About This Lesson
Why do people need national identity and attachment? Explore the meaning and significance of national identity in general and American identity in particular by reading the full text of Edward Everett Hale’s story "The Man Without a Country" (pdf below). Visit the following links for a variety of related resources, including a study guide, biographical information and a video series as editors Amy A. Kass and Leon R. Kass with historian Wilfred M. McClay. Aligned to Common Core State Standards: RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3
