Lesson: Columbus Day

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A statue of Christopher Columbus raises one arm against a blue sky.

This lesson plan (LP) introduces students to the history and celebration of Columbus Day, encourages connections to important cultural figures, inspires exploration of new places, and culminates in a collaborative diary entry about an imaginary voyage. Students explore four essential questions:

  1. What is Columbus Day?
  2. Why do we celebrate Columbus Day?
  3. How can we honor influential historical figures, like Christopher Columbus?
  4. How can we document our experiences through artifacts?
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English Access Scholarship Program (Access)

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Teachers Teacher Educators Intermediate Advanced Reading Vocabulary Integrated Skills America American Culture Holiday Critical Thinking Community
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Statue of Liberty on a blue background with the title “Celebrate! English Lesson Plans for U.S. Holidays” and the American English logo.

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Explore eleven U.S. holidays with classroom-ready lessons, cultural insights, and engaging activities created by the English Access Scholarship Program (Access) for American English.
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