Exploring the History of the US Flag

The video explores the narrative non-fiction genre through the story of Caroline Pickersgill, a young girl who helped sew the large American flag for Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. The story highlights the challenges faced by Caroline and her family as they worked tirelessly to create the flag, which later became a symbol of American resilience during the British bombardment of Fort McHenry. The video concludes with a reflection on the significance of the flag and prompts for collaborative discussion.

What genre does 'The Flag Maker' belong to?

• Biography

• Poetry

• Fiction

• Narrative non-fiction

What year did the story take place?

• 1812

• 1900

• 1800

• 1912

What was the main material used for making the flag?

• Wool bunting

• Polyester

• Cotton

• Silk

How long did it take to complete the flag?

• Six weeks

• Three weeks

• Two months

• One month

What was the primary reason for the community's preparation in Baltimore?

• A festival

• A presidential visit

• A natural disaster

• A British invasion

What did Caroline do as she awaited news during the bombardment?

• She slept

• She wrote letters

• She left the city

• She prayed

What natural phenomena accompanied the bombardment?

• Rain and thunder

• Solar eclipse

• Snow

• Earthquake

What did Caroline see when she looked towards Fort McHenry after the bombardment?

• The flag was missing

• The flag was torn

• The fort was destroyed

• The flag was still there

What emotions are associated with the flag according to the narrative?

• Pride and courage

• Fear and defeat

• Anger and revenge

• Sadness and loss

What action is described by 'hoisted' in the context of the flag?

• Folded

• Torn down

• Burned

• Raised up