Remembrance Day and the Story of the Poppy

Emma Davis leads a classroom activity where students color poppies for Remembrance Day. The lesson covers the history of the poppy as a symbol, starting with Colonel John McCrae's poem about Flanders Fields. Students write messages on poppies to honor soldiers and discuss the importance of remembering those who fought in wars.

What is the primary activity the students are engaged in for Remembrance Day?

• Building models

• Writing essays

• Coloring poppies

• Painting landscapes

Who was the author of the famous poem about Flanders Fields?

• Emily Dickinson

• Robert Frost

• William Shakespeare

• Colonel John McCrae

What inspired Colonel McCrae to write his famous poem?

• A letter from a friend

• A speech by a general

• The sight of poppies blooming among graves

• A sunset over the battlefield

How did McCrae's poem influence the use of poppies?

• As a symbol of victory

• As a symbol of support for the Allied forces

• As a symbol of unity

• As a symbol of peace

What is the purpose of the poppies being colored by the students?

• To decorate the classroom

• To be dropped from a plane as a tribute

• To sell at a fundraiser

• To create a mural

What do the messages on the back of the poppies represent?

• Names of famous poets

• Quotes from world leaders

• Lyrics from songs

• Messages of hope and remembrance

What is one of the quotes written by a student on a poppy?

• "Together we stand"

• "Victory is ours"

• "Grief is the price we pay for love"

• "Peace is the way forward"

What is the significance of the number 58,000 in the classroom project?

• The number of students in the school

• The number of poppies to be dropped

• The number of soldiers in the army

• The number of poppies in the field

Why do the students believe it is important to commemorate Remembrance Day?

• To celebrate victory

• To remember those who sacrificed their lives

• To learn about history

• To enjoy a day off from school

What historical event do the poppies specifically commemorate?

• World War II

• The American Civil War

• The First World War

• The Vietnam War