Raising the Flag Write a Story Activity - Memorial Day

The Raising the Flag Write a Story – Memorial Day Activities resource is a meaningful and engaging writing activity designed especially for kindergarten through 2nd grade students. This activity features a bright, cartoon-style picture of children raising the American flag on Memorial Day. Students are encouraged to look closely at the scene, use the five given vocabulary words, and write a short story about what they see.

This resource helps young learners connect writing with the real-world significance of Memorial Day. It builds key language skills, like vocabulary, sentence structure, and storytelling, while also introducing themes of patriotism, teamwork, and respect. It’s a simple yet powerful way to blend social studies and literacy in the classroom.

Ways to Use:

• As a whole-class or small group writing activity

• During writing centers or independent work time

• As a meaningful take-home assignment

• To start a conversation about American symbols and holidays

• As a seasonal lesson that supports both writing and social studies

Advantages:

• Helps build early writing and vocabulary skills

• Encourages observation and creative thinking

• Makes learning about Memorial Day fun and age-appropriate

• Easily adapted for different ability levels

• Supports respectful conversations about national holidays

Pdf file includes 2 pages.

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