Details
Pages
10 Pages
Subject
Reading Comprehension & Learning, US History
Languages
English
Product
Digital
Grade
6th, 7th, 8th
Resource Type
Activities, Worksheets
Standard
Common Core English Language Arts Standards
Description
Looking for a way to incorporate Patriots Day into your ELA Class? Resilience in the Rubble is an original short story centered around the events of September 11th 2001. Through pre-reading, during-reading, and post-reading activities, students will not just read a story but they will also explore themes of bravery, heroism, empathy, and determination.
Perfect for recognizing the events of September 11 with your class. These activities will guide your students to:
Understand the historical context of Patriots Day with sensitivity
Analyze character decisions and growth under pressure
Reflect on the meaning of heroism in everyday life
Cultivate empathy through engaging reflective exercises
What's included?
An original short story
3 pages of student activity
Answer Key
What's the story about?
In the short story, Resilience in the Rubble, readers follow Patrick, a middle school student visiting his grandpa at the World Trade Center on the unforgettable morning of September 11, 2001. Amidst his excitement to reconnect and explore, tragedy strikes when a plane hits the North Tower. As the building begins to evacuate, the chaos separates Patrick from his grandpa, setting him on a harrowing journey through the smoke-filled stairwells. There, Patrick's bravery shines as he assists Samantha, a fellow teen struggling with asthma and struggling to escape. Together, they navigate the perilous descent, confronting fear and uncertainty with each step. Reaching safety, Patrick's relief is twofold when he reunites with his grandpa, affirming the enduring human spirit and the power of compassion amidst crisis. This story weaves a narrative of bravery, heroism, empathy and determination, capturing the resilience of the human heart.
©MiddleSchoolCafé Please note: this resource is for use by one teacher only. If you wish to share this resource with other teachers you will need to purchase an additional license for each teacher or they may purchase the resource with their own account. May this resource help engage each of your students in the learning process.
Perfect for recognizing the events of September 11 with your class. These activities will guide your students to:
Understand the historical context of Patriots Day with sensitivity
Analyze character decisions and growth under pressure
Reflect on the meaning of heroism in everyday life
Cultivate empathy through engaging reflective exercises
What's included?
An original short story
3 pages of student activity
Answer Key
What's the story about?
In the short story, Resilience in the Rubble, readers follow Patrick, a middle school student visiting his grandpa at the World Trade Center on the unforgettable morning of September 11, 2001. Amidst his excitement to reconnect and explore, tragedy strikes when a plane hits the North Tower. As the building begins to evacuate, the chaos separates Patrick from his grandpa, setting him on a harrowing journey through the smoke-filled stairwells. There, Patrick's bravery shines as he assists Samantha, a fellow teen struggling with asthma and struggling to escape. Together, they navigate the perilous descent, confronting fear and uncertainty with each step. Reaching safety, Patrick's relief is twofold when he reunites with his grandpa, affirming the enduring human spirit and the power of compassion amidst crisis. This story weaves a narrative of bravery, heroism, empathy and determination, capturing the resilience of the human heart.
©MiddleSchoolCafé Please note: this resource is for use by one teacher only. If you wish to share this resource with other teachers you will need to purchase an additional license for each teacher or they may purchase the resource with their own account. May this resource help engage each of your students in the learning process.
Looking for a way to incorporate Patriots Day into your ELA Class? Resilience in the Rubble is an original short story centered around the events of September 11th 2001. Through pre-reading, during-reading, and post-reading activities, students will not just read... more
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