Star Spangled Banner Day 2

Star Spangled Banner Day 2

How does the text work?

How does the text work?

Open Ended

What do you think 'ramparts' are?

Open Ended

Why does the American glad 'fitfully blow'? Why does the author choose to use the word 'fitful' here? What is he trying to show the reader?

R.A.C.E. Response!!!!!!!!!

How does the author show his feelings toward the American flag throughout the song?

Open Ended

What is the 'war's desolation'?

Open Ended

What does Francis Scott Key feel toward the American flag? How you can tell?

Open Ended

What is the tone of this piece? (Hint: formal, informal, serious, comic, sarcastic, sad, cheerful, etc.)

Open Ended

How does the author show what happened during the American Revolution through this song? What references do you recognize?