In "Flags and Flowers: Honoring Veterans Every Day," India James shares about Preston Sharp, a young boy who honors veterans by placing flags and flowers on their graves.
Pair “Flags and Flowers: Honoring Veterans Every Day” and “Veterans Day and Memorial Day both honor those who've served. Here's how they differ” and ask students to discuss the similarities between the two texts. According to “Flags and Flowers: Honoring Veterans Every Day,” how does Preston Sharp’s Flags and Flowers program honor veterans for their service? How have Preston’s efforts provided support for the community of veterans in the United States? According to “Veterans Day and Memorial Day both honor those who've served. Here's how they differ,” what is the origin of Veterans Day? How does understanding the origin of the holiday further support the importance of Preston Sharp’s actions? After learning about the origins of Veterans Day and Memorial Day, do you agree with Preston Sharp’s opinion that military men and women should be honored every day? Explain your thinking.