Building a Nation
Building a Nation
Building a Nation
Building a Nation
Building a Nation
Building a Nation
Building a Nation
Historical (nonfiction), 2,079 words, Level Z (Grade 5), Lexile 980L
Multilevel Book also available in levels Z1 and Z2
What happened after the thirteen colonies declared independence from Great Britain? Building a Nation is an informational book that is a continuation of Seeds of Revolution and Battling for Independence. The book can also be used to teach students how to analyze problem and solution and the proper use of compound adjectives. The book and lesson are also available for levels Z1 and Z2.
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Lesson Resources
Story Words
checks and balances, compromise, constitution, debates, debts, executive, expansion, federal, guaranteed, judicial, legislative, prosperity, ratify, rebellion, representatives, seizing, treaty, tyranny
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Ask and answer questions to understand text
Comprehension
Problem and Solution : Analyze problem and solution in the text
Grammar and Mechanics
Compound Adjectives : Identify and use compound adjectives
Word Work
Prepositional Phrases : Understand the use of prepositional phrases within sentences
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
