Welcome back to Literacy Musing Mondays. We spent the weekend reflecting and remembering as our nation marked 15 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Do you remember where you were on that infamous September Day? I remember standing in my school’s multi-media room, watching the headlines as I reviewed tapes for my teachers to ensure they were taped correctly. I kept my main television on Channel 4, our NBC channel. Matt Lauer stopped interviewing an author to announce that a plane crashed into the first Trade Center building. A few minutes later the second plane crashed into the other Trade Center building.
I remember calling my principal and asking him to come to the library. He watched for a few minutes and then went to the main office and announced that our country was just attacked. He asked teachers to turn on televisions in their rooms so that the students could see what was transpiring. Our halls were quiet, but you could see tears in the eyes of some of the teachers. I traveled the halls to make sure all the televisions were working properly.
By the end of the day, we knew the nation had lost brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice, running into burning buildings instead of running away. Across our state impromptu community services occurred. My husband (whom I was dating at the time) called me so I could hear his fellow residents singing Amazing Grace in the downtown square.
We delayed our link up to this morning in honor of those who lost their lives that day. Yesterday, I spent my time watching special programs about 9/11 and remembering the impact that awful day had and continues to have on our country. I have a 13-year-old who doesn’t remember that day. How do you explain to children that weren’t alive the awful truth of that day?
9/11 Terrorist Attacks Resources
I compiled a short list of resources for homeschool educators, teachers, or parents.
- 9/11 Memorial Museum Education Page
- 9/11 Day – My Good Deed | Scholastic.com
- TeachingHistory.org/spotlight/September 11
Below are highly recommended and award-winning books on 9/11. You can find these on many different book sites: Amazon, Scholastic, etc. Click on the picture to take you to Amazon. These are not affiliate links.
School Library Journal’s Best Nonfiction Books of 2011; Horn Book’s Best Nonfiction Books of 2011
Recommended by Leslie
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Great post, Mary! I remember exactly where I was on that day. I think we all do. I was in my high school 10th biology class and we were all gathered around the TV in utter disbelief of what was happening. Wow! Seems like so long ago, yet I can still remember every detail. Thank you for sharing, hosting, and for the book recommendations as well! GOD bless you, Love! 🙂
Tai thanks for stopping by and your support.
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I wish all the killings would end soon.
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I remember exactly where I was on 9/11/2001. I was on my way to work when I heard on the news that a plane had hit one of the ‘Twin Towers’ in NYC. I was shocked to say the least and I thought it must have been pilot error. When I arrived at work everyone was in the patients waiting room watching the T.V.. I saw live when the second plane hit the other tower and I knew then that it was no accident. For a few seconds we were all in shock––doctors, nurses, front office staff––we didn’t know what to make of it. Then we realized that this was a planned terrorist attack and we all bursted into tears––men, women––everyone!
Thanks for the 9/11 memorial. That’s a day no American should ever forget.
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I was on a business trip out of town and worried about my family.
I think, like most people, I will always remember the details of that day… my girlie was in first grade and I was getting ready to take her to school and I was so conflicted. I live on the West Coast, but far away from big city targets and I felt it would be better for her to be at school having a somewhat normal day… that also freed me up to watch it unfold and pray as the day went on!
First off, I was SO excited to see that you chose my post as your favorite, Mary! You just made my week! Second, I was on the ice (coaching skating) when 9/11 happened and I’ll never forget how thankful all of the parents were to be with their children, to know that they were safe. Have you read the series (beginning with One Tuesday Morning) by Karen Kingsbury?
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No, I will have to check this book out or at least see if Amazon has it. Thank your for your recommendation. I know I was thankful for safety that day too. My daughter was not born, and I was dating my husband.
Mary Hill recently posted…Literacy Musing Mondays: Reflecting on 9/11 Terrorist Attacks
I was at home that day and my friend Zanya called and told me to turn on the television. My teen Jamaican self was very shocked to see what was transpiring in America. But also not 100% surprised. America has many enemies. So sad all the lost lives. Zanya knew someone who worked in one of the towers but she was late for work that day and luckily missed the falling towers.
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Thanks for the book recommendations! I hope this will always be a reflective day in our history. I read a couple of really interesting articles this weekend, one about the first eight hours with the president after the attacks, and another about the history of a famous photo called “The Falling Man,” capturing one of the people jumping from the tower. I just can’t imagine how horrible it must have been in there to cause people to jump to certain death. It’s hard to fathom that there are teenagers alive today who have no memory of this. Thanks for your thoughts.
Barbara, I so agree. Thank you so much.
Mary Hill recently posted…Literacy Musing Mondays: Reflecting on 9/11 Terrorist Attacks
Thanks for the book recommendations. We were discussing September 11 yesterday and it’s so hard to believe that of my five kids the only one who was even alive was the oldest and he was one. I’ll definitely be checking out your book choices.
Thank you, Mary, for this reflection. I’m afraid the remembrance was a bit lost on me because it fell on a Sunday this year, but you are helping me to remember a day late.
Also, you will be getting an email from me this week (Lord willing) with info or October 4.
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For older elem/MS readers, I have heard good things about Nine, Ten … and The Memory of Things for 9/11 novels.