Independence Day Activities National Holidays Unit – 4th of July Activities

Independence Day includes THREE Lessons of Informational Text that foster Literacy in Social Studies by teaching 1st-3rd Grade students about the history of Independence Day, the Jefferson Memorial, and the Statue of Liberty with engaging hands-on higher and lower level activities.

LESSON ONE – INDEPENDENCE DAY

• Informational Text about the History of Independence Day
• Reading Comprehension Questions (Short Answer) to assess Informational Text Comprehension
• Following Directions Activity to Teach Students the true meaning of Independence

LESSON TWO – THE JEFFERSON MEMORIAL

• Informational Text about the History of the Jefferson Memorial
• Reading Comprehension Questions (Multiple Choice) to assess Informational Text Comprehension
• Thomas Jefferson Graphic Organizer and Writing Activity

LESSON THREE – THE STATUE OF LIBERTY

• Informational Text about the History of the Statue of Liberty
• Reading Comprehension Questions (Short Answer) to assess Informational Text Comprehension
• Lady Liberty Bookmark – Follow Written Directions (Functional Text Comprehension) – All patterns included

• Independence Day Math: THREE Subtract 18 or Less Worksheets – 3 Levels of Difficulty

In addition, students will make and play the game Race for the Difference to practice Subtracting 18 or Less. (Great for an Independence Day Math Center – All game materials included!)

We've included color versions of the Independence Day lessons for your White Board, black and white versions of the lessons and activities to make copies for your students, answers pages, and grading rubrics for the higher-level activities.

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