Saint Patrick's Day
Saint Patrick's Day
Saint Patrick's Day
Saint Patrick's Day
Saint Patrick's Day
Saint Patrick's Day
Saint Patrick's Day
Informational (nonfiction), 422 words, Level L (Grade 2), Lexile 720L
Who was Saint Patrick? Why is there a day for people to celebrate him? Why do people wear green on Saint Patrick's Day? This book will answer these questions and more. It tells the history of a man named Patrick, how he helped the people of Ireland, why we celebrate on March 17, and how many people all over the world enjoy the festive holiday.
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Story Words
bishop, Catholic, culture, customs, Ireland, patron saint
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Comprehension
Author's Purpose : Identify author’s purpose
Phonics
Vowel Digraphs : Identify vowel digraphs ea, ee, ie
Grammar and Mechanics
Proper Nouns : Identify proper nouns as names of people
Word Work
Alphabetical Order : Arrange words in alphabetical order
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