Unit 1
What do we call the rules that a community must follow?
Laws
How many important documents did we talk about?
3
What is an author?
A person who writes books, stories, or poems.
What is an artist?
A person who creates art, such as paintings, drawings, or sculptures.
What is the difference between an author and an illustrator?
An author writes the words, while an illustrator creates the pictures.
What is Recreation?
An activity that people do to have fun or relax.
What document announced that the American colonies wanted independence from Great Britain?
The Declaration of Independence
Who wrote Strega Nona, a story about a magical pasta pot?
Tomie dePaola.
What can artists create to show different cultures and traditions?
Paintings, drawings, sculptures, and photographs
What document explains how the United States government is organized and works?
The U.S. Constitution
What did Laura Ingalls Wilder write about in her books?
Her families adventures and what life was like as a pioneer and early settler
What Mexican American artist created artwork showing her childhood experiences and family traditions in Texas?
Carmen Lomas Garza
What are the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
Which author and artist shared stories about growing up in a Mexican American family in Texas through her artwork and books?
Carmen Lomas Garza
Name two freedoms protected by the Bill of Rights.
Freedom of speech and freedom of religion
Why do authors write stories about their culture and traditions?
To share their experiences, traditions, and culture with others