American Symbols
Símbolos de los EE. UU.
American Symbols
American Symbols
American Symbols
American Symbols
American Symbols
Informational (nonfiction), 157 words, Level G (Grade 1), Lexile 450L
American Symbols describes symbols central to the identity and character of the United States, from the American flag to the bald eagle. Each section of easily managed text is accompanied by large, attractive photographs. Use this book to teach students about the many kinds of symbols associated with the United States, as well as to focus attention on determining an author’s purpose for writing and using prepositions.
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Connect to prior knowledge to understand text
Comprehension
Author's Purpose : Determine author’s purpose
Phonological Awareness
Manipulate Medial Sounds : Manipulate medial sounds
Phonics
Vowel Digraphs : Identify vowel digraph ea
Grammar and Mechanics
Prepositions : Identify and use prepositions
Word Work
Metaphors : Explain and create metaphors
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
