Description
Patriot Day September 11 Activities: Teach students about September 11 and Patriot Day in a meaningful, respectful, and age-appropriate way with this September 11 reading, writing, poetry, and activity packet for upper elementary students.
This resource helps students understand the important events of September 11, 2001 while placing special emphasis on remembrance, courage, first responders, heroes, helpers, community, gratitude, and service. Students will learn about the many people who stepped forward to help others and how communities across the United States came together during a difficult time.
INCLUDED:
- Print and Go Packet
- Colored and Black-and-White options
- 3 Informational Reading Passages
- Remembering September 11
- Heroes & Helpers of September 11
- A Nation Comes Together
- Reading Comprehension Questions and Answer Keys
- September 11 Writing Choice Board and Writing Response Page
- Patriot Day Poetry: “A Hero Is…” Poem with Poetry Analysis & Comprehension
- Patriot Day Acrostic Poem with Student Poetry Writing
- September 11 Pennant Display
- Thank You, First Responders Activity
- First Responder Appreciation Writing
- Coloring & Appreciation Activities
PERFECT FOR:
- Patriot Day Activities
- September 11 Remembrance
- September Social Studies
- U.S. History
- Reading Comprehension
- Writing Activities
- Independent Practice
- Classroom Displays
- First Responder Appreciation
- Community Service Connections
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Michelle E. –
These turned out so cute!!
Rosa529 –
This was one of the first writings that my students did and they loved it! This download was a great one for September 11th.
Jennifer C. –
Excellent product. My students found this to be engaging and I loved that it was exactly what I was looking for to help them practice and reinforce the lesson.
Emily H. –
This was a great way for the students to thank a patriot, and we actually sent letters to the fire station here in town.
Carissa Kase –
This is a great resource to help teach a difficult subject.
Amanda G. –
Great activity for students, especially now that they do not really have prior knowledge of this event.
Jessica K. –
Great resource. Perfect to have on hand for teaching 9/11! My students enjoyed it.
Amber C. –
Great resource
Jesslyn Garza –
9/11 is always a difficult unit for me to teach as it hits so close to home. This resource made it easy and enjoyable for me and my students.
Allison H. –
Was the perfect activity for my third graders!
Stacy J. –
Good resource. 9/11 is still so hard to talk about. This helps!
Amy W. –
Good resource on this topic for young students.
Amy W. –
Great resource.
Anabel A. –
Excellent resource to teach and reinforce the history of this date. I look forward to using it again in the years to come.
Angela B. –
Great!
Meagan Wilson –
We turned this into a service learning opportunity – the kids wrote letters, parents sent in treats and I delivered them to police, firefighters, and EMS workers. We made a video and the students LOVED it!
Rachel T. –
So cute to display!
Stephanie Stephen –
This was a very cute activity and very age appropriate. My students really enjoyed it!
Kristine Bryan –
Great no prep resource!
Kimberly J. –
This is a great resource to use when discussing 9/11 and Patriot’s Day. My students learned a lot from this packet.