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May Current Events
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Victoria Day
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Summer Olympics
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Canada-US Border
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Optional Activities
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Hey everyone! Just as we did in April, you are going to read three short articles about what has been going on in the world lately.
Below is a link that you can copy and paste to get the whole booklet in a digital book format with some embedded videos to click on. I will also attach the whole booklet in PDF format at the bottom of the page! Happy reading :)
Below is a link that you can copy and paste to get the whole booklet in a digital book format with some embedded videos to click on. I will also attach the whole booklet in PDF format at the bottom of the page! Happy reading :)
We just had a nice long weekend this month. Hopefully you had some time to get outside, enjoy time with family, and kick off the summer season. Have you ever stopped to think about WHY we have the long weekend though? It is because of this girl - Queen Victoria. Read the article below about her to find out more about her and the holiday that we have because of her!
Victoria Day Comprehension
1. Victoria Day is a holiday that celebrates ___________________________ birthday.
2. When does Victoria Day happen? _______________________
3. Queen Victoria encouraged _____________________, which helped the provinces join together to form Canada.
4. Queen Victoria even chose _________________, as our capital city.
5. When did the Canadian Parliament create a holiday in Queen Victoria’s honour? ___________________________________
5. In 1957, Victoria Day was also declared the official birthday of ________________________________ .
6. Back in 1845, how did people celebrate the Queen’s birthday? _____________________________________________________________
7. Many people see the Victoria Day long weekend as what? ______________________________________________________
1. Victoria Day is a holiday that celebrates ___________________________ birthday.
2. When does Victoria Day happen? _______________________
3. Queen Victoria encouraged _____________________, which helped the provinces join together to form Canada.
4. Queen Victoria even chose _________________, as our capital city.
5. When did the Canadian Parliament create a holiday in Queen Victoria’s honour? ___________________________________
5. In 1957, Victoria Day was also declared the official birthday of ________________________________ .
6. Back in 1845, how did people celebrate the Queen’s birthday? _____________________________________________________________
7. Many people see the Victoria Day long weekend as what? ______________________________________________________
The Tokyo Olympics were all set to go this summer (and I was set to BE there while the olympics were running!), but as I am sure we are all aware, it has been postponed by a year. Read more about the history of cancelled and postponed Olympics, and what Japan is planning on doing due to the pandemic.
Summer Olympics Comprehension
1. When did the modern Olympic Games begin? __________________________________________________
2. The Summer Games have been cancelled ______________ because of the two world wars.
3. Which city was supposed to host the 2020 Summer Olympic Games this summer? _____________________________
4. The plans have changed, and now the 2020 Summer Olympics will be held next summer, from ________________________.
5. For some athletes, the delay will give them a chance to improve their _________________over the next year.
6. The sports included in the Games are based on the ancient Olympics, which took place in ___________ hundreds of years ago.
7. What are two of the more traditional sports? __________________________________________________
8. What are some of the modern sports at the Games? _______________________________________________________
1. When did the modern Olympic Games begin? __________________________________________________
2. The Summer Games have been cancelled ______________ because of the two world wars.
3. Which city was supposed to host the 2020 Summer Olympic Games this summer? _____________________________
4. The plans have changed, and now the 2020 Summer Olympics will be held next summer, from ________________________.
5. For some athletes, the delay will give them a chance to improve their _________________over the next year.
6. The sports included in the Games are based on the ancient Olympics, which took place in ___________ hundreds of years ago.
7. What are two of the more traditional sports? __________________________________________________
8. What are some of the modern sports at the Games? _______________________________________________________
Have you ever thought about just how BIG the border of Canada and the US is? Have you also ever thought about the fact that the US is the only other country in the world that shares a border with us? Read a bit more about what has been happening with this border below.
Canada – US Border Comprehension
1. With what country does Canada share a border? ___________________________
2. The border between these two countries is an invisible line that is _________________ long.
3. Much of the border runs along the southern edge of Canada close to an imaginary line at ________________north of the equator.
4. Many borders around the world are heavily _______________, but not the one between Canada and the United States.
5. How many official border crossings are there? _____________
6. Normally, about ____________ people cross the border every day to work, visit family or friends, or to shop.
7. What are some of the goods for sale that cross the border? ___________________________________________________
8. Who is no longer allowed to cross the border? ______________________________________________
1. With what country does Canada share a border? ___________________________
2. The border between these two countries is an invisible line that is _________________ long.
3. Much of the border runs along the southern edge of Canada close to an imaginary line at ________________north of the equator.
4. Many borders around the world are heavily _______________, but not the one between Canada and the United States.
5. How many official border crossings are there? _____________
6. Normally, about ____________ people cross the border every day to work, visit family or friends, or to shop.
7. What are some of the goods for sale that cross the border? ___________________________________________________
8. Who is no longer allowed to cross the border? ______________________________________________
These optional activities are for you to complete, if you wish to :)
(You can print the pages by downloading the PDF below)
(You can print the pages by downloading the PDF below)
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