5th Grade Curriculum: Clues To A Culture Lesson Plan Template printable pdf download

Grade Curriculum

Unit 4: Clues to a Culture

(64) The Star-Spangled

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Podcast length: 18:02

LESSON PLAN

SYNOPSIS

Today’s Walking Classroom looks at America’s national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner” and the

historical battle that inspired its lyrics. “The Star-Spangled Banner” was originally written as a poem

after a battle in the War of 1812, when Francis Scott Key saw the flag flying over Fort McHenry and he

knew that the British had failed in their attack. The song is often sung at sporting events and other

special occasions that allow us to celebrate our country and show our pride in America.

COMMON CORE STANDARDS

SL.5.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions on grade 5 topics and texts, building on

others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.

RI.5.3 Explain the relationships or interactions between two or more individuals, events, ideas, or

concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text based on specific information in the text.

OBJECTIVES

Students will:

Trace the evolution of Francis Scott Key’s lyrics from a poem about the war of 1812 to our

national anthem

Understand the significance of the battle that inspired the lyrics and the historical figures that

contributed to the story

Consider how music has contributed to our nation’s identity

PROCEDURE

If you want to compare student comprehension before and after listening, administer the

Comprehension Quiz before doing anything related to the podcast. Retest after walking.

1. Review key vocabulary (included definitions are limited to the context of today’s podcast)

anthem (noun) a song celebrating something or displaying patriotism; a song that is associated

with a certain group or country

The Star-Spangled Banner is the national anthem of the United States of America.

negotiation (noun) a form of trading or bargaining to come to an agreement

Our negotiations with our enemies ensured that the hostages would be freed.

lyrics (noun) the words to a song

He wrote some catchy lyrics to his songs that stick with us today.

5th Grade Curriculum: Clues To A Culture Lesson Plan Template