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writing sheet

Read the Text

Complete an
Choose a note-
art project
taking sheet
 Lesson Plans
• Have students write what they know about Diwali in the
“K” column on their Diwali K/W/L Chart (included in packet).
Then, write what they would like to learn in the “W”
portion. They will complete the ”L” side after reading the
text.

• Together, create a class K/W/L anchor chart including

students’ ideas from their K/W/L page. Or students can
write on sticky notes and add to a class K/W/L anchor
chart.

• Print or Project the Diwali Text.

• Read aloud to the class.

• Ask the text dependent questions.

• Have students complete the “L” side of their Diwali K/W/L

Chart (included in packet) referring to information they
learned while reading and discussing Diwali.
 Lesson Plans
Note-taking options
• Think-aloud about important key
words and phrases about Diwali.

• Record ideas on a note-taking sheet.

Several options are included.

• Give students time to record their

own key words and phrases on a
note-taking sheet.
 Lesson Plans
• Choose a writing page (several
options are included). Model how
to use the key words and
phrases to write complete
sentences that include key details
and important facts about Diwali.

• Give students time to write about

Diwali. As another option, take
notes as a class, then have
students use the key words to
write sentences.

• Complete the art project.

 Art Project
Option 1: Students create a diya lantern
Materials: salt dough, clay, or other air-hardening dough.
Instructions:
• Flatten a large round circle of clay.
• Place a tea-light candle (or battery operated light) in the
center of the clay.
• “Pinch” up the clay around the candle to form a pot. The
pot could also be shaped like a leaf, flower or bird if desired.
• Once dry, decorate with colorful glitter, sequins and
sparkles

Option 2: Students create a rangoli design

Materials: paper plates and a variety of colored paper.
Instructions:
• Tear paper into small squares.
• Glue squares onto paper plate, creating designs and
patterns
K W L
Know Want to Know Learned
Tatum Bunker, Emily Douglas, & Amy Troyer
Diwali is celebrated by Hindus all over the world. It is popular
in India. Diwali is a five day holiday. It signifies the Hindu New
Year and is celebrated sometime between the middle of
October and the middle of November.
The Core Coaches 2019
Diwali is known as the festival of lights. On each
night of the celebration, people light many candles
and oil lamps called diyas. Light is a symbol for
goodness. The Core Coaches 2019
People decorate for Diwali by making colorful
patterns called rangoli. These decorations are often
made with colored rice, colored sand, or flower
petals. The Core Coaches 2019
People eat many sweet treats during Diwali called
mithai. They also eat dried fruit and nuts.
The Core Coaches 2019
People light fireworks, firecrackers, and sparklers.
Diwali is also a time where family and friends
exchange gifts. The Core Coaches 2019
 Text Dependent Questions

Key Ideas and Details

Where do people celebrate Diwali?
When is Diwali celebrated?
What do people do each night?
How do people decorate?
What traditions takes place during Diwali?

Craft and Structure

What is a diya? How do you know?
What does the map on the first page teach us?
Why did the author write this text?

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas

What details in the text and illustration help you know what
people eat?
What information can we learn from the illustration of rangoli?
 Text Dependent Questions

Key Ideas and Details

Where do people celebrate Diwali? All over the world, especially in India
When is Diwali celebrated? Sometime between the middle of October to the middle of November
What do people do each night? Light candles and oil lamps
How do people decorate? Making colorful rangoli patterns using rice, flower petals or sand
What traditions takes place during Diwali? Light candles & oil lamps, eat treats, exchange gifts,
set off fireworks

Craft and Structure

What is a diya? How do you know? Oil lamps. The text says, “people light many oil lamps called
diyas.”
What does the map on the first page teach us? The arrow points to India, where Diwali is very
popular.
Why did the author write this text? To teach facts and traditions about Diwali.

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas

What details in the text and illustration help you know what people eat? The text says sweet
treats (mithai), dried fruit and nuts. The illustration shows fruits and baked sweets.
What information can we learn from the illustration of rangoli? It is made on the ground. It is
very colorful and has a pattern and texture to it.
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