Does Veterans Day need an apostrophe?
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So which is it?
Technically, it should be Veteran's Day because the day belongs to veterans...
Right?
Here is a little quiz from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Q. Which is the correct spelling of Veterans Day?
a. Veterans Day
b. Veteran's Day
c. Veterans' Day
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A. Choice a. Veterans Day does not include an apostrophe!
It is not a day that "belongs" to veterans. It is a day HONORING all veterans.
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Please click HERE to see my blog post about Veterans Day activities for kids:
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You may also like these printable Veterans Day resources from our TpT store:
You will receive five fun facts about Veterans Day. Also included is a link to a free website available to assist your elementary students in further researching this holiday.
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This foldable craftivity will help students show their appreciation for a special Veteran. There are six variations of the ONE template, including open-ended options to meet the individual needs of all your students. This card works well year after year for multiple grade levels due to the different templates and writing or drawing options.
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Here are 30 task cards to use as a Veterans Day facts review, test prep or as extra practice for ESL or special education students. Game ideas are included, such as a scavenger hunt or SCOOT. A link to a website is included to assist your students in researching more facts and trivia. A student response form and answer key are also included.
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In this social studies packet, you will receive a Veterans Day crossword puzzle. clues, word bank (for ESL and special education), and answer key. You will also receive 10 writing papers.
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In this Veterans Day packet, you will receive a word search, word scramble, alphabetizing worksheet, sentence writing worksheet, acrostic poem writing activity and a thank you letter writing activity. Answer keys are included for the word search, word scramble and alphabetizing worksheets. Rubric assessments are included for the writing activities.
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You may also like these resources from our Amazon Associate store:
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