9/11 - A NYC SONGWRITER'S RESPONSE TO TRAGEDY
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9/11 - A NYC SONGWRITER'S RESPONSE TO TRAGEDY

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    • Preview of HANK_FELLOWS_-_SAMPLE_LESSON_PLAN_USING_MY_THREE_9-11_SONGS.pdf - page 1
    • Preview of LYRIC_SHEET_-_THE_SPIRIT_OF_AMERICA.pdf - page 1
    • Preview of LYRIC_SHEET_-_HALFWAY_TO_HEAVEN.pdf - page 1
    • Preview of LYRIC_SHEET_-_ONE_HEART,_ONE_VOICE.pdf - page 1
    • Preview of HANK_FELLOWS_-_CITATION_FROM_NEW_YORK_CITY_COUNCIL_-_SEPTEMBER_2006.pdf - page 1
      Subject Arts — Music • Social Studies — Current Events, Historical Thinking
      Grade Level Grades 3-12
      Resource Type Activity, Handout, Lesson Plan, Worksheet
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      About This Lesson

      Hank Fellows, a New York City songwriter, wrote three 9/11 songs following the attacks on the World Trade Center. These songs have been performed hundreds of times across America. In 2006, Hank received a Citation from the New York City Council for his "continued generosity and devotion to the remembrance of September 11th" (see attachment). Since 2009, these songs (and attached lesson plan) also have been part of New Jersey's state-wide 9-11 Education curriculum. Free sheet music and instrumental tracks are available on Hank's "Share My Lesson" page under each song's title.

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      HANK_FELLOWS_-_SAMPLE_LESSON_PLAN_USING_MY_THREE_9-11_SONGS.pdf

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      THE_SPIRIT_OF_AMERICA_-_VOCAL_RECORDING.mp3

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      February 10, 2020
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      HALFWAY_TO_HEAVEN_-_VOCAL_RECORDING.mp3

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      February 10, 2020
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      ONE_HEART,_ONE_VOICE_-_VOCAL_RECORDING.mp3

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      February 10, 2020
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      LYRIC_SHEET_-_THE_SPIRIT_OF_AMERICA.pdf

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      February 13, 2020
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      LYRIC_SHEET_-_HALFWAY_TO_HEAVEN.pdf

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      February 13, 2020
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      LYRIC_SHEET_-_ONE_HEART,_ONE_VOICE.pdf

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      Standards

      participate in activities that focus on a classroom, school, or community issue or problem
      Read More About 5.4.2
      Students will trace the reactions to the September 11, 2001, attacks, including responses of the American public, the authorization of the War on Terror, the invasion of Afghanistan, and the passage of the USA PATRIOT Act.
      Read More About 11.11b.1
      To investigate problems and opportunities the United States faces in its immediate future
      Read More About 11.II.2
      Distinguish between long-term and immediate causes and effects of an event from current events or history.
      Read More About B.5
      Identify causes and effects, using examples from current events, grade-level content, and historical events.
      Read More About B.3
      Participate in activities that focus on a classroom, school, community, state, or national issue or problem.
      Read More About F.2

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      stephanie.francis_2961638
      stephanie.francis_2961638 September 11, 2018
      I used this lesson with my

      I used this lesson with my gifted/talented students (4th grade) today. I played the first song and they immediately broke out into song!! Hearing them sing, and talk about the themes of the song, was very touching.

      hankfellows
      hankfellows September 12, 2018
      Hi Stephanie, I'm so glad

      Hi Stephanie, I'm so glad that my 9/11 songs had such a positive effect on your students. Since all of today's elementary school students were born long after 9/11, I find that conveying the facts and themes of 9/11 through songs is a gentle and effective way to educate them about this tragic moment in American history. Please also consider using my children's book "Sirius, The Hero Dog of 9/11" (available on my "Share My Lesson" page), for another very effective way to educate children about the tragedy, courage, and triumph of the American Spirit that took place on and after September 11, 2001.

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