This morning we read and discussed the text, A Poppy is to Remember- Heather Patterson. We discussed that the poppy is a symbol to honor brave soldiers, a symbol of peace, love, and hope for a gentler, kinder world. A poppy is to remember those who sacrificed for our freedom. We discussed why we wear the poppy above our hearts. The children shared their own “connections” to the topic. We learned that several children had grandfathers, and great grandfathers who served in wars throughout the world. We discovered that some fathers have served in the military. The children illustrated their connections to the text. We were impressed with the details that the children added to their illustrations.
Illustrations have been added to the slideshow. Writing “samples” will follow.
