Academy of American Poets
Teach This Poem: "A New National Anthem" by Ada Limón
Ada Limon's poem, "A New National Anthem," offers young scholars an opportunity to reflect on the significance of the US national anthem and the extent to which Key's vision applies to all Americans. After watching a video of Whitney...
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National Anthem Protests
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick refused to stand for the National Anthem in 2016 as a form of protest. Were his actions appropriate? Using the provided website, pupils attempt to decide for themselves by reading the main...
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The Star-Spangled Banner
Get your kids moving as they learn about the history of the United States National Anthem. Scholars examine the War of 1812, Francis Scott Key, and the meaning behind The Star Spangled Banner as they listen to an 18-minute...
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Differentiate between Formal and Informal Language
The Pledge of Allegiance, the Gettysburg Address, the National Anthem, and the Preamble to the Constitution all get close attention in an exercise that asks learners to rewrite these formally-worded documents into informal language....
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The National Anthem
In this National Anthem worksheet, students read the lyrics to the National Anthem and describe them in their own words. They draw a picture to match their explanation.
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National Anthems of Selected Countries
In these national anthems worksheets, students read the general information and the anthems for the countries of the United States, Canada, Sweden, Switzerland, Zambia, Great Britain, Chile, Ethiopia, Korea, New Zealand, Greece, Taiwan,...
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Francis Scott Key
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students enjoy a biography of Francis Scott Key, the author of the National Anthem. The students then answer 20 questions, some of which call on them to recall the words to the song.
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Poetry and Our National Anthem
Students express the meaning of the Star-Spangled Banner. For this American history lesson, students read through the national anthem and complete an activities from a list of choices. Some choices include: writing the anthem in your own...
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Introduction to American Literature
Students discuss the topic of freedom and what the National Anthem means to them and to our country. They create a new and original verse for the National Anthem.
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Anthem Questions
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 11 short answer and essay questions based on themes in Ayn Rand's Anthem.
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Anthem: Symbols Quiz
In this online interactive reading comprehension learning exercise, learners respond to 5 multiple choice questions based on symbolism in Anthem. Students may submit their answers to be scored on this timed quiz.
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Anthem Theme of Philosophical Viewpoints
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 4 short answer and essay questions based on the theme of philisophical viewpoints in Anthem. Students may also complete their choice of 3 reading activities suggested.
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Anthem Theme of Freedom and Confinement
For this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 5 short answer and essay questions based on the theme of freedom and confinement in Anthem. Students may also complete their choice of 3 reading activities suggested.
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Anthem Theme of Society and Class
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 4 short answer and essay questions based on the themes society and class in Anthem. Students may also complete their choice of 3 reading activities suggested.
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Anthem Theme of Happiness
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 4 short answer and essay questions based on the theme of happiness in Anthem. Students may also complete their choice of 3 reading activities suggested.
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Anthem Theme of Science
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 4 short answer and essay questions based on the theme of science in Anthem. Students may also complete their choice of 3 reading activities suggested.
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Anthem Theme of Love
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 4 short answer and essay questions based on the theme of love in Anthem. Students may also complete their choice of 3 reading activities suggested.
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Anthem Theme of Loyalty
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 4 short answer and essay questions based on the theme of loyalty in Anthem. Students may also complete their choice of 3 reading activities suggested.
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Anthem Theme of Strength and Skill
In this reading comprehension worksheet, learners respond to 4 short answer and essay questions based on the theme of strength and skill in Anthem. Students may also complete their choice of 3 reading activities suggested.
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Anthem: Quotes (What was Said) Quiz
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, learners respond to 5 multiple choice questions based on the quotes in Anthem. Students may submit their answers to be scored on this timed quiz.
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The Power of 1: Individual Assessment of Anthem
Students prepare for a Multiple Intelligences based assessment after completing the novel "Anthem." As individuality is a theme in the novel, each student reflects that concept by choosing how best to show understanding of the novel.
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National Symbols
Students explore symbols of nationalism and consider their relevance today. Students listen to national anthems of various countries, discuss sentiments that songs and lyrics invoke, research history of anthems and countries they...
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Understanding and Analyzing “The U.S. of Us” by Richard Blanco
Current immigration issues and the rhetoric surrounding the controversies come into focus with a lesson that uses Richard Blanco's anthem, "The U.S. of Us," written after the August 2019 attack in El Paso, Texas, to open a discussion of...
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Core Poetry and More
Second graders examine poetry in the context of American History in the four lessons of this unit. They read, write, and edit their own pieces in this unit.