Veterans Day
Read the Fine Print
- Author:
- AZ, Nancy Haugen
- Subject:
- Humanities, Social Sciences
- Institution:
- National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)
- Collection:
- ReadWriteThink
- Level:
- Primary, Secondary
- Grades:
- Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
- Abstract:
Students write biographical poems about a soldier. On November 11, the United States honors those soldiers who have fought for their country in military service. Across America, ceremonies are held to commemorate the efforts of the armed forces past and present.
- Language:
- English
- Material Type:
- Lesson Plans
- Media Format:
- Text/HTML
- Conditions of Use:
- Custom License
- Copyright Holder:
- International Reading Association / National Council of Teachers of English
Achieve Rubrics
Opportunities for Deeper Learning: Superior (3)
What is missing from this object is the interview or the method for gathering the information to be used in writing the poem.
Quality of Explanation of the Subject Matter: Strong (2)
The strength of this object is that it can be adapted to so many grade levels.