Birth of an Anthem--Wonders Unit 3 Week 5

Why did Francis Scott Key travel to Baltimore, Maryland?

• He wanted to write a poem about the city.

• He was a lawyer looking for more business.

• He was a lawyer sent to help free Dr. William Beanes.

• He wanted to help the American soldiers fight the British.

Which word BEST describes Dr. William Beanes?

• clever

• honest

• unlucky

• difficult

What is one effect of Francis Scott Key boarding the American ship with Dr. William Beanes?

• Key became friends with Beanes.

• Beanes was arrested and brought aboard a British ship.

• Beanes was able to help him write a poem about the flag.

• Key was able to see the American flag flying in the morning.

Which statement is supported by text evidence? This means...what did we learn from the story.

• Key wrote another poem to honor George Washington.

• "The Star-Spangled Banner" is Key's favorite poem he wrote.

• Nobody knows what the phrase "star-spangled banner" means.

• Millions of Americans enjoyed the song "The Star-Spangled Banner."

What happened AFTER people signed a petition to make "The Star-Spangled Banner" the U.S. national anthem?

• The bill did not pass.

• President Hoover signed the bill.

• Sheet music of the song was published in Philadelphia.

• The song became the official song to be played when raising the flag.

What does the word descendants mean?

• someone who shares similar ideas

• someone who is born in the same city

• someone who shares similar occupations

• someone who is related to a person who lived in the past

Which word means the OPPOSITE of agreeable?

• silly

• unused

• enjoyable

• unpleasant

Which word means almost the SAME as appreciate.

• dislike

• laugh

• refuse

• value

Which word means almost the SAME as resources.

• people

• supplies

• skills

• treasure

What are pioneers?

• the last people to leave a place

• the first people to settle a place

• the richest people in a new land

• the oldest people in a new land