However, before we can start celebrating on November 11th - we need to prepare by reading some amazing mentor texts. Many of our students have some background about Veterans Day but we do read a short nonfiction piece about how Armistice Day became Veterans Day first. Then students begin their collecting of additional "knowledge" about veterans through the reading of the book, H is for Honor by Devin Scillian.
The book showcases the lives of military families in way that students are able to relate to. Its presented in alphabet style which makes for a quick and easy read while also providing a wealth of information. Since, we have to collect words for our three words project. We use this book as a spring board for thinking about the importance of veterans in our country's history and in our lives. Here's a snapshot of some of the skills the book covers:
As we read the book the students take notes on their own personal word walls. They collect appropriate words that we could use to honor our veterans in our own poetry and "Just Three Words" video. This book hits so many great vocabulary words that's its perfect for starting your Veterans Day study! I found my personal word walls from A Love for Teaching's Blog. She has a free download on her site or you can click my image below for a blank copy. My Personal Word Wall example:
We then continue our study and independent reading with some other great books about Veterans Day. Here are a few of my other favorites that relate to this amazing holiday!
How do you celebrate Veterans Day in your classroom or at your school?
Aw! My school doesn't really do a whole lot for Veteran's Day but you are the 2nd to post that your school does. That makes me kinda sad but not too sad because I can still do something in my classroom. I have heard of H is for Honor but not the other two books! I will definitely check them out! And I LOVE the 3 words you do for the video! That's always so powerful! Amazing!!
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I love that your whole school does so much for Veteran's Day - I love the breakfast idea. These alphabet books are a great way to build student's knowledge. Thanks for sharing all of your great ideas for such an important day.
ReplyDeleteI love this book. Such a great way to teach kids about many topics. I wish our school did more for Veteran's Day. I love that your school does so much. Thanks for sharing so many great ideas.
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I have been struggling to come up with Veteran's Day activities....this post was just what I needed! I already put these book on hold at my library! Thanks for the suggestions!
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