Veterans
Day Essay Assignment
Prompt: Hearing
rousing speeches to honor the military is a frequent occurrence on Veterans
Day. What do you think are some of the important elements of a Veterans Day
speech? Who would be a good candidate to make such a speech and why?
This year for
the Veteran’s Day Essay assignment students need to write a 5 paragraph essay on
the assigned topic above. (Remember a paragraph is considered 5-8 sentences). The essay should be well thought out and written with complete sentences. (The essay will be graded using the scoring rubric outlined on the Homework page.) Students may type their essays, but it is not
required. The top essays will go on to compete in the school-wide competition. If students wish to be considered for the
Veterans Day Essay Contest, their essay MUST be submitted by Friday, Sept.
15th. ALL other
essays MUST be submitted by Friday, September 29h.
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