Remembrance Day

The Poppy Story (Early Years). – YouTube (4:04)https://youtu.be/doalcouBKwc

An animated short film about the journey of the poppy and what it means.

The Poppy Story (First Level & up). – YouTube (5:45)https://youtu.be/K8Jv0T9eFUYAn animated short film about the journey of the poppy. An excellent introduction to the poppy, remembrance, veterans, and Poppyscotland.

What is Remembrance Day? – CBBC Newsroundhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/15492752Remembrance Day, also known as Armistice Day, happens every year – but do you know what it stands for?

Why do people wear poppies? – CBBC Newsroundhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/15492228The Royal British Legion is launching this year’s poppies. In the days leading up to 11 November, you will see people on the TV and in the streets wearing a poppy.

Why are Poppies Worn on Remembrance Day? – Behind the News – YouTube (3:55)https://youtu.be/beVVbRPzmOoThis classroom is chock full of poppies. But this isn’t an art lesson. – LULU tells the story of the poppies.

Why do people wear a red poppy? What is Poppy Day? Remembrance Day – English Topic – YouTube (6:19)https://youtu.be/Wv1bSkZIJMA

Poppy day English lesson. Why do people wear a red poppy during November?

Remembrance Day 2018: Why do some people wear a white poppy? | The Independenthttps://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/armistice-day-2018-white-poppy-two-minutes-silence-remembrance-sunday-a8617996.html

What happens in London on Nov 11th

10 facts about Remembrance Day and poppies | St George Internationalhttp://www.stgeorges.co.uk/blog/london-student-life/10-facts-about-Remembrance-Day-and-poppies

‘Why do British people wear poppies on their jackets’?

Red, white, purple, black? Choosing a Remembrance Day poppy – BBC Newshttps://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-england-37798965/red-white-purple-black-choosing-a-remembrance-day-poppy

Red remembrance poppies are traditional, but what do the white, black and purple flowers mean?

Remembrance Day Poems worksheet – Free ESL printable worksheets made by teachershttps://en.islcollective.com/resources/printables/worksheets_doc_docx/remembrance_day_poems/intermediate-b1-activity/12865

This is a reading comprehension activity of two well-known Remembrance Day Poems. – ESL worksheets

This Day in History, November 11, 1918: World War I Ends – YouTube (2:30)https://youtu.be/_UTUr_HtnawOn November 11, 1918 an armistice was signed between the Germans and the Allies, ending World War I.

Bet You Didn’t Know: Veterans Day | History – YouTube (2:12)https://youtu.be/mWD4Oy6fKloDo you know why Veterans Day is celebrated on November 11th every year? Get the whole story behind the holiday.

These remarkable images show the end of the First World War in colour – BelfastTelegraph.co.ukhttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/these-remarkable-images-show-the-end-of-the-first-world-war-in-colour-37497350.html

A selection of historic Press Association images from 100 years ago have been colourised to mark the end of the First World War.

ESL Holiday Lessons: English Lesson on Armistice Dayhttps://eslholidaylessons.com/11/armistice_day.htmlESL Holiday Lessons: Free 14-Page lesson plan / worksheet on Armistice Day – Handouts, online activity and mp3.

ESL Lesson Plan on World War 1 – Breaking News English Lessonhttps://breakingnewsenglish.com/1811/181111-world-war-1.html?fbclid=IwAR2ragLy9O3WjQ2mpKwqZlUOSLCcgcswxyKsH7e1h2o7NLAbV_QuWmPk19o

English News Lessons: Free 27-Page lesson plan / 2-page mini-lesson – World War 1 –

A global guide to the first world war – interactive documentary | World news | The Guardian (3-7 min each)http://www.theguardian.com/world/ng-interactive/2014/jul/23/a-global-guide-to-the-first-world-war-interactive-documentaryTen historians from 10 countries give a brief history of the first world war through a global lens.

How to teach… the first world war | Teacher Network | The Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/teacher-network/teacher-blog/2014/jul/21/how-to-teach-first-world-warTeacher Alex Ogg shares a range of lesson resources to help you teach students about the war to end all wars and its centenary