PDF Lesson Plan _25.02.3.5

80th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima. February 19th is the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II, the first invasion of a home island of the Japanese Empire in the conflict. By Americans winning the Battle of Iwo Jima and capturing the small island, it provided an emergency landing strip for US bombers, and brought the US within 800 miles of Japan.  Article Features: 2 difficulty levels for differentiation target vocabulary with visual aids 5 - 6 reading comprehension questions open-ended questions to facilitate classroom discussion student-friendly and age appropriate language avoids polarizing or politically controversial topics content slightly edited to eliminate exaggerated bias Downloadable PDFs for easy access and use Follow @ NewsLessonPlans on X, Facebook, Instagram & Pinterest