American Symbols and Holidays — Answer Key
Part A: Trace the Words
Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.
1. flag
2. eagle
3. bell
4. star
5. red
6. blue
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. The American flag has stars and stripes.
The flag is our country symbol with fifty stars and thirteen stripes for states and colonies.
2. The bald eagle is a strong American bird.
The bald eagle stands for strength and freedom and is our national bird since 1782.
3. The Liberty Bell is a famous old bell.
The Liberty Bell rang for freedom long ago and reminds us of American independence and history.
4. Our flag is red, white, and blue.
Red, white, and blue are the three colors of our American flag and stand for our country.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. The American flag has fifty stars on it.
True False
Yes, the flag has fifty white stars, one for each state in the United States today.
2. The bald eagle is a kind of fish.
True False
No, the bald eagle is a large bird, not a fish, and is our national symbol of freedom.
3. The Statue of Liberty holds a torch up high.
True False
Yes, the Statue of Liberty holds a glowing torch high to welcome people to America.