Veterans Day

Acrostic Form: Remembrance Day

Write an acrostic poem about Remembrance Day. With a picture to color.

Poster: In Flanders Fields

Full text of the poem "In Flanders Fields" by John McCrae. Remembrance Day is November 11th.

Comprehension: Veterans Day (upper elem)

A factual reading comprehension about this November holiday.

Comprehension: U.S. Landmark - Vietnam Veterans Memorial (upper elementary)

An introduction to the history and design of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Alphabet Letter Patterns: Patriotic theme A-M (color)

The uppercase letters of the alphabet, colorfully presented with a patriotic theme. One letter per page. Great for bulletin boards, desk decorations, and more. These match our patriotic calendar header set.

Alphabet Letter Patterns: Patriotic theme N-Z (color)

The uppercase letters of the alphabet, colorfully presented with a patriotic theme. One letter per page. Great for bulletin boards, desk decorations, and more. These match our patriotic calendar header set.

Research Form: Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Use this form and information on a web page to help students research the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Can be used to make a classroom "Memorial Wall".

Line Graph: The Moving Wall

Read the line graph to determine the number of students visiting the Moving Wall (Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall) by grade.

Writing Paper: Veterans' Day

Lined and unlined paper with a picture of an American flag.

Bookmarks: Flanders Fields

Four bookmarks with the poem "In Flanders Fields" by John McCrae.

Alphabet Letter Patterns: Patriotic theme A-L (color)

The uppercase letters of the alphabet, colorfully presented with a patriotic theme. Four letters per page. Great for bulletin boards, desk decorations, and more.

Alphabet Letter Patterns: Patriotic theme M-Z (color)

The uppercase letters of the alphabet, colorfully presented with a patriotic theme. Four letters per page. Great for bulletin boards, desk decorations, and more.

Alphabet Letter Patterns: Patriotic theme a-m (color)

The lower case letters of the alphabet, colorfully presented with a patriotic theme. Four letters per page. Great for bulletin boards, desk decorations, and more.

Alphabet Letter Patterns: Patriotic theme n-x (color)

The lower case letters of the alphabet, colorfully presented with a patriotic theme. Four letters per page. Great for bulletin boards, desk decorations, and more.

Poster: In Flanders Fields (first two stanzas)

First two stanzas of the poem "In Flanders Fields" by John McCrae.

Comprehension: Poppy for Remembrance (upper elem/middle)

This non-fiction selection explains the use of poppies as a symbol of remembrance for fallen war veterans.It is followed by 6 multiple choice questions and 4 questions requiring short written responses.

Writing Prompt: Design a Veterans Memorial

Draw and describe a veterans memorial.

Research and Report Form: Veteran

Report planner, KWL, and a lined page to write a report about a veteran. Students might want to research a famous veteran, interview a family member, or contact a local veterans group for an interview.

Biography Form: Veteran

Use this form to answer targeted questions about a veteran. Students might want to research a famous veteran, interview a family member, or contact a local veterans group for an interview.

Alphabet Letter Patterns: Patriotic theme n-x and numbers 0-9 (color)

The lower case letters of the alphabet, colorfully presented with a patriotic theme. Four letters per page. Great for bulletin boards, desk decorations, and more.

Acrostic Form: Veterans Day (elementary)

Write an acrostic poem about Veterans Day.

Bookmarks: In Flanders Fields (wider version)

Three wider bookmarks with the text of the poem "In Flanders Fields" by John McCrae.

Candy Wrapper: Veteran's Day (color)

An illustrated candy wrapper acknowledging U. S. Veteran's Day.

Fact or Opinion? Veterans Day (upper elem)

Help students correctly identify the differences between facts and opinions with this timely lesson. Use alone or in conjunction with our Veterans Day reading comprehension.