The History of Hula

Think about the news story. Which fits best in the empty box above?

• Many Hawaiian children take hula lessons.

• Many Hawaiian get-togethers have music.

• Hula is sometimes danced with drums.

• Hula is more than just a dance in Hawaii.

Think about the news story. What's one reason the missionaries didn't like hula?

• Because the outfits were so colorful

• Because the skirts were too long

• Because people only did hula at home

• Because of the body movements

Which word means almost the same as traditional?

• Fresh

• Old

• Strange

• Unusual

Based on the news story, which is most likely to happen?

• Hula will only be taught by missionaries.

• Hula will no longer be used to share feelings.

• Hawaiian children will stop watching the hula.

• Hawaiian children will keep learning the hula.

Takahiro wants to read more about Laka. He would find most of the information ________.

• On a Web site about hula outfits

• On a Web site about visiting Hawaii

• In a book about Hawaiian goddesses

• In a book about American churches

The news story says:

In the late 1800s, the hula began to make a comeback. During this time, King David Kalākaua ruled Hawaii. The king wanted people to practice traditional arts.

Which must mean almost the opposite of practice, as it's used above?

• Try

• Learn

• Discover

• Stop

Which is the best summary of the news story?

• Hula sometimes uses ukuleles and guitars.

• Hula teaches people about Hawaiian gods.

• Hula is an important part of Hawaiian culture.

• Hula lessons can start when kids are very young.

The news story says:

There are many legends about the beginnings of the hula. Most stories say the dance was started by Laka. She is the goddess of the hula. One story is about Laka's sister, Pele. Pele is the goddess of fire. Pele was bored. So Laka began dancing. She told a story. Laka used only movements and no words.

This paragraph helps the reader to understand ________.

• Tips for dancing the hula well

• Reasons that missionaries went to Hawaii

• Reasons that people fear Pele

• Ideas about the beginnings of hula