Words associated with the celebration of Mardi Gras are featured in a short vocabulary worksheet that asks pupils to match the word with it's definition. "Laissez les bons temps rouler!"

Concepts

mardi gras, world holidays

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Have groups research how various countries celebrate Mardi Gras
• Have class members add to the list other words (Easter, Lent, etc.) associated with the celebration

 

Classroom Considerations

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• Requires copies
• Most appropriate for elementary grades

Pros

• The large font makes the worksheet easy to read
• Provides a word bank

Cons

• No answer key is included