The Story of the Statue of Liberty
by Betsy & Giulio Mastro
Genre: Narrative nonfiction
Question of the Week:
Why do we have symbols that represent freedom?
Target Skills
Comprehension Skill is Fact and Opinion. A fact can be proved true or false. An opinion gives someones thoughts or feelings about something. Your child should be able to state a fact and an opinion about different topics.
Comprehension Strategy is Questioning. As you read, ask questions. Questioning helps you identify what you don't understand. Your child should be able to find answers to literal and interpretive questions in the story.
Vocabulary is Prefix un-
Phonics is Vowel Sound in moon and foot
Writing Conventions/Grammar is
Writing is Capital Letters
Vocabulary:
crown - a metal head covering worn by someone with power
liberty - freedom
models - small copies of something
symbol - an object, diagram, or icon that stands for or represents something else
tablet - a small, flat surface with something written on it
torch - a long stick with material that burns at one end of it
unforgettable - so good that you cannot forget it
unveiled - removed a veil from; revealed
by Betsy & Giulio Mastro
Genre: Narrative nonfiction
Question of the Week:
Why do we have symbols that represent freedom?
Target Skills
Comprehension Skill is Fact and Opinion. A fact can be proved true or false. An opinion gives someones thoughts or feelings about something. Your child should be able to state a fact and an opinion about different topics.
Comprehension Strategy is Questioning. As you read, ask questions. Questioning helps you identify what you don't understand. Your child should be able to find answers to literal and interpretive questions in the story.
Vocabulary is Prefix un-
Phonics is Vowel Sound in moon and foot
Writing Conventions/Grammar is
Writing is Capital Letters
Vocabulary:
crown - a metal head covering worn by someone with power
liberty - freedom
models - small copies of something
symbol - an object, diagram, or icon that stands for or represents something else
tablet - a small, flat surface with something written on it
torch - a long stick with material that burns at one end of it
unforgettable - so good that you cannot forget it
unveiled - removed a veil from; revealed