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ANIMALS
ROYALTY
HISTORY
POP CULTURE
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MAIN IDEA - Lions live in groups, which are called prides. Prides are family units that include up to three males, a dozen females, and their young. All of a pride's lionesses are related, and female cubs typically stay with the group as they age. Young males eventually leave and establish their own prides by taking over a group headed by another male.
MI - Lions live in groups called prides.
100
MAIN IDEA - As queen, Cleopatra built up the Egyptian economy by establishing trade with many other nations. Cleopatra was a popular ruler because she embraced the Egyptian culture and because the country was successful during her rule.
MI - What Cleopatra did as queen.
100
MAIN IDEA - In the 1500’s and 1600’s, many countries and trading companies were searching for a new route to India. Spices from India were worth a lot of money in Europe, but were very expensive to transport. Ships had to sail all the way around Africa. Many ships and their cargo were sunk or captured by pirates. If someone could find a better trade route, they would be rich.
MI - Many people wanted to find a new route to India.
100
AUTHOR'S PURPOSE - As a family film, Despicable Me gets full marks. It’s fun for all, and the kids enjoyed it. Definitely a go-to for family fun.
Persuade
200
CAUSE AND EFFECT - Leopards are very good swimmers. Therefore, they feel comfortable in the water. What is the cause?
Leopards are very good swimmers.
200
CAUSE AND EFFECT - 2002 marked the fiftieth anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign. Therefore, she got to celebrate her Golden Jubilee. What is the effect?
Queen Elizabeth II got to celebrate her Golden Jubilee.
200
(DOUBLE JEOPARDY) CAUSE AND EFFECT - During the Middle Ages, few people other than monks and priests knew how to read and write. However, during the Renaissance, the printing press was invented, allowing more books to be printed. More and more people became educated and learned how to read. - What was the cause? What was the effect?
Cause: the printing press was invented Effect: more books to be printed (Effect: more people became learned how to read)
200
CONTEXT CLUES - Tina Fey carried a compact purse on the red carpet. What does the word compact mean?
Small
300
AUTHOR'S PURPOSE - “I went on an African safari over break!” Val told his classmates. “I saw lions, tigers, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and so much more!” Elisa added. “I had a great time! I highly recommend going,” shared Jamie.
Persuade
300
CONTEXT CLUES - Princess Diana had a great fondness for children. Before she was a princess, she worked as a Kindergarten teacher. As princess, she supported charities that helped children in need. What does the word fondness mean?
liking
300
(DOUBLE JEOPARDY) CONTEXT CLUES: The Industrial Revolution started in Great Britain in the late 1700’s. The population went from being agricultural to industrial. People were moving from farms to cities with factories and machines. - What does agricultural mean? What does industrial mean?
Agricultural - farming, farm Industrial - manufacturing, factories
300
CONTEXT CLUES - In the Pirates of the Caribbean movies, Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) is often at sea in his ship. However, when he is no land, he can be seen running on a variety of terrain, such as hilly, sandy, and rough. What does the word terrain mean?
Land, Ground
400
CONTEXT CLUES - Jaguars were prominent in ancient Native American cultures. The Aztecs associated jaguars with royalty and magical power. They have also been seen as a symbol of strength and courage. What does the word prominent mean?
Important, Famous
400
AUTHOR'S PURPOSE - Princess Elizabeth learned French from a number of French and Belgian governesses. It is a skill which has stood The Queen in good stead, as she often has cause to use it when speaking to ambassadors and heads of state from French-speaking countries, and when visiting French-speaking areas of Canada.
Inform
400
AUTHOR'S PURPOSE - In Christopher Columbus’s original calculations, he thought that Asia would be 2,400 miles from Portugal. He was way off! It is actually 10,000 miles away! Not to mention the huge continent in between.
Entertain
400
CAUSE AND EFFECT: LeBron James showed an early talent for basketball and began to earn a reputation as a talented player in high school. James was the first player picked by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2003 NBA draft. What is the cause?
Cause: LeBron James showed an early talent for basketball. Cause: He began to earn a reputation as a talented player in high school.
500
CAUSE AND EFFECT - In the past, farmers could milk about 6 cows per hour. After the invention of milking machines in 1894, 100 or more cows could be milked in an hour. What is the effect?
100 or more cows could be milked in an hour.
500
AUTHOR'S PURPOSE - The Crown Jewels are ceremonial and symbolic objects. These objects, collectively referred to as regalia, include crowns of Sovereigns, as well as rings, swords, and more. The regalia are still used currently for coronations. The Crown Jewels are displayed in the Tower of London.
Inform
500
MAIN IDEA - During World War I, most of the action took place in the trenches. They were dug deep into the ground in a zigzag pattern to protect soldiers from advancing enemies. Soldiers spent an average period of eight days in the trench, where they were constantly under threat of attack from shellfire, snipers and diseases.
MI - During World War I, most of the action took place in the trenches.
500
MAIN IDEA: Madonna has sold more than 300 million records worldwide and is recognized as the best-selling female recording artist of all time by Guinness World Records. Time (Magazine) considered her to be one of the “25 Most Powerful Women of the Past Century”. In 2012, she was crowned as the “Greatest Women in Music” – and these are just three of her accomplishments!
Madonna is an extremely accomplished musician.