Coach: Fun with Piñatas Comprehension Questions

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Summarizes the text: Piñatas have been used at parties for a long time and are easy to make.

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Piñatas have been used at parties for a long time and are easy to make.

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Why were piñata ashes traditionally picked up?

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Ashes were thought to bring good luck.

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Summary of "Other Countries Adopt the Piñata":

Back

Customs involving piñatas have changed over the years.

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Meaning of 'molded' based on paragraph 5?

Back

formed

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What is a pattern?

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a design

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Why include a materials list?

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to help the reader learn how to make a piñata

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What is descent?

Back

a family's history

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What is papier-mâché?

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strips of paper dipped in a mixture of wet flour

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Purpose of the balloon?

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Helps shape the piñata.