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The Star-Spangled Banner

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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 podcast...while walking. Of course, you could have scholars listen to this sedentary, but incorporating walking is fantastic if you have the technology for it! Also, it is referenced throughout the rest of the lesson. Once finished, they discuss highlights and share opinions. There is a comprehension quiz included to test listeners' recall and inference skills. 

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primary source analysis, primary sources, podcasts, lyrics, opinions, american values, cultural values, the star spangled banner, francis scott key, the national anthem, the war of 1812

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digital tools, historical figures, lyrics, national anthem, opinion, star spangled banner, war of 1812, Discussion, american values, francis scott key, primary source analysis, exercise, Podcast, english language arts
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Grade
4th - 6th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
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Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
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Differentiated Instruction
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Audio

Common Core

RL.5.3 SL.5.1.a

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