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U.S. Patriotism

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Acrostic Form: American Heroes Use the acrostic form to write a poem about American heroes.
Booklet: U.S. Symbols (primary) A simple 10 page booklet, each page featuring a picture of a different U.S. symbol with a short sentence ("The bald eagle is the national bird of the United States.")
Bookmarks: Proud to be an American  
Coloring Page: Passport Color this picture of a passport cover or trace and cut out for use as a shapebook.
Coloring Page: Proud to be an American Color these children. Text: "Proud to be an American"
Comprehension: Pledge of Allegiance (upper elem/middle school) This informational piece provides a history of the Pledge, as well as a line by line analysis of the meaning, and essay/discussion questions.
Comprehension: U.S. Landmarks - Vietnam Veterans Memorial (upper elementary) An introduction to the history and design of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Crossword: U.S. Symbols (elem/ upper elem) 11 ACROSS: AKA "Old Glory"
Poster: Constitution Preamble The text to the preamble to the U.S. Constitution.
Poster: Pledge of Allegiance Text to the Pledge, with full color graphics.
Report Cover: The Constitution B/W illustrated cover for a report on the Constitution
Report Form: Famous Person (elem/upper elem) Use this report form to write a report about a famous person.
Report Form: Three Branches of Government Use this form to write a report about the three branches of government.
Report Form: U.S. Constitution Full page report format for students to write a report on the U.S. Constitution.
Vocabulary: Government Vocabulary words related to the government, with lines for writing out the definitions.
Word Search: U.S. Symbols (elem) Find the words, from "bald eagle" to "bill of rights" in this continental-U.S. shaped word search.
Writing Exercise: Freedom of Speech (upper elem/middle) Why is the freedom of speech important? Write an opinion paper on freedom of speech. Includes lines for writing.
Writing Prompt: Classroom Bill of Rights (elem/upper elem) Writing exercise in which students write three rights and explain why they are important. Includes lines for writing.
Writing Prompt: Constitution B/W scroll-shaped pattern with wide lines for writing and the prompt "We the students of...". Write your own classroom constitution or declaration of independence!
Writing Prompt: I am proud to be an American! "I am proud to be an American because..."



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Color and Read: U.S. Symbols (primary) Set of seven pages easy to read with pictures to color for one download (larger file).
Color and Read: U.S. Symbols - Bald Eagle (primary) Drawing of bald eagle to color, and informative text.
Color and Read: U.S. Symbols - Statue of Liberty (primary) Picture of Statue of Liberty to color and informative text.
Color and Read: U.S. Symbols - The White House (primary) Drawing of the White House to color and informative text.
Color and Read: U.S. Symbols - United States Flag (primary) Short explanation of U.S. flag. Includes drawing of flag to color.
Color and Read: U.S: Symbols - Liberty Bell (primary) Picture of the Liberty Bell to color and informative text.
Matching: U.S. Symbols (primary) Match the pictures of U.S. symbols with the corresponding words.
Word Search: American Symbols and Traditions From "anthem" to "White House".
Word Wall: American Symbols and Traditions From "American flag" to "Washington D.C.". These vocabulary building word strips are great for word walls.
Word Wall: American Symbols and Traditions (pictures) From "bald eagle" to "White House". These vocabulary building word strips with pictures are great for word walls, sentence strips, spelling and vocabulary practice.
Memory Game: U.S. Symbols and Traditions (b/w) Fun American symbol and tradition pictures and words make these flashcards useful for related activities.
Memory Game: U.S. Symbols and Traditions (color) Fun American symbol and tradition pictures and words make these flashcards useful for related activities.
Acrostic Form: Constitution Begin each line with a word that starts with the letter on that line.
Assignment Forms: United States (all ages) Fun USA-themed late homework notices, assignment notices, notes from the teacher, and grading sheet.
Comprehension: Betsy Ross (upper elementary) The famous legend of Betsy Ross! Flag Day is June 14th-- why not celebrate with a reading comprehension of this popular tale, which includes some facts about the real Elisabeth Ross.
Comprehension: Charters of Freedom (elem/upper elem) Three fact-filled reading comprehensions on the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights, all in one easy download.Interesting and thorough!
Comprehension: Declaration of Independence (elem) A fact-filled reading comprehension about the Declaration of Independence.
Comprehension: Declaration of Independence (primary) A simple and factual reading comprehension about the Declaration of Independence.
Comprehension: The Bill of Rights (elem) A fact-filled reading comprehension about the Bill of Rights.
Comprehension: The Bill of Rights (primary) A simple and factual reading comprehension about the Bill of Rights.
Comprehension: The U.S. Constitution (elem) A fact-filled reading comprehension about the U.S. constitution.
Comprehension: The U.S. Constitution (primary) A simple and factual reading comprehension about the U.S. Constitution.
Comprehension: The Invention of Uncle Sam (elementary) Reading comprehension about the history of Uncle Sam.
Comprehension: U.S. Landmarks - The White House (primary/elem) A fact-filled page about the White House, with who-what-where-when questions to evaluate comprehension.
Comprehension: U.S. Landmarks- Lincoln Memorial (upper elem/middle) A fact-filled comprehension about the Lincoln Memorial.
Comprehension: U.S. Landmarks- Mount Rushmore (elementary) Reading comprehension about one of America's most famous landmarks, Mt. Rushmore.
Comprehension: U.S. Landmarks- Mt. Rushmore (upper elementary/middle school) A great introduction to one of America's national monuments. Lots of information!
Comprehension: U.S. Landmarks- Washington Monument (upper elementary) Learn about a famous American landmark with this reading comprehension.
Comprehension: U.S. Symbols - Bald Eagle (elementary) A fact-filled page about this American symbol, with who-what-where-when questions to evaluate comprehension and writing prompts to encourage creative thinking.
Comprehension: U.S. Symbols - Liberty Bell (elementary) A fact-filled page about this American symbol, with who-what-where-when questions to evaluate comprehension and writing prompts to encourage creative thinking.
Comprehension: U.S. Symbols - Statue of Liberty (elem) A fact-filled page about the White House, with who-what-where-when questions to evaluate comprehension and writing prompts to encourage creative thinking.
Comprehension: U.S. Symbols - Statue of Liberty (upper elem/middle) A reading comprehension, featuring a "complete the timeline" activity.
Comprehension: U.S. Symbols - The Flag (elementary) A fact-filled page about this American symbol, with who-what-where-when questions to evaluate comprehension and writing prompts to encourage creative thinking.
Comprehension: U.S. Symbols - The Great Seal (elementary) A fact-filled page about this American symbol, with who-what-where-when questions to evaluate comprehension and writing prompts to encourage creative thinking.
Comprehension: U.S. Symbols- The Flag (upper elem/middle) A reading comprehension on the history of the U.S. flag, from its thirteen starred canton to its current appearance, and a reading comprehension overview of the Flag Code, to introduce or review proper treatment of the U.S. flag. Great for Flag Day (June 14th)...or any U.S. holiday.
Comprehension: US Government - Constitution (elem/upper elem) The form of government and the three branches of government are presented as reading comprehensions, and then facts are reviewed with realistic word problems.
Comprehension: US Government - The Bill of Rights (elem/upper elem) Explains the first ten amendments in clear and simple language, then presents a real case (Tinker v. Des Moines) and a hypothetical case to help understand how those amendments work. Excellent review and critical thinking questions.
Comprehensions: American Symbols (elem) The abcteach comprehensions for U.S. symbols (the Statue of Liberty, the Liberty Bell, the Bald Eagle, the Flag, and the Great Seal), including thoughtful writing prompts, are gathered into one easy download.
Fiction: The Pledge of Allegiance (elementary) Every morning at 8:30, this girl's school recites the Pledge of Allegiance, led by a second-grader. Maybe someday it will be her turn!
Map and Flag: United States Map and flag of the United States.
Research and Report: United States Report planner, KWL, and a lined page to write a report about the United States. Includes a survey and graph to find out about people's favorite American food.
Research and Report: USA Web,Venn,acrostic, story planner,did you know cards, and report form.
Sign: American Symbols  
Spelling: Constitution Preamble (upper elem) The words for the Preamble to the Constitution are presented in this spelling lesson, with cloze exercises and more.
Sudoku: U.S. Symbols (6x6) Solve the sudoku by filling in the missing U.S. symbols (featuring bald eagle, flag, Statue of Liberty and more)
Unscramble the Words: Constitution Preamble [member-created with abctools] All the capitalized words from the Preamble to the Constitution have been scrambled.
USA: Map and Flag Cards  
Word Search: Constitution Preamble (elem/upper elem) Find the words from the text of the Preamble to the Constitution, all hidden in the U.S.-shaped word search.
Worksheet: Preamble Scramble (elem/upper elem) Oh no! The words to the Constitution Preamble have been all mixed up. Can you put them in the correct order?
Writing Paper: White House (elem/upper elem) Narrow-lined paper with an illustration of the White House in the upper-left corner of the White House.
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