Presidents' Day · Worksheet 1
Read the story. 英文を読もう。
1In February, many stores in the United States have big sales. Their signs say "Presidents' Day Sale!" Many families shop for new beds and sofas. But the official name of this holiday is not Presidents' Day. It is Washington's Birthday.
2George Washington was the first president of the United States. Before that, he led the army in the war for independence. He was born in Virginia in 1732. He was chosen as president with every vote, two times. The capital city, Washington, D.C., has his name. In 1879, his birthday became a holiday, and it was the first national holiday for a president.
3Washington's birthday is February 22. But since 1971, the holiday has been on the third Monday of February. The government wanted more three-day weekends. So now the holiday always comes between February 15 and 21. It is never on his real birthday! Abraham Lincoln was also born in February, so many people remember him on this day too. Some states call it Presidents' Day, and other states use different names.
4There is a famous story about young George. He cut down his father's cherry tree and said, "I can't tell a lie." But a writer named Mason Weems probably made up this story. Also, Washington did not have wooden teeth. His false teeth were made of ivory, gold, and even human teeth. Still, some Americans eat cherry pie on this day!
Presidents' Day · Worksheet 2
Choose the best answer. 正しいものを選ぼう。
What is the reading mainly about?
Since when has the holiday been on the third Monday of February?
Why is the holiday never on February 22?
In paragraph 4, what does "made up" mean?
What does Mio say about Japan in the dialogue?
Presidents' Day · Worksheet 3
Words & phrases. 単語のれんしゅう。
A Pie for George
On Presidents' Day, Emma does not go to (1) . She and her dad bake a cherry (2) . "Why cherry?" Emma asks. Her dad tells her an old (3) about George Washington and a cherry (4) . "Is it true?" she asks. "Maybe not," he (5) . "But the pie is (6) !" They eat it (7) after dinner.
Presidents' Day · Worksheet 4
Read the clues and fill in the puzzle. ヒントを読んで、クロスワードを完成させよう。
Presidents' Day · Worksheet 5
Find the hidden words. かくれた単語を探そう（→ ↓ ↘ ↗）。
Presidents' Day · Worksheet 6
Collect the letters on the right path. What is the secret word? 正しい道の文字を集めると、ひみつの言葉になるよ。
Secret word:
Presidents' Day · Worksheet 7
If I were president for one day, I would ______ because ______.
On a three-day weekend, I like to ______.
Presidents' Day · Worksheet 8
Trace the words. Then color the picture! なぞって書こう。絵に色を塗ろう。
Draw your Presidents' Day! 大統領の日（プレジデント・デー）の絵を描こう。