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Example of acrostic poem.

Whole Group:
Students will watch the following video on Hiroshi Miyamura and then discuss the acrostic poem that is on their handout. The teacher will instruct them on the elements of an acrostic poem.

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Cpl. Miyamura, a member of Company H, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action against...

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Medal of Honor Recipient: William Carpenter

Small group: Students  will watch the following video documentary of a Medal of Honor recipient and create an acrostic poem for William Carpenter.

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For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as an Automatic Rifleman with Company ...

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who can nominate

Anyone who is aware of a fellow citizen, neighbor, co-worker, etc. who deserves recognition for extraordinary acts or service.

who can be nominated

Any United States civilian who, through a singular act of extraordinary heroism or through a prolonged series of selfless acts, clearly demonstrated a willingness to place his or her own life at risk for others or has dedicated themselves to the service of others. In all cases, the actions being honored must epitomize the concept of "service above self" and must be performed "above and beyond" one's professional or vocational area of responsibility or conduct. Young Americans aged 8-17 can be nominated for their leadership, courage, character, integrity and service. Community organizations can be nominated for their exceptional impact or mission in supporting our nation's military service members and families.
Please note: Nominees who are deceased are eligible. Nominees must be a U.S citizen. A singular act of heroism must have occurred within the last three years. A series of acts of long-term selfless service must have been performed within the last three years.

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Anyone who is aware of a fellow citizen, neighbor, co-worker, etc. who deserves recognition for extraordinary acts or service. Any United States civilian who, through a singular act of extraordinary heroism or through a prolonged series of selfless acts, clearly demonstrated a willingness to place his or her own life at risk for others or has dedicated themselves to the service of others.

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Rudyard Kipling was an English author famous for an array of works like 'Just So Stories' and 'The Jungle Book.' He received the 1907 Nobel Prize in Literature.

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If you can keep your head when all about you

Are losing theirs and blaming it on you,

If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,

But make allowance for their doubting too;

If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,

Or being lied about, don't deal in lies,

Or being hated, don't give way to hating,

And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise:

If you can dream-and not make dreams your master;

If you can think-and not make thoughts your aim;

If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster

And treat those two impostors just the same;

If you can bear to hear the truth you've spoken

Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,

Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken,

And stoop and build 'em up with worn-out tools:

If you can make one heap of all your winnings

And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss,

And lose, and start again at your beginnings

And never breathe a word about your loss;

If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew

To serve your turn long after they are gone,

And so hold on when there is nothing in you

Except the Will which says to them: 'Hold on!'

If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,

Or walk with Kings-nor lose the common touch,

If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you,

If all men count with you, but none too much;

If you can fill the unforgiving minute

With sixty seconds' worth of distance run,

Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it,

And-which is more-you'll be a Man, my son!

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Poems, readings, poetry news and the entire 110-year archive of POETRY magazine.

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Read aloud the poem, "IF".
* Discuss Rudyard Kipling's bio
* Student reading of poem and what "Power Words" did you notice.
* Watch Rick Rescorla video.
SMALL GROUP:
* Identify Character Traits an adult must have according to the poem.
* Identify central theme of the assigned stanza.
* Relate the character values in your stanza to Rescorla's actions.
* Explain why the advice in the poem is relevant today.

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WRITING INTO THE DAY:
What quotation, book, or poem has inspired you?