RTTT MC Unit Template

From Sea to Shining Sea:

Patriotic Songs and Symbols

History and Social Studies - Grade 1

North Adams Public Schools

Sullivan School-Jane Farnham, Teacher Leader

This unit will allow students to explore the historical and cultural significance of patriotic songs and symbols of America. Students will discuss and analyze how these songs and symbols represent the values and pride of our country.

Table of Contents

Unit Plan ..3-5

Lesson 1...... 6-9

Lesson 2 .....10-16

Lesson 3 ..17-23

Lesson 4 ..24-30

Lesson 5 ..31-36

CEPA ..37-42

Unit Resources ....43-111

Stage 1 Desired Results

ESTABLISHED GOALSG

History and Social Science

1.3 Identify and explain the meaning of American and National Symbols. (H,C)

1.4 Demonstrate the ability to recite the Pledge of Allegiance, to explain its general meaning, and to sing national songs such as America the Beautiful, My Country Tis of Thee, God Bless America, and the Star Spangled Banner and explain the general meaning of the lyrics (H,C)

English Language Arts

1.RL.4 Identify words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses.

1.RI.4 Ask and answer questions to help determine or clarify the meaning of words and phrases in a text.

1.RI.5 Know and use various text features (e.g., headings, tables of contents, glossaries, electronic menus, icons) to locate key facts or information in a text.

1.SL.2 Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other medial.

1.W.2 Write informative/explanatory texts in

Which they name a topic, supply some facts about the topic, and provide some sense of closure.

1.L.4 Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.

Arts Standards

1.1 Demonstrate the ability to use

representation, abstraction or symbolism to create 2D and 3D artwork that conveys a personal point of view about issues or ideas.

3.5: Create symbolic artwork by substituting symbols for objects, relationships or ideas.

10.1 Integrate knowledge of visual arts and apply the arts to learning other disciplines.

Transfer

Students will be able to independently understand that national symbols have meaning and purpose in their use. T

Meaning

UNDERSTANDINGSU

Students will understand that

U1 Patriotic symbols and songs represent specific values and principles that have shaped our country.

U2 Symbols represent or stand for something else and convey meaning.

U3 Writers choose words and phrases to evoke emotions and feelings.

U4 Words can paint mental pictures.

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONSQ

EQ1 Why do we have patriotic symbols?

EQ2 What can we learn about a nation or society through patriotic symbols and songs?

EQ3 How can words suggest feelings or appeal to the senses?

Acquisition

Students will knowK

K1 The four American and National symbols (The American Flag, The Bald Eagle, The White House, and the Statue of Liberty), and their specific values/meanings to our society.

K2 Words and phrases in stories or poems/songs can suggest feeling or appeal to the senses.

K3 Nonfiction text features

K4 Four patriotic songs

K5 Illustrations provide information

Students will be skilled atS

S1 Identifying national symbols

S2 Explaining the meaning of four national symbols

S3 Singing patriotic songs

S4 Interpreting words or phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses

S5 Identifying key details and main ideas within a text

S6 Asking and answering questions to help determine or clarify the meaning of words and phrases to understand a text

S7 Knowing and using text features to understand the text.

S8 Comparing and contrasting different texts on the same topics

S9 Drawing from multiple sources to synthesize information

Stage 2 Evidence

Evaluative Criteria

Assessment Evidence

-Justify the importance of the patriotic symbols and songs.

-Write informative/explanatory texts in which the student names a topic, supplies some facts about the topic, and provides some sense of closure.

-Use text features including headings, tables of contents, and glossaries.

CURRICULUM EMBEDDED PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT (PERFORMANCE TASKS)PT

Students will be asked to create a way to share information about one of the four patriotic symbols they have learned about, and explain its significance to our culture. This information will be shared with other students from the school.

This presentation should include:

The topic, keys facts about the topic, and a sense of closure.

Information to help students learn what this symbol means.

Information about words that evoke feelings about the patriotic symbol.

Appropriate text features that you have learned in class.

-Know and justify the importance of a symbol and/or song.

-Reflect on newly learned information.

-Recite with fluency and accuracy patriotic songs and the Pledge of Allegiance.

OTHER EVIDENCE:OE

Pre-assessment- Patriotic Symbols sheet

Anecdotal notes and/or teacher notes

Thinking/Anchor charts

Formative assessment: Represent a Patriotic Song demonstrating the meaning

Formative assessment: Patriotic Symbol Fact Sheet

Formative assessment: Venn Diagram

Lesson 1: What is a symbol?

Lesson 2: Statue of Liberty Poster

Lesson 3: The American Flag- Creating the flag

Lesson 4: The White House Illustration

Lesson 5: The Bald Eagle - Illustration

Stage 3 Learning Plan

Summary of Key Learning Events and Instruction

Lesson 1: What is a Symbol?

In this lesson, students will learn about general symbols found around them (street symbols, bathroom symbols, directional symbols, etc.). Students will give examples of symbols that represent or stand for something else and convey meaning. Students will orally demonstrate understanding that symbols help us connect our feelings to an object or event by giving examples. Students will also be introduced to four patriotic symbols in the frameworks and how these symbols hold specific meanings and values in our society.

Lesson 2: Statue of Liberty

The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of freedom in our society. This lesson will provide factual information for students about the Statue of Liberty through books and a virtual tour. Students will collect, chart, and create a fact sheet of their understanding. Through this lesson, students will learn about the patriotic song, My Country Tis of Thee. Students will make connections between the symbolisms in the song to the Statue of Liberty.

Lesson 3: The American Flag

The American Flag has been a symbol of Americas strength and unity over the last two hundred years. The students will be provided with factual information about the American Flag such as who created the flag, the symbolism behind each component of the flag, and connections to the patriotic song, The Star Spangled Banner. Students will create their own flag for first grade. Student will draw a flag they choose and write why they chose it and the symbolism of it.

Lesson 4: The White House

The White House is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. For two hundred years, the White House has stood as a symbol of the Presidency, the United States government, and the American people. In this lesson, students will be provided with factual information about the White House through a virtual tour of the White House, informational books, website demonstrating the changes of the building overtime, and information about the President. They will discuss and record new information they have learned about White House. In the lesson, the students will connect the Patriotic song, God Bless America, to the White House understanding the meaning of the song and lyrics.

Lesson 5: The Bald Eagle

The bald eagle has been the national bird of the United States since 1782. Congress declared the bald eagle the nations bird in 1789. It is a symbol of strength, courage, and freedom. This lesson will connect this symbol to the patriotic song, America the Beautiful from a birds eye view.

Adapted from Understanding by Design 2.0 2011 Grant Wiggins and Jay McTigheUsed with Permission

July 2012

Lesson 1: What is a Symbol?

Student Learning Objective: I can tell that a symbol stands for something.

Brief Overview: Students will understand that a symbol represents or stands for something else. They will also learn that all of us live in a world where symbols convey meaning, and that every country in the world has symbols that give citizens a sense of national pride. As you plan, consider the variability of learners in your class and make adaptations as necessary.

Prior Knowledge Required: Students have learned about symbols in kindergarten and this lesson should be an extension of that knowledge. Students will continue to be exposed to the national symbols on a weekly basis during morning meeting.

ELL Tiered language objectives, activities, supports and assessments are at the end of this lesson.

Estimated Time: 40 minutes

Resources for Lesson:

Picture cards of environmental and patriotic symbols

Patriotic Symbols Pre-assessment

Access to the internet

Unit: From Sea to Shini