other countries.

RI.2.8, RI.3.10, RI.4.8

4. Look at the first sentence of the last paragraph. What evidence does theauthor use to prove this point?

RI.2.8, RI.3.10, RI.4.8


Irish Immigrants Integration of Knowledge and Ideas

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RI.2.10, RI.3.8, RI.4.5


1. Explain how the picture and caption relate to the passage?

3. Look at the first sentence of the third paragraph. What reasons or evidencedoes the author use to explain this point?

Similarities: Differences:

TThheerree aarree mmoorree IIrriisshh ppeeooppllee iinn AAmmeerriiccaa tthhaann iinn IIrreellaanndd.. Do you feel the above statement is true? Think about the evidence from

the the text. Did the author provide enough evidence? Combine the text with your thinking to explain your answer.


Name _____________________

The Irish helped fight in the American Revolution. They also built cities and schools. Imagine you could contribute to helping a country in the same way. What

would you do? Would you build something or help in other ways? Be creative!

Name _____________________


KKeeyy IIddeeaass aanndd DDeettaaiillss RI.1 1. What made life in Ireland tough for many years?


RI.3 3. According to the text, what is a connection or relationship between Irish people and America?

RI.3 4. What is the connection or relationship between Barack Obama and Danica Patrick?

CCrraafftt aanndd SSttrruuccttuurree RI.4 1. Find the word immigrants. What is the meaning of this word?

RI.4 2. Find another word with the same meaning as the word scarce.

RI.4 3. How does the author help the reader understand the word ggoovveerrnneedd?RI 2.10, 3.8, 4.5 4. What is the text structure of the last paragraph?

RI.6 5. What is the author's purpose for writing the passage?

IInntteeggrraattiioonn ooff KKnnoowwlleeddggee aanndd IIddeeaass RI.7 1. Explain how the pictures and caption relate to the passage.

RI. 2.8, 3.10, 4.8 2. Read the point made in the first sentence of the second paragraph. How does the author support this statement?RI. 2.8, 3.10, 4.8 3. Look at the first sentence of the third paragraph. What reasons or evidence does the author use to explain this point?RI. 2.8, 3.10, 4.8 4. Look at the first sentence of the last paragraph. What evidence does the author use to prove this point?RI. 2.10, 3.8, 4.5 5. Write about the similarities and differences between Irish immigrants and immigrants from other countries.


Questions Grouped by Common Core Category Use the list for discussion during small or whole group lessons. The questions are on the student worksheets. Answer key is included below.


Key Ideas and Details 1. Ireland was tough for many years because of scarce jobs and limited work.2. The main idea of the passage is about how Irish immigration has helped to create the United States of America.3. The connection or relationship between Ireland and America is how many Irish people came to America for different

reasons until there were more Irish in America than in Ireland.4. The connection between Barack Obama and Danica Patrick is how they both are part Irish.

Craft and Structure 1. The word immigrants is when people move from one country to another in the way the Irish moved from Ireland to the

United States.2. The author helps the reader understand the word limited by directly using the word scarce in a following sentence. The

author uses the word limited in the same fashion as the scarce.3. The author helps the reader understand the word governed by describing the centuries Ireland had poor politics and was

ruled by other strict countries.4. The text structure of the last paragraph is cause and effect in the way Irish immigrants helped the United States build

cities like Boston and New York and also built schools like Notre Dame.5. The author’s purpose for writing the passage is to inform the reader about the reasons and contributions Irish

immigration has had on America.Integration of Knowledge and Ideas

1. The pictures relates to the passage in the way a map and arrows show the countries of Ireland and the U.S.2. The point made in the first sentence of the second paragraph explains how Irish people came to America for work

because jobs and work was scarce and limited.3. The first sentence of the third paragraph is supported with evidence and reasons such as Ireland was governed poorly

and ruled by other strict countries so people left for freedom.4. The author provides evidence for the first sentence of the last paragraph by stating Irish people fought in the

revolution, built schools, and cities like New York and Boston.5. Similarities include how they made the decision to immigrate to America. Differences include how they came from

different countries.

Irish Immigrants

Name

Shamrocks are a symbol of St. Patrick's

Day. The word shamrock is Irish. It

means 3-leaf clover. People wear

shamrocks on March 17th. It has

represented St. Patrick’s Day for many

years. They are used in work and fun.

Shamrocks are green plants called

clovers. They are both wild and cultivated. Farmers will

plant them to fertilize soil. Clovers have small flowers.

They have nectar for bees to make honey.

A shamrock is a part of Irish culture. They are

everywhere. Shamrocks are used in art. Some are

shown on clothes. Stores have them in decorations.

Legend says, 4-leaf clovers bring good luck. If you

find one, you can make a wish with it. Many old stories

say it is extra lucky if you find one on St. Patrick’s Day.

The word shamrock comes from Ireland. In the picture above, the little girl has a

shamrock on her vest.

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A traditional symbol for St. Patty's Day is

the shamrock. It is customary to wear a

shamrock on March 17th. It has represented

St. Patrick’s Day for a long time. Shamrock is

Irish for three-leaf clovers. Shamrocks have

been used in work and fun.

Shamrocks are green plants called clovers.

They are both wild and cultivated. Farmers will

plant them to fertilize soil. Clovers have small flowers. They

have nectar for bees to make honey.

Shamrocks are a part of Irish culture. They can be seen

everywhere. Shamrocks are used in pictures and art. Some

are shown on clothes. Stores and businesses will have

shamrocks in decorations.

Irish legend says that four-leaf clovers bring good luck.

If you find one, you can make a wish with it. Many old stories

say that it is extra lucky if you find one on St. Patrick’s Day.

The word shamrock comes from Ireland. In the picture above, the little girl has a shamrock on her vest.


A traditional symbol for St. Patty's Day is

the shamrock. The shamrock has represented

St. Patrick's Day for years. Shamrock is an

Irish word for three-leaf clover. Shamrocks

have been used for both work and fun.

Shamrocks come from a species of plants

called clovers. These plants come in different

colors, but are mainly green. A clover is both a

wild and cultivated plant. Some farmers plant them to

fertilize soil. These green patches of plants grow with

flowers. They provide nectar for bees to make honey.

Shamrocks are a part of Irish culture. The shamrock

is a symbol for many organizations. They use shamrocks

in their emblems and badges. Churches, schools, and buildings

will use shamrocks in decorations and art.

Shamrocks are a good-luck symbol for the Irish. There

are many old stories about them. Today, the whole world

knows the symbol. Legend says, if you find a four-leaf clover

on St. Patrick's Day, you can make a wish and it will come true.

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A traditional and famous symbol of St. Patty's

Day is the shamrock. The shamrock has represented

St. Patrick's Day for over 300 years. It is a

symbol of Irish culture and is customary to

wear a shamrock on March 17th. A shamrock

is another name for a three-leaf clover. Shamrocks

have been used for both work and fun.

Shamrocks come from a species of plants called

clovers. Plants come in different colors, but are

mainly green. A clover is both a wild and cultivated plant. They have

been planted by farmers to feed animals, fertilize soil, and prevent

erosion. The small green patches of plants easily grow with flowers

that are a great source of nectar for bees and other insects.

The shamrock is a part of Irish culture and a symbol for

numerous organizations. Organizations like businesses and clubs use

shamrocks in their emblems and on their badges. Places like churches,

schools, and other buildings display shamrocks in decorations and art.

Shamrocks are a good-luck symbol for the Irish and many other

cultures have old stories about them. Legend says, if you find a four-

leaf clover on St. Patrick's Day, you can make a wish and it will come

true.

Name


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Name





Directions: Write one or two sentences about the key points in each paragraph.

Name Directions: Complete each section.

Shamrocks are…


Interesting Fact #1

Interesting Fact #2

Interesting Fact #3

The legend about 4-leaf clovers says…

Date each year when people wear shamrocks:


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__________________________________________________________!__________________________________________________________!__________________________________________________________!

3. Why do people wear shamrocks on St. Patrick’s Day?


4. Why do farmers plant clovers?

RI.1

RI.3

RI.3

RI.2


Shamrocks and Clovers Key Ideas and Details


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1. According to the text, where does the word shamrock come from?

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5. What is a connection or relationship between shamrocks andclovers?

RI.3


RI.4

Name _________________________________________


RI.4


Shamrocks and Clovers Craft and Structure

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4. What is the text structure of the second paragraph? Explain.

RI.6

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1. Cite evidence from the text to tell the meaning of the word cultivated.

2. How does the author help the reader understand the word symbol?RI.4

__________________________________________________!__________________________________________________!__________________________________________________!__________________________________________________!3. Circle the word legend. Use the text to explain the meaning.

5. What is the author’s point of view about Irish culture and shamrocks?

RI.2.10, RI.3.8, RI.4.5


Name ____________________________________



Shamrocks and Clovers Integration of Knowledge and Ideas

RI.7

1. What does the picture help you understand about clovers?

2. Cite two pieces of evidence or reasons the author uses to supportthe point made in the first sentence of the second paragraph.

3. Look at the first sentence of the third paragraph. What reasonsor evidence does the author give to support this point?

RI. 2.8, 3.10, 4.8

4. What evidence or reasons does the author give to support thepoint made in the first sentence of the last paragraph?

RI. 2.8, 3.10, 4.8

RI. 2.8, 3.10, 4.8

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The passage provides information about shamrocks and clovers. Cite evidence to support this statement:

Shamrocks are special plants in the world.

Name _________________________________

Name ______________________________


Pretend you found a four-leaf clover and was granted a wish.

What would you wish for? Be creative!

KKeeyy IIddeeaass aanndd DDeettaaiillss RI.1 1. According to the text, where does the word shamrock come from?


RI.3 3. Why do people wear shamrocks on St. Patrick’s Day?

RI.3 4. Why do farmers plant clovers?

RI.3 5. What is a connection or relationship between shamrocks and clovers?

CCrraafftt aanndd SSttrruuccttuurree RI.4 1. Cite evidence from the text to tell the meaning of the word cultivated.

RI.4 2. How does the author help the reader understand the word symbol?

RI.4 3. Circle the word legend. Use the text to explain the meaning.RI. 2.10, 3.8, 4.5 4. What is the text structure of the second paragraph? Explain.

RI.6 4. What is the author’s point of view about Irish culture and shamrocks?

IInntteeggrraattiioonn ooff KKnnoowwlleeddggee aanndd IIddeeaass RI.7 1. What does the picture help you understand about clovers?RI.2.8

3.10, 4.8 2. Cite two pieces of evidence or reasons the author uses to support the point made in the first sentence of the second paragraph.RI2.8,

3.10, 4.8 3. Look at the first sentence of the third paragraph. What reasons or evidence does the author give to support this point?RI2.8,

3.10, 4.8 4. What evidence or reasons does the author give to support the point made in the first sentence of the last paragraph?


Shamrocks and Clovers Questions Grouped by Common Core Category

Use the list for discussion during small or whole group lessons. The questions are on the student worksheets. Answer key included below.



1. According to the text, the word shamrock comes from Ireland.2. The main idea of the passage is how shamrocks and clovers are used in work and fun.3. For years, people wear shamrocks on St. Patrick’s Day as a symbol.4. Farmers plant clovers to fertilize soil. Students may also include the information about how clovers have nectar for bees

to make honey. Some students may try to include their background knowledge about bee farms.5. The connection or relationship between shamrocks and clovers is they are the same plant with different names.

Craft and Structure Teacher Note: Each level has a variety of vocabulary words that reflect the respective level.

1. The meaning of the word cultivated is to grow or to plant. The author shows this by directly using the word plant andtelling how they have nectar.

2. The author helps the reader understand how the word symbol means represented by explicitly using this word in a similarmanner.

3. The word legend means old story. This can be seen in the fourth paragraph where the author directly uses the word orphrase “old story.”

4. The text structure of the second paragraph is descriptive. The author describes or lists facts about where, how, and whyclovers grow.

5. The author’s point of view about Irish culture and shamrocks is how the shamrock is a part of Irish culture.

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas 1. The picture helps the reader understand that clovers come from Ireland.2. Two pieces of evidence or reasons the author uses to support the point made in the first sentence of the second

paragraph include all the information found in the second paragraph and throughout the text regarding the plant.3. Reasons or evidence the author gives to support the point in the first sentence of the third paragraph include the

information about art, clothing, and decorations.4. The evidence or reasons the author gives to support the first sentence of the last paragraph is all the information about

how clovers bring good luck in old stories.

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