Title: Memorial Day: Paying Tribute to Our Troops
Memorial Day, a day of remembering and honor to the men and women who have died while serving in the United States military, is the subject of this instructive close reading packet. It is intended to be utilized during conversations on patriotism, military history, and national holidays, as well as in the weeks preceding Memorial Day in late May. The packet’s primary content consists of texts and articles discussing the history of Memorial Day, its importance in remembering those who have served in the armed forces, and the customs surrounding the holiday, including parades, ceremonies, and moments of quiet. Students will study various wars and conflicts, read about acts of bravery and sacrifice, and consider how important it is to remember those.
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:
Memorial Day
Honor Heroes
Remembering Day
Hero Tribute
Memorial Heroes
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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