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The Meaning of America: National Identity and Why It Matters Lesson PlanThe Meaning of America: National Identity and Why It Matters Lesson Plan
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What So Proudly We Hail
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9th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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2012
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The Meaning of America: National Identity and Why It Matters

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Combining a close reading of a classic American text with the study of history can be a very powerful strategy, and this is most certainly the case with this resource using Edward Everett Hale's The Man without a Country. Consider themes as citizenship and national identity using the engaging discussion questions and prompts in this resource, and use the included videos to present an example of high-level discourse.

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citizenship, nationalism

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citizenship, national attachment, nationalism, edward everett hale, the man without a country, social studies

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  • Resource includes wealth of discussion questions and writing prompts organized by theme
  • Reading material included
  • Applies to several Common Core standards

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Common Core

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