Brazilian Lace EOC Prep

Front

Central idea developing in the text: Witnessing lacemakers at work in various settings, enjoying the delicate production of lace, inch by inch.

Back

Whether watching lacemakers at work in the market, at a lace center, or in the shade of their own doorways, it's a pleasure to witness the production of such delicate finery, inch by inch.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Meaning of 'frenetic' in paragraph 1?

Back

active

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

Significance of paragraph 1 to the author's claims?

Back

Expresses the difficulty of lacemaking.

Front

Meaning of 'laborious' based on: 'Her frenetic movements yield a minuscule lace fragment. A full day's work yields just a few inches of delicate finery.' and 'The extraordinarily laborious craft of bobbin lace came to Brazil with Portuguese colonists.'

Back

excessively difficult

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

Lacemaking in the New World was seen as an everyday task; in Europe, it was a luxurious accessory.

Back

Lacemaking was viewed as an everyday task in the New World; in Europe, lace was seen as a luxurious fashion accessory.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Front

Author's purpose in paragraph 5: "For authentic lacemakers, visit Iguape or Prainha, known for their unique patterns."

Back

Encourages visits to Iguape and Prainha to see authentic lacemakers.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Front

Lacemaking's role in Brazilian culture?

Back

Lacemaking is linked to daily tasks in Brazil's seaside colonies.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Supports the claim that making lace is laborious:

Back

"Up to 50 bobbins, each with a thread, may be used for one pattern."

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Front

Author's event order to develop points:

Back

Details various aspects of the lacemaking process.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5