Reflection on The Survivor Tree
This 1-page reflection activity for 5th graders connects to the book 'The Survivor Tree' and the 25th anniversary of 9/11. It encourages students to reflect on inspiring messages from the 9/11 Memorial website and to thank local heroes, fostering an understanding of legacy.
“I would like a quick reflection for my 5th grade students on the book the survivor tree for tomorrow to reflect on the 25th anniversary of 911 and use some inspiring message from the https://911memorial.org/marking-25th-anniversary memorial website. With a prompt to thank our local heroes and the legacy will live on in them even if they weren't there "As lower Manhattan shines once again to honor those killed on 9/11, we will lead families across America in paying tribute, looking forward, and remembering that in darkness, we shine brightest. " to watch on Disney”
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this activity as a 30-minute whole-class or small-group lesson, perhaps after reading 'The Survivor Tree'.
- Discussion question: How can we honor the legacy of those lost on 9/11 in our own lives and communities?
- For struggling readers, provide sentence starters or a word bank to help them articulate their reflections.
- Advanced learners can research and present on a local hero or a specific aspect of the 9/11 legacy.
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Try Diffit for free“I would like a quick reflection for my 5th grade students on the book the survivor tree for tomorrow to reflect on the 25th anniversary of 911 and use some inspiring message from the https://911memorial.org/marking-25th-anniversary memorial website. With a prompt to thank our local heroes and the legacy will live on in them even if they weren't there "As lower Manhattan shines once again to honor those killed on 9/11, we will lead families across America in paying tribute, looking forward, and remembering that in darkness, we shine brightest. " to watch on Disney”
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this activity as a 30-minute whole-class or small-group lesson, perhaps after reading 'The Survivor Tree'.
- Discussion question: How can we honor the legacy of those lost on 9/11 in our own lives and communities?
- For struggling readers, provide sentence starters or a word bank to help them articulate their reflections.
- Advanced learners can research and present on a local hero or a specific aspect of the 9/11 legacy.
Reflection on The Survivor Tree
This 1-page reflection activity for 5th graders connects to the book 'The Survivor Tree' and the 25th anniversary of 9/11. It encourages students to reflect on inspiring messages from the 9/11 Memorial website and to thank local heroes, fostering an understanding of legacy.
What is Diffit?
Teachers use Diffit to get quality materials for their unique classrooms. Adjust difficulty, add scaffolds, or change the topic to get started.
Try Diffit for free