O Say Can You See 6 Pack

Explore the story behind the American national anthem! This 6-pack of nonfiction readers will teach second grade students the history of “The Star-Spangled Banner” and the meaning behind its famous words. O Say Can You See 6-Pack • Analyzes the national anthem line by line to make sure students fully understand it • Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will keep students invested • Connects an important piece of American history to students’ daily lives • Includes a glossary, thought-provoking discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity that aids students in learning this patriotic song • Offers a focused lesson plan that will help with implementation of activities In 1814, Francis Scott Key wrote a poem that would eventually become the country’s most well-known song. This teacher-approved 6-pack will help students dive into the history and meaning behind Key’s famous words. With beautiful images, a useful index, a fiction story about the anthem, and more helpful features, this 6-pack of books will show second grade students the significance of the national anthem and the American flag to their country. This 6-pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.

Explore the story behind the American national anthem! This 6-pack of nonfiction readers will teach second grade students the history of “The Star-Spangled Banner” and the meaning behind its famous words. O Say Can You See 6-Pack • Analyzes the national anthem line by line to make sure students fully understand it • Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will keep students invested • Connects an important piece of American history to students’ daily lives • Includes a glossary, thought-provoking discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity that aids students in learning this patriotic song • Offers a focused lesson plan that will help with implementation of activities In 1814, Francis Scott Key wrote a poem that would eventually become the country’s most well-known song. This teacher-approved 6-pack will help students dive into the history and meaning behind Key’s famous words. With beautiful images, a useful index, a fiction story about the anthem, and more helpful features, this 6-pack of books will show second grade students the significance of the national anthem and the American flag to their country. This 6-pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.

Students will act out the story of the events that led up to the writing of the Star-Spangled Banner! Readers will learn about Mary Pickersgill, who made a flag for the War of 1812 that inspired the famous poem. This Reader's Theater script features roles written to match multiple reading levels. Teachers can assign specific roles to their readers based on each student's current reading level, allowing all students to get involved in the same activity and feel successful! Students will gain confidence in their reading fluency through performance, regardless of their current reading ability. While performing with others, students will practice performance, interacting cooperatively, reading aloud, and using expressive voices and gestures to better tell the story. These drama scripts for students are a great way to teach literacy and engage all learners! This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.

Build literacy skills and social studies content-area knowledge with this nonfiction title! This 6-Pack offers an integrated English language arts approach that specifically addresses California content standards for history-social science, as well as reading, writing, and English language development standards. Act out the story of the events that led up to the writing of the Star-Spangled Banner! Students will learn about Mary Pickersgill, who made a flag for the War of 1812 that inspired the famous poem. The six roles in this script are written at different reading levels, supporting differentiation and English language learner strategies. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan that aligns to California's History-Social Science Content Standards.

With The War of 1812: By the Dawn's Early Light 6-Pack, students will explore the war that inspired our national anthem. This fascinating nonfiction reader will examine the events that led up to the war and what happened afterwards, including Francis Scott Key penning the iconic "The Star-Spangled Banner." Breathe life into the pages of history with primary source documents that offer significant clues of what America was like during the 1800s. Authentic artifacts, including maps, government documents, and other primary sources offer an intimate glimpse of life during this turbulent time in America's history. Students will build content knowledge across geography, history, and other social studies strands, with content that can be leveled for different types of learners. This reader contains text features, including captions, bold print, glossary, and index to increase comprehension and academic vocabulary. A "Your Turn!" activity continues to challenge students as they extend their learning. Aligned to McREL, WIDA/TESOL, NCSS/C3 Framework, and other state standards, this 6-Pack readies students for college and career readiness.