In the U.S., we observe Memorial Day each year on the last Monday of May. This holiday honors those who have died serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Use the following writing prompt inspired by Memorial Day.
You are a young soldier called up to serve in Vietnam, and you’re preparing to go to boot camp. What are you thinking? How do you feel? Are you leaving family behind who will worry about you?
Use the prompt below to write a scene in honor of those who have served and died for this country.
Several of your ancestors have died during war time. You decide to research one person from your family and write a letter to him or her to say thank you for his or her service. Write that letter and consider sharing it online or with other family members.
Use the following writing prompt to write a scene.
It’s Memorial Day weekend, and you want to honor those who have died in service to the United States. Your hometown holds a parade every year, so you and your friends get together to participate. What do you do?
