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General Music: Grades 4 & 5

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The story behind the Star Spangled Banner sets off this singing and music lesson plan. Emergent singers study facts about Francis Scott Key and his famous song, they then discuss and practice singing the first verse paying close attention to vocal tone and song phrasing. Several cross-curricular activities are included.

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melodies, tone, literary devices, francis scott key

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melody, tone, francis scott key, phrasing, singing, music instruction, start spangled banner, social studies
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4th - 5th
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Social Studies & History
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