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Memorial Day Video Writing Prompts
K-2: Being Brave
Soldiers have to overcome their fears everyday. They are very brave. Do you remember a time when you had to do something that made you nervous or scared? What happened? Draw a picture or write a sentence describing a time you were brave.
9-12: Choosing to Serve
Unlike many previous eras in American history, military service is a citizen's choice rather than an obligation. There is no draft calling upon citizens to go to war whether they want to or not. Why do people volunteer for this dangerous job that takes them far from home? Explain at least three reasons that enlistees choose a soldier's life.
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6-8: Your Improv Scene
Create a spur-of-the-moment improv scene. Make sure to include: Setting (place and time for your scene) & potential props; Characters; 10 lines of dialogue between your characters.
9-12: Advice from Different Perspectives
Think about all the different roles you play - student, friend, son/daughter, brother/sister. Make a list of at least five different ways you see yourself. Now, write down graduation day advice that you would share for each of these perspectives.
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K-2: Take the Marshmallow Test
If you were given the marshmallow test, what do you think you would do? Why?
9-12: Immediate Gratification
Our culture is one fueled by immediate gratification. What are some other examples of people being unable or unwilling to wait? Is this a positive or negative trend?
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K-2: Moon Gazing
Pretend you are lying in the grass looking up at the moon and stars right now. Write down a list of all the things you see in the sky!
3-5: Super Moon to the Rescue
Imagine that there is a super hero called Super Moon. Use the scientific knowledge you gained from the video to help you brainstorm the details for Super Moon’s character.
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6-8: Impact of 9/11
How have the 9/11 attacks impacted the way you see the world? What does it mean to you that Osama bin Laden has been killed?
9-12: Results of bin Laden's death
How do you think the death of Osama bin Laden has affected United States citizens? Consider how this has affected public safety, the war in Afghanistan or the economy. How does it personally make you feel to see the world celebrating a man's death?
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