April 1

High school (ages 12+)
Holidays & Celebrations

Name:

Date:

Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/april-1

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the calendar day number?The 91st day of the Gregorian calendar year
2. What is the remaining days?274 days remain until the end of the year
3. What is April 1 and why do people play tricks on that day?April 1 is known as April Fools' Day, a day for lighthearted tricks and humor. It lets people laugh together and share playful jokes.
4. Why is April 1 called the 91st day of the year?In the Gregorian calendar, April 1 falls on the 91st day of the year, with 274 days left until the year ends.

Gregorian calendar: The solar calendar most widely used in the world today, established in 1582.
Etymological: Relating to the origin and historical development of words.
Sociocultural: Relating to social structure and culture.
Misinformation: False or inaccurate information, especially that which is deliberately intended to deceive.