Prompt #1
Families of the people who died on September 11, 2001 and citizens from around the world have left messages in New York, Arlington, and Shanksville for those who perished on that day. Learn about a passenger or crew member from Flight 93 and write them a personal letter based upon what you have learned about their life and their actions.
Prompt #2
The decision to act courageously is a choice that many of us may be called upon to make at some point in time. The passengers and crew of Flight 93 may have been scared, but they voted to confront their dangerous situation together. Write about a time when you or someone you know acted courageously. What happened? Why was courage required?
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Prompt #3
The Flight 93 passengers and crew were 40 unique individuals who stood together on 9/11 to confront terrorism. They prevented an attack that day and saved countless lives because they worked as a team. Write about a current problem the world presently faces and how people could work together to solve the problem.
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