War of 1812 Cause & Effect and Create Your Own Political Cartoon

War of 1812 Cause & Effect and  Create Your Own Political Cartoon   Directions: Complete the Cause and Effect chart below. Then, follow directions for the political cartoon below.   War of 1812 Causes Description Impressed Soldiers Native American Attacks U.S. & President Madison attempt peaceful solutions     War of 1812 Effects Description U.S.…

Elements of Political Cartoons

Elements of Political Cartoons Symbolism Cartoonists use simple objects, or symbols, to stand for larger concepts or ideas. After you identify the symbols in a cartoon, think about what the cartoonist intends each symbol to stand for. Examples of Symbols Used in Political Cartoons  • peace – dove, olive branch, victory sign, scales of justice…

War of 1812 Compare & Contrast

War of 1812 Compare & Contrast   Directions: Using the information you’ve learned about the War of 1812 from the Smithsonian Magazine article, your textbook, and lecture, complete the following chart.   American Point of View British Point of View                              …

British View of The War of 1812

The British View the War of 1812 Quite Differently Than Americans Do The star-spangled war confirmed independence for the United States. But for Great Britain, it was a betrayal By  Amanda Foreman July 2014 As we look forward to celebrating the bicentennial of the “Star-Spangled Banner” by Francis Scott Key, I have to admit, with…

The American Flag as a Symbol

The American Flag as a Symbol: A lesson to celebrate the flag Social Studies Grade Levels 5 – 12 Bonnie Cooper, Caney Creek High School, Conroe (Texas) ISD Students use images of the US flag in to identify different ways the United States flag has been used as a symbol over time. Learning Goals: Students will…

Module III: Narrative Writing through Patriotic Song

A.  (Teacher models lesson with student assistance.) During the early 1900s, the march sound of John Phillip Sousa rang across America, World War I was taking shape, cities were growing, women won the right to vote, and many homes across America had a piano or another musical instrument inside.  If we personified our United States…

Module II: Informational Writing through Patriotic Song

A.   “Star Spangled Banner” Model Writing Lesson Details: What important information do the Lyrics of “The Star Spangled Banner” and related art works tell us about the life and times of Francis Scott Key and others who lived about 1812? Here, since we are writing for information, we will go into more depth concerning the…

The Music of Poetry: Decoded_ Lesson 1

Guiding Question – Why did we go to War? Focus Words – Freedom/Independence/LibertyIntroduction:1) Introduce “Paul Revere’s Ride” through one of the videos and KWL Chart.Ask students:What do you know about Paul Revere?Why is it important to know about Paul Revere?Why did Paul Revere find it necessary to warn others?                                     Andy Griffith explains Paul Revere’s Ride:…

The Star-Spangled Banner: What it Really Means

American History, Language Arts Grade Levels:  3–5 by Ann Coyne (Inverness Primary School, Inverness, FL) and Christy Pettee (Ponderosa Elementary, Santa Clara, CA) We envision two teacher-ready lessons. The first lesson will center around using primary and secondary sources to learn the historical context of the Star Spangled Banner. The second lesson will focus on the…

Music & Poetry of the Harlem Renaissance

The Star Spangled Banner Echoed in the Literature and Music of the Harlem Renaissance Music/Library ScienceGrade Levels (9, 10)Julia Loving, School Media SpecialistPelham Preparatory Academy Description Using print and non-print resources available in the school library, students will research the themes and sentiments of Francis Scott Key’s Star Spangled Banner in relation to the literature and music of…