Story Notes and Extras
A Very Special Thanksgiving
written and presented
by Sean Hunter
Talk and Discover
for parents, families, teachers and children to share and enjoy
What would you like everyone to know
what you are thankful for?
Who do you know that has served their country?
What are two ways to let someone know you are thankful?
More Talk and Discover
How does being thankful help everyone?
Who do you know that always says "thank you?"
What are you thankful for today?
Being A Good Listener
In the story
What foods might be coming from the gardens?
What might be simmering on the stove?
What might be waiting in the oven?
Honoring Our Veterans
What are some of the sacrifices that someone makes
when they serve their country?
What are some of the sacrifices a family makes
when someone is serving their country?
How do our Veterans serve us every day?
Remembering History
What do you know about Paul Revere?
What do you know about George Washington?
What do you know about the siege of Yorktown?
Remembering Their Bravery
Why did the Marines have to fight the Barbary pirates?
What is "Old Ironsides" official name?
When was the Star Spangled Banner first officially recognized?
Remembering Their Courage
What are some of the ways woman
have served their country?
Who was the first women to win the Medal of Honor?
What would you ask Reba Whittle if you were to meet her?
Remembering Those That Continued To Serve
In what two ways did Wild Bill Donovan serve his country?
In what two ways did Ted Williams serve his country?
In what two ways did John Glenn serve his country?
Proudly They Served For Freedom
Share in class the history of the below athletes
and how they served their country.
NHL
Sam LoPresti
The "Kitchener Kids"
(Milt Schmidt, Woody Dumart, Bobby Bauer)
Hobey Baker
MLB
Jackie Robinson
Yogi Bera
Bob Feller
NBA
David Robinson
Bernard James
Mark Silliman
NFL
Rocky Bieler
"Concrete Charlie" Bednarik
Chad Hennings
US Olympians
Louis Zamperini
Mal Whitfield
Willis A. Lee
