activity of text interpretation, aimed at students in the fifth year of elementary school, on “Journey through the stories of Latin America”. Shall we read about this interesting book? Afterwards, be sure to answer the various interpretative questions proposed!
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Discover the charms of Latin America, through typical stories and essential information about each country in the region.
It's hard to find someone in Brazil who has never heard the story of the saci-pererê, the mischievous boy who gets everyone up to no good and is always wearing his red hat. Much less known, however, are the stories from nearby countries, such as “The Tupungato Cave”, from Chile, about a boy who travels to the top of one of the highest mountains in the country on an eagle; or “A flor de lirolay”, from Argentina, which tells the adventures of three brother princes involved in a challenging mission given by their father.
These are some of the many narratives that Latin America holds, with its cultures, landscapes and varied ways of life. In this book, award-winning writer Silvana Salerno, with her well-known narrative talent, brings twenty and two stories, each originating from a Latin country, plus information and facts about each region.
Embark on this journey full of emotion through South America, Central America and Mexico, and at each new stop, learn a little more about what it means to be Latino – something so plural and fascinating that only literature can help us understand it. unravel.
Recommended for readers ages 9 and up.
Author of the book: Silvana Salerno.
Book Illustrator: Biry Sarkis.
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Question 1 – “Journey through the stories of Latin America” is the name of:
( ) a book.
( ) film.
( ) a TV series.
Question 2 – Underline below the word that indicates the sum of facts about the saci-pererê:
“[…] the mischievous boy who is up to no good and is always wearing his red hat.”
Question 3 – According to the text, the story “about a boy who travels to the top of one of the highest mountains in the country on an eagle” is:
( ) from Chile.
( ) from Brazil.
( ) from Argentina.
Question 4 – The excerpt “[…] tells the adventures of three brother princes involved in a challenging mission given by their father.” It is:
( ) a narration.
( ) a description.
( ) an argument.
Question 5 – In the segment "These are some of the many narratives that Latin America holds […]”, the underlined term was used for:
( ) resume.
( ) to present.
( ) characterize.
Question 6 – Identify the fragment, in which the highlighted adjective expresses an opinion:
( ) “[…] their cultures, landscapes and ways of life so varied.”
( ) “In this book, the awarded writer Silvana Salerno, with her well-known talent […]”
( ) “[…] something so plural and fascinating that only literature can help us to unravel.”
Question 7 – In "[…] each one originally from a Latin country […]”, the underlined expression refers to:
( ) culture.
( ) history.
( ) landscape.
Question 8 – Read back:
“Embark on this emotion-filled journey through South America, Central America and Mexico, and at each new stop learn a little more about what it means to be Latino […]”
In that passage the text:
( ) makes an invitation.
( ) gives advice.
( ) expresses a desire.
By Denyse Lage Fonseca
Graduated in Letters and specialist in distance education.
