Lesson: Juneteenth
Published on June 15, 2026
Juneteenth
CELEBRATE
đź“ť Overview
In this 90-minute lesson, students learn about the origin of Juneteenth and how it is celebrated in the United States. Students identify and practice language used to discuss this celebration, practice active reading strategies, and use common symbols, shapes, and colors to design a holiday flag.
🎯 Student Goals
As a result of this lesson, students will be able to:
- practice reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills
- learn about Juneteenth celebrations and traditions in the U.S.
- make connections between their own lives and how Juneteenth is celebrated in the United States
- strengthen communication, creativity, and collaboration skills on the topics of celebrating and coming together as a community
đź“– Key Vocabulary
Below, you can find key vocabulary related to Juneteenth. You will find a glossary of definitions on page 4 of the downloadable lesson plan.
- barbecues
- descendents
- emancipation
- enslaved
- flag
- freedom
- picnics
- represents
- resilience
- symbolizes
