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The Star Spangled Banner
A young Baltimore boy and his brother witness the British bombardment of Fort McHenry in 1814 that culminates in the writing of the national anthem by Francis Scott Key.
- GenresPicture BooksHistory
32 pages, Hardcover
First published June 3, 2003
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February 27, 2015
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This book tells the story of our nation’s National Anthem. It is inspiring, but I am disappointed that the story does not go into more detail about the American Revolution. I would have preferred to have more of the story about the bombing of Fort McHenry.
Purpose:
Read aloud to 1st to 3rd grad students for several purposes:
This book would be good to read to students before starting a lesson on the American Revolution or the National Anthem. The book explains how Francis Scott Key wrote The Star-Spangled Banner while being held captive by the British.
The book also contains good vocabulary such as: Militia, harbor, oysters, seizing, sneer, paced, and spyglass.
This book tells the story of our nation’s National Anthem. It is inspiring, but I am disappointed that the story does not go into more detail about the American Revolution. I would have preferred to have more of the story about the bombing of Fort McHenry.
Purpose:
Read aloud to 1st to 3rd grad students for several purposes:
This book would be good to read to students before starting a lesson on the American Revolution or the National Anthem. The book explains how Francis Scott Key wrote The Star-Spangled Banner while being held captive by the British.
The book also contains good vocabulary such as: Militia, harbor, oysters, seizing, sneer, paced, and spyglass.
March 21, 2012
There are a few books that stand out as "new classics". I first read this in my daughters classroom when she was in elementary school. It is one I still LOVE to read with the lovely illustrations! HIGHLY recommend it!
July 18, 2009
This book is wonderful! The story line is easy to follow and a great introduction to the National Anthem for young children. A must read for all preschoolers and young elementary kids.
April 3, 2010
Awesome book for teaching American history, American Revolution
June 10, 2013
Use in class on September 13.
On this day in 1814, Francis Scott Key writes a poem which becomes America's national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner."
On this day in 1814, Francis Scott Key writes a poem which becomes America's national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner."
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