Grades 1-3

Dear Mom Letter

DND ARMY 23177 and DVA 519-16: Private P.T. Leachman with donkey mascot of the Saskatoon Light Infantry, Sicily, 1943.

Here is a fictional letter from a Canadian soldier in Italy to his family at home. It tells about some of his experiences and what it might have been like serving in Italy during the Second World War.

Interactive Dear Mom Letter

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Teacher's Guide for Dear Mom Letter

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Learning Activities for Dear Mom Letter:

Activity Sheet #1

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Activity Sheet #2

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Activity Sheet #3

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Teachers: Please help us evaluate these activities. We welcome your comments and suggestions.
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