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Star Spangled Banner
by Jen
Sep 4, 2014
Sept. 14 is the 200th anniv. of the Star Spangled Banner. The Smithsonian has some interesting things on their site...anyone have any ideas for lessons that would cross all the elem. grades?
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Mrs H There are two books I really like. For older grades (I use in 5th), "By the Dawn's Early Light" by Steven Kroll is a great retelling of the story of the song's origin. "Oh Say Can You See" by Make Believe Ideas Ltd. is a nice large-format board book with the lyrics. It comes with a CD as well. It works for younger kids.

I also use the Smit...See More
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Garland/GA All grades but K and 1 get background on the story. 1st and up hear the lyrics, talk about places where they would hear the song, and the proper way to act during. Then I (and whoever joins in) sing while we all show the proper behavior.

1st and 2nd have the lyrics presented with the printables from here: [link removed]

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lis Activate magazine has a whole section on the 200th anniversary of the Star Spangled Banner in the August issue. Lots of ideas.

On 9/05/14, Garland/GA wrote: > All grades but K and 1 get background on the story. 1st and > up hear the lyrics, talk about places where they would hear > the song, and the proper way to act during. Then...See More
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Jen Thanks for all the great suggestions!
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