Read and discuss the meaning of these song lyrics.
1. What is the purpose of Veteran's Day?
2. What is the message of these lyrics?
3. How can we honor our veterans?
4. Why is it important that we honor our veterans?
1. What is the purpose of Veteran's Day?
2. What is the message of these lyrics?
3. How can we honor our veterans?
4. Why is it important that we honor our veterans?
American Anthem
by Norah Jones
All we've been given
By those who came before
The dream of a nation
Where freedom would endure
The work and prayers
Of centuries
Have brought us to this day
What shall be our legacy?
What will our children say?
Let them say of me
I was one who believed
In sharing the blessings
I received
Let me know in my heart
When my days are through
America
America
I gave my best to you
Each generation from the plains
To distant shore with the gifts
They were given
Were determined
To leave more
Battles foughts together
Acts of conscience fought alone
These are the seeds
From which America has grown
Let them say of me
I was one who believed
In sharing the blessings
I received
Let me know in my heart
When my days are through
America
America
I gave my best to you
For those who think
They have nothing to share
Who fear in their hearts
There is no hero there
Know each quiet act
Of dignity is
That which fortifies
The soul of a nation
That never dies
Let them say of me
I was one who believed
In sharing the blessings
I received
Let me know in my heart
When my days are through
America
America
I gave my best to you
America
America
I gave my best to you
by Norah Jones
All we've been given
By those who came before
The dream of a nation
Where freedom would endure
The work and prayers
Of centuries
Have brought us to this day
What shall be our legacy?
What will our children say?
Let them say of me
I was one who believed
In sharing the blessings
I received
Let me know in my heart
When my days are through
America
America
I gave my best to you
Each generation from the plains
To distant shore with the gifts
They were given
Were determined
To leave more
Battles foughts together
Acts of conscience fought alone
These are the seeds
From which America has grown
Let them say of me
I was one who believed
In sharing the blessings
I received
Let me know in my heart
When my days are through
America
America
I gave my best to you
For those who think
They have nothing to share
Who fear in their hearts
There is no hero there
Know each quiet act
Of dignity is
That which fortifies
The soul of a nation
That never dies
Let them say of me
I was one who believed
In sharing the blessings
I received
Let me know in my heart
When my days are through
America
America
I gave my best to you
America
America
I gave my best to you
We will be writing a veteran's day poem.
First Line: Our Veterans
Next lines - Five verb phrases that describe what Veterans do
Next lines: Five adjectives that describe WHO Veterans are
Next lines: 2 Statements on how you will honor the veterans
Last Line: Veterans are ________________________. (Finish this statement)
Before publishing....
- Use the following pattern/framework to create your poem.
- Use the proper spacing and line formation to make the message of your poem stand out.
- Be creative. Use the poem/lyrics to help guide your thoughts and responses.
First Line: Our Veterans
Next lines - Five verb phrases that describe what Veterans do
Next lines: Five adjectives that describe WHO Veterans are
Next lines: 2 Statements on how you will honor the veterans
Last Line: Veterans are ________________________. (Finish this statement)
Before publishing....
- Check for grammar and spelling errors
- Look at how you''ve arranged the lines in your poem. Is it done as effectively as possible so that the message of YOUR poem is conveyed (shown)?