Independence Day celebrates the birthday of the United States of America. Founded July 4th 1776, with the signing of the Declaration of Independence at the Second Continental Congress meeting in Philadelphia, PA.

If you assign homework create a special spot in your classroom where you can write it down. Students can copy the assignment during wait time.

When using movies, videos or television programs with your students' preview the material and if feasible make a study sheet for the students to follow along on. This will keep them focused on the instructional material.

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