Independence Day Reading and Writing Activities

Are you looking for an engaging, yet informative, way to teach about the history of the 4th of July (America's Independence Day)? This printable and digital product includes an easy-to-read informational passage, comprehension questions, and writing activities for upper elementary students! This freebie will provide you with what you need to teach and/or celebrate this holiday/special event and still allows for plenty of opportunities for students to independently research as their interests spark! This is great to use for summer school, during the school year, or for a July activity with children!

Includes:

• 1 Reading Passage
• 1 Set of Comprehension Questions
• 6 Half-Page Writing Activity Task Cards and Response Pages
• 6 Full-Page Writing Slides
• 2 printing options: color and black/white
• Suggestions for Use Page

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Check out my other seasonal sets:

• MLK Jr. Day (January)
• 100th Day of School (Jan-Feb)
• Black History Month (February)
• Groundhog Day (February)
• Valentine's Day (February)
• St. Patrick's Day (March)
• April Fool's Day (April)
• Poetry Month (April)
• Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month (April)
• Earth Day (April)
• Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (May)
• Cinco de Mayo (May)
• Mother's Day (May)
• Memorial Day (May)
• Flag Day (June)
• Father's Day (June)
• Independence Day (July FREEBIE)
• Labor Day (September)
• Grandparents Day (September)
• Hispanic Heritage Month (mid-September to mid-October)
• Halloween (October)
• Thanksgiving (November)
• Christmas Around the World (December)
• Kwanzaa (December)