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The Word Shukran

From Let's Go Luna! · 2018

The Word Shukran
1 minPre-KK1st2ndSocial Studies
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Summary

A short clip from Let's Go Luna! The kids learn that "shukran" means "thank you" in Arabic. Free on the official PBS KIDS YouTube channel.

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Discussion questions

Discussion

In this Let's Go Luna! segment, the kids explore the people, places and traditions of the world. Use these questions to talk about “The Word Shukran.”

  1. What does "shukran" mean?
  2. What language is the word from?
  3. Why is it kind to learn "thank you" in someone's language?

Quick work-a-long

Vocabulary: shukran, Arabic, thank you, language, kind.

Try it: Practice saying "shukran." Use it to thank someone today.