Calgary Stampede

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Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

Students read about the Calgary Stampede. This lesson includes a reading, comprehension check, vocabulary review, and discussion questions. It also includes a research task about the involvement of the First Nations community.

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Focus

topic-based
4-skills
interpretive

Vocabulary

anticipated
heritage
promoter
livestock
potential
pitch
merge
chuck wagon
revenue
expansion
kick off
midway
A spinning paper plane
A spinning paper plane