Abigail’s Drum

Yankee Doodle

In the story, Abigail’s Drum, the characters play and sing the song, “Yankee Doodle.”

Question #7 on the Discussion Questions/Journal Responses worksheet refers to this song.

Use the following websites to research the history of “Yankee Doodle” and listen to the words and audio of the song “Yankee Doodle.”

http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/symbols/yankee.html

http://www.contemplator.com/america/ydoodle.html

http://www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/lyrics/yankee.htm