Vocabulary
What is a ferry?
a boat that takes people or vehicles across a river or waterway.
What are the 3 purposes of author's purpose?
persuade, inform, entertain
Where is the Statue of Liberty located?
New York Harbor
What is the main idea?
What a text is mostly about.
What are supporting details?
Facts that explain the main idea.
Explain why the Statue of Liberty is green today using at least two details from the text.
The Statue of Liberty is green because its copper covering reacted with air and water over time. This chemical reaction formed a green coating called a patina, which helps protect the statue.
What is a monument?
a statue or building to honor a person or event.
What is author's purpose?
the author's reason for writing the text.
What color was the Statue of Liberty when it was first built?
Copper/brownish copper color
What supports the main idea?
Supporting details.
How do supporting details help readers?
They explain and support the main idea.
What is a torch?
a long stick with a flame that is used for light or to start a fire.
What is the author's purpose of "Why is The Statue of Liberty Green"?
To inform
Why did the Statue of Liberty change color?
Copper reacted with air and water
What is the main idea of Why Is the Statue of Liberty Green?
The Statue of Liberty turned green because of a chemical reaction.
Did the Statue of Liberty start out green?
No.
What is a sculptor?
an artist who uses stone, wood, or metal to create art.
An author writes a story about a dragon who lives in a zoo and becomes friends with a walrus. What is the author's purpose?
What color is the Statue of Liberty today?
Green
What question helps readers identify the main idea?
What is this text mostly about?
What material covers the Statue of Liberty?
Copper.
what is an idea or action that made you want to do something.
inspired
An article is written about the dangers of pollution and what you should do to help reduce it. What is the author's purpose?
To persuade
Did the green coating damage the statue or help protect it?
It helps protect the statue
Can a text have many details but only one main idea?
Yes.
Name one detail about why the Statue of Liberty is green.
The copper reacted with air and water.