In this Walking Classroom lesson, the kids talk about the song, “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” and how its author, Jack Norworth originally wrote the lyrics, or words to the song, in 1908 because he was such a devoted baseball fan. It has become an American tradition to stand up, stretch, and sing the song during the 7th inning of baseball games.
Character Value: Patriotism
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Common Core
L–Language | SL–Speaking and Listening | RI–Reading: Informational | RL–Reading: Literature | W–Writing | RH–6-8 Literacy in History/Social Studies | RST–6-8 Literacy in Science & Technical Subjects Elementary School:RL.3.1, RL.3.4, RL.3.5, L.3.5, SL.3.1, SL.3.4
RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.4, RL.4.5, L.4.5, SL.4.1, SL.4.4
RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, RL.5.5, L.5.5, SL.5.1, SL.5.4
Middle School:
RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, L.6.5, SL.6.1, SL.6.4
RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.4, RL.7.5, L.7.5, SL.7.1, SL.7.4
RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.4, RL.8.5, L.8.5, SL.8.1, SL.8.4
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Take Me Out to the Ball Game Google Quiz
Slide Deck:
Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Presents original 1908 version of “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” with a photo slideshow of black and white baseball photos.
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Complete the lyrics to “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” in this quiz.
Create new words for the “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” melody in this activity from the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Learn the history behind “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” with this video.
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