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BEFORE READING
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For a Web site that explores the history and symbolism of the Statue of Liberty, suggest students use a student-friendly search engine with the keywords Statue of Liberty history.
ELL
Build Background Use ELL Poster 26 to build background and vocabulary for the lesson concept of the meaning of the Statue of Liberty.
ELL Poster 26
ELL Poster 26
Lesson Vocabulary
WORDS TO KNOW
Tested Word crown a head covering of
precious metal worn by a royal person, such as a queen or king
Tested Word liberty freedom
Tested Word models small copies of
something
Tested Word symbol an object, diagram,
icon, and so on, that stands for or represents something else
Tested Word tablet a small, flat surface
with something written on it
Tested Word torch a long stick with material
that burns at one end of it
Tested Word unforgettable so good or so
wonderful that you cannot forget it
Tested Word unveiled removed a veil
from; uncovered; revealed
  MORE WORDS TO KNOW
pedestal a base on which a column or a statue stands
riveted fastened something with metal bolts
sculptor an artist who make things by cutting or shaping them
Tested Word = Tested Word
Practice Book
Practice Book 3.2 p. 104
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Build Background
ACTIVATE PRIOR KNOWLEDGE
BEGIN A K-W-L CHART about the Statue of Liberty.
  • Give students two to three minutes to write as many things as they can
    about the Statue of Liberty. Record what students know on the K-W-L chart.
  • Give students two minutes to write three questions they would like to
    answer about the statue. Record questions on the K-W-L chart. Add a question
    of your own.
  • Tell students that, as they read, they should look for the answers to their
    questions and note any new information to add to the chart.
Graphic Organizer 3
Graphic Organizer 3
BACKGROUND BUILDING AUDIO This week’s audio explores Ellis Island and its
role in American history. After students listen, discuss what they found out
and what surprised them most about Ellis Island.
Audio CD Background Building Audio
Introduce Vocabulary
DISCUSS THE VOCABULARY
Have students use these steps for reading multisyllabic words. (See the Multisyllabic
Word Routine on p. DI•1.)
1 Look for Meaningful Word Parts (base words, endings, prefixes, suffixes, roots)
Think about the meaning of each part. Use the parts to read the word. Model: I see
un- at the beginning of unforgettable, and I see -able at the end. I know that un- means
"not" and that -able means "able." I know what forget means, so unforgettable must mean
"something you can't forget."
2 Chunk Words with No Recognizable Parts Say each chunk slowly. Then say the
chunks fast to make a word. Model: mod, els—models.
Share lesson vocabulary with students. Have students locate each word in their
glossaries and note each word's pronunciation and meaning. Ask these questions to
help clarify word meanings.
Was there anything written on the tablet?
Do you think the bald eagle is a good symbol for the United States?
Who gets to wear the crown?
Were you there when they unveiled the statue?
Was there a torch to light up the cave?
What is the most unforgettable book you ever read?
Were the models made of clay?
Point out that some of this week’s words are features of the Statue of Liberty—tablet,
torch, crown. Ask students what other words they know that might be categorized
with the Statue of Liberty. (Possible response: copper, pedestal, sandals)
 Activate Prior Knowledge
Continue this activity by having students write their own questions using the vocabulary.