Star Spangled Banner Presented by: Melissa R. Hairston August 12, 1999 IN 609

Lyrics n Written by Francis Scott Key n originally a poem entitled In Defense of Ft. McHenry n poem was written on September 14, 1814

The Music Tune: “To Anacreon in Heaven” Tune that Francis Scott Key enjoyed.

Historical Context n War of 1812 n British takeover of Washington, DC n Capture of Dr. William Beanes n The British are bombing n British retreat

Aesthetic Analysis n Melody n Harmony n Meter n Range n Tempo n Volume n Sound n Notes

Student Interpretation n Selection and Arrangement of the materials n Materials give meaning n The music n Student interpretation affected by the work of others

Interpretation of Others: William Leland “Our National Anthem is both a great tune and an inspiring poem, no doubt about it, but it’s not very comfortable for the average patriot to sing.”

Integration in the Classroom

Standards of Learning History and Social Science K.9 The student will learn traditionally patriotic activities, including the Pledge of Allegiance and the Star Spangled Banner.

Lesson Plan Objectives: n Learn and recite the first verse n Learn about the historical events which lead to the creation of this song n Explain how they would have recorded the events that lead to the creation of this song