原版英语RAZ 教案U31-Veterans Day.pdf

Learning AZ All rights reserved.www.readinga-Quick CheckLEVELInstructions:Read each question carefully and choose the best answer.Name Date Quick Check continued on following pageU U1.What do all veterans have in common?A They have all been drafted.B They have all fought in a war.C They all served in the armed forces.D They are all buried at Arlington National Cemetery.2.The author wrote this book to.A entertain readers with stories about the armed forcesB entertain readers with photos of famous veteransC inform readers about veterans and Veterans DayD persuade readers to serve in the armed forces3.Fighting between military forces is called.A combatB tuitionC armisticeD casualties4.Veterans Day,originally called Armistice Day,began as a holiday to celebrate.A the end of the Great War(World War I)B the end of World War II C the end of the Vietnam WarD none of the above5.Which statement is an opinion?A Veterans Day used to be called Armistice Day.B More than 37 million people died in the Great War of 1917.C Parades are the best way to honor veterans.D A wreath-laying ceremony takes place every year at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.Veterans Day Learning AZ All rights reserved.www.readinga-Quick Check(continued)LEVELName Date U UVeterans Day6.Read this sentence:Millions of American veterans have made a sacrifice for the sake of their country.What is a sacrifice?A a system that requires people to join the militaryB an action unselfishly done to help other people or a causeC a wartime truceD words that express in whose honor something has been created7.The next time November 11 rolls around,think about the veterans who help defend you and your country every day.Give thanks for their service and sacrifice.Do these sentences inform,persuade,or entertain?A informB persuadeC entertainD all of the above8.A recognition is not.A a thank youB an honorC a punishmentD special attention9.Who is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Washington,D.C.?A presidentsB members of the militaryC unknown soldiersD all of the above10.What do Eagle Scouts do to recognize and honor veterans?A They attend college through the GI Bill.B They repair and restore veteran memorials and cemeteries.C They join the military.D All of the above11.Extended Response:Explain in your own words why veterans should be recognized and honored.12.Extended Response:What else would you like to know about veterans or Veterans Day?Write two questions.Learning AZ All rights reserved.www.readinga-Quick Check Answer SheetLEVELU UMain Comprehension Skill:Authors PurposeVeterans Day 1.C Main Idea and Details 2.C Authors Purpose 3.A Vocabulary 4.A Main Idea and Details 5.C Fact or Opinion 6.B Vocabulary 7.B Authors Purpose 8.C Vocabulary 9.D Main Idea and Details 10.B Main Idea and Details 11.Answers will vary but should include an explanation of why veterans should be recognized and honored.12.Answers will vary but should include two questions about veterans and Veterans Day that are extensions of the information presented in the book.