America - still a young country by world standards - began as an experiment in self-government. This collection includes stories of America's people as they follow a path of "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness."
Examining Primary Source Images for Author's Purpose
Identifty Key Ideas or Concepts
Inferring the Author's Meaning
Making Connections between Ideas in the Text
Reading to Determine Central Ideas
Self-Esteem and Courage as Character Traits
Supporting Inferences with Evidence from the Text
Thinking and Analyzing the Text as You Read
Tracing and Evaluating the Author's Evidence