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Let's Get Ready for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Welcome Books:
Celebrations)
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Luther King, Jr. Day in Depth
What I Learned Section 1 -- Answer
the Following Questions:
1. When does the United States
celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day?
a) Third Monday in January
b) April 22
c) Last Monday in May
d) July 4
a) Third Monday in January. Read
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2. Why does the United States celebrate
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day?
To celebrate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. Read
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3. How do you celebrate Martin Luther
King, Jr. Day?
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What I Learned Section 2 -- Define the
following words:
Celebrated: Having done something enjoyable on a special
occasion
African Americans: People who were
born in the United States or became U.S. citizens and can trace
their ancestors to Africa
Posters: Large signs that often
have pictures
March: A large group of people
walking together in order to let others know how they feel about
something
Hang: To fasten something somewhere
Classroom: A room in a school in
which classes take place
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Let's Get Ready for Earth Day (Welcome Books: Celebrations)
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Day in Depth
What I Learned Section 1 -- Answer
the Following Questions:
1. When does the United States celebrate Earth Day?
a) Third Monday in January
b) April 22
c) Last Monday in May
d) July 4
b) April 22. Read
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2. Why does the United States celebrate
Earth Day?
To celebrate and care for the Earth. Read
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3. How do you celebrate Earth Day?
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What I Learned Section 2 -- Define the
following words:
Celebrate: To do something enjoyable on a special occasion
Earth Day: A holiday on April 22
during which the Earth is celebrated
Hallway: A way through a building
allowing you to pass from one room to another
Planting: Putting something in
the ground so it will grow
Posters: Large, printed signs often
having a picture
Recycle: To collect something and
send it to a special place so it can be used again
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Let's Get Ready for Memorial Day (Welcome Books: Celebrations)
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Day in Depth
What I Learned Section 1 -- Answer the
Following Questions:
1. When does the United States celebrate Memorial Day?
a) Third Monday in January
b) April 22
c) Last Monday in May
d) July 4
c) Last Monday in May. Read
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2. Why does the United States celebrate
Memorial Day?
To remember the people who have died in wars. Read
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3. How do you celebrate Memorial Day?
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What I Learned Section 2 -- Define the
following words:
Calendar: A chart showing all the days, weeks, and months
in a year
Celebrate: To do something enjoyable
on a special occasion
Markers: Pens with colored ink
Memorial Day: A holiday celebrated
in the United States on the last Monday of May to honor Americans
who have died in wars
War Memorial: Something built or
done to help people continue to remember the people who have died
in wars
Wars: Fighting between the armies
of different countries or between groups of people in the same
country
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Let's Get Ready for Independence Day (Welcome Books: Celebrations)
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Day in Depth
What I Learned Section 1 -- Answer
the Following Questions:
1. When does the United States celebrate Independence Day?
a) Third Monday in January
b) April 22
c) Last Monday in May
d) July 4
d) July 4. Read
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2. Why does the United States celebrate
Independence Day?
To celebrate freedom and remember the signing of the Declaration
of Independence in 1776. Read
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3. How
do you celebrate Independence Day?
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What I Learned Section 2 -- Define the
following words:
Declaration of Independence: A document declaring the freedom
of the thirteen American colonies from British rule
Fireworks: Things making very loud
noises and colorful lights when they are burned or exploded
Flag: A piece of cloth with a pattern
on it symbolizing a country
Freedom: The right to do and say
what you like
Picnic: A party or trip including
a meal eaten out of doors
Signed: Having written one's own
name
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