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 * Today's Objective**: To cultivate the positive character trait of **patriotism.**


 * Essential Questions/Topic Starters**: The current version of the **Pledge of Allegiance** reads. //I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.//

The Pledge of Allegiance was first published in a children's magazine to encourage patriotism and display of the American flag in the classroom. Having students cite The Pledge in school can generate criticism by some, but many students look at this as a positive experience. As a whole-group identify positive outcomes of citing The Pledge.


 * Class Format:** Journalizing, Whole-group discussion


 * Time Allotment**: One 15-Minute Session

>> >> The Pledge of Allegiance was first published in a children's magazine to encourage patriotism and display of the American flag in the classroom. Having students cite The Pledge in school can generate criticism by some, but many students look at this as a positive experience. As a whole-group identify positive outcomes of citing The Pledge.
 * Today's Activities**:
 * 1 minute
 * Define **patrotism** (and write or display definition on the board). Definition: The devoted love, support, and defense of one's country; national loyalty.
 * 2 minutes
 * The current version of the Pledge of Allegiance reads. //I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.//
 * Remaining Session
 * As a group, stand, face the American flag, and cite the Pledge of Allegiance.
 * Whole-group Discussion: The American Flag is one symbol of patriotism, and displaying the flag is just one way to show patriotism. As a group, identify other ways one can show patriotism to one's country.
 * [|More on the American Flag]
 * Homework: Think things through with proper care before taking action.

**Key Terms:** Patriotism, Loyalty
 * Quote:** //"Patriotism is easy to understand in America; it means looking out for yourself by looking out for your country."// Calvin Coolidge, US President


 * Resources**: [|Quotations by ThinkExist]

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