Vale Middle School Reading Article
What is Mardi Gras? (1370L)
1. Based only on the first paragraph of this informative article, list three items used in a typical Mardi
Gras celebration.
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2. Explain why Mardi Gras has evolved from a one day celebration into a week-long celebration.
What is Mardi Gras? Available at
Retrieved Feb. 21, 2012.