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“Yankee Doodle”

Today’s Walking Classroom podcast looks at the popular folk song “Yankee Doodle”. The song started as a way for British soldiers to tease American colonists, but the colonists eventually adopted the song as their own. “Yankee” was the word the British called American colonists, and the word “Doodle” meant “a fool.”

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Character Value: Creativity

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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, L.4.5, SL.4.1, SL.4.4
RL.5.1, RL.5.4, RL.5.5, L.5.5, SL.5.1, SL.5.4
Middle School:
RL.6.1, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, L.6.5, SL.6.1, SL.6.4
RL.7.1, RL.7.4, RL.7.5, L.7.5, SL.7.1, SL.7.4
EL.8.1, RL.8.4, L.8.5, AL.8.1, SL.8.4
RH.6-8.4

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“Yankee Doodle” Slide Deck https://thewalkingclassroom.box.com/s/9d8j2by7rn2i1uii95m8gyzue6fm17pz

Related Videos:


“Yankee Doodle” (American Patriotic Song)
2:35

Includes a full version of “Yankee Doodle” with Revolutionary War paintings.


Why Yankee Doodle Called it “Macaroni”
2:24

Explains the use of “macaroni” in “Yankee Doodle”.

Additional Resources:


“Yankee Doodle” Song Activity (Grades 6-8)
Multi-Day Project

Write a short essay comparing “Yankee Doodle” to Phyllis Wheatley’s poem, “To His Excellency, General Washington” in this activity from the University of Pittsburgh’s Center for American Music.


“Yankee Doodle” in Concert
Virtual Field Trip

Enjoy “Yankee Doodle” in a live performance.


“Yankee Doodle” Song Activity (Grades 3-5)
Multi-Day Project

Write a paragraph about “Yankee Doodle” and its importance in American history in this activity from the University of Pittsburgh’s Center for American Music.


“Yankee Doodle” Crossword Puzzle
Printable or Worksheet

Identify terms relating to Yankee Doodle.


What’s a Yankee Doodle Dandy?
Hands-on Activity

Explore the verses of this song and illustrate or act out their meaning in this activity from the National First Ladies’ Library.

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