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

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.

Say It! crown liberty models symbol tablet torch unforgettable unveiled

More Words to Know pedestal riveted sculptor

unveiled uncovered

unforgettable not to be forgotten

torch fiery light

tablet flat surface for writing

crown royal head covering

models small copies

Liberty freedom

symbol an object that stands for something else

The queen wore a crown on her head.

My little brother likes to put together model cars.

The artist unveiled her newest painting at the art show.

The Statue of Liberty holds a torch in her hand.

The reporter wrote down the story on the writing tablet.

Our flag stands for liberty.

That party was unforgettable.

What symbol stands for a city on the map key?

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.

torch

tablet

crown

symbol

models

liberty

unveiled

unforgettable

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Review Questions p.

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