History of Labor Day | READING PASSAGE + WRITING PROMPTS | Middle School No Prep

Bring the rich history and significance of Labor Day to life in your classroom

Do you want to spark meaningful discussions in your middle school classroom about workers’ rights, fair working conditions, and the rich history of the labor movement? Then this Labor Day Activities Pack, which delves into the origins and significance of Labor Day, is the perfect resource to inspire and educate your students.

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 (3 pages) about the history of Labor Day that includes: the historical context in the 19th century; the Haymarket Riot; the Pullman Strike; Labor Day Becomes a Holiday; How is Labor Day Celebrated Today?; Labor Day vs. May Day; Labor Day Around the World.
** 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.
** A word search to reinforce key vocabulary and concepts.
** Worksheets with five thought-provoking writing prompts related to Labor Day to encourage research, writing and critical thinking. They can be assigned as homework or students can work with them in class.

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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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