Crispus Attucks Crossword

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February is also known as Black History Month. We are highlighting Crispus Attucks (c. 1723 – March 5, 1770) who was an American whaler, sailor, and dockworker of African and Native American descent. He was the first person killed in the Boston Massacre during the American Revolution.

Enjoy this crossword called “Crispus Attucks inspired by the fairytale story “The Three Little Pigs“ in Learning to Read: Favorite Fairy Tales. Crosswords help develop spelling skills, improve vocabulary, learn interesting new facts, and enhance your critical thinking skills. Crossword puzzles are complex word puzzles that are enjoyable, relaxing, and fun.

Crossword Instructions:

Homeschoolers/Educators/Parents: sketch/color an illustration and label it. Theme: defending oneself and country. Listen to the audiobook story “The Three Little Pigs” in Learning to Read: Favorite Fairy Tales. Write and say the words “Crispus Attucks” five times so you can pronounce and spell it correctly. Put these words in alphabetical order: Attucks, dockworker, sailor, whaler, Boston Massacre, martyr, patriot. Explain why the wolf thought he could huff and puff and blow the three houses down. Describe what the three little pigs did to protect their homes. Write about what you think you need to do to defend yourself. Share how Crispus Attucks was a patriot and defended his country. (Skills: identify, comprehend, apply, organize, creative, affective, analyze, synthesize.)

About Martha Quinn

Book author, licensed teacher, master's degree (Reading K-12, Social Studies 7-12). Former homeschooler. Happily married Christian with two terrific children. Loves animals, swimming, music, fishing, gardening, cooking, traveling, exciting movies, good books, and the great outdoors.

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