Unit Overview:Three lessons using poetry of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882), Francis Scott Key (1779 – 1843), and Emma Lazarus (1849 – 1887) to explore the theme of Liberty.These lessons may be used with the week-long celebration called Freedom Week. Standards, Goals and Objectives:Language Arts–1. 5.RL.5.2 Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem…
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SSB Celebration Week Resource Pack
RESOURCE PACKET for Star Spangled Banner Birthday Celebration Week by: Susan Ferguson Scroll through this pack to see suggested activities for each day of the week. Booklist FRANCIS SCOTT KEY’S STAR-SPANGLED BANNER, Monica Kulling THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER in TRANSLATION, Elizabeth Raum THE FLAG MAKER, Susan Campbell Bartoletti THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER, Peter Spier, (lesson plan)…
Module I: Teaching Opinion Writing Through Patriotic Song
Table of Contents Module 1: Teaching Opinion Writing Through Patriotic Song:A. The Star-Spangled Banner and the War of 1812B. This Land Is Your Land and the 1960s Module 2: Teaching Informational Writing Through Patriotic Song:A. The Star-Spangled Banner and the War of 1812(more detail)B. Oh! Suzanna and…
The Anthem at War
The Anthem at War Language Arts, Music, Theater, and Art (Optional) 5th Grade Paul Herrera, American Union Elementary This lesson is for the classroom teacher who wants to incorporate music into their curriculum. This four lesson unit (that can be expanded or shortened) features a game of Charades to learn the lyrics to “The Star-Spangled Banner,” an acting…
The Civil War Through Its Music
The Civil War Through Its Music United States History Grade Levels 6-8 Students will examine songs of the Civil War as a framework around which to acquire content knowledge Goals and Objectives 1. Students will understand how music can be reflective of the events of a time period or a major event. 2. Students…