2. The Star-Spangled Banner ESL/Civics Special Project Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute Basic Skills Department 2001-2002

3. Words You Need to Know

4. star-spangled

5. decorated with stars or made with stars

6. banner

7. another name for a flag

8. face

9. to look or turn toward

10. Francis Scott Key

11. wrote the Star- Spangled Banner

12. official

13. approved by the government

14. national anthem

15. the official song of a country

16. respect

17. honor

18. Read about the Star-Spangled Banner

19. The Star-Spangled Banner is a song.

20. It was written by Francis Scott Key.

21. It is a patriotic song.

22. The song is the national anthem of the United States.

23. A national anthem is the official song of a country.

24. We sing the national anthem to honor our country.

25. When you sing the Star- Spangled Banner, you stand.

26. You also face the flag.

27. You place your right hand over your heart.

28. If you are wearing a hat, you take your hat off.

29. This shows respect for our country.

30. Reading Practice

31. The Star-Spangled Banner is a song. It was written by Francis Scott Key. It is a patriotic song.

32. 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.

33. 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.

34. Listen to The Star- Spangled Banner

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