Kilt

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/kilt

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 the garment type?Knee-length wrap-around skirt with pleats
2. What is the origin?Scottish Highlands
3. Why do kilts have pleats?The pleats on the sides and back let people move easily when walking, dancing, or doing work. They also look nice and help the kilt stay in place.
4. How did the kilt change over time?It started as a long great kilt that could be used as a cloak. In the 18th century it was shortened to the small kilt we see today, making it easier to wear.

Féileadh mòr: The 'great kilt,' an ancient, full-length garment that could also be worn as a cloak.
Féileadh beag: The 'small kilt,' the modern, knee-length kilt that emerged in the 18th century.
Tartan sett: The specific arrangement of colored threads and their proportions that defines a particular tartan pattern.
Highland regiments: Military units within the British Army that traditionally wear kilts as part of their uniform.