The Star-Spangled Banner ESL/Civics Special Project Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute Basic Skills Department
Words You Need to Know
star-spangled
decorated with stars or made with stars
banner
another name for a flag
face
to look or turn toward
Francis Scott Key
wrote the Star- Spangled Banner
official
approved by the government
national anthem
the official song of a country
respect
honor
Read about the Star-Spangled Banner
The Star-Spangled Banner is a song.
It was written by Francis Scott Key.
It is a patriotic song.
The song is the national anthem of the United States.
A national anthem is the official song of a country.
We sing the national anthem to honor our country.
When you sing the Star- Spangled Banner, you stand.
You also face the flag.
You place your right hand over your heart.
If you are wearing a hat, you take your hat off.
This shows respect for our country.
Reading Practice
The Star-Spangled Banner is a song. It was written by Francis Scott Key. It is a patriotic song.
The song is the national anthem of the United States. A national anthem is the official song of a country. We sing the national anthem to honor our country.
When you sing the Star- Spangled Banner, you stand. You also face the flag. You place your right hand over your heart. If you are wearing a hat, you take your hat off. This shows respect for our country.
Listen to The Star- Spangled Banner
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