Oh+Say!+Can+You+See+Reinforcing+Activity

__Reinforcing Activity: __
 * 1) Read //Oh Say! Can You See// as a whole group, only playing the recording of the national anthem (attached CD) and following along with the book in front of the class, pointing out the words as they are sung. Do not go over the facts yet.
 * 2) Prompt discussion with students to help bring forth their prior knowledge
 * 3) Have you heard this song sung before?
 * 4) Where have you heard this song sung?
 * 5) What have you noticed people doing when this song is sung?
 * 6) Pass out copies of national anthem to each students.
 * 7) Prompt whole group discussion, writing student responses on the board
 * 8) What do you think this song is about? What words/phrases give you clues?
 * 9) What time period do you think this song is from? Does the language sound like the way we talk today?
 * 10) Who might have been the intended audience?
 * 11) Ask students to identify the phrases that make a strong impression on them. What are their favorite words/phrases? Write responses on board.
 * 12) Read the book a second time, this time reading the facts about Francis Scott Key, the War of 1812, and how the National Anthem was a poem before becoming our national anthem in 1931.
 * 13) Have students write a reflection of how our National Anthem came to be and why it is important to us a citizens of the United States.

__Other Academic Social Studies Strands: __Geography and Government

__ Tags/key concepts: __ America, American Flag, War of 1812, Bald Eagle, National Anthem, Star Spangled Banner, U.S. Landmarks, Independence Day, Changing Flag, The Pledge of Allegiance, Ellis Island, Language, History, Geography, Government, Symbols