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American Holidays
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Social studies worksheet · American symbols and landmarks
The Star-Spangled Banner
Learn how Francis Scott Key wrote “The Star-Spangled Banner” in 1814, then fill in 6 missing words of its first four lines from a word bank.
- Grade level
- Grades 2–3
- Time
- About 20 minutes
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- American symbols, National landmarks, Civic pride
What kids do
“Read how our national anthem was written. Then fill in the missing words of the first lines. Use the word bank.”
Printed on the sheet:
- In 1814, Francis Scott Key watched a battle at Fort McHenry in Baltimore. In the morning, the American flag was still flying.
- He wrote a poem about it. The poem became a song, and in 1931 it became our national anthem.
- O say can you see, by the dawn’s early
- How do people show respect when the anthem plays?
Words on this sheet
lightstarsstripesbroadO’er theand bright
Teacher tip
Play the anthem and follow along with the words.
How to use it
- Show a photo of the real symbol or landmark before the sheet.
- Find the symbol on a coin, a stamp or a dollar bill.
- Keep a classroom globe, a world map and a U.S. map in reach while kids work.
Watch for
Kids from other countries may have their own national symbols. Invite them to share.
Talk about it
- What does this symbol stand for?
- What question would you ask an expert on this topic?
Take it further
Make a class book of American symbols.
US Letter, prints well in black and white. Free for home and classroom use: print as many copies as you need.
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