The History of St. Patrick's Day

What is the main topic discussed in the passage?

• Who St. Patrick was and how St. Patrick's day became a holiday.

• That Patrick was kidnapped at sixteen by pirates and sold into slavery.

• That he became a priest and converted many to Christianity.

• That St. Patrick drove away all the snakes in Ireland.

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Remembering

What key details support the topic of the text? Select all that apply.

• St. Patrick was the patron saint of Ireland.

• Patrick had a turbulent early life which led him to become a priest.

• He converted people to Christianity for 30 years.

• The day he died is now a holiday.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

What theme can you learn by Patrick's life? Why do you think so.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

The passage highlights the importance of ​ (a)   as both a ​ (b)   and ​ (c)   holiday.

• St. Patrick's Day
• religious
• cultural

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which of the following best describes the author's perspective in the passage?

• Optimistic, that Patrick didn't give up or back down.

• Pessimistic, that bad things always happen to good people.

• Neutral, the author has no opinion and is just telling facts and giving information about St. Patrick.

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Applying

In your opinion, should we have St. Patrick parties at school? Why or why not. Cite text evidence and use an OREO paragraph structure.