The Idea of America

CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM UNIT 11.03.03

  1. Unit Guide
  1. Introduction
  2. Demographics
  3. Background Information
  4. Strategies
  5. Classroom Activities
  6. Resources
  7. Appendix A
  8. Appendix B
  9. Appendix C
  10. Endnotes

My Fellow Americans…A Trip through American History via Presidential Inaugural Addresses

Kathleen Geri Gormley

Published September 2011

Tools for this Unit:

Appendix C

Student VOC Strategy

Vocabulary Word:_________________________________________________

1. Write the sentence where the word is found in the text.

2. Based on the sentence, what do you think the word means?

3. Consult an "expert" for the actual definition (friend, text, dictionary). Expert:

Expert's Definition:

4. Write the word in a sentence of your own.

5. Choose one of the following ways to help you remember the word's meaning: draw a picture; create a movement; connect the word to a story, song, or news report you've heard. Write down how you are going to remember this word.

6. Explain

Comments:

Be the first to comment on this unit!

Add a Comment

Characters Left: 500