Chador

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/chador

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is a chador?A chador is a long, flowing cloak that covers the whole body. It is made from a big semicircle of fabric that is worn open in the front. It feels like a cozy hug when you wear it.
2. Where is a chador worn?Women in Iran, Afghanistan, and other places influenced by Persian culture wear a chador. It is a traditional garment that many people choose to wear in everyday life.

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