Honoring Independence: A Pedagogical Close Reading Guide
This instructive close reading package explores the meaning and festivities surrounding Freedom Day, covering topics like as freedom and patriotism. It is a great tool for social studies, civics, and history students, especially on February 1st, National Freedom Day. The packet’s principal components cover the following topics: the background and beginnings of National Freedom Day; the value of liberty and individual rights on Liberty Day; the different ways that freedom is observed on Freedom Celebration; and the recognition of the role that freedom plays in society on Honor Freedom. To help students get a deeper understanding of the concepts of freedom and their significance in both national and international contexts, each part includes thought-provoking questions and captivating texts. Throughout the school year, this packet is especially pertinent for conversations on civil rights, democracy, and significant historical moments pertaining to freedom.
These close reading comprehension passages are the perfect no-prep, standards-based, and high interest way to strengthen your students’ close reading skills!
Short on time to teach? This print and go packet truly is for you! It has everything you need for a complete, successful informational text reading unit.
This Close reading set features:
Freedom Day
National Freedom Day
Liberty Day
Freedom Celebration
Honor Freedom
As they complete the close reading process, students will build comprehension by answering text-dependent questions.
Skills align with both the RI (Reading Informational Texts) and RL (Reading Literature) Common Core Standards
These passages can be used in the morning, at centers, as part of homework, with small groups, for extra learning with smart students, to help struggling students, or to get ready for tests.
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