Selection 4: A Very Important Day Written by Maggie Rugg Herold Illustrated by Catherine Stock.
-
Upload
jane-mcbride -
Category
Documents
-
view
218 -
download
0
Transcript of Selection 4: A Very Important Day Written by Maggie Rugg Herold Illustrated by Catherine Stock.
![Page 1: Selection 4: A Very Important Day Written by Maggie Rugg Herold Illustrated by Catherine Stock.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062409/5697bfa41a28abf838c9711a/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
Selection 4: A Very Important Day
Written by Maggie Rugg Herold
Illustrated by Catherine Stock
![Page 2: Selection 4: A Very Important Day Written by Maggie Rugg Herold Illustrated by Catherine Stock.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062409/5697bfa41a28abf838c9711a/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
Selection Summary
Many different families, who have come from many countries, are all heading to one place on a snowy New York City morning. They all meet at the courthouse to participate in the ceremony that makes them citizens of the United States.
![Page 3: Selection 4: A Very Important Day Written by Maggie Rugg Herold Illustrated by Catherine Stock.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062409/5697bfa41a28abf838c9711a/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
Key Concept:
Becoming a United States citizen
![Page 4: Selection 4: A Very Important Day Written by Maggie Rugg Herold Illustrated by Catherine Stock.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062409/5697bfa41a28abf838c9711a/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Realistic characters and events come to life in a fictional plot.
![Page 5: Selection 4: A Very Important Day Written by Maggie Rugg Herold Illustrated by Catherine Stock.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062409/5697bfa41a28abf838c9711a/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
Key Vocabulary
• Allegiance
• Chamber
• Citizens
• Citizenship
• Enrich
• Examiner
• Oath
• Petitioners
![Page 6: Selection 4: A Very Important Day Written by Maggie Rugg Herold Illustrated by Catherine Stock.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062409/5697bfa41a28abf838c9711a/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
Allegiance: loyalty to one’s country or a person
Everyone rose and joined the judge in the Pledge of Allegiance.
![Page 7: Selection 4: A Very Important Day Written by Maggie Rugg Herold Illustrated by Catherine Stock.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062409/5697bfa41a28abf838c9711a/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
Chamber: a meeting room used by lawmakers
The families entered the chamber to receive their certificates.
![Page 8: Selection 4: A Very Important Day Written by Maggie Rugg Herold Illustrated by Catherine Stock.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062409/5697bfa41a28abf838c9711a/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
Citizens: official members of a country
Many people from other countries become United States citizens.
![Page 9: Selection 4: A Very Important Day Written by Maggie Rugg Herold Illustrated by Catherine Stock.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062409/5697bfa41a28abf838c9711a/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
Citizenship: the status of a citizen with accompanying rights, duties, and privileges
The judge hopes that their new citizenship will make their lives better.
![Page 10: Selection 4: A Very Important Day Written by Maggie Rugg Herold Illustrated by Catherine Stock.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062409/5697bfa41a28abf838c9711a/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
Enrich: to improve the quality of
The people hoped to enrich their lives by becoming citizens of the United States.
![Page 11: Selection 4: A Very Important Day Written by Maggie Rugg Herold Illustrated by Catherine Stock.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062409/5697bfa41a28abf838c9711a/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
Examiner: an official who inspects or asks questions
The examiner handed out certificates to the families who wished to become United States citizens.
![Page 12: Selection 4: A Very Important Day Written by Maggie Rugg Herold Illustrated by Catherine Stock.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062409/5697bfa41a28abf838c9711a/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
Oath: a pledge or promise to act a certain way
The judge led the people in reciting the oath of citizenship.
![Page 13: Selection 4: A Very Important Day Written by Maggie Rugg Herold Illustrated by Catherine Stock.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062409/5697bfa41a28abf838c9711a/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
Petitioners: people who ask for something in writing
The petitioners were brought before the judge, because they qualified for citizenship.
![Page 14: Selection 4: A Very Important Day Written by Maggie Rugg Herold Illustrated by Catherine Stock.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062409/5697bfa41a28abf838c9711a/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
Strategy Focus: Question
In this selection, many different families prepare for one very important day. As you read, think of questions to ask about how each family reacts to this day.
![Page 15: Selection 4: A Very Important Day Written by Maggie Rugg Herold Illustrated by Catherine Stock.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062409/5697bfa41a28abf838c9711a/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
Comprehension Skill Focus: Categorize and Classify
Use a Who/What chart to categorize and classify details about the characters and events in a story. For example, you could divide the characters in the story among different categories based on various characteristics.
![Page 16: Selection 4: A Very Important Day Written by Maggie Rugg Herold Illustrated by Catherine Stock.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062409/5697bfa41a28abf838c9711a/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
Enjoy Selection 4: A Very Important Day
Check out www.eduplace.com to find more activities relating to
A Very Important Day.