Weekly Concept: Our Government
Essential Question: Why do we need government?
Genre: Informational Text ~ Nonfiction Narrative
Skill Focus: Plot ~ Cause & Effect
Comprehension Strategy: Ask & Answer Questions
Vocabulary Strategy: Word Parts ~ Latin Roots
Grammar: Pronouns & Antecedents
6 Traits Writing Focus: Organization ~ Strong Openings
Spelling/Phonics: Inflectional Endings ~ -ing & -ed
democracy-government that is run by the people who live under it
amendments-formal changes
commitment-sense of obligation to something
compromise-reach an agreement
eventually-the end or finally
legislation-laws that are made or passed
privilege-special right or benefit held by a certain grop of people
version-account given in a particular way