

The Story of the Statue
The Story of the Statue
The Story of the Statue
The Story of the Statue
The Story of the Statue
The Story of the Statue
The Story of the Statue
Informational (nonfiction), 310 words, Level J (Grade 1), Lexile 520L
Multilevel Book also available in levels M and P
On an island in New York Harbor stands a very big, green, famous lady-the Statue of Liberty! Readers will learn many interesting facts about where she came from and how she was built. They will also learn what she means to the people of the United States. Engaging photographs support the text. Book and lesson also available at Levels M and P.
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of visualizing to understand text
Comprehension
Author's Purpose : Identify author's purpose
Phonological Awareness
R-Controlled Vowels : Recognize and discriminate r-controlled /ar/ sound
Phonics
R-Controlled Vowels : Read and categorize words with r-controlled vowels
Grammar and Mechanics
Proper Nouns : Recognize and use proper nouns
Word Work
High-Frequency Words : Recognize and use high-frequency words many, they, where
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class