2. By: Betsy and Giulo Maestro Genre: Narrative Nonfiction Skill: Main Idea Authors Purpose: Inform The Story of the Statue of Liberty

3. Main Idea The main idea is the most important idea in a story. The small pieces of information that tell about the main idea are the supporting details.

4. Say It! crown liberty models symbol tablet torch unforgettable unveiled

5. More Words to Know pedestal riveted sculptor

6. unveiled uncovered

7. unforgettable not to be forgotten

8. torch fiery light

9. tablet flat surface for writing

10. crown royal head covering

11. models small copies

12. Liberty freedom

13. symbol an object that stands for something else

14. The queen wore a crown on her head.

16. My little brother likes to put together model cars.

18. The artist unveiled her newest painting at the art show.

20. The Statue of Liberty holds a torch in her hand.

22. The reporter wrote down the story on the writing tablet.

24. Our flag stands for liberty.

26. That party was unforgettable.

28. What symbol stands for a city on the map key?

30. Lets review our words. Watch carefully because they will flash on the screen for just a moment. We will clap as we spell the word.

31. torch

32. tablet

33. crown

34. symbol

35. models

36. liberty

37. unveiled

38. unforgettable

39. Spelling Words

40. Review Questions p.

42. GREAT JOB!