Grade 4 and 5, Lesson 5: 5.25-5.29 Part 1
Lesson 5 Activities: 5.25 - 5.29
Song of the Day
As we begin this week with Memorial Day, we listen to Whitney Houston's version of "The Star Spangled Banner," written by Francis Scott Key. The video begins with some short background information about the importance of this version of the song, out country's national anthem. Whitney Houston was known for her iconic and dominant voice and you will hear that in this song.
After watching the video, share what you thought with a family member or you can reply to this discussion thread to share with our class what you think of the song and why. Be sure to start your opinion with "I like the song because..." or "I don't like the song because...."