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No holiday brings more Americans together than Independence Day—also known as the “4th of July” celebration. Parades, games, picnics, activities, fireworks and patriotism abound. What’s the reason for the season? Liberty! Hard won through forefathers who established their own country and declared independence from England over two hundred years ago. Discover fun facts about the traditions surrounding this very red, white and blue celebration—from the number of hot dogs consumed on this day to the exact number of signers of the Declaration of Independence. Learn how “mac & cheese” became an American staple and how much money is spent annually on watermelon to mark this holiday. Get ready for fireworks while learning the facts behind the fun!
In this issue young patriots will:
- read expository text about Independence Day
- look for details to find similarities and differences in illustrations
- visually discriminate hidden July 4th stars
- find examples of onomatopoeia in the news
- use a code to learn fun facts
- use the newspaper to find examples of citizens working together
- describe your ideal picnic—with or without ants!
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