Lesson: Independence Day

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Fireworks light the sky above the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol.

This lesson plan (LP) guides students to learn about the founding of the United States and celebration of Independence Day. Students explore how communities come together under shared principles and represent their personal contributions to their community with a class quilt.

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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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Fireworks light the sky above the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol.

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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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