The History of Valentines Day
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English
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7th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which word or phrase, if it replaced "outlawed" in the sentence "Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, so he outlawed marriage for young men.", would MOST change the meaning? Options: made illegal, stopped, allowed, restricted.
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allowed
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CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why does the author use the word "injustice" in the sentence "Valentine saw the injustice of this rule" from the section "The legend of St. Valentine"?
Back
to show that Valentine thought young men were being treated unfairly
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CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why does the author include the section "Typical Valentine's Day greetings"?
Back
to describe how the valentines people exchange have changed over time
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CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How is the purpose of 'The legend of St. Valentine' different from 'Origins of Valentine's Day'?
Back
"The legend of St. Valentine" explores who Valentine might have been, while "Origins of Valentine's Day" discusses why Valentine's Day is celebrated in February.
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CCSS.RI.6.7
CCSS.RI.7.7
CCSS.RL.6.9
CCSS.RL.7.7
CCSS.RL.8.7
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Where was this article originally published? Options: The Battalion.com, adapted by the Newsela staff, The Houston Chronicle.com, adapted by the Newsela, The San Antonio Express News, adapted by the Newsela, History.com, adapted by the Newsela staff
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History.com, adapted by the Newsela staff
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CCSS.RI.11-12.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the date of publication of the article? Options: Valentine's Day, 2/14/18, February 12, 2017, March 5, 2019
Back
February 12, 2017
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CCSS.RI.11-12.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In paragraph 11, it says Esther A. Howland is the "Mother of the ____________?"
Back
Valentine
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CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
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