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Lesson 60: The Flag Goes By Select Verses

by Henry Holcomb Bennett

Performer: Librivox - Kara Shallenberg

Directions

Study the poem for one week.

Over the week:

• Read or listen to the poem.
• Review the synopsis.
• Complete the enrichment activities.
• Study the review questions.

Synopsis

The poem describes a parade. The flag comes by and people remove their hats in a show of respect.

Vocabulary

Bugle: A brass instrument like a small trumpet, typically without valves or keys and used for military signals.
Ruffle: A vibrating drumbeat.
Nation: A large aggregate of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language, inhabiting a particular country or territory.
Foreign: Of, from, in, or characteristic of a country or language other than one's own.
Pride: A feeling or deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements, the achievements of one's close associates.
Glory: High renown or honor won by notable achievements.
Honor: High respect or esteem.
Loyal: Giving or showing firm and constant support or allegiance to a person or institution.

Enrichment

Activity 1: Recite the Title, the Poet's Name, and the Poem

• Each day this week, recite aloud the title of the poem, the name of the poet, and the poem. Instructors may need to prompt children line-by-line.

Activity 2: Study the Poem's Companion Painting

• Study the painting below, and describe it in your own words.

Find the following in the companion painting:

• American Flag
• George Washington
• Red Sash
• Delaware River
• Boats
• Oars
• Hats
• Ice
• Snowy Shore
• Light Beams

Activity 3: Narrate the Poem

• After reading or listening to each verse of the poem, narrate the verse events aloud using your own words.

Activity 4: Color the Poem   

• Click the crayon above, and complete page 63 of 'Poetry Coloring Pages for First Grade.'

Review

Question 1

What is the title of the poem?

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Answer 1

The title of the poem is 'The Flag Goes By.'

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Question 2

What happens in the poem?

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Answer 2

The poem describes a parade. The flag comes by and people remove their hats in a show of respect.

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Question 3

Where does the poem take place?

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Answer 3

The poem takes place on the street of a town.

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Question 4

Who are the characters in the poem?

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Answer 4

The people in the parade and the people watching the parade.

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Question 5

Does the poem teach us anything?

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Answer 5

Show honor and respect to the flag of your country.

5 / 5

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1. What is the title of the poem? The title of the poem is 'The Flag Goes By.'
2. What happens in the poem? The poem describes a parade. The flag comes by and people remove their hats in a show of respect.
3. Where does the poem take place? The poem takes place on the street of a town.
4. Who are the characters in the poem? The people in the parade and the people watching the parade.
5. Does the poem teach us anything? Show honor and respect to the flag of your country.