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Use page 63 to administer the test. Explain Write each word below on the board. Read it aloud. Offer an explanation and a brief example for each word. Words About Government Congress n. a group of people who help run the U.S. People in Congress help make laws. debate n. a discussion about both sides of a topic We had a debate about the new law. democracy n. a country in which people are free to vote for their leaders. The United States is a democracy. domestic adj. within one’s country Some leaders work to solve domestic problems. offi cially adv. approved by someone in charge He is offi cially allowed to drive a car. ordinance n. a rule or law There is a city ordinance against littering. repeal v. to take back; cancel Leaders repealed the law. representatives n. people who speak and work for others We vote for our representatives. Discuss Guide children to see the relationship between each word and the category. Read Aloud Explain that you will read aloud a story about the United States government. Then read aloud “The Job of a President.” Discuss the Comprehension questions. Categorize and Classify Reread and Explain Reread “The Job of a President.” At the end of each sentence that includes an oral vocabulary word, stop and repeat the explanation of the word. Then reread the sentence. Use a Graphic Organizer Use the graphic organizer and the questions below to reinforce understanding of the relationship between each word and the category. Words About What Leaders Do Words About Countries debate repeal democracy domestic 1. The men and women in government who speak for us and work for us are our __________. (representatives) 2. What does it mean for someone to offi cially repeal a law? (Sample answer: Someone in charge got rid of the law.) Days 1 and 2 “The Job of a President,” Vol. 1, pp. 6–7 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Unit 1, Lesson 2 t T5 15-20 Minute Lessons Introduce Meanings Explain Write each word below on the board. Read it aloud. Offer an explanation and a brief example for each word. Words About Being a Leader dignifi ed adj. deserving respect Please behave in a dignifi ed way at the meeting. effective adj. working well The town leaders created an effective plan for recycling. infl uential adj. having the power to make others agree with you The infl uential leader was able to pass a new law. innovation n. something new Her medical innovation saved the lives of many people. noble adj. honest, brave, and unselfi sh She is a noble person who is always willing to help others. steadfast adj. steady; not changing He remained steadfast even when teased. valiant adj. brave The valiant girl is not afraid to stand up to others. Discuss Guide children to see the relationship between each word and the category. Ask questions such as these: When did you behave in a dignifi ed way? Describe why it is dignifi ed. Read Aloud Explain that you will read aloud a story about Dolley Madison’s leadership qualities. Then read aloud “Saving America’s Treasures.” Discuss the Comprehension questions. Categorize and Classify Reread and Explain Reread “Saving America’s Treasures.” At the end of each sentence that includes an oral vocabulary word, stop and repeat the explanation of the word. Then reread the sentence. Use a Graphic Organizer Use the graphic organizer and the questions below to reinforce understanding of the relationship between each word and the category. valiant effective Words to Describe a Good Leader influential steadfastnoble dignified 1. What words might you use to describe someone who is brave? (noble, valiant) 2. Name some innovations that you enjoy. (Sample answer: MP3 players, computers) Deepen Understanding Review Repeat explanations for all oral vocabulary words. Use the defi nitions and examples from Day 1 and Day 3. Guide Partner Activities Have partners work together to complete each of the activities below. Circulate and listen to partners as they work. Provide corrective feedback. Categorize Work with a partner. List three innovations that you think are effective. Discuss Name two ordinances. Discuss them with a partnevr. Which ones are helpful? Which one would you like Congress to offi cially repeal? Describe Talk with your partner. Describe an infl uential person you know about. Then describe a noble person you know about. How are these people alike? How are they different? Examples What are some domestic problems you would like our government leaders to solve? Tell your partner. Then talk about school issues you would like to have a debate about. Write Work with your partner. Name a valiant leader. Write a description of the person and his or her work. Use these words: dignifi ed, representative, democracy, steadfast. Assess To assess what word meanings children have learned, copy and distribute the Pretest/ Posttest on pages 94–95. Use page 63 to administer the test. Compare scores with Day 1 assessment.