Today we celebrated veterans. We took some time to learn about the history of Veteran's Day in America. We learned about the different branches of the military and the wars that have been fought since WWI. We also took time to dig into some interesting articles about veterans who celebrate their commitment to our country in different ways. Check them out below!
Children's Book Shows Life for a Veteran who has Returned Home
Veterans Day is Celebrated in the U.S. on November 11, and Here's Why
Veteran to Parachute Over Normandy Once Again, 75 Years After D-Day
Veterans Day is Celebrated in the U.S. on November 11, and Here's Why
Veteran to Parachute Over Normandy Once Again, 75 Years After D-Day
 Newsela | We got all these articles on Newsela, which is a great resource for current events and nonfiction articles. You have to create an account, but the basic version is free. The articles come with quizzes to check your comprehension. The best part is that each article can be accessed at different Lexiles. This means that the same article can be read at different reading levels, so that students of different reading abilities can access the same content and have great conversations about it! |
