Be Mine

Valentine's Day is my favorite holiday. Valentine's Day is on February 14th and my birthday is on February 17th, so the holiday has always been very special for me. Growing up, my mom always gave me a Valentine's Day present and a separate birthday present. In America, Valentine's Day is a day that signifies love. People can show love to their significant others, family members, and friends by giving them chocolate candy or flowers. It is a day where people are reminded to tell each other how important they are, and that they are loved. In many elementary schools children give each other treats to celebrate the sweet holiday. This holiday is a delightful way for people to be reminded how lucky they are to be surrounded by caring people.

Vocabulary

separate (v)- to move apart or divide up into parts

signifies (v)- to mean something

significant (adj)- very important

treats (n)- something sweet or tasty like candy

delightful (adj) - enjoyable or lovely

surrounded (v) - to be all around something

Vocabulary Exercise 

1. It was ____________ to receive a special gift.

2. There are ____________ drawers in the room.

3. The field was ___________ by a track.

4. ________ taste sweet.

5. English is __________ to this class.

6. A heart __________ love.

Grammar Point 

Common nouns: are words used to name general items.

For example: We went to the park.

Grammar Activity

Circle all the common nouns you can find in the paragraph. Write five sentences using your five favorite common nouns.