Social Studies Grade 2

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empty boxes. Have the students fill in the boxes with the definitions of the words. a. pledge: a promise b. allegiance: loyalty (being reliable) c. liberty: freedom d. justice: fairness for all 6. Have students practice reciting the Pledge in pairs. They should alternate between the “coach” and “player” roles. Give them a few minutes to go back and forth a few times. 7. Use the American Flag - The Pledge of Allegiance graphic organizer, and encourage students to write the Pledge of Allegiance from memory. To support students, tell them to do their best with spelling hard words. Encourage them to use their best handwriting. Have them color the image of the flag and glue it into their interactive notebooks. Article Assessment Questions: 1. Who wrote the Pledge of Allegiance? a. Betsy Ross

b. Francis Bellamy c. Benjamin Franklin d. George Washington 2. What does “allegiance” mean?

a. allege b. legacy c. loyalty d. patriot

Materials Needed: Graphic organizer American Flag - The Pledge of Allegiance

Online Related Media: Video: “The Pledge of Allegiance Intro” Extended Reading Articles: N/A

Patriotism | Week 12

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