1. Veteran’s Day College Prep November 5, 2014

2. World War I ended at 11 a.m., November 11, 1918 (the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month). The day became known as “Armistice Day.” In 1954, Congress passed the bill that President Eisenhower signed proclaiming November 11 as Veterans Day. What Is Veteran’s Day?

3. What is a Veteran? The brave men and women who have served in the military and protect US come from all walks of life. They are parents, children and grandparents. They are friends, neighbors and coworkers, and an important part of their communities.

4. Here are some facts about the current veteran population of the US: 9.2 million veterans are over the age of 65 1.9 million veterans are under the age of 35 1.8 million veterans are women 6 million veterans served in peacetime History of Veteran’s Day Video

5. Service of Veterans 5.2 million veterans served during the Gulf War (representing service from August 2, 1990 – present) 7.8 million veterans served during the Vietnam War era (1964-1975), which represents 33% of all living veterans. 2.8 million veterans served during the Korean War (1950- 1953) 2.6 million veterans served during World War II (1941- 1945).

6. Gratitude! Please show the following video to your students by clicking on the link: Gratitude

7. Service of Veterans Essential Questions: What and when is Veteran’s Day? Who are veterans? What service(s) do they bring? Why do we thank them? In what ways can we show our appreciation?

8. Pick one of the essential questions to discuss. Ask your partner to ELABORATE about the answer. Dyad Share:

9. Whole Class Discussion Be ready to share out loud the question you chose to discuss. Prepare to PARAPHRASE what your partner said during your Dyad Share.

10. Quick Write: Prompt 1 There are many ways to show appreciation. Brainstorm at least 3 ways you can show appreciation to those who have made an effort in supporting and educating you.

11. Quick Write: Prompt 2 Fact: 7.8 million veterans served during the Vietnam War Fact: 5.2 million veterans serve during the Gulf War Fact: 2.6 million veterans served during World War II Fact: 6 million veterans served in peacetime? Write a sentence to compare the number of veterans serving during wartime to the number of veterans serving during peacetime.