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Name: Date: Humanities Homeroom: The Author’s Craft & Traditional Indian Dress Do Now Directions: Without using your notes, please complete the chart below. Please be sure to read silently when complete.

How do they do it? Some Ways To Create Emphasis Some Ways To De-Emphasize  Repetition  ______, or leave out an  ______, or leave out an element of a text element of a text  Include pictures, charts, graphs, statistics, etc.  Use ______ Strategic ______ Place information in footnotes  Include a ______Vary the number of  Use ______to create an ______in a paragraph or ______response a sentence. Vary the number of ______in a paragraph or a sentence. Vary the type of sentence being used (declarative, command, question, explanation).  Change the ______(style, size, color, underline, bold, italics, uppercase, etc.) Good writings rarely use typographical gimmicks to create emphasis!  Use ______(imagery, personification, simile, metaphor, etc.)

Objective: By the end of the lesson students will be able to explain why the author chooses the information that he/she includes in his/her writing. What am I learning?

Why it is important?

How does it connect to our lives?

Potential Reasons Authors Include Information in a Text  Reveal the ______, including ______ Helps paint a picture of the ______ Establishes or resolves the ______ Creates ______to engage the reader  Promotes the author’s ______

1 How do we know what information in the text to concentrate on? Look at what is emphasized!

Remember: a new paragraph indicates a new thought!

Clothing in India Directions: Read the text with your partner. Be sure to use your strategies. Write a brief summary of each paragraph (think 2-8 words). Then answer the questions below.

Clarifying 1) What is most important to note about Indian clothing?

2) Why is color significant in India?

Think & Search 3) What is the central idea of the entire text?

4) What is the difference between a sari and a salwar kameez?

Analysis 5) What would result if citizens of the United States had to wear different clothing based on their religion?

6) Assess the importance of clothing in India.

Let’s Apply the Skill Directions: Review your brief summaries for each paragraph. Then answer the questions below. Be sure that every question has evidence.

Example: In “Clothing in India,” in what way does paragraph 2 contribute to the overall central idea? A. It outlines the different type of clothing worn throughout Muslim communities B. It disproves the claim that Indian clothing is boring C. It sets the stage as color as an icon of religious significance D. It encourages the reader to dress more colorfully

Partner Practice 7) Why does the author most likely include paragraph 3 in “Clothing in India?” 2 A. It is meant to entertain the reader B. It critiques the concept of traditional clothing C. It verifies the claim that the color of clothing is more noteworthy than the style of clothing in India D. It supports the central idea by providing concrete examples of symbolic colors

8) How does the second portion of the text contribute to the overall meaning of the text? A. It best proves the importance of color in India B. It explains trends in traditional clothing for women, men, and children C. It demonstrates the strict customs of India D. It reveals conflicts that have arisen over Indian dress

PLEASE PAUSE & READ SILENTLY Independent Practice 9) Why does the author most likely place the information in paragraph one at the beginning of “Clothing in India?” A. It is meant to hook the reader’s interest B. It provides background knowledge so the reader is familiar with the content of the excerpt C. It challenges the notion of tradition D. It encourages the reader to support trends in Indian fashion

10) Why does the author likely include the concluding paragraph? A. To keep the reader invested in the future progress of Indian fashion B. To support the central idea C. To pose a request to the reader D. To argue the importance of tradition

Exit Slip Directions: Answer the following silently and independently.

Without looking at your notes, list 4 potential reasons why authors include information in a text?

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Advanced Practice Directions: Read the following using your strategies. Please be sure to answer all questions in a complete sentence.

Edited From Top Indian Designers By: Maham Abedi

When most people in North America think of top fashion labels, the first names that probably come to mind are something along the lines of Valentino, Chanel and Prada.

But millions of people on the other side of the Atlantic think of Manish Malhotra, Sabyasachi and Masaba. These are just some of the top Indian designers whose extravagant, fabulous outfits are sought after by South Asians around the world. 3 These fashion mavens dress some of the top Bollywood celebrities such as Aishwariya Rai, Priyanka Chopra and Sonam Kapoor, in everything from traditional sarees to eccentrically patterned dresses.

Bollywood’s rich and famous always look beautiful, and these designers are a big reason why.

Manish Malhotra: Malhotra is one of India’s best loved fashion designer. Not only does he make costumes for Bollywood’s leading ladies and men but he also designs for Hollywood stars such as Reese Witherspoon and supermodels Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell. Manish is known largely for creating extravagant, traditional Indian clothing with bold colours.

Sabyasachi Mukerjee: Another beloved Indian designer, Sabyasachi is known for his dramatic outfits, which are largely inspired by his hometown, Kolkata, India. His creations generally use dark, earthy colours, but he doesn’t shy away from adding a pop of colour or modern twists to his gorgeous creations once in a while.

Masaba Gupta: Masaba Gupta is the daughter of famous Indian actress, Neena Gupta. Not only is she one of India’s top designers, but also the country's youngest, at 25 years old. Gupta's a favourite with Bollywood’s younger crowd for her modern twists on traditional Indian clothing. She’s also known for incorporating Hindi and Tamil scripts into her designs.

Whose designs would you want to wear? Why?

Why does the author most likely include the first paragraph? A. To disprove myths about worldwide fashion B. To stage a conflict between Eastern and Western fashion designers C. To establish a setting and context for the rest of the text D. To explain who is the most successful Indian fashion designer

Clothing in India

India is a land of deep traditions and it should come as no surprise that clothing plays a heavy hand in their traditions. Indian clothing has a great diversity in terms of weaves, fibers, and material of clothing, but what is most worthy to note is the variety in color and styles.

From the deep orange marigold flowers that bejewel almost every celebration to the deep hues of red that deck up the bride on her most important day, color in India has, over time, become synonymous with religion – an expression of faith and beliefs. In a country where a deep understanding of the prevalent diversity is perhaps the only common thread that ties its people together, India is a magical experience that ought not to be missed.

4 India has always been exalted and remembered fondly as the country of symbolic colors. Black, for example, has connotations with lack of desirability, evil, negativity, and inertia. It represents anger and darkness and is associated with the absence of energy, barrenness, and death. Black is used as a representation of evil and is often used to ward off evil. White is the absence of color, and is the only color widows are allowed to wear. It is the acceptable color at funerals and ceremonies that mark death in the family. It reflects the basic quality of the color itself, in principle; white, as a color, repels all light and colors and therefore, when a widow wears white, she disconnects herself from the pleasures and luxuries of active and normal participation in society and life around her. Red is dynamic and constantly breathing fire in the eyes of the beholder. It incites fear and is the color associated with one of the most revered goddesses in Hindu mythology – Durga. Her fiery image is enhanced by her red tongue and almost red eyes. Red also stands for purity and is the preferred color for a bride’s garment. Red has a deep meaning in the Indian psyche.

The magnificent sari is worn by women all over India. It has three parts: a tight blouse or shirt; an ankle-length petticoat; and a long cloth between 5 ½ and 10 yards in length. It is wrapped around the waist and draped over the shoulder, oftentimes revealing a woman’s midriffs. Some saris are made of cotton and some are made of silk. The finest ones glitter with gold or silver and are embroidered with unique designs.

The salwar kameez is the typical clothing for Muslim women in India. Many other women in India where this comfortable garment as well. The kameez is a long, loose-fitting top that is worn over baggy pants called salwar. A long scarf called a dupatta is worn over the shoulder with the outfit. Like all Indian clothing, the salwar kameez comes in many colors and patterns. Some women also opt to wear a ghagri-poulka which is essentially an ankle-length skirt.

In northern and central India, village men often wear dhotis. A dhoti is a piece of white cotton measuring 5 ½ yards. It is wrapped around the waist with either one or both ends drawn up between the legs and tucked into the waistband. There are no buttons, snaps, or zippers. Men sometimes wear long white shirts on top. Loose trousers called lengos are also popular. In cities it is common to see men in shirts and trousers. Some wear western-style (American-like)clothing; however, other Indian men choose to wear the classical Indian suit, characterized by a long tight-fitting jacket with a high collar.

It is common for small children to wear western-style (American-like) until they are teenagers. Boys and girls both dress in shorts and shirts, but girls also wear short dresses or blouses (dress shirts).

India is a country with an ancient clothing design tradition, yet an emerging fashion industry. This was the result of increasing exposure to global fashion and the economic boom after the economic liberalization of the Indian economy in 1990. The following decades firmly established fashion as the industry, across India, and we are sure to see great things come from this country.

5 Name: 6 Date: Humanities Homeroom:

Fashion in India

Directions: Read the following using at least 2 strategies. Be sure to answer all questions.

By the early 1980s, the first generation of Indian fashion designers started cropping up, including Satya Paul. However, it was Rohit Khosla (1958–1994), who became a pioneer in fashion industry, when we founded co- founded Ensemble" in 1987.

In 1986, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India opened the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in Delhi with the help of the Fashion Institute of Technology, New York. It played an important role in bringing in locally trained fashion designers. By 2010, it had developed 15 branches across India, and smaller private fashion institutions had also developed. Also in 1987, Tarun Tahiliani and his wife Shailja 'Sal' Tahiliani, founded "Ensemble", India’s first multi-designer boutique in Mumbai.

Using your prior knowledge from class, what type of clothing do you think Indian fashion designers develop?

Soon in 1990, economic liberalization of the Indian economy took place, which also propelled the fashion industry. In the coming decade, fashion industry experienced a boom, both in terms of volume and trends.

In 1997, the Fashion Design Council of India was established, which later started the India Fashion Week in Delhi, to promote Indian designers and manufacturers. In 2000, another Bollywood costume designer, Manish Malhotra became an important influence on Indian fashion. Having designed the trendy looks for actresses Urmila Matondkar in Rangeela (1995) and Karisma Kapoor in Raja Hindustani (1996), introduced the "cocktail sari" in 2000. Using pastel colors, and fabrics like chiffon, satin or net, it revived the traditional sari for modern women.

Why is Manish Malhotra important to Indian fashion?

Why does the author likely include the concluding paragraph? A. To reveal the circumstances that allowed Indian fashion to prosper and be successful B. To create a comparison between ancient and modern fashion trends C. To persuade the reader to wear Indian clothing D. To demonstrate the effects of the Fashion Design Council on India

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