List of U.S. state songs

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/list-of-us-state-songs

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is a state song?A state song is an official musical anthem chosen by a state's government. It represents the state's culture, history, or geography. It helps people feel proud of where they live.
2. How many states have official songs?48 out of 50 states have at least one official song. Some states even have many songs.

Regional Anthem: A musical composition officially recognized to represent a specific geographic region or state.
State Legislature: The legislative body of a U.S. state, responsible for creating and passing laws.
Official Emblem: A symbol officially designated by a state or organization to represent it, such as a song, flower, or bird.