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1、www.readinga-Weaving Around the WorldA Reading AZ Level U Leveled BookWord Count:2,022Weaving Around the WorldWritten by Kira FreedVisit www.readinga- for thousands of books and materials.LEVELED BOOK UWritten by Kira FreedWeaving Around the WorldWeaving Around the WorldLevel U Leveled Book Learning

2、 AZWritten by Kira FreedAll rights reserved.www.readinga-Photo Credits:Front cover:Christine Osborne/Corbis:back cover:Kenneth Garrett/National Geographic Stock;title page:Travelscape Images/Alamy;page 3,4,15(handbag),21(background),24(right,bottom):Jupiterimages,Corporation,Inc.;page 5:Ted Spiegel/

3、Corbis;page 6:Bettmann/Corbis;page 7:Todd Gipstein/National Geographic Stock;page 8:Julia Malakie/AP Images;page 10:Michael S.Lewis/Corbis;page 11:Catherine Karnow/Corbis;page 12:Sergio Pitamitz/Corbis;page 13:Sergio Pitamitz/Corbis;page 14:Peter Scholey/Alamy;page 15(main):Dave Bartruff/Corbis;Page

4、 16:Michele Burgess/Alamy;page 17:Nicholas Pitt/Digital Vision/Getty Images;page 18:Margaret Courtney-Clarke/Corbis;page 19(main):Ariadne Van Zandbergen/Alamy;page 19(inset):Robert Estall photo agency/Alamy;page 20(both):Werner Forman/Corbis;page 22:David Shen/epa/Corbis;page 24(jeans):Greg Kuchik/P

5、hotodisc/Getty Imagewww.readinga-Front cover:Geometric shapes and stripes are just some of the patterns made using weaving.This is a Bedouin weaving.Back cover:Mayan teenagers attend Day of the Dead celebrations in traditional woven clothing.Title page:A Peruvian woman weaves using a foot loom.Corre

6、lationLEVEL UQ4040Fountas&PinnellReading RecoveryDRA2324Glossaryartisans (n.)people who are skilled at a craft or trade and create items by hand(p.9)backstrap loom (n.)a hand-weaving loom that is anchored to a tree or wall on one end and the weavers body on the other(p.12)diversity (n.)variety(p.16)

7、flat weaves (n.)woven items made with warp and weft threads,without knotting (p.17)intermingled (v.)mixed together(p.16)intricate (adj.)very detailed or complicated(p.8)mechanized (v.)introduced machines into the production process(p.8)motifs (n.)stories or decorative themes told by designs or patte

8、rns(p.13)raised weaves (n.)woven items made with a combination of threads and knots (p.17)shed (n.)the space between warp threads where weft threads pass through (p.7)spinning (n.)the process of making thread or yarn from raw fibers(p.6)placematsbagsjeanstextiles (n.)cloth;woven fabric(p.9)tweed (n.

9、)a woolen cloth with a rough surface and flecks of color(p.14)warp (n.)the vertical threads that are the foundation of a woven piece(p.4)weft (n.)the horizontal threads added to create a woven piece(p.4)Weaving Around the World Level UWritten by Kira FreedWeaving Around the WorldWeaving Around the W

10、orldLevel U Leveled Book Learning AZWritten by Kira FreedAll rights reserved.www.readinga-Photo Credits:Front cover:Christine Osborne/Corbis:back cover:Kenneth Garrett/National Geographic Stock;title page:Travelscape Images/Alamy;page 3,4,15(handbag),21(background),24(right,bottom):Jupiterimages,Cor

11、poration,Inc.;page 5:Ted Spiegel/Corbis;page 6:Bettmann/Corbis;page 7:Todd Gipstein/National Geographic Stock;page 8:Julia Malakie/AP Images;page 10:Michael S.Lewis/Corbis;page 11:Catherine Karnow/Corbis;page 12:Sergio Pitamitz/Corbis;page 13:Sergio Pitamitz/Corbis;page 14:Peter Scholey/Alamy;page 1

12、5(main):Dave Bartruff/Corbis;Page 16:Michele Burgess/Alamy;page 17:Nicholas Pitt/Digital Vision/Getty Images;page 18:Margaret Courtney-Clarke/Corbis;page 19(main):Ariadne Van Zandbergen/Alamy;page 19(inset):Robert Estall photo agency/Alamy;page 20(both):Werner Forman/Corbis;page 22:David Shen/epa/Co

13、rbis;page 24(jeans):Greg Kuchik/Photodisc/Getty Imagewww.readinga-Front cover:Geometric shapes and stripes are just some of the patterns made using weaving.This is a Bedouin weaving.Back cover:Mayan teenagers attend Day of the Dead celebrations in traditional woven clothing.Title page:A Peruvian wom

14、an weaves using a foot loom.CorrelationLEVEL UQ4040Fountas&PinnellReading RecoveryDRA2324Glossaryartisans (n.)people who are skilled at a craft or trade and create items by hand(p.9)backstrap loom (n.)a hand-weaving loom that is anchored to a tree or wall on one end and the weavers body on the other

15、(p.12)diversity (n.)variety(p.16)flat weaves (n.)woven items made with warp and weft threads,without knotting (p.17)intermingled (v.)mixed together(p.16)intricate (adj.)very detailed or complicated(p.8)mechanized (v.)introduced machines into the production process(p.8)motifs (n.)stories or decorativ

16、e themes told by designs or patterns(p.13)raised weaves (n.)woven items made with a combination of threads and knots (p.17)shed (n.)the space between warp threads where weft threads pass through (p.7)spinning (n.)the process of making thread or yarn from raw fibers(p.6)placematsbagsjeanstextiles (n.

17、)cloth;woven fabric(p.9)tweed (n.)a woolen cloth with a rough surface and flecks of color(p.14)warp (n.)the vertical threads that are the foundation of a woven piece(p.4)weft (n.)the horizontal threads added to create a woven piece(p.4)Weaving Around the World Level U2122The Maori,along with other t

18、raditional Polynesian peoples,believe that the gods express their creativity through individual artisans.Raranga,therefore,has a spiritual dimension as well as an everyday function.In addition,this weaving tradition has been passed down from Maori ancestors and is a strong symbol of tribal tradition

19、s.The Maori suffered oppression and lost much of their land during a harsh colonial era.Raranga is living proof that their culture has survived.This weaving tradition symbolizes the unity of the Maori people and the wholeness of all creation.ConclusionThe cultures and weavers in this book represent

20、just a few of the vast number of weaving traditions around the world.Each tradition reflects a peoples native materials,everyday needs,and cultural symbols.When you see items woven by hand in a museum,art gallery,or ethnic shop,keep in mind that each piece tells a story about the long-standing tradi

21、tions of the weavers culture.Many of these cultures continue to thrive,even in the face of global modernization.As you go about your everyday life,notice all the woven items you use.Imagine what you might wear if fabric for clothing didnt exist.Imagine if you didnt have sheets,blankets,or towels.Eve

22、n the cloth produced by automated looms tells a story about the creative people who invented ways to convert plant fibers into fine fabrics.This weaving machine can weave complex patterns quickly.Explore MoreOther weaving traditions you might want to learn more about include:Indonesian ikat Japanese

23、 Kasuri weaving Nepalese inlay weaving Peruvian tapestry weaving Ie-TogaSamoan fine mat weaving Silk weaving in India,France,and ChinaYou can also use Google or another search engine to search for weaving traditions or traditional weaving.Weaving Around the World Level U34Table of ContentsIntroducti

24、on.4How We Began Weaving .5Weaving Around the World.9North America .10Latin America.12Europe.14Asia .16Africa.18Oceania .20Explore More .21Conclusion .22Glossary .23IntroductionThe art and craft of weaving are responsible for an amazing variety of objects in our world.These include everyday items su

25、ch as clothing fabric,sheets,blankets,and towels,as well as fine museum tapestries and other artistic expressions.Woven fibers are strong.Our earliest ancestors found that woven nets caught more fish at one time than did hooks or spears.Woven ropes made it easier to pull or carry large objects.Strip

26、s of leather could be woven and shaped into vests,belts,and bags.Weaving is the process of creating fabric by lacing together two sets of threads.The warp is a set of threads that are held in position by tension,either on a device called a loom,or by gravity with the help of a weighted objectlike a

27、rock,a board,or even a tree branch.The weft is a set of threads that the weaver laces over and under the warp and then packs together tightly.warp threadsweftWeaving Around the World Level U34Table of ContentsIntroduction.4How We Began Weaving .5Weaving Around the World.9North America .10Latin Ameri

28、ca.12Europe.14Asia .16Africa.18Oceania .20Explore More .21Conclusion .22Glossary .23IntroductionThe art and craft of weaving are responsible for an amazing variety of objects in our world.These include everyday items such as clothing fabric,sheets,blankets,and towels,as well as fine museum tapestrie

29、s and other artistic expressions.Woven fibers are strong.Our earliest ancestors found that woven nets caught more fish at one time than did hooks or spears.Woven ropes made it easier to pull or carry large objects.Strips of leather could be woven and shaped into vests,belts,and bags.Weaving is the p

30、rocess of creating fabric by lacing together two sets of threads.The warp is a set of threads that are held in position by tension,either on a device called a loom,or by gravity with the help of a weighted objectlike a rock,a board,or even a tree branch.The weft is a set of threads that the weaver l

31、aces over and under the warp and then packs together tightly.warp threadsweftWeaving Around the World Level U2122The Maori,along with other traditional Polynesian peoples,believe that the gods express their creativity through individual artisans.Raranga,therefore,has a spiritual dimension as well as

32、 an everyday function.In addition,this weaving tradition has been passed down from Maori ancestors and is a strong symbol of tribal traditions.The Maori suffered oppression and lost much of their land during a harsh colonial era.Raranga is living proof that their culture has survived.This weaving tr

33、adition symbolizes the unity of the Maori people and the wholeness of all creation.ConclusionThe cultures and weavers in this book represent just a few of the vast number of weaving traditions around the world.Each tradition reflects a peoples native materials,everyday needs,and cultural symbols.Whe

34、n you see items woven by hand in a museum,art gallery,or ethnic shop,keep in mind that each piece tells a story about the long-standing traditions of the weavers culture.Many of these cultures continue to thrive,even in the face of global modernization.As you go about your everyday life,notice all t

35、he woven items you use.Imagine what you might wear if fabric for clothing didnt exist.Imagine if you didnt have sheets,blankets,or towels.Even the cloth produced by automated looms tells a story about the creative people who invented ways to convert plant fibers into fine fabrics.This weaving machin

36、e can weave complex patterns quickly.Explore MoreOther weaving traditions you might want to learn more about include:Indonesian ikat Japanese Kasuri weaving Nepalese inlay weaving Peruvian tapestry weaving Ie-TogaSamoan fine mat weaving Silk weaving in India,France,and ChinaYou can also use Google o

37、r another search engine to search for weaving traditions or traditional weaving.Weaving Around the World Level U1920OceaniaRaranga(Maori Flax Weaving)Raranga is a traditional Polynesian weaving technique of the Maori(MOU-ree),the native people of New Zealand.Although the technique is called flax wea

38、ving,the plant,called harakeke(hah-ruh-KEY-key),is actually a kind of lily and not true flax.Harakeke is an exceptionally strong material that the Maori have used for at least one thousand years to create mats,baskets,bags,clothing,and other items.Maori weaving has always been mostly a womens art.Ho

39、wever,men have developed ways to use harakeke for building and for hunting and fishing,such as to make ropes and fishing lines.Different types of Kente cloth on display.A weaver works on a length of Kente cloth(inset).This Maori cloak made from harakeke in the early 1800s feels silky and soft.Maori

40、eel-fishing trapWeaving Around the World Level U56How We Began WeavingWoven items have existed since the dawn of human history.Every area of the world has developed its own style of weavingits own materials,patterns,and colors.Weavers have always used whatever materials were available to them locall

41、y:yarn,string,wool,silk,cotton,plants,and grass.Our earliest ancestors gathered natural resources for food,shelter,and clothing.But one day,someone was inspired to try something new.Perhaps he noticed how the elaborately woven nests of the weaver bird protected its eggs.He may have taken a nest apar

42、t to see how it was constructed.Or he saw how the wind had matted together blades of grass after a storm.Or perhaps the first attempts at weaving happened after someone saw how snugly the fingers of her hands braided together.Once people began to experiment,the uses for weaving multiplied.The first

43、woven objects were intended to make life easier.By bending grasses and reeds,and adding leaves,people made simple mats.Mats could be used for floors,roofs,or walls,or to carry things.Over time,people developed skills and weaving traditions that were passed down from generation to generation.Weaving

44、techniques experienced an important leap forward 20,000 to 30,000 years ago when people discovered that they could make fine string by twisting together thin bundles of plant material.This development was the foundation of sewing and spinning,as well as more advanced weaving techniques.Between 8,000

45、 and 3,000 bc,the first simple looms were invented.The frame of the loom held warp threads firmly in place while the weft threads This vertical loom is modeled after an ancient Viking loom.An 1879 engraving of a weaver in IndiaWeaving Around the World Level U56How We Began WeavingWoven items have ex

46、isted since the dawn of human history.Every area of the world has developed its own style of weavingits own materials,patterns,and colors.Weavers have always used whatever materials were available to them locally:yarn,string,wool,silk,cotton,plants,and grass.Our earliest ancestors gathered natural r

47、esources for food,shelter,and clothing.But one day,someone was inspired to try something new.Perhaps he noticed how the elaborately woven nests of the weaver bird protected its eggs.He may have taken a nest apart to see how it was constructed.Or he saw how the wind had matted together blades of gras

48、s after a storm.Or perhaps the first attempts at weaving happened after someone saw how snugly the fingers of her hands braided together.Once people began to experiment,the uses for weaving multiplied.The first woven objects were intended to make life easier.By bending grasses and reeds,and adding l

49、eaves,people made simple mats.Mats could be used for floors,roofs,or walls,or to carry things.Over time,people developed skills and weaving traditions that were passed down from generation to generation.Weaving techniques experienced an important leap forward 20,000 to 30,000 years ago when people d

50、iscovered that they could make fine string by twisting together thin bundles of plant material.This development was the foundation of sewing and spinning,as well as more advanced weaving techniques.Between 8,000 and 3,000 bc,the first simple looms were invented.The frame of the loom held warp thread