Labor Day

On September 3, 1894, President Grover Cleveland proclaimed the first national observance of Labor Day. At this time the holiday honored only federal workers in all the states and The District of Columbia. Today Labor Day is celebrated the first Monday in September and recognizes all those who labor. The word "labor" is derived from the Latin and means "to be tired." Labor can be physical or mental toil, but more commonly refers to physical exertion for the purpose of supplying material wants.
This week, in celebration of Labor Day, you are to write a paragraph in which you discuss the need to recognize how working people contribute to our society. On the back of this sheet make a list of jobs. Next to each, briefly describe how the job effects all of society.
REMEMBER:
___ 5-8 sentences, including a topic and concluding sentence
___ five elements of good writing; focus on PURPOSE and IDEAS
___ clearly reworked rough draft
___ final is neat and written in ink
___ signature of adult who helped you proofread your work for content and presentation
___ all three papers stapled together with final on top

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