Scott Foresman Reading Street

For alternate Leveled Reader lesson plans that teach

Main Idea and Details, Text Structure, and
Lesson Vocabulary, see pp. LR1–LR9.

The Story of the Statue of Liberty
Group Time

Leveled Reader
Signs, Songs, and Symbols
of America

BEFORE READING Have
students create T-charts with
the headings Symbols and Songs.
A symbol is something that stands
for something else. This book tells
about many American symbols
and songs. As you read, look for
the names of some of these
symbols and songs. Record them
on your chart.

DURING READING Have students follow along as you read pp. 3–8. Then let them complete the selection on their own. Remind students to add symbols and songs to their T-charts as they read.

AFTER READING Have students compare the symbols and songs on their charts. Point out that learning about American symbols will help them as they read tomorrow's selection, The Story of the Statue of Liberty.

Build Background

DEVELOP VOCABULARY Write the word
patriotic and ask students to define it in their
own words. (When you're patriotic, you are proud
of your country.) What is something a patriotic person might do? (say the Pledge of Allegiance; sing the National Anthem; salute the flag; vote; wear red, white, and blue) Repeat this activity with the word tribute and other words from the Leveled Reader Signs, Songs, and Symbols of America. Use the Concept Vocabulary Routine on p. DI•1 as needed.

Leveled Reader
French Roots in
North America

BEFORE READING Recall the
Read Aloud "Uncle Sam."
Why do you think Uncle Sam
became a popular symbol of
the United States? (People
liked and remembered the
cartoon character.) Today you
will read how French culture
has influenced America. You
will see a photo of a gift from France that is another important symbol of America—the Statue of Liberty.

CRITICAL THINKING Have students read the Leveled Reader independently. Encourage them to think critically. For example, ask:

Did anything you read surprise you? If so, what was it, and why were you surprised?
Were you left wondering about something? What do you still wonder about?
How do the photographs, letters, journal entries, and question-and-answer format add to the text?

AFTER READING Have students review the selection to find five or more unfamiliar words and determine their meanings. Next, have students list the words across the top of a sheet of paper. Then have them write a sentence with each word in context, leaving a blank space in place of the word. Have partners exchange papers and fill in the blanks with the words. Have students meet with you to discuss the selection and their completed sentences.

Independent Extension Activity

NOW TRY THIS Assign "Now Try This" on pp. 22–23
of French Roots in North America for students to work
on throughout the week.