4th of July Independence Day || READING & WRITING ACTIVITIES || Middle School | American History

Get ready to inspire a love for learning and patriotism this year with this fun 4th of July Activities Pack!

Looking to make this year’s 4th of July celebration extra special for your students? Then this pack is the right one for you. It’s a perfect blend of thought-provoking discussions and creative projects that will bring the spirit of Independence Day to life in your classroom.

I recommend using this resource with Secondary School students. These activities are also suitable for ESL/ELL students whose level of English is Intermediate (B1-B2) or Advanced (C1-C2).

PRINT AND DIGITAL VERSIONS OF THE ACTIVITIES ARE INCLUDED.

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RESOURCES INCLUDED:

** An original non-fiction reading passage (2 pages) about Independence Day in the United States.
** Reading-comprehension questions based on the passage. Reinforce comprehension skills with these thought-provoking questions!
** A Multiple Choice quiz based on the passage. Keep the learning experience dynamic and enjoyable while reinforcing key concepts.
** A True or False activity based on the passage.
** Worksheets with five thought-provoking writing prompts related to Independence Day to encourage research, writing and critical thinking. They can be assigned as homework or students can work with them in class.
** A scrambled letters worksheet with the names of some of the Heroes of Independence + Research project. Instructions: After completing the worksheet on their own, students can be assigned one historical figure each to do research on that hero and then write a paragraph about that person. This activity could also be done in groups.

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SAVE VALUABLE TIME:

• All activities are in ready-to-print PDF files and DIGITAL VERSIONS. The digital versions include editable boxes; students just have to type their answers on those boxes, save their answers and send the files to the teacher.
• This pack includes a Teacher’s Guide with all the activities and their corresponding answer keys, as well as the handouts for the students in separate files and suggestions on how to use this resource.

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