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Where did the lion dancing tradition originate from?
China
TYPICALLY
This year, we have remote learning because of the coronavirus pandemic. But, typically, in previous years, we do not have remote learning.
YES!
Typically means "usually"
They’re celebrating a tradition that originated in China.
Find a synonym for "originated"
a. came from
b. origami
c. organic
d. lived in
a. came from
(has "origin" in it like the word "originally")
When is the Chinese new moon this year?
February 12th
PRANCE
Ms. Sharabi ate a prance at her favorite pizza restaurant.
NO!
Prance means to skip or dance!
Look at the context clues. Find a synonym for "inclusive".
Lion dances were once performed mostly by males. These days, the activity is more inclusive.
LionDanceMe is a group in San Francisco, California. On its teams, boys and girls work together.
a. important
b. unfriendly
c. accepting
d. banana flavored
c. accepting
How did the lion dancing tradition change over time?
Lion dances were once performed mostly by males. These days, the activity is more inclusive.
That means, it used to be performed mostly by boys but now girls perform, too.
INCLUSIVE
It is important for students to be inclusive by being kind and inviting new kids to play with them at school.
YES!
Inclusive means "accepting"
Lion dancing will likely continue to evolve. But a team’s sense of community will never change.
Using the context clues, what is a synonym for "evolve"?
a. turn into Pokemon
b. stay the same
c. change
d. look like a tomato
c. change
How does the group "LionDanceMe" perform during the pandemic?
During the pandemic, LionDanceMe has recorded performances to show online.
The lion dancing tradition originated in China, where people have celebrated and performed lion dances for many years.
YES!
It means originally came from.
Read the context clues. Find a synonym for "typically".
"Typically, a lion is made up of two dancers. One dancer controls the head. The other controls the tail."
a. Usually
b. Angrily
c. Unlikely
d. Probably
a. Usually
Describe the actual lion dance. How is the dance performed? How are the parts of the lion controlled?
Typically, a lion is made up of two dancers. One dancer controls the head. The other controls the tail. There are different kinds of lion dances. The most spectacular might be jong, or pole, jumping (pictured above). The dance combines martial arts skills and acrobatics.
This time of year, you might see lions roaming the streets. They prance to the beat of a drum.
Find a synonym for "prance".
a. skip or dance
b. melt and freeze
c. turn into a Pokemon
a. skip or dance