Juneteenth for Mazie Reading Resource
Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. It is also often observed for celebrating African-American culture. Originating in Galveston, Texas, it has been celebrated annually on June 19 in various parts of the United States since 1865.
My latest reading guide is out in time for Juneteenth! Have you read #JuneteenthforMazie ? It’s a must read book for everyone! I wanted to create a reading activity resource to help breakdown the book for students & families.
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Juneteenth for Mazie read aloud
What is the book about? Mazie is ready to celebrate liberty. Mazie is ready to celebrate freedom. She is ready to celebrate a great day in American history — the day her ancestors were no longer slaves. Mazie remembers the struggles and the triumph, as she gets ready to celebrate Juneteenth.
This resource is a reading activity resource perfect for grades 2nd-5th for the book Juneteenth for Mazie.
This Juneteenth reading and activity resource includes the following:
-13 pages in total
-Pre Reading-Questions
-Word Search
-Story KWL Chart
-Story Vocabulary
-Reading Comprehension
-Coloring Sheet
-Family Tree Activity
Juneteenth is such an important holiday to share with our scholars! It was first recognized as a national holiday last year, celebrating June 19, 1865, the date when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to free the remaining enslaved people in the United States. If you’re looking for a great resource to implement with your students or children grab it here!
Happy Reading!
