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How is Remembrance Day celebrated in the UK?

In this lesson, we will learn how Remembrance Day is celebrated in the UK. We will learn about Remembrance Sunday and you'll hear about some of the traditions that exist to commemorate those who lost their lives in the World Wars. You will need a piece of paper and a pencil.

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Q1.When was World War I?

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Q2.Not very many people died in these wars. True or false?

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Q3.What does 'commemorate' mean?

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Quiz:

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Q1.When was World War I?

1/3

Q2.Not very many people died in these wars. True or false?

2/3

Q3.What does 'commemorate' mean?

3/3

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How is Remembrance Day celebrated in the UK?

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Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Q1.What is an armistice?

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Q2.Remembrance Sunday is always on the ________ Sunday of November.

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Q3.What is a cenotaph?

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This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Quiz:

How is Remembrance Day celebrated in the UK?

Well done on all of your great learning! Now have a go at answering these quiz questions to see what you can remember from the lesson.

Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Q1.What is an armistice?

1/3

Q2.Remembrance Sunday is always on the ________ Sunday of November.

2/3

Q3.What is a cenotaph?

3/3

Lesson summary: How is Remembrance Day celebrated in the UK?

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