Independence Day (Fourth of July): Pre-class activities

Pre-class activities

Prepare for your class by completing these activities!

Vocabulary matching

Pronunciation

The first time you watch the video, pay special attention to the correct pronunciation of the following words:

From the beginning, Americans marked the birth of independence with parades, speeches, music, and public readings of the Declaration.
Some 75,000 pounds of fireworks go off during the roughly half-hour show, which is attended by 2 million people.

Comprehension questions

Additional resources

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