Building a Nation
Historical (nonfiction), 2,183 words, Level Z (Grade 5)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy	Ask and answer questions
Comprehension	Problem and Solution
Grammar and Mechanics	Compound Adjectives
Word Work	Prepositional Phrases

Book Summary

Building a Nation is an informational book that is a continuation of Seeds of Revolution (Level X) and Battling for Independence (Level Y). It documents the immense amount of effort and time it took the 13 colonies to build their own nation after the victory in the American Revolution. The book highlights the creation of documents such as The Articles of Confederation, The Treaty of Paris, the Constitution, and the Louisiana Purchase. Illustrations and photographs support the text.

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Ask and answer questions

Objectives

• Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand text
• Analyze the problem and solution in the story
• Identify and use compound adjectives
• Understand the use of prepositional phrases within sentences

Vocabulary

• Content words: appointed, authority, checks and balances, compromise, constitution, debates, debts, expansion, freedom, guaranteed, peace treaty, population, prosperity, ratify, rebellion, representatives, seizing, tyranny

Book Resources

Formats Single-Sided Book Single-Sided Color Cover Double-Sided Book Double-Sided Color Cover Lesson Resources Lesson Plan Worksheets Discussion Cards Comprehension Quiz Level Z Answer Sheet