Words of the Pledge and the Mottos is a free printable Grade 3 to Grade 5 social studies worksheet on the meaning of the words in the Pledge and the national mottos, aligned to C3 Framework indicator D2.Civ.8.3-5. It prints 2 questions with an answer key on its own sheet of paper, in 25 versions that each ask different questions, so no two students in the class work from the same page. Print it from the browser or download it as a PDF — no account, no email.
Set 1 of 25 · the same problems every time you open this link.
Draw a line from each word or motto to its meaning.
1.Draw a line from each one to its match.
pledge
liberty
allegiance
republic
A.loyalty
B.a nation where citizens elect leaders to govern
C.freedom
D.a solemn promise
2.Draw a line from each one to its match.
for which it stands
In God We Trust
indivisible
for all
A.the national motto since 1956, printed on money
B.every person, not only some
C.the nation that the flag represents
D.cannot be divided
LessonPrint · D2.Civ.8.3-5 · Set 1 · free to copy for classroom use
Answer key — Words of the Pledge and the Mottos
Set 1. Prints on its own sheet.
1.1. pledge — D (a solemn promise) 2. liberty — C (freedom) 3. allegiance — A (loyalty) 4. republic — B (a nation where citizens elect leaders to govern)
2.1. for which it stands — C (the nation that the flag represents) 2. In God We Trust — A (the national motto since 1956, printed on money) 3. indivisible — D (cannot be divided) 4. for all — B (every person, not only some)
Questions about Words of the Pledge and the Mottos
What does the Words of the Pledge and the Mottos worksheet cover?
It practices the meaning of the words in the Pledge and the national mottos — 2 questions for Grade 3 to Grade 5, all on C3 Framework D2.Civ.8.3-5: Name the core civic virtues and democratic principles that guide a society. The instruction to students is “Draw a line from each word or motto to its meaning”, and the answer key follows on the next sheet.
Which C3 Framework indicator does Words of the Pledge and the Mottos practice?
D2.Civ.8.3-5, under Civics for Grade 3 to Grade 5. The published indicator reads: “Identify core civic virtues and democratic principles that guide government, society, and communities.” The worksheet assesses that indicator rather than a paraphrase of it.
What age or grade is this worksheet for?
Words of the Pledge and the Mottos is written for Grade 3 to Grade 5, typically ages 40-41. It is one of the sheets on D2.Civ.8.3-5, so it suits any student working at that standard — including older students revisiting it and younger ones working ahead.
Does Words of the Pledge and the Mottos come with an answer key?
Yes. All 2 answers are generated from the same problems as the questions, so the key cannot drift out of step with the sheet. It starts on a fresh sheet of paper, after the questions, so it is not handed out with the class by accident.
How many different versions of Words of the Pledge and the Mottos can I print?
25 — one per student, and all 25 ask different questions. Set 1 downloads the whole class as a single PDF. Every version is fixed to its own address, so a sheet printed today holds the same problems when you reopen it next week.
Is Words of the Pledge and the Mottos free to print and photocopy?
Yes. Words of the Pledge and the Mottos, its answer key and its 25 versions are free to print and photocopy for your own class, with no account, no email capture and no subscription at the download step. Please do not resell them or republish them as your own.
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