Graduation

High school (ages 12+)
Holidays & Celebrations

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Step 1 · Read the article

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

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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 formal recognition?Awarded by educational institutions upon completion of a defined program of study
2. What is the associated ritual?Ceremony, often termed commencement, congregation, or convocation
3. What is a graduation ceremony?A graduation ceremony is a formal event where schools give diplomas to students who finish their studies. It celebrates learning and marks the start of a new chapter.
4. Why do people wear caps and gowns at graduation?Caps and gowns are special clothes that show the school and the student's degree. They help everyone see who has earned their diploma.

Diploma: An official document certifying the successful completion of a course of study or academic program.
Commencement: A graduation ceremony, emphasizing the beginning of a new phase of life or career for the graduates.
Academic Regalia: The traditional cap, gown, and hood worn by students and faculty during academic ceremonies, signifying rank and discipline.
Licentia Docendi: Latin for 'license to teach,' an early form of academic degree granted by medieval universities.