1. Unit 3: Proud to Be an American Theme 5: Let Freedom Ring http://kellenebishop.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/freedom-print-c100862651.jpg

2. battle- a hard struggle between two opposing sides or views The battle caused lots of damage to the surrounding areas. http://www.nps.gov/peco/historyculture/images/The-Battle-of-Glorieta-Pass.jpg

3. constitution- the legal document that sets forth the basic structure and power of the U.S. government and the rights of individual citizens. The constitution was written to help better our way of life. http://c2.api.ning.com/files/w-MtPP6zEpRdpHgwrICjZQ- 6d8OMwSODOHQ2i7uszOswrCwNNJAu2zKbgZAWSMgBMSU7xFwLNuQn9H-nUmqK91pDurMBnz3d/Constitution2.jpg

4. amendment- a change or addition to a bill or law The amendments were written so all U.S. citizens could follow the same laws. http://kristenicole2.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/first-amendment.jpg

5. huddled- people who are crowded close together The family huddled together when it was cold outside. http://www.rainingjane.com/rjpics/huddled.jpg

6. tracing– following the outline or path of something I saw a tracing of a hand drawing a hand. http://www.ramkatzir.com/sculpture/tracing_future/tracing_futurebig2.jpg

7. inform– to give facts For a character sketch, it is important to inform the reader of the character traits. http://www.canteach.ca/images/inform6.gif

8. articles– a section of a document There are many articles in the newspaper that inform us of activities happening around town. http://www.maoflynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/article-marketing-writing.jpg

9. draft- to sketch or plan He had to draft an outline to plan what he wanted to write on the LEAP test. http://nationalstrategies.standards.dcsf.gov.uk/images/gif/sf-asf-enw-Farida_l5_y6-image1.gif’

10. bill- a draft of a proposed law Congressman have to draft a bill in hopes of setting forth new laws. http://units.sla.org/toronto/newsletter/courier/v41n2/v41n2a9%20US%20Laws.gif

11. preamble- an introduction The principal gave a preamble to the governor’s speech. http://cnx.org/content/m18670/latest/bpm_texting-preamble.png