Parent Guide > Veterans Day and Memorial Day both honor those who've served. Here's how they differ
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This week in class, we’re reading "Veterans Day and Memorial Day both honor those who've served. Here's how they differ" by Deepa Shivaram.
In "Veterans Day and Memorial Day both honor those who've served. Here's how they differ," Deepa Shivaram explains the origins and purposes of Veterans Day and Memorial Day.As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America, Honor & Courage, and War & Peace as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How has America changed over time?", "What makes a hero?", and "How are we changed by war?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "Veterans Day and Memorial Day both honor those who've served. Here's how they differ" about?
- What did you learn about America?
- What did you learn about Honor & Courage?
- What did you learn about War & Peace?
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