Scott Foresman Reading Street

Vocabulary Strategy

Use word structure to determine the meaning of words with prefixes.

INTRODUCE

Discuss the word structure strategy for prefixes using the steps on p. 286.

TEACH

Have students read "Emma and Liberty," paying attention to how vocabulary is used.
Model using word structure to determine the meaning of unveiled.

MODEL I know that veil means "to cover with something." I know that the prefix un- means "the opposite of" or "not." So the word unveiled must mean "to take the cover off something."

Whole Group Discuss the Question of the Day. Then use pp. 286–289.

Group Time
Differentiated Instruction

The Story of the Statue of Liberty. See pp. 284f–284g for the small group lesson plan.

Reading

Language Arts
Use pp. 303e–303h and 303k–303m.

Whole Group Use pp. 303a and 303i.

Grouping Options

PRACTICE AND ASSESS

Have students determine the meanings of the remaining words and explain how they used base words and prefixes to find the meaning.
Point out that using base words and prefixes does not work with every word. Students may have to use the glossary or a dictionary to find the exact meaning of some words.
Have students complete Practice Book 3.2, p. 105.

WRITE Writing should include

vocabulary words that describe what the students know about the Statue of Liberty or another symbol of the nation.

then… use Tested Vocabulary Cards.

If… students need more practice with the lesson vocabulary,

Word Structure

Practice Book 3.2 p. 105

with | without Answers

Vocabulary Strategy
for Prefixes

     Emma is visiting New York
City. What she wants to see
more than anything else is
the Statue of Liberty. Emma
knows everything about
Liberty. She knows why the
statue was made, who made
it, and when it was unveiled in
New York Harbor. She knows
how tall it is from its base to
its crown, what its torch is
made of, and what is written
on the tablet. Emma has                 collected pictures
                  of the statue and                      made models

of it. However, she has never
seen the real Liberty.
From Battery Park in lower
Manhattan, Emma can see
the Statue of Liberty in the
distance. She waits in line for
the boat that will take her to
the island. As the boat gets
nearer, Emma imagines what
it was like for the immigrants
who sailed past Liberty as
they arrived in America. At
last Emma is standing at
Liberty’s feet. She tilts her
head back to look up at this
symbol of freedom. It is an
unforgettable moment.

liberty

unveiled

crown

tablet

torch

models

symbol

unforgettable

Try the strategy.
Then, if you need more help, use
your glossary or
a dictionary.

Read “Emma and Liberty.” Look for words that
begin with un-. Use the prefix to help you figure
out the meanings of the words.

3. Try that meaning in the sentence. Does it
make sense?

2. Look at the base word. Put the base word in the phrase “not ____” or “the opposite of ____.”

1. Put your finger over un-.

Word Structure When you see a word you don’t
know, look closely at the word. Does it have un-
at the beginning? The prefix un- makes the word
mean “not ____” or “the opposite of ____.” For
example, unhappy means “not happy.” You can
use the prefix to help you figure out the meaning
of the word.

What do you know about the Statue of Liberty or another symbol
of America? Write about it. Use as many words from the Words
to Know list as you can.



	Close
	Access Content Use ELL Poster 26 to preteach vocabulary. Choose from the following to meet language proficiency levels. Beginning Point out the base word forget in unforgettable. Tell students that the prefix un- means "not." Work with students to define unforgettable, as "not able to be forgotten." Intermediate After reading, students can create a chart with the words and their definitions. Advanced Teach the lesson on pp. 286–287. Students can report on the names of these different parts of the Statue of Liberty in their home languages. Resources for home-language words may include parents, bilingual staff members, bilingual dictionaries, or online translation sources. Word Structure Encourage students to work in pairs to follow the steps on p. 286 to find the best meaning for each unknown word.