Star-Spangled Banner (National Anthem) Printable Reading Comprehension |
| Grade Level: 3+ | Lexile: 700 | Word Count: 158 |
Use this Activity: |
| Discuss - Why do you think Francis Scott Key was inspired to write a poem during the attack on Fort McHenry? What does the American flag symbolize in the story, and why was it important that it was still flying after the battle? How do you think the people in Baltimore felt when they saw the flag still standing after the attack? Why do you think “The Star-Spangled Banner” was chosen to become the national anthem of the United States? |
| Reading Groups - This passage serves as an excellent tool for enrichment-based reading groups in language arts or social studies. |
| Morning Work - The activity takes most students about 15 minutes to complete, making it an ideal solution for morning work. |
| Homework - This activity is a great way to assign homework in social studies or language arts. |
| Whiteboard - Have students come to the whiteboard to annotate important information or to circle the correct answer for each question. |