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On January 14, 1784, the Continental Congress ratified the Treaty of Paris in Annapolis. Read about the Revolutionary era and explore Annapolis as the setting for this important act. Explore pastrami preparation and the history of Jewish American deli traditions. Use the informal Dress Up Your Pet Day to discuss respecting an animal’s comfort.
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Ratification Day marks Congress’s approval of the Treaty of Paris in Annapolis on January 14, 1784. Read the Revolution timeline and Annapolis itinerary, then discuss how signing and ratifying a treaty are different steps.
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Use Maryland as related background or for comparison.
Follow a timeline of the American Revolution and its aftermath.
Read passageExplore Native American choices and experiences during the Revolution.
Read passageVisit historic sites in Annapolis.
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This informal January 14 food observance connects to a reading about pastrami preparation and Jewish American deli traditions. Use details from the text to explain how food traditions can change.
Explore pastrami preparation and the history of Jewish American deli traditions.
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Use this informal observance to discuss noticing a pet’s comfort and choosing safe ways to play. A costume is optional; stop if an animal is uncomfortable.
Read a fictional story in which a child notices that a dog dislikes a costume and finds a different way to use it.
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On January 14, 1784, the Continental Congress ratified the Treaty of Paris in Annapolis; the treaty had been signed in September 1783. The Road to Freedom: A Timeline of the American Revolution places the agreement in the wider Revolution, and A War of Difficult Choices: Native Americans in the Revolution adds another perspective on that period. Exploring Historic Annapolis: A One-Day Walking Itinerary introduces the city where Congress met. Locate Annapolis on the Maryland map, then explain how signing and ratifying a treaty are different steps.
Pastrami: A Deli Tradition: Explore pastrami preparation and the history of Jewish American deli traditions.
Use the informal Dress Up Your Pet Day to discuss respecting an animal’s comfort.
In A Star for Pip, Mia notices that Pip dislikes a costume, removes it, and dresses a stuffed toy instead. Readers can use the dog’s actions as clues and explain how Mia changes her plan.
