This is an educational close reading packet for Patriot Day: Remembering September 11th.
This educational close reading packet is all about Patriot Day. It goes into detail about the holiday’s past, the importance of the 9/11 tribute, and the idea of American unity. It’s meant to be used in schools around September 11th and is a useful way to remember that day. There are interesting parts in the main story about what happened on September 11, how Patriot Day came to be, and how Americans come together to remember those who died. With thoughtful questions and games that make them think, this packet helps students understand why Patriot Day is important and builds a sense of community and remembering. For learning on American history, social duty, and national unity, this resource is especially useful.
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:
Patriot Day
Patriot Day History
September 11th Tribute
American Solidarity
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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