Weekly Writing #2
Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday in September and recognizes and honors American workers and their achievements. The first Labor Day in the United States was celebrated on September 5, 1882 in New York City. Labor Day is often regarded as a day of rest.
What profession do you want to enter when you finish school?
Write about a profession whose work you admire and respect. Be sure to explain WHY you feel this way. due 9/9
Extra Credit
Grandparents Day is celebrated the first Sunday after Labor Day. This day is devoted to honoring grandparents and to help children become aware of the strength, information, and guidance that older people offer. In 1978, the United States Congress passed legislation, which was signed by President Jimmy Carter, proclaiming the first Sunday after Labor Day as National Grandparents Day. September was chosen as the month for this holiday to signify the “autumn years” of life.
Choose one and complete for extra credit (you can only earn extra credit if your WW due 9/9 is also turned in).
- Write a letter to your grandparents.
- Interview one of your grandparents, or ask your parents to tell you about your grandparents. Then, draw a Venn diagram and compare your life to one of your grandparents when he or she was your age. How was your grandparent’s life similar or different to yours? Explain your diagram (should be about ½ page).
- Due 9/9
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