Think about all the holidays you know of or that your family celebrates. Then think about all the holidays you don’t celebrate or have never even heard of. Learning about holidays around the world can help us connect with other cultures and people.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.2.b; Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
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Student practice their expository writing skills after examining other countries’ Halloween traditions.
Students examine Christmas traditions around the world to create an informative essay.
Memorial Day is an American holiday that is celebrated every year in the month of May. Students will give their opinion on if Memorial Day still truly honors the veterans that died or if they think it’s just another reason for a day off.
Veteran’s Day is a holiday that is meant to recognize and celebrate the service and sacrifice of our veterans. Students will brainstorm what knowledge they already have about veterans and Veteran’s Day.