BIG QUESTION: WHAT DOES THE STATUE OF
LIBERTY MEAN TO AMERICANS?
Title:
The Story of the
Statue of Liberty
Author:
Betsy Maestro
Genre:
Narrative Nonfiction
Small Group
Timer
The Story of the Statue of Liberty
Spelling Words
 few









school
true
goose
fruit
cookie
cushion
noodle
bookmark
balloon
 suit









chew
glue
Tuesday
bushel
bamboo
mildew
soothe
barefoot
renewal
The Story of the Statue of Liberty
Vocabulary Words
More Words to Know
 crown
 pedestal












liberty
model
symbol
tablet
torch
unforgettable
unveiled
riveted
sculptor
initials
patriotic
recruiting
Big Question: What does the Statue
of Liberty mean to Americans?





Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Monday
Question of the Day
What does the Statue
of Liberty mean to
Americans?
Today we will learn about:
Build Concepts
Main Idea
Text Structure
Build Background
Lesson Vocabulary
Fluency: Accuracy, Appropriate
Pace/Rate and Expression
 Grammar: Capital Letters
 Spelling: Vowel Sounds in “tooth” & “cook”
 American Symbols






Monday
Fluency: Accuracy,
Appropriate Pace/Rate
and Expression
Fluency: Model Accuracy, Appropriate
Pace/Rate, Intonation
 Listen as I read “Uncle Sam” to
you.
 While I read, notice that I use
an appropriate rate and use my
voice to show expression.
 Be ready to answer questions
after the story.
Fluency: Model Accuracy, Appropriate
Pace/Rate, Intonation
 In a word or two, who is this
selection about?
 What is the most important idea
about this topic?
 What is one detail that tells
more about the main idea?
Build Concept Vocabulary:
initials, patriotic, recruiting
Origin
American
Symbols
What It’s
Used
For
Why It
Is
Inspiring
Main Idea and Details
Turn to page 284.
Prior Knowledge:
Take 2 or 3 minutes to think about the Statue of Liberty.
What do you KNOW?
What would you
WANT to find out?
What have you
LEARNED?
After we read our story, we will add what we learned in the last
column.
Vocabulary: Word Rating Chart
Word
crown
liberty
models
symbol
tablet
torch
unforgettable
unveiled
Know
Have Seen
Don’t Know
Vocabulary Words
 crown – a head covering of
precious metal worn by a royal
person, such as a queen or king
 liberty – freedom
 models – small copies of
something
 symbol – an object, diagram, icon,
or so on, that stands for or
represents something else
Vocabulary Words
tablet – a small, flat surface
with something written on it
 torch – a long stick with material
that burns at one end of it
 unforgettable – so good or so
wonderful that you cannot forget
it
 unveiled – removed a veil from;
uncovered; revealed

More Vocabulary Words






pedestal – a base on which a column
or a statue stands
riveted – fastened something with
metal bolts
sculptor – an artist who makes things
by cutting or shaping them
initials – the first letter of words
patriotic – having or showing love
and loyal support for your country
recruiting – getting people to join
 Next slide
crown
symbols
models
tablet
torch
unveiled
pedestal
riveted
sculptor
patriotic
recruiting
Monday
Grammar:
Capital Letters
 the classes visits the washington
monument on tuesday
 The classes visit the Washington
Monument on Tuesday.
 is the statue of liberty or the
washington monument biggest
 Is the Statue of Liberty or the
Washington Monument bigger?
Grammar: Capital Letters
 Every year, on the Fourth of
July, the United States of
America celebrates its
independence.
 Because Fourth of July is the
name of a holiday and United
States of America is the name of
a country, the first word and all
important words are capitalized.
Grammar: Capital Letters
 Use capital letters for proper
nouns.
 Proper nouns include days of the
week, months of the year, and
holidays.
 Incorrect: The fourth thursday
in november is thanksgiving.
 Correct: The fourth Thursday
in November is Thanksgiving.
Grammar: Capital Letters
 Titles for people and abbreviations of
the titles should be capitalized when
they are used with a person’s name.
 Do not capitalize titles when they are
used by themselves.
 Incorrect: My Grandpa visits on
hanukkah and independence day.
 Correct: My grandpa visits on
Hanukkah and Independence Day.
Grammar: Capital Letters
Find the words that need to be capitalized.
 Today mr. chang said Americans
have many symbols of freedom.
 Today Mr. Chang said Americans
have many symbols of freedom.
 We eat special cakes at easter.
 We eat special cakes at Easter.
Grammar: Capital Letters
Find the words that need to be capitalized.
 Americans can display flags on any
day from january to december.
 Americans can display flags on
any day from January to
December.
 One monday in july I spotted a bald
eagle.
 One Monday in July I spotted a
bald eagle.
Grammar: Capital Letters
Find the words that need to be capitalized.
 Bald eagles are also a symbol of
freedom in the united states.
 Bald eagles are also a symbol of
freedom in the United States
 Last august my family visited
mount rushmore.
 Last August my family visited
Mount Rushmore.
Grammar: Capital Letters
Find the words that need to be capitalized.
 In the summer, a ceremony is
held there each night from
monday through sunday.
 In the summer, a ceremony is
held there each night from
Monday through Sunday.
Monday
Spelling: Vowel sounds in
“tooth” and “cook”
The Story of the Statue of Liberty










Spelling Words
 suit
few
 chew
school
 glue
true
 Tuesday
goose
 bushel
fruit
 bamboo
cookie
 mildew
cushion
 soothe
noodle
 barefoot
bookmark
 renewal
balloon
Tuesday
Question of the Day
What did Bartholdi want
the Statue of Liberty to
symbolize?
Today we will learn about:











Word Structure: Prefixes
Main Idea
Text Structure
Cause/Effect
Vocabulary
Fluency: Choral Reading
Grammar: Capital Letters
Spelling: Vowel sounds in “tooth” & “cook”
Time for Social Studies: Location Skills
Cultures
American Symbols
Vocabulary Strategy for
Prefixes
Turn to page 286.
THE STORY OF THE
STATUE OF LIBERTY
Pages 288-295
Tuesday
Fluency: Choral Reading
Fluency: Choral Reading
 Turn to page 293.
 As I read, notice how I read
without skipping or changing any
words.
 We will now read the page
together three times.
Tuesday
Grammar:
Capital Letters
 maria and her daughter came to
the united states in november
 Maria and her daughter came to
the United States in November.
 the statue of liberty greated
maria and she
 The Statue of Liberty greeted
Maria and her.
Grammar: Capital Letters
 Days of the week, months of the
year, and holidays begin with a
capital letter.
 Titles for people and
abbreviations of the titles should
be capitalized when they are used
with a person’s name but not when
they are used by themselves.
Grammar: Capital Letters
 Incorrect: Last october aunt Rosie
and my Uncle gave a party for
halloween.
 Correct: Last October Aunt Rosie and
my uncle gave a party for Halloween.
 Incorrect: Does mother’s day come
earlier than memorial day?
 Correct: Does Mother’s Day come
earlier than Memorial Day?
Tuesday
Spelling: Vowel sounds in
“tooth” and “cook”
The Story of the Statue of Liberty










Spelling Words
 suit
few
 chew
school
 glue
true
 Tuesday
goose
 bushel
fruit
 bamboo
cookie
 mildew
cushion
 soothe
noodle
 barefoot
bookmark
 renewal
balloon
Wednesday
Question of the Day
What does the statue
symbolize for many
immigrants?
Today we will learn about:








Text Structure
Word Structure
Vocabulary
Fluency: Accuracy, Appropriate
Pace/Rate and Expression
Grammar: Capital Letters
Spelling: Vowel sounds in “tooth” and
“cook”
Artists and Monuments
American Symbols
THE STORY OF THE
STATUE OF LIBERTY
Pages 296-301
Wednesday
Fluency: Choral Reading
Fluency: Choral Reading
 Turn to page 295.
 As I read, notice how I pause at
the dash and how my voice
changes at the exclamation point.
 We will now read the page
together three times.
Wednesday
Grammar:
Capital Letters
 didnt you climb to the top of the
statue on toosday
 Didn’t you climb to the top of the
statue on Tuesday?
 you cant go to the top anymore
but you can go inside the base
 You can’t go to the top anymore,
but you can go inside the base.
Grammar: Capital Letters
 Days of the week, months of the
year, and holidays begin with a
capital letter.
 Titles for people and
abbreviations of the titles should
be capitalized when they are used
with a person’s name but not when
they are used by themselves.
Grammar: Capital Letters
 Using proper nouns can make
writing more specific.
 General: We spent the holiday at
the statue.
 Specific: We spent the Fourth
of July at the Statue of Liberty.
Wednesday
Spelling: Vowel sounds in
“tooth” and “cook”
The Story of the Statue of Liberty










Spelling Words
 suit
few
 chew
school
 glue
true
 Tuesday
goose
 bushel
fruit
 bamboo
cookie
 mildew
cushion
 soothe
noodle
 barefoot
bookmark
 renewal
balloon
Thursday
Question of the Day
How would you feel
coming to the United
States to live if you
were from another
country?
Today we will learn about:
Suffixes –y, -ish, -hood, -ment
Textbook/Text Features
Reading Across Texts
Content-Area Vocabulary
Fluency: Paired Reading
Grammar: Capital Letters
Spelling: Vowel sounds in “tooth” and
“cook”
 Artists and Monuments







A NATION OF
IMMIGRANTS
Pages 302-303
Thursday
Fluency: Paired Reading
Fluency: Paired Reading
 Turn to page 297.
 Read this page three times with
a partner.
 Read with expression and
accuracy.
 Give each other feedback.
Thursday
Grammar:
Capital Letters
 fue people had saw the statue of
libery until 1886
 Few people had seen the Statue
of Liberty until 1886.
 the statues torch shines over
every one.
 The statue’s torch shines over
everyone.
Grammar: Capital Letters
 You may be asked to identify
which words should be
capitalized in a sentence.
 Remember that days of the
week, months of the year,
and holidays should be
capitalized.
Grammar: Capital Letters
 Titles for people and
abbreviations of the titles
should be capitalized when
they are used with a person’s
name.
 They should not be
capitalized when they are
used by themselves.
Grammar: Capital Letters
 Incorrect: My aunt came on
Thursday for thanksgiving with
uncle Rob.
 Correct: My aunt came on
Thursday for Thanksgiving
with Uncle Rob.
Thursday
Spelling: Vowel sounds in
“tooth” and “cook”
The Story of the Statue of Liberty










Spelling Words
 suit
few
 chew
school
 glue
true
 Tuesday
goose
 bushel
fruit
 bamboo
cookie
 mildew
cushion
 soothe
noodle
 barefoot
bookmark
 renewal
balloon
Friday
Question of the Day
What does the Statue
of Liberty mean to
Americans?
Today we will learn about:
Build Concept Vocabulary
Main Idea
Steps in a Process
Word Structure: Prefixes
Grammar: Capital letters
Spelling: Vowel sounds in “tooth” and
“cook”
 Time Line
 American Symbols






Main Idea
 The main idea is the “big idea,” or
most important idea of a paragraph or
selection.
 The small pieces of information that
tell about the main idea are the
supporting details.
 Look for keywords in the text, such
as who, what, when, why, and when to
get details and the main idea.
Steps in a Process
 When you tell the steps in a
process, you tell the order of
steps to finish something or the
steps in which something
happens.
 Think about what is being made
and how it should look after
each step.
Steps in a Process
 Look for clue words, such as
first, next, and then.
 If there are diagrams or
illustrations, “match” them to
the written steps.
Building the Statue of Liberty
First
Then
At last
Word Structure
 You can use word structure and
prefixes to help determine the
meaning of unfamiliar words.
 List any words with prefixes you
found in “The Story of the
Statue of Liberty” in the chart
to help find the meaning of it.
Word Structure
Word
Base + Prefix
Meaning
Sculpture Words
model
mold
skeleton
cast
statue
figure
framework
marble
Friday
Grammar:
Capital Letters
 when the statue of liberty was
finaly presented, president grover
cleveland gave a speech
 When the Statue of Liberty was
finally presented, President Grover
Cleveland gave a speech.
 mr. and mrs. adams watched
fireworks expload in the harbor
 Mr. and Mrs. Adams watched
fireworks explode in the harbor.
Grammar: Capital Letters
 Days of the week, months of the
year, and holidays begin with a
capital letter.
 Titles for people and
abbreviations of the titles should
be capitalized when they are used
with a person’s name but not when
they are used by themselves.
Friday
Spelling: Vowel sounds in
“tooth” and “cook”
The Story of the Statue of Liberty










Spelling Words
 suit
few
 chew
school
 glue
true
 Tuesday
goose
 bushel
fruit
 bamboo
cookie
 mildew
cushion
 soothe
noodle
 barefoot
bookmark
 renewal
balloon
Vowels in tooth, cook
 Many sounds can be spelled in






different ways.
cook, tooth, put, blew, true, suit
How many vowels do you see in the
word cook?
How many vowel sounds do you hear?
What vowel sound do you hear in cook?
Which letters stand for that sound?
Now let’s see what makes the vowel
sound in the other words.
Vowels in tooth, cook
What letters make the oo sound in each word?








nuisance
notebook
ambush
shrewdly
woody
mildew
untrue
bamboo
 Look at the big
kangaroo!
 The stories in the
newspaper were untrue.
 Drew put blueberries on
his cereal.
 Fruit juice is a good,
healthy drink.
Suffixes: -y, -ish, -hood, -ment
 We studied the suffixes –y, -ish,
-hood, and –ment.
 Read the sentence to yourself.
 Raise your hand when you know
which words have suffixes.
Suffixes: -y, -ish, -hood, -ment
 The bright sun gave the fluffy
cloud a yellowish glow.
 What is the suffix in fluffy?
What is the base word?
 What is the suffix in yellowish?
What is the base word?
Suffixes:-y, -ish, -hood, -ment






sisterhood
guilty
improvement
babyish
government
speedy






chilly
selfish
fiftyish
pavement
motherhood
astonishment
Suffixes:-y, -ish, -hood, -ment
 The new mother looks forward to
parenthood with excitement.
 I thought his statement was very
childish.
 We watched the tricky magician in
amazement.
 The children love to play outside on
snowy, windy days.
Review Games
Spelling City:
 Spelling Words
 Vocabulary Words
 Other Vocabulary Words
 AAA Spelling
We are now ready to take our
story tests.
 Story test
 Classroom webpage,
 Reading Test
 AR
 Other Reading Quizzes
 Quiz # 114752