A Monument for George
A Monument for George
A Monument for George
A Monument for George
A Monument for George
A Monument for George
A Monument for George
Informational (nonfiction), 259 words, Level I (Grade 1), Lexile 530L
In Washington, D.C., on the National Mall, stands a tall, white monument built to honor our first president, George Washington. Readers will learn many interesting facts about the inside and outside of this famous landmark. Engaging photographs and captions support the text. Use this book to give students the opportunity to visualize as well as to determine the author's purpose.
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Story Words
honor, monument, museum, National Mall, president, Washington Monument
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of visualizing to understand text
Comprehension
Author's Purpose : Determine author’s purpose
Phonological Awareness
Segment Syllables : Segment syllables
Phonics
Short Vowels : Identify short vowel o
Grammar and Mechanics
Past-Tense Verbs : Recognize and use past-tense verbs
Word Work
Suffixes : Recognize the suffix -ed and understand the formation of past-tense verbs
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
