VETERANS #2

What is Veterans Day?

• A day to honor military veterans

• A day to celebrate Independence Day

• A day for Thanksgiving

• A day for Memorial Day

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Knowledge

What does the article list?

• The history of Veterans Day

• The importance of Armistice Day

• The number of veterans in the U.S.

• All of the above

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Comprehension

Based on this evidence, what might you infer about the importance of Armistice Day to Americans?

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Analysis

Veterans Day has undergone several changes since it originated in 1919. What evidence from the text supports this statement?

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Synthesis

What is the main idea of this text?

• The significance of Veterans Day

• The history of the U.S. military

• The importance of Armistice Day

• The number of veterans in the U.S.

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Comprehension

What does 'veterans' probably mean here?

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Knowledge

What word could replace 'especially' without changing the sentence's meaning?

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Application

How many military veterans are there in the United States?

• Approximately 18 million

• Approximately 10 million

• Approximately 25 million

• Approximately 5 million

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Knowledge

According to the paragraph, who are these brave men and women? Include at least three pieces of information in your answer.

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Analysis

Imagine that you are describing Veterans Day to someone who has never heard of it. What information from the article would you share? In your answer, be sure to explain why you would choose this information to share.

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Synthesis