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/o-canada
Step 2 · Questions
1. From the article, write the original french lyricist:
2. From the article, write the composer of music:
3. What is "O Canada" and why is it special?
4. When was "O Canada" first made and for what event?
Step 3 · Words to know
Write what each word means, using the article.
De facto national anthem
National Anthem Act
Gender inclusivity
Step 4 · Two facts in your own words
Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.
Cite your source
O Canada. Small Whale. https://smallwhale.org/articles/o-canada. Accessed 2026-09-23. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.