The Baroque period was many years ago. The buildings of that time were very fancy and decorated.


Baroque buildings often have a lot of statues and elaborate decorations.


Have you seen any buildings that look like Baroque buildings? Where have you seen them?

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​Baroque/ barroco

Pulleys are wheels wrapped with rope that people can use to lift heavy objects.


My uncle used pulleys to help him hoist up the engine of his car.


What can pulleys be used for? Why do people use pulleys?

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​pulleys

On a stage, a backdrop is a painted curtain or wall that shows the setting of the scene.

The backdrop was painted to show scenery with clouds, mountains, and trees.


Why would a backdrop be important in a play?

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​backdrop

If you sing, dance, or speak in front of a group, you give a performance.


Sue Lyn practiced for weeks to get ready for her performance.


Have you ever been in a performance? What did you do in the performance?

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​performance