New Year Celebrations

Which of the following is an opinion about celebrations in Greece?

• People bake a special cake with a coin hidden inside.

• Each person gets a slice of cake for New Year's Eve.

• The person who gets the slice should have good luck.

• The cake is the most delicious cake of the year.

What do people think will happen after they throw water out of their windows?

• They will get rid of the bad luck from the previous year

• They will water their plants

• They will wash their cars

• They will share water with their neighbors

How are Chinese and Jewish New Years celebrations the same?

• They include eating 12 pieces of fruit for good luck.

• They both wear new yellow underwear to bring riches

• They are celebrated in Late March and early April when it is hot out

• They are based on the cycles of the moon and a 365 day calendar.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.9

What is the main idea of the book?

• January 1 is the first day of the year around the world.

• Everyone should celebrate New Years Day

• There are different ways to celebrate New Years.

• Avocados are terrible no matter where you live.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.SL.3.2

What is a resolution?

• Set of events that keeps repeating

• Belief or custom that is passed down

• Decision or promise to do something

• Organized series of events or happenings

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CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.W.3.2B

People in Denmark smash old and broken dishes on the doorsteps of family and friends. Why do they do this?

• They don't like to do dishes

• To bring good luck in the new year

• Because breaking windows would cost too much money

• To make friends and family laugh

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why do cities set off fireworks at night instead of during the day?

• They are too scary during the day

• They are too bright during the day

• They are too loud during the day

• They are too hard to see during the day

What is another word for festivals?

• figures

• celebrations

• traditions

• customs

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CCSS.L.3.3A

Did you enjoy the short book?

• Yes

• No

• Sort of

• What short book?

Are you happy to be back in school?

• Yes

• No

• Sort of

• What short book?

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CCSS.W.3.1A