Week 1
a vote to decide who will win the job of a political office or position (senator, mayor, school board, president, etc.)
election
an important topic to discuss
being brave when you face a dangerous situation
courage
a way of doing something that has been passed from generation to generation
tradition
someone who is considered for something like a job or prize
a person who served in the military or armed forces
veteran
a very large meal to celebrate a special event or day
feast
the name of your favorite class
ELD 2
to vote in an election
cast your ballot/vote
something you have to do because it is morally or legally the right thing to do
duty
a public celebration with music and brightly decorated vehicles (called floats) that move slowly down a street while people watch on the sidewalks
parade
a container in the shape of an animal’s horn full of fruit and flowers to represent a time when food is plentiful
cornucopia
where people go to vote in an election
polling place
actions that show courage
bravery
the feeling of being thankful for something
gratitude
an American tradition of going shopping on Friday because a lot of popular gift items are on sale. This is the unofficial beginning of the Christmas shopping time
Black Friday
a secret, written note (you write your vote on this)
ballot
to move your right hand to your head to show respect to an officer in the military
salute
the name of your favorite teacher
Miss Dallazia
a discounted price for something
sale