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Learn about the festivity of Mardi Gras with a series of reading and writing assignments. As class members read a passage about the history of Mardi Gras and the way it's celebrated around the world, they answer comprehension questions, review vocabulary and context clues, and discuss traditional carnival songs.
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Instructional Ideas
- Create a packet from the worksheets, and have individuals work through each activity in the days leading to Mardi Gras
- After reading the article as a class, divide learners into pairs or small groups to complete the activities
Classroom Considerations
- Designed for English learners, but applicable for learners in a mainstream class as well
- Discusses the roots of Mardi Gras in Christianity and Easter traditions
Pros
- Provides an answer key for all of the activities in the packet
- Includes a variety of exercises that address the needs of readers
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- None