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This The Star-Spangled Banner: Fact or Fiction? lesson plan also includes:
- The Star-Spangled Banner: Fact or Fiction? (.html)
- Resource Sheet #1: Account of General George Armistead to Secretary of War, James Monroe (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #2: Bombardment of Fort McHenry(.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #3: Bombardment of Fort McHenry (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #4: Map showing British strategy (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #5: Artifacts (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #6: History Mystery: The Truth behind The Star-Spangled Banner (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #7: From The Martin Star July 1951 (.pdf)
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Is the Star-Spangled Banner an actual account of a gripping battle, or is it just a catchy tune? Young scholars compare eyewitness descriptions of the War of 1812 battle that inspired "The Star-Spangled Banner." They also examine images of Fr. McHenry to sort out fact from fiction when it comes to the national anthem.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use as an introductory lesson for the War of 1812
Classroom Considerations
- Learners may want to listen to renditions of the song during the activity
- Class members need background knowledge of the War of 1812
Pros
- Resource encourages critical thinking about the national narrative
- Activity includes interesting images
Cons
- Some of the included links no longer work