Memorial Day or Veterans Day? Sentence Sort
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Memorial Day or Veterans Day? Sentence Sort" is written for 3rd Grade (Ages 8-9). If your little one is a year younger but already steady on Holidays, the page still works. You may just need to read the instructions out loud. And if they are older and Veterans Day never quite stuck, this is a short review rather than busywork.
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3rd grade social studies worksheet: cut out 12 sentences and sort them under Memorial Day or Veterans Day. Answer key included. Part of our Veterans Day holidays collection.
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How do I use this worksheet?
Print the page and read the directions with your child: Cut out the sentences and sort them into the correct column. When they finish, check the work together with the answer key.
What students will practice
- Students will compare Memorial Day and Veterans Day.
- Students will sort 12 sentences about dates, first names and purposes into the right column.
- Students will explain that Veterans Day honors everyone who served and Memorial Day remembers those who died while serving.
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FAQ
How do I use this Veterans Day worksheet?
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Print the page and read the directions with your child: Cut out the sentences and sort them into the correct column. When they finish, check the work together with the answer key.
What does this worksheet teach?
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Two pages. Page 1 is a two-column sorting mat headed Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Page 2 has 12 sentences to cut out, such as It is on the last Monday in May, Its first name was Armistice Day and It is a day to thank living veterans for their service. The directions on the page read: Cut out the sentences and sort them into the correct column. An answer key is included.
Can I use this Veterans Day worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for 3rd Grade Holidays, and the page works the same whether it lands on a kitchen table or a center rotation. At home, most families go through it together and talk the answers out loud, and that talking is where most of the learning happens with Veterans Day. In class it runs well as independent work while you pull a small group. Print one copy or thirty, whichever the day needs.
How many 3rd Grade Veterans Day worksheets are there?
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1 printable worksheet, free to preview. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are Veterans Day worksheets for?
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These are written for 3rd Grade students, roughly ages 8-9. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 3rd Grade |
| Subject | Social Studies |
| Topic | Holidays |
| Pages | 2 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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