1. Stories of Human Rights
ELA Module 1 Unit 1 Lesson 4
Close Reading:
The Introduction to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

2. Do Now Take out the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Read Article 1 again.
Write your answer to this question: What new words have you learned and why are they important?

3. Learning Targets
I can use context clues to help me determine the meaning of words.
I can use common Greek and Latin affixes (prefixes) and roots as clues to help me know what a word means.
I can determine the main ideas of the introduction to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by reading closely.

4. Close Reading of the Introduction to the UDHR (Modeling)
Today we are going to read the introduction of the UDHR.
The introduction is the first part of a document that sets up many of the main ideas.
Let’s start with the first paragraph. As I read, underline any words or phrases that you think are important to understand the meaning of this first sentence.

5. Close Reading of the Introduction to the UDHR (Modeling)
fundamental
basic
inalienable
What is the root word?
alien – foreign, strange, separate
What is the prefix?
in- not
Together inalienable means “not separate”
Inalienable rights are rights that cannot by taken away from you.

6. Close Reading of the Introduction to the UDHR (Guided Practice)
Let’s repeat this process for paragraph 2.
Listen and follow along as I read. Underline any unknown/important words.
upholding
promoting
protecting

7. Close Reading of the Introduction to the UDHR (Guided Practice)
Upholding
What words do you see in the word upholding?
up and hold
Which is the prefix and which is the root word?
up is the prefix, hold is the root word
What does the prefix up- mean?
to make higher
What does the root word hold mean?
to carry or support
What does uphold mean?
to confirm, support, or maintain

8. Close Reading of the Introduction to the UDHR (Guided Practice)
Promoting
What is the prefix and what is the root word?
pro is the prefix, mot is the root word
What does the prefix pro- mean?
to put forward
What does the root word mot mean?
relates to motion
What does promoting mean?
to move forward

9. Close Reading of the Introduction to the UDHR (Guided Practice)
Protecting
What is the prefix and what is the root word?
pro is the prefix, tect is the root word
What does the prefix pro- mean?
to put forward
What does the root word tect mean?
to cover
What does protecting mean?
to keep safe

10. Close Reading of the Introduction to the UDHR (Guided Practice)
How do all three of these words end?
upholding
promoting
protecting
What part of speech does that make them?
verb

11. Close Reading of the Introduction to the UDHR (Guided Practice)
With your partner:
Reread the second sentence in paragraph 2.
Figure out the meanings of the words charter, reaffirms, and dignity using your background knowledge or context
charter – a written description of an organization’s function
reaffirms – state again as fact
dignity – the state of being valued and worthy of respect

12. Close Reading of the Introduction to the UDHR (Guided Practice)
What is the United Nations committed to doing, and why?
Add your answer to your note-catcher.

13. Close Reading of the Introduction to the UDHR (Independent Practice)
For paragraphs 3-5, you will work independently to: 1. Read (2 times) 2. Underline important words or phrases 3. Be ready to share why you underlined those words and what you think they mean.

14. Exit Ticket
How can you use prefixes and root words to help you figure out what a word means?