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VE Day Reading Comprehension Activity

 

This Friday is a very special anniversary for European countries. May the 8th is known as VE Day.The 'VE' in VE Day means 'Victory in Europe'.

It will be exactly 75 years since fighting in Europe during World War 2 ended.

 

*Start this activity by finding out about VE Day using the links below OR just go straight to the worksheet.*

 

1. Watch this BBC Bitesize video to find out about VE Day.

2. Find out more about VE day using this Power Point

3. You may also like to listen to this Horrible Histories song too!

4. Now read and then answer these questions.

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