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Read Works: Symbols of the United States ActivityRead Works: Symbols of the United States Activity
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Read Works: Symbols of the United States

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[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about four symbols of America: the Statue of Liberty, the Liberty Bell, the bald eagle, and the American flag. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

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reading comprehension, symbols, the liberty bell, the statue of liberty, the american flag, american symbols

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