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Academic Standards

 

Learning Objective:

Children will discuss the contributions of the Blue Angels.

 

Social Studies Focus:

Veterans Day

 

Page 4 Skill:

read a diagram

 

Vocabulary:

patriotic, motto

 

CCSS:

RI.2.1 key details; RI.2.2 identify the main topic; RI.2.4 determine meanings of words; RI.2.10 read informational texts; RF.2.4 read on-level texts; W.2.1 writing; SL.2.1 collaborative conversations; SL.2.3 ask and answer questions; L.2.2 capitalization

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Watch the video

Build background knowledge about veterans by watching “Thank You, Veterans!” When you’re done watching, ask the following question: What is a veteran?

Preview new vocabulary words

Project the online vocabulary slideshow and introduce this issue’s featured words.

Set a purpose for reading

  • Have students do a picture walk through the issue, then read and discuss the cover. Have any students ever seen an air show?
  • Then, before turning to page 2, say, “As we read the article, we are going to think about why the Blue Angels’ air shows make people feel proud.”
  • Use the Read and Think skill sheet to check comprehension as you read the issue as a class. At each stopping point on the sheet, pause to discuss the questions. Students can fill out the sheet as you go along.
  • Then complete the page 4 activity as a group or individually.

Play the online game: Make a Poster

(skill: vocabulary)

Read a paired text: Hero Mom by Melinda Hardin

This book features military mothers and their many jobs within the military. Also check out Hero Dad by the same author.

Read an issue from the archive: “Play On, Veterans!” (Nov. 2024)

Explore another way Veterans Day is celebrated: military bands! Learn about the history and importance of these musicians in our military with the issue “Play On, Veterans!” (Nov. 2024)