Building a Nation

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

Materials

Book -- Building a Nation (copy for each student)
Chalkboard or dry erase board
KWL, problem and solution, compound adjectives, prepositional phrases worksheets

Indicates an opportunity for student to mark in the book. (All activities may be completed with paper and pencil if books are reusable.)

Vocabulary

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