Americans are close to their homes and for them the time will come that they’ll choose between home or war’s desolation. The song suggests that free men will always have the courage to stand against the chains of tyranny and oppression. It talks about the hopes, aspirations, and values of the American people. The fourth verse is perhaps the most powerful of the four verses in the song. Initially a poem titled “Defense of Fort McHenry,” The Star-Spangled Banner was penned by a 35-year old lawyer and amateur poet named Francis Scott Key after he witnessed the bombardment of Fort McHenry by British forces in the year 1812. O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave”īeing the national anthem of the United States, The Star-Spangled Banner exudes patriotism at its finest. Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just,Īnd this be our motto: “In God is our trust.”Īnd the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation! and then make it available to them via Google.“O thus be it ever, when freemen shall standīetween their loved home and the war’s desolation.īlest with vict’ry and peace, may the Heav’n rescued land You can make any needed adjustments in the instructions such as which activities students need to complete, when it is due, etc. In Google, choose "File" then "Make a Copy" to get your own copy. Slides: The Star-Spangled Banner Slide Activity (Google Slides) They can define and present the terms in a jigsaw activity to save time. Students can use the handout below to view and define vocabulary terms that will appear in the lesson. You can also save and share the following Google resources for students to use with this lesson. You can post links to the videos in the lesson along with the related handout and engage in discussion to share responses on a discussion board or learning management system. It can be completed in steps as a class or students can move at their own pace and complete the activities independently. This lesson offers several options for you to use with your students whether you are teaching in class, using a hybrid model, or engaging through distance learning.
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