Letters to the Veterans

Rationale: The reason for this

activity is for the importance of
Veterans Day.

Submitted by: Austin Bailey

EDUC 1301__
Assignment # 3 for Grade Level(s) 2

Objectives:

(Statements about what the children will do, written out as the
student will. Refer to the TEKS.)

Materials/Equipment:
Construction Paper
Pencil
Color Markers

TSW create a card to a veteran

TSW understand the meaningful reason of Veterans Day
TSW apply their knowledge to the Veterans
TSW

Lesson Plan:
TEKS Achieved: (Include TEKS for
at least two areas, labeled, numbered,
and summarized.)

2.1 A: Explain the significance

of various community, state,
and national celebrations such
as Veterans Day.

Introduction (Anticipatory Set/Motivation):

(Write what CREATIVE, COMPELLING thing you will say or do to immediately grab the
childrens attention and interest.)

1. Play the National Anthem song. Ask the students Why do we sing
the National Anthem?
Process: (Plan how you will teach the lesson. Break the material into very small steps
and write out each step.)

1. Play the National Anthem song

2. Students will describe what the song means to them.
3. Communicate the students why we celebrate Veterans Day
4. Explain the activity Letters to the Veterans.

Blooms Taxonomy:
Knowledge
Comprehension
Application

Analysis
Synthesis

Differentiated Learning:
Auditory
Kinesthetic

Visual/Spatial
Verbal/Linguistic
Interpersonal

5. Students will collect a construction paper and start on their letter.

6. Students are allowed to write, or draw a picture to the Veteran.
7. Homework: Students will take home their letter and send the letter
to Operation Gratitude.

Accommodations:

(what YOU will do to modify your lesson)

1. (for a child with special needs) Draw a picture to a Veteran.

2. (for an ELL) Write a sentence to a Veteran.

Classroom Strategies:
Hands-On
Lecture

Independent Activities

Curriculum Integration:
Social Studies

Writing

Assessment/Evaluation:

(State your method of evaluating whether or not the

students learned the concepts or skills listed in your objectives above. State WHAT you
will assess and HOW you will assess.)

1. The Students will learn to appreciate Veterans Day, because every

man and woman who serves in the U.S military is a Veteran.