Idaho Social Studies 1.SS.4.3

Social Studies1st GradeCivics and Government

The Standard

Provide all students the opportunity to be able to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.

Idaho Content Standards: K-12 Social Studies

Teacher's field guide

What Students Need to Do: Students learn the words of the Pledge of Allegiance in order. They have a chance to recite it aloud, but may choose to listen instead.
What Mastery Looks Like: A student who chooses to recite can say the words in order with little help. They can explain that a pledge is a promise.
Common Misconceptions: Students may mix up unfamiliar words or leave them out. Some may think everyone has to say the pledge aloud.
How to Assess It: Invite students to recite the pledge quietly to you, one at a time. Note where they need a prompt, and let students decline.

Lesson moves

Give pairs phrase strips from the pledge to put in order, then have them check their work against a printed copy.
Ask, 'What is a promise?' Have students draw or write about a promise they have made.
Play an echo game: say one short phrase, then invite students to repeat it or follow along silently.
During morning announcements, point out the U.S. flag and ask students to notice who recites and who listens quietly.

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