Response to Text: Diwali (Monday (W5, T4)

Response to text:

Diwali

Highlight the correct answer or write down the appropriate response.

1. Diwali is a celebration of… 

a) the start of summer! b) fireworks

c) a new year d) colours and lights

2. What does Diwali mean in Sanskrit?

a) Festival of lights b) Row of lights

c) Fireworks d) New Year

3. Explain what Hindus believe the lights are for during Diwali?

→The lights are for welcoming the presence of Lakshmi. That is why they put up lights.

4. True or False: Diwali is usually celebrated in late November, early December.

a) True b) False

5. What is the name of the art form in which coloured powders are used to create beautiful designs on the floor?

a) Lakshmi b) Rangoli

c) Mithila d) Vishnu

6. “Diwali is a time to reflect upon our lives.”

Explain how this is similar, or different to celebrating New Years in your culture.

→The thing that is similar with each other is they start a new time in their lives. But it is different because Diwali expresses their feelings with a lot of things but new years usually only have fireworks and big feasts in my culture and country.

7. Describe, in your own words, what Diwali is, what it celebrates, and how it is celebrated.

→Diwali is a festival of lights in many different countries but is mostly celebrated in India. The lights celebrate the welcoming presence of Lakshmi. It is celebrated through bright lights,Rangoli art and Traditional food.