September 11: Always Remember
September 11: Always Remember
September 11: Always Remember
September 11: Always Remember
September 11: Always Remember
September 11: Always Remember
September 11: Always Remember
Informational (nonfiction), 1,007 words, Level R (Grade 3), Lexile 1000L
September 11, 2001, is a tragic day in the minds and hearts of Americans. This book introduces students to the events of that day in an age-appropriate manner. It also discusses how Americans remember and mark September 11 as a day of mourning and includes information on what has been done across the country to honor those who died and those who tried to save them.
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Story Words
ceremonies, debris, dedicated, freedoms, hijacked, memorial, Pentagon, remembrances, sculptures, survivors, terrorists, tragic
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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
Grammar and Mechanics
Past-Tense Verbs : Recognize and use irregular verbs
Word Work
Syllable Patterns : Understand and use syllable patterns to divide two- and three-syllable words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
