Celebrating Global Voices: Exploring International Women's Day Around the World

Embrace the rich tapestry of International Women's Day celebrations worldwide! This engaging reading comprehension worksheet delves into how diverse countries and cultures mark this momentous occasion.

Students will:

• Explore vibrant traditions: Journey across continents, discovering unique customs like "Mehendi" celebrations in India and "Festa della Donna" in Italy, while uncovering the messages behind each tradition.
• Analyze primary source excerpts: Gain deeper insights by examining a powerful quote from an Indian women's rights activist, fostering critical thinking and analysis skills.
• Unify through diversity: Recognize the unifying message of gender equality that transcends cultural boundaries, promoting understanding and appreciation for global perspectives.
• Engage in critical thinking: Answer thought-provoking multiple-choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions that assess comprehension and encourage insightful discussions.

Learning Objectives:

• Students will gain a deeper understanding of the diverse ways International Women's Day is celebrated around the world.
• Students will analyze how cultural traditions and customs reflect the message of gender equality.
• Students will develop critical thinking skills by analyzing a primary source and answering comprehension questions.
• Students will appreciate the importance of promoting gender equality on a global scale.

Recommended Common Core Standards:

• RI.5.1: Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
• RI.5.2: Determine the central ideas or author's purpose in a text, and explain how it is supported by key details.
• RI.5.3: Analyze the relationship between a primary and secondary source on the same topic.
• W.5.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
• SL.5.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) on grade 5 topics, and respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives.

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